# Martín Vargas-Vega > Founding Engineer | Philanthropist | TEDx Speaker |Digital NEST Founding Member | |Latinos In Tech Giving Circle Lead | Latinx in tech Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/martnvargasvega A non-traditional Latinx Software Engineer, philanthropist, and non-profit founding member. Experience in leading product development end to end (Front End to Back End), mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to company product development. Outside of my technical experience, I am passionate about elevating black & Latinx individuals into technology. Previously, I was a founding member of the non-profit known as the Digital NEST in where I helped implement the customer management tools, client pipeline, and increased exposure to technology to Latino youth between the ages of 12-24. Also helping lead the LCF Latinos in Tech Giving support Latino lead nonprofits across California. Front End:Javascript,React, jQuery, HTML, CSS, Express , Material UI Backend: SQL, Node.js , GO Github- https://github.com/mvargasvega ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ LiveRamp Jan 2024 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area ### Founding Engineer (Acquired by LiveRamp) @ Habu Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 ### Software Engineer Apprentice (Acquired by LiveRamp) @ Habu Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 ### Software Engineer Intern (Acquired by LiveRamp) @ Habu Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Software Engineer Intern @ Switchbit Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area ### IT Operations Intern @ Adobe Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area ### bizzNEST Web Member Consultant @ Digital NEST Inc. Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Watsonville,CA -Facilitated client intake meeting to access client needs for web product -Developed mockups and sitemaps on Adobe experience -Analyzed clients workflow to facilitate more user interaction with their application Sumanos Bakery | Developer & UX/UI | Client -Created database for 300 stores that they service to be searched by user’s to buy client’s product -Languages: CSS | HTML5 | jQuery |Google Maps API |PHP Tools: Wordpress| Adobe: Illustrator & XD Website : Sumano’s Bakery University of California Santa Cruz | Developer & UX/UI | Client Developed website on Wordpress to meet WCAG 2 accessibility requirements Languages: CSS | HTML5 | jQuery| API | PHP Tools: Wordpress, Adobe: Illustrator, XD Website: UCSC Quarry ### bizNEST Coordinator @ Digital NEST Inc. Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Building B, 318 Union St, Watsonville, CA 95076 • Client Relationship Management: Manage inquiries from potential clients; conduct assessments and present service package and pricing options to potential clients; • Infrastructure Development: Attend planning meetings; assist Consulting Manager with developing bizNEST infrastructure: client assessments and intakes, service packages, workflows and communications systems; pilot-test practices and tools. • Web and Information Technology Member-Consultant: Provide web-building services to signed clients ### Volunteer/ Founding Member @ Digital NEST Inc. Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 | Watsonville, CA I was one of the first members and a current volunteer for the digital nest. At the digital nest I am focusing on developing my technological skills to help me with the future technology workforce. I am learning how to code, photoshop , web development, music development, video development, and learning the new technology programs. During my time at the digital nest I was involved in their promotional video for the launch of this program to raise $300,000 dollars. I helped recruit members from Cabrillo College and local high schools to get experience working with technology. I helped members develop their project by helping them navigate the tech they are using and providing training. Through my involvement with the digital nest I hope to develop the technological workforce in the santa cruz county. ### Academic intern @ UC Santa Cruz Jan 2012 – Jan 2016 | Pajaro Valley High School • Advised high school students in the college application process • Tutored students after-school in the subjects: pre-calculus, algebra, English writing, Spanish, Earth Science • Supported staff in events to foster parent involvement in high school students’ academics • Provide in-class and after sch • Assisted classroom teacher in instruction,lesson plans • Applyed tutoring strategies learned in quarterly trainings • Managed a caseload of students for which incumbent will analyze grades, offer guidance and suggestions on academic deficiencies, and track student progress via appropriate forms • Assist College Facilitator in providing program participants with academic enrichment workshops such as study skills, time management, leadership, and postsecondary opportunities. • Facilitate workshops to program participants on topics related to academic success such as time management and study skills, college admission requirements, college application completion and leadership ### Student Senate President @ Cabrillo College Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 | Aptos, Ca As student senate president for cabrillo college I chair all of the student senate meetings that consist of 19 members. I represent the student senate president I represent the ASCC (Associated student of Cabrillo College) at all official functions. Be responsible for the execution of the ASCC Constitution and Bylaws, and all resolutions in effect. Post meeting agenda in accordance with the Brown Act and email said agenda to all interested parties.Make a rough draft of the ASCC Agenda available to the ASCC Student Senate ninety six (96) hours prior to the regularly scheduled meeting.  Be empowered to sign all completed requisitions for the disbursements of funds approved by the ASCC. Another part of my role is to sit on multiple committes on campus to help represent the studnets voice as a part of the shared governance process at a Cabrillo College. These consit of but are not limited to College Planning Council ,Budget Committee,Constitution and Bylaws Committee, I also act as a  non­ voting advisory member of all standing and ad­ hoc internal committees. ### Restaurant Lead @ Santa Cruz Seaside Company Jan 2010 – Jan 2012 ### Restaurant Lead @ Santa Cruz Seaside Company Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 ## Education ### Web Development General Assembly Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 ### Bilingual/Bicultural Studies in Bilingual and Multilingual Education Cabrillo College Jan 2010 – Jan 2016 ### Pajaro Valley High School Jan 2006 – Jan 2010 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/martinvargasvega --- Source: https://flows.cv/martnvargasvega JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/martnvargasvega/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22