Daniela Veloz

Dynamic Software Engineering Manager with a proven track record at Expedia, leading teams to deliver innovative web applications and enhance user experiences. Expert in backend development with Java and skilled in mentoring and performance improvement strategies, driving successful project execution and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

• Global President LEAD IBG, Expedia, 2020-01-01, 2022-01-01, Served as the first Expedia Global President of LEAD (Latinx at Expedia and Allies for Development) IBG (Inclusion Business Group), Defined LEAD's global vision & mission statements, roles definition, strategy and SMART quarterly goals., Directly led a group of six co-chairs; including Communication, Social Events, Professional Development, Growth, Finance, and Social Engagement., Monthly result reporting to c-suite executives including Presidents of Expedia's brands and the Chief Inclusion Officer at Expedia., Drove awareness and visibility of LEAD across multiple forums, including a company-wide I&D All Hands as well as active pitching to all organizational levels., Partnered and was mentored by Executive Sponsor – President of Expedia for Business to maximize impact and business alignment., Celebration of first global Hispanic Heritage Month at Expedia with multiple activities including an external panel event in partnership with Latinas in Tech featuring 7 VP+ latinas in tech with an audience of 300 attendees., Travelocity’s Customized Latinx Campaign: supported Travelocity’s business plan to attract more Latinx travelers., Increased IBG membership by 365% from 200 to 700 members., Expanded IBG presence by helping to found new chapters in Miami, EMEA and LATAM.
• Co-founder of first Latinx IBG, Expedia, 2017-01-01, 2020-01-01, Founding Member of Diversity and Inclusion IBG (Inclusion Business Group) within Expedia Seattle in 2017., Led and supported the expansion to additional offices; namely, Austin, Chicago and Las Vegas chapters., Active advocate for I&D, event organizer, continuously motivating a team of volunteers, pitching ideas, and negotiating with C-suite executives.

• Senior Software Engineer/Technical Lead, Neoris, 2013-01-01, 2016-01-01, Remote
• Senior Software Engineer, MSCI Inc, 2011-01-01, 2013-01-01, Monterrey, Mexico
• Software Engineer, Infosys, 2010-01-01, 2011-01-01, Monterrey, Mexico
• Software Engineer, Softtek, 2006-01-01, 2010-01-01, Aguascalientes, Mexico

Title: Software Engineering Manager