DevWars

Joy Dixon (she/her)
Founder & CEO | Mosaic Presence

Joy Dixon has worked in the tech industry for 20+ years as an engineering leader, software engineer, technical trainer, and even as a network administrator. Currently, Joy is on her venture capital journey and working with start up founders: advising, investing, and developing their MVPs.

Joy holds a Bachelor’s degree in African-American Studies, a Master’s degree in Software Engineering, and several professional certifications. In the course of a diverse career, Joy has lead development teams, designed and developed applications using several languages including Java, Python, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, and Swift. In addition, she has configured and administered networks for global companies.

Joy loves learning new technologies and has a great deal of passion for training. In 2008, Joy decided to move into technical training in order to assist people with successfully utilizing technology. Joy has designed and delivered online and in-person, web and game development, courses for the University of Virginia, the Art Institute of California-San Francisco, Academy of Art University as well as AcademyX (professional training center).

JEDI, technology, coaching, and investing are Joy’s bliss!

Robert Barrios (he/him)
Chief Information Officer | E & J Gallo Winery

Robert Barrios is Chief Information Officer at E&J Gallo Winery. Robert has been with the Winery since 2014 and prior to being the CIO had responsibility for Enterprise Architecture, Quality Assurance, Application Development, Project Management, End User Services, Infrastructure Technology, Information Security, IT Business Office, Data Services, and Business Intelligence. Robert also serves on E&J Gallo Winery’s Diversity and Inclusion Council.

Robert serves on several Customer Advisory Boards which includes Optiv and UI Path.

Prior to joining E&J Gallo Winery, Robert spent 15 years with Oracle Corporation, with his last role as Vice-President, Software Engineering for Oracle Cloud Services where he ran Fusion Application Hosting, Exadata Hosting, Network/Security Operations, Business Office, Project Management, and the Automation/DevOps group.

Robert graduated from California Polytechnic University, Pomona with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, majoring in Computer Information Systems. Robert enjoys spending time with his family as well as outdoor activities, such as camping, backpacking, fishing, kayaking, and off-roading.

Aniedi Udo-Obong (pronouns)
Program Manager | Google Developer Programs

Experienced Program Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the technology industry. Skilled in Management, Networking, Software Development, Start-ups, and Project Management. Strong program and project management professional with a Bachelor of Engineering focused in Electrical/Electronics Engineering.

Theresa E. Gonzales (she/her)
CEO | Latinasb2b.Marketing

Theresa E. Gonzales has worked for companies such as, Facebook, Google, Oracle, Dell and managed strategic partnerships, such as Salesforce.com. She has launched new market business initiatives for technology products, strategic partnerships and product research initiatives for a better customer experience.

Theresa is a graduate of San Francisco State University in Business Administration, Product Management and Innovative Business Models from Berkeley’s Haas School of Business-Executive Education and certificates in Business, Brand & Product Strategy.

Theresa started her own business consulting, 5-E Leadership & Marketing and Podcasting Platform, Latinasb2b.com, as a digital marketing and sales consulting organization to bridge small businesses with marketing and technology business models, specifically for women of color and community organizations, to stay competitive and relevant within the global tech environments.

Theresa has served on the Board of Girls Inc. of the Island City and The Calculus RoundTable, located in the Bay Area.