Elvin Galarza

Elvin Galarza has a diverse work experience in various roles and organizations. Elvin started their career as a Forbes Under 30 Scholar in 2019. Elvin then worked as a Lead Software Engineer Intern at State Street, where they developed a machine learning cost-benefits analysis tool. Elvin also served as a Client Executive Intern and Project Manager Intern at State Street, managing relationships and aligning with stakeholders.

In 2019, Elvin became a UX Designer and HCI Researcher Intern at the University of Texas at Austin, working with Austin Pets Alive to improve their website's user experience. Elvin also interned as a Product Marketing Manager at social media startup Twenty.co, where they gained experience in product marketing.

Elvin's involvement in technology for social good includes being a Program Manager and Writer at Impact Labs, where they connected students to career opportunities and organized workshops. Elvin also served on the Board of Directors for TechShift Alliance, promoting technology for social good.

Elvin's experience in the field of education includes being a Teaching Assistant for the TEALS Program, where they supported instructors in teaching computer science in US-Mexico border high schools. Elvin also served on the Board of Advisors for the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, providing patient-centered perspectives on homelessness, COVID-19 vaccine sentiment, and medical and mental health research.

Currently, Elvin is working at IBM as a Senior Technical Product Manager, focusing on containers, microservices, and Kubernetes products. Elvin previously held the role of Technical Product Manager, managing IBM Kubernetes Service and Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud.

Elvin's dedication to diversity in the tech industry is evident through their role as a Board Member for the Cockrell School of Engineering's Undergraduate Advisory Board, where they worked to improve the undergraduate experience for students.

Elvin Galarza began their education at Robert Vela High School, where they obtained a Distinguished Plan Diploma in 2015. After graduating from high school, they attended South Texas College from 2012 to 2015, earning an Associate's degree in Computer Software and Media Applications.

Elvin then enrolled at The University of Texas-Pan American in 2013 and studied there until 2016, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.

In 2015, Elvin transferred to The University of Texas at Austin, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a focus on Honors Capstone. Elvin completed their undergraduate studies at this institution in 2019.

After completing their bachelor's degree, Elvin went on to pursue further education. In 2020, they attended Stanford University, although the specific degree and field of study are not provided.

In 2021, Elvin enrolled in Cornell University, where they pursued a certificate in Product Management. Elvin also obtained a certificate in Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2022.

In addition to their formal education, Elvin has obtained several certifications. Elvin became a Certified Product Manager (CPM) through Cornell University in 2021. Elvin also received various certifications from IBM, including Government Industry SME, Administrator for Cloud Pak for Integration, Architect for Cloud Pak for Integration, Developer for Cloud Pak for Integration, Open Source Contributor, Career Mentor, Agile Explorer, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery Pipelines, Quantum Challenge, Garage Method for Implementing Cloud Architectures, Cloud Infrastructure and Architecture, IBM Cloud Private - Foundation Technology, Watson and Cloud Foundations, and the Summit Intern Program.

Elvin also obtained certifications in specific areas, such as Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Docker Essentials: Developer from IBM.