Abraham Velazquez is an Engineering Leader at Dropbox and previously worked as a Lead Frontend Engineer at Apple. With a full breadth of experience as an Engineering Leader, Software Engineer, and Web Developer for over sixteen years, he has worked with large Fortune 500 companies and not‑for‑profit organizations helping underserved communities. Abraham is a dedicated technical leader, mentor, and teacher focusing on helping aspiring and senior software engineers thrive. He leans deeply into his design background and merges it with technology to ship customer-focused software. This experience has developed a passion for growing high-performing teams that build impactful products.
His commitment to mentoring and guiding both aspiring and senior software engineers has been a cornerstone of his professional ethos. Over the past eight years at Dropbox, he has led multiple teams, shipped significant features which have driven substantial revenue growth.
Abraham lives by the mantra, "If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea. - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry" This quote encapsulates his leadership philosophy of inspiring and empowering his teams to reach for greater heights.
Looking ahead, his vision is to drive innovation and excellence in the tech industry, fostering environments where creativity and collaboration thrive.
Beyond his professional achievements, Abraham is deeply committed to community service. He serves on the board of Dev/Mission, a non-profit organization dedicated to training diverse young adults for careers in technology. Whose mission to build prosperity in local diverse communities through jobs in technology. Their goal is to connect the most overlooked young adult population in San Francisco, Bay Area, and beyond, and expose them to careers in the tech industry.
Abraham resides in Walnut Creek, CA, with his wife Michelle, their daughter Sabina, and their beloved dog Molly. Outside of his professional and community endeavors, Abraham is an avid traveler, snowboarder, mountain biker, and camper. He also has a passion for exploring new restaurants, making every dining experience an adventure.