Gilda Alvarez

Founder and CEO

Gilda stands as an inspiring model for Latinas in technology, holding degrees in MIS and Computer Science from the prestigious University of Central Florida. With over two decades of impactful leadership in Enterprise Information Technology for Fortune 500 companies, she specializes in database design, implementation, and optimization, placing a strong emphasis on high availability and business continuity. Gilda's expertise spans security audits, database health checks, capacity planning, and migrations for distinguished organizations like IBM, Disney, IRS, and federal defense agencies. Currently leading as the CEO of Waveform Data Solutions, Gilda also champions initiatives that empower Latinas in the tech space, founding Latinas in Data—a mentoring and educational non-profit. Gilda's illustrious career, spanning more than two decades, serves as a testament to her unwavering commitment to shaping and uplifting the data technology landscape for aspiring Latinas in the industry.