Hi! I'm Ava 👋🏼 I'm a full-stack software engineer with three years of experience. My interests range from API design and building product infrastructure to web and mobile UI/UX development. I love learning new stacks/tech and prefer projects with a backend emphasis. Most recently, I worked at Meta on the GenAI Ads Products team.

I also care deeply about promoting diversity in STEM; as a member of various communities that are historically underrepresented in tech, I have first-hand experience with how powerful and life-changing it can be to have a mentor who you can see yourself in. I'm passionate about leveraging my technical skills for social good by continuing to mentor and teach others and create projects that help people 👭

I'm currently looking for my next role. I do my best work with other collaborative, mission-driven folks in spaces with a high potential for positive impact. Feel free to reach out to me to chat about getting started in tech, encouraging diversity in tech, or opportunities in tech! You can reach me at hi@avadelacruz.com or on LinkedIn.