#IamaGDE: Diana Rodríguez Manrique

Diana Rodríguez, a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Maps, Web, Cloud, and Firebase, has dedicated 20 years to the tech industry, focusing on community involvement and creating accessible content. As the first female Venezuelan GDE, she leverages her skills as a full-stack developer and self-taught programmer to engage in public speaking, workshops, and articles, emphasizing transparency and openness. Her journey with Google Maps began in 2016 with an app addressing institutional violence in Argentina, and she continues to utilize the platform for delivery services, taking advantage of features like Plus Codes to enhance location services in remote areas. Diana's active participation in the developer community includes organizing GDG events and giving virtual talks globally, while her current projects involve open-source tech initiatives like ScoutX, an app for diabetes management, and exploring geolocation tracking for remote hikers using LoRaWan technology. She anticipates further advancements with the Google Maps Platform, particularly with the Places API and customizable Cloud-based map styling, and aspires to lead a team making impactful technological discoveries to aid others.