About Frances

Hi, I’m Frances Coronel! 👋🏽 I'm a Senior Software Engineer at Slack, where I work on the Sidebar Systems team improving the best in class messaging experience for work through better sidebar organization and smarter notifications. I’ve been learning to code since 2013, getting paid to code since 2015, and working full time since 2017. Over the years, I’ve been an Engineering Manager, tech lead, and product engineer across both startups (Slack, Byteboard, JupiterOne) and large companies (Salesforce, Accenture). Since 2015, I’ve mentored for 200+ hours through Formation, coding bootcamps, nonprofits and my own website, helping engineers and technical founders grow with clarity and confidence. I specialize in: - 🧠 Behavioral interview prep: mastering your story and impact - 🚀 Career strategy & promotion planning: leveling up in your software engineering career - 💬 Leadership communication: influencing effectively across teams - 💡 Recruiting & DEI: strategies for building inclusive, high-performing teams If you’re ready to take your next step in tech, whether that’s landing your dream job, earning your next promotion, or leading with purpose, I can help you make it happen! 🌟