Episode 24: Can You Land a Tech Job Without Knowing Everything Listed? | fro-Latina in Tech Reveals the Secret | Sandra Mosquera Vargas, MBA x LUCIA DIAZ The Art of Representation Podcast The Art of Representation LUCIA DIAZ

Welcome to "The Art of Representation Podcast," where your host Lucia Diaz engages in enlightening conversations with exceptional individuals who are making waves in their respective fields. In today's episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Sandra Mosquera Vargas, a remarkable Afro Latina leader in the tech industry.

Sandra is a force to be reckoned with—an accomplished and passionate VP of Product Manager with a specialization in developing and executing visionary strategies, OKRs, and roadmaps for API products and technology modernization. Her track record boasts successful introductions of cutting-edge capabilities for enterprise software, all while harnessing the power of agile methodologies and leading high-performing technical teams.

Sandra's journey in the tech world began as a java/DevOps developer. She was on the verge of completing her MBA when JP Morgan Chase recognized her incredible potential. Invited to a recruiter event for minority technologists, Sandra accepted a role as a Scrum Master of an S E (Site Engineering) team. Remarkably, even before her first official day on the job, she became a Certified Scrum Master. For two years, Sandra led teams in production support, spearheading efforts to enhance agility and implement automation, non-functional requirements, and SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) best practices.

In January 2020, Sandra's career took a significant leap as she assumed the role of Product Manager/Owner of a team responsible for developing APIs and integration services for the reliability engineering group. Her impact was swift and substantial. Within a matter of months, she was also entrusted with the role of Product Owner for the Operational Excellence team. This team's mission is to ensure that all platforms are secure, reliable, scalable, and dependable, accomplished through the implementation of Agile, SRE, and DevOps best practices.

In 2021, Sandra's leadership and expertise were further recognized when she was appointed as Vice President and Product Manager for JP Morgan Chase's API Marketplace. In this pivotal role, she guides the vision, roadmap, and implementation for the API Marketplace and Gateway Platform, aiming to deliver best-in-class solutions. Sandra oversees the API marketplace portfolio, driving continuous innovation and technology modernization to enhance security, reliability, and performance. Furthermore, she actively mentors, develops, and leads her direct reports and teams, empowering them to advance their skillsets and achieve their career aspirations.

Sandra Mosquera Vargas is a trailblazer and an inspiration, breaking barriers in the tech industry and serving as a beacon of representation for Afro Latina professionals. Join us in this illuminating conversation as we explore Sandra's remarkable journey, her commitment to excellence in tech, and her dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion in the world of technology.



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