Angelik Laboy Torres has been programming since she had knowledge of what it was. Whether it was creating wearable technologies to detect stress levels or a non-invasive method to detect types of diabetes, Laboy found intrigue in discovering how to think outside the box. For these, she has been recognized with many accolades such as Intel Excellence in Computer Science, National Award Winner with NCWIT Aspirations in Computing, Yale Science & Engineering Association, Air Force, and the Organization of American States.
As time went on, she discovered the power of storytelling through directing VR experiences and as an engineer, has worked for The Walt Disney Studios, HBO Max, Dolby, Inworld AI, and most recently, Retool. Angelik works as a developer advocate helping to expand what it means to be a builder in today's era of AI.