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I was Federico's Microsoft recruiter in 2004. I remember him clearly - I had travelled to Puebla with some UDLA and Tec de Monterrey alumni on Microsoft's first-ever recruiting trip to UDLA, and we spent two days interviewing about 30 students. Federico was the only one all of us interviewers agreed was , without a doubt, a Microsoft "Hire." I v...
Isa Gomez Fede was the best average of the generation 2006 from Universidad de las Americas-Puebla, Mexico. He got 100/100, graduated with Suma Cum Laude and received a medal made of gold from the governor of Puebla. That day he stood up in front of hundreds of people to give a speech. I remember I was schocked by the fact that he did not take any paper with him!. He just memorized his speech, it was short but meaningful and generated a huge impact in the audience. Back then, he discussed what it took to succeed as a student and what was his recipe to be the best of the best. He mentioned words such as discipline, determination and hard work. Also love, admiration and gratitute towards us, his beloved family. He even joked of spending his weekends in the library instead of going to the movies with his friends. Fede was always ahead of the game , he knew exactly what he wanted and he worked hard to get it. He was an inspiration to every single person listening to him that day, and me and my parents could not be any prouder.
Samantha Reynolds What Does a Microsoft SDET Do? - https://windowsjobs.wordpress.com/2013/09/10/what_does_microsoft_sdet_do/ En este artículo Federico habla sobre lo que hace un ingeniero de diseño de software en prueba
Paul Redmond I met Federico when we summited Mt Rainier together in 2014 with an International Mountain Guides group! I always remember his passion and excitement when talking about hiking and climbing and when he educated me on what "scrambling" up a mountain meant ...
Even before I had the opportunity to collaborate with Federico in 2015, I learned about his brilliant contributions to the creation of PhotoDNA, technology to detect online child exploitation. This groundbreaking tool has literally detected hundreds of millions of images of child exploitation over the past decade and is recognized around the globe...
Microsoft’s PhotoDNA: Protecting children and businesses in the cloud - https://news.microsoft.com/features/microsofts-photodna-protecting-children-and-businesses-in-the-cloud/ En este video Federico demuestra lo que hace para proteger a niños que son abusados en línea.
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Isa Gomez My brother came up with 6 patents using his talent and creativity to provide solutions for tech for good. These inventions are currently being used in several Microsoft products and have helped several non-profits like Thorn.
I have been partnering with Federico in 2016 during the hackaton that lead to the project with Thorn on child runaway prevention. I rarely have seen a person so kind and sharp as Federico. Even if our paths haven't crossed since then his memory is very vivid in me. What an incredible legacy he is leaving, my prayers are with his family and I hope t...
Careers in Tech: My name is Federico En este vídeo Federico habla de su carrera, familia, pasado y ambiciones. Nos cuenta su historia de como encontró su pasión hacia las computadoras.
I spent a year working on a technical volunteer project with Federico` where each Wednesday night we would hop a video call and hack away on our project together. Federico was always bringing new volunteers in from Microsoft that he had inspired to join us. He was incredibly patient and supportive with everyone and brought so much joy to the seriou...
I met Federico a few years ago, and I was impressed with his positive energy and can do attitude. I loved working with him on various projects, and we always had fun. He helped me understand AI and gave up his time to show me how to implement it. I will miss his smile greatly, but I am very happy that our paths crossed.
Frederico Gomez Suarez, Thorn | SXSW 2017 Interview En este video Federico demuestra lo que hace para ayudar a familias a encontrar a personas perdidas. Habla sobre como usa tecnología para créate representaciones de como se ven los niños hoy.
Lee Feldman I am so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Federico and to learn from him on his persistent pursuit of good. I met Federico serendipitously when the AI 4 Good track at SXSW in Austin caught my eye. I was listening to presentations and Federico was presenting his views and noticed he worked at MSFT and in my organization! From there, he brought me in and taught me about all the 4 Good initiatives he was working through. I then had the opportunity to work with Federico on presenting his work and on hackathon projects. I learned so much from him and the rest of the Intercept crew. The world lost an amazing person with so much potential to change the world. He will be missed dearly. Rest easy, Federico. May your memory be a blessing. Soy muy afortunado de haber tenido la oportunidad de trabajar con Federico y aprender de él en su búsqueda persistente de hacer el bien. Nos conocimos por casualidad cuando el “AI 4 Good Hack” en SXSW en Austin me llamó la atención. Estaba escuchando las presentaciones y Federico estaba presentando sus puntos de vista y noté que trabajaba en Microsoft y que también estaba en mi organización! A partir de ese momento, me hizo parte y me enseñó sobre las iniciativas “4 Good” en las que el estaba trabajando. Luego tuve la oportunidad de trabajar con Federico en la presentación de su trabajo y en otros proyectos de “hackathon”. Aprendí mucho de él y del resto de la equipo de “Intercept”. El mundo ha perdido una persona increíble con mucho potencial para cambiarlo. Lo echaremos mucho de menos. Descansa tranquilo, Federico. Que tu memoria sea una bendición.
Federico mentored a team of new university hires through a project for the Operations Compete program. He taught a new generation his passion for AI coaching the "Democratization of AI" team, bringing them through the AI University. Of course his passion for the topic came through. He was an excellent mentor - kind, thoughtful, engaged. I was so in...
Federico was an amazing advocate for children in the world. We met through Thorn and got a chance to collaborate on the Child Finder project together which recovered 130 human trafficking victims who were children in the first month it was released to production. He was smart, kind, collaborative, and a wonderful human. I owe so much of my caree...
sankar eswarasubramanian Federico loved outdoors and he knew a lot about Pacific North West wilderness more than anyone. To spend some time in the outdoors, we decided to go on a hiking trip on a Winter weekend. Being a rookie, I wasn't well equipped and I started slipping on the ice and kept falling down. Looking at how I was struggling with walking on ice with sneakers, Federico quickly removed the only ice gear (cleats and hiking stick) he was using and wore it around my shoes to protect me. Federico walked for several miles without any ice gear, limping and slipping on the ice, risking his own safety, so that I can hike/walk without hurting myself. He didn't think twice about him at that moment - he was worried about my safety more than his. On that day, I felt he was more than just a person who I worked with. I knew him only for a couple of weeks then but I saw him as my friend, as a brother - as a part of my family. Federico was an epitome of compassion, kindness and love. I was fortunate enough to have had him as my mentor and have had so many memorable moments in the three years I worked with him that I will remember forever. We will miss you Federico. _________________ A Federico le encantaba el aire libre y sabía mucho sobre la naturaleza del Pacífico Noroeste más que nadie. Para pasar un tiempo al aire libre, decidimos ir en un viaje de montanas en un fin de semana de invierno. Siendo un novato, no estaba bien equipado y empecé a resbalar en el hielo y seguí cayendo. Mirando cómo estaba luchando con caminar sobre hielo con zapatillas, Federico rápidamente quitó el único equipo de hielo (tacos y bastón de senderismo) que estaba usando y lo lo puso alrededor de mis zapatos para protegerme. Federico caminó durante varios kilómetros sin ningún equipo de hielo, cojeando y resbalando en el hielo, arriesgando su propia seguridad, para que pueda caminar / caminar sin lastimarme. No se lo pensó dos veces en ese momento, estaba preocupado por mi seguridad más que por la suya. Ese día, sentí que era más que una persona con la que trabajé. Lo conocí sólo por un par de semanas, pero lo vi como mi amigo, como un hermano - como parte de mi familia. Federico fue un epítome de compasión, bondad y amor. Tuve la suerte de haberlo tenido como mi mentor y he tenido tantos momentos memorables que recordaré para siempre. Te echaremos de menos, Federico.
Sadhana Viswanathan I still remember the every first time I met Federico for my FTE interview. I knew from others at that time that he is very smart and intelligent and he floored me with his kindness and humility. He is a beautiful mix of talent and compassion. I was fortunate to work with him on some interesting projects and have always enjoyed watching him tackle complex, impactful problems methodically and with rigorous passion. There is so much I have learnt from him and needless to say he was a great role model. I am lost for words and cannot comprehend the void that he has left. You will live through your work and through the lives you have touched along the way. Fly high Federico and we will do our best to carry your legacy forward! Todavía recuerdo la primera vez que conocí a Federico para mi entrevista de trabajo. Yo sabía en ese momento, gracias a otras personas, que él era muy listo e inteligente, pero lo que mas me impresiono fue su bondad y humildad. El era una hermosa mezcla de talento y compasión. Tuve la suerte de trabajar con él en algunos proyectos interesantes y siempre he disfrute viéndolo abordar problemas complejos e impactantes, metódicamente y con una pasión rigurosa. Hay tanto que he aprendido de él y no hace falta decir que era un gran modelo a seguir. Estoy perdido por las palabras y no puedo comprender el vacío que me queda. Vivirás a través de tu trabajo y a través de las vidas que has tocado en el camino. Vuela alto Federico ya que haremos todo lo posible para llevar tu legado adelante!
Sanjeev Jagtap When I joined in May, I saw the annual Hackathon emails and was intrigued. Pretty soon I realized this was one of Federico's many talents and sought him out. Federico opened up his Hackathon playbook to me that I used for my own Hack and that got me hooked till date. Very methodical and a believer in preparation and hard work with a talent for communicating his ideas. What I remember though most is as someone who was kind, humble, and always willing to listen, help, and mentor. Too young to go so soon. Perhaps that's why he was in a hurry to accomplish so much in a short time... Cuando me empecé en mayo, y vi los correos electrónicos acerca del Hackathon, me intrigó. Rápidamente noté que este evento era uno de los muchos talentos de Federico y lo contacté. Federico me abrió su libro de jugadas de Hackathon, el cual usé para mi propio Hack y que hasta la fecha todavía lo uso. El fue muy metódico, creyente en la preparación, el trabajo duro y con talento para comunicar sus ideas. Sin embargo, lo que más recuerdo es que era alguien amable, humilde y siempre dispuesto a escuchar, ayudar y guiar. Estaba demasiado joven para irse tan pronto. Tal vez fue la razón por tener prisa por lograr tanto en tan poco tiempo ...
Samantha Reynolds This was a holiday company event to celebrate all of EPIC’s employees Este fue un evento para celebrar a todos los empleados de nuestra organización.
Samantha Reynolds Kyle, Mike and Federico. Tres amigos planeando ayudar a este mundo.
Samantha Reynolds July 2019 Hack for Good - Music as Language: helping non-verbal kids speak through music. Proof he sang with the kids. :) Julio 2019 Project para bien- Música como lenguaje: ayudar a los niños no verbales hablar a través de la música. Prueba de que Federico canto con los niños. :)
David Vel Federico was always very bright and he was always happy to teach coding to everyone no matter their skill level. Also everytime my family walked by him on a walk, we would always be greeted with a joyful and bright individual. I'm thankful for all that he is done and I am sending love to all his friends and family.
Mary Beth Fisher Federico was a beautiful, force of Nature and I am honored to have met him. He is a bright, loving and gentle Light that will never go out in our hearts and our memories. I will continue climbing the mountain of Tech for Good in his honor and my prayers are with his beloved sister, Isa, and loving parents and his Strong circle of friends especially Kodiak, Jim, Jamie and everyone he shared his life with in his family of treasured colleagues within Microsoft and Hack for Good. Rest In Peace, dear Federico. You will never be replaced or forgotten and are missed deeply.
Lorie Tais I knew Federico mainly from his amazing work involving Hack for Good. A brilliant mind with a big heart…Federico is gone too soon. But what a meaningful life he lived, just looking at the projects he worked on to help make the world a better place, especially for children. This video was from last year's Hackathon. My hack team's table was next to Federico's, and I think he was actually leading 3 hack for good projects simultaneously. When I toured our CVP, Mary Ellen Smith, to visit the hack teams led by people in MBO, Federico explained their various hack projects. One of them was Music as Language where the team was helping non-verbal individuals learn to speak through music. Before we left, I remember Federico telling Mary Ellen the team would be making a video singing with the kids that afternoon. MES challenged Federico that she wanted to see proof of him singing. Federico delivered, of course! Thank you, Federico! So glad we have this video to remember you by. Conocí a Federico principalmente por su increíble trabajo relacionado con Hack para el Bien “Hack for Good”. Tenia una mente brillante y un gran corazón ... Federico se fue demasiado pronto. Pero qué vida tan significativa vivió si miramos los proyectos en los que trabajó para ayudar a hacer del mundo un lugar mejor, especialmente para los niños. Este video fue del Hackathon del año pasado. La mesa de mi equipo estaba al lado de la de Federico, y creo que en realidad estaba liderando 3 projectos “Hacks for Good” simultáneamente. Cuando excursioné a nuestro CVP (vice-presidente corporativo), Mary Ellen Smith, a traves de los equipos de su organization (MBO), vemos aquí a Federico explicando sus proyectos. Uno de ellos fue La Música Como Lenguaje “Music as Language”, donde el equipo estaba ayudando a personas no verbales a aprender a hablar a través de la música. Antes de irnos, recuerdo que Federico le dijo a Mary Ellen que esa tarde el equipo estaría haciendo un video cantando con los niños. MES le hizo un desafio a Federico de que quería ver pruebas de que el podia cantar. Y por supuesto, Federico lo demostró! ¡Gracias Federico! Me alegra que tenemos este video para recordarte.
Lorie Tais This was from last year's Hackathon. We toured the tables where we had MBO folks hacking, and Federico was working on 3 hacks simultaneously. Here, he's explaining the hacks to Mary Ellen, our CVP. One of the three projects won the 1st Place for Hack for Good. You will be missed, Federico. Esta foto fue del Hackathon del año pasado. Recorrimos las mesas donde teníamos gente del MBO “hackeando”, y Federico estaba trabajando en 3 “hacks” simultáneamente. Aquí, él está explicando los hacks a Mary Ellen, nuestra CVP. Uno de los tres proyectos ganó el 1er lugar la categoría de Hack para el Bien “Hack for Good” . Te echaremos de menos, Federico.
Federico joined our project this year and I was really impressed with his ability to breakdown ambiguity. Federico’s approach of breaking down problems into small steps allowed the team to keep pace and follow along. Federico’s thought leadership and ability to connect with people will be deeply missed. Federico se unió a nuestro proyecto este año...
Samantha Reynolds Oct 2019 Networking event last Fall in partnership with ITSMF and the theme was Accessibility. Federico brought his #MusicAsLanguage hackathon project so that attendees could engage in a fun way during the event. (Music as Language: helping non-verbal kids speak through music) Oct 2019 Evento en el otoño pasado en asociación con ITSMF y el tema fue Accesibilidad. Federico trajo su #Musiccomolenguage proyecto para que los asistentes pudieran participar de una manera divertida durante el evento. (Música como lenguaje: ayudar a los niños no verbales a hablar a través de la música)
How Computers Work: Binary & Data - with Federico En este video Federico nos enseña cómo funcionan las computadoras.
Samantha Reynolds Federico and Kodiak, whom we all got to know so well over the last few months during the pandemic on all our Teams calls. She always barked at the most inappropriate times. :) I can't put into words how much I enjoyed working with Federico. He was thoughtful, funny, and so very, very passionate about not only his regular work, but also his Hacks for Good and NGO work. I also remember how he would be heads down in his office (across from mine) and then I would put new chocolate out on the chocolate table, and his head would come up, he'd pop out of his office right away and start diving right in, letting me know what he liked and appreciated about each new chocolate he tried. But that was Federico. He was always learning, always engaged and present and positive, and so very generous in so many different ways. The world is a less brighter place without him here with us. Federico y Kodiak, a quienes todos llegamos a conocer tan bien en los últimos meses durante la pandemia en todas nuestras llamadas de los equipos. Siempre ladraba en los momentos más inapropiados. :) No puedo decir lo mucho que disfruté trabajar con Federico. Era considerado, divertido, y muy, muy apasionado no sólo por su trabajo regular, sino también por su trabajo voluntario en organizaciones fuera de Microsoft que ayudan al planeta . También recuerdo cómo Federico siempre se enfocaba en su trabajo (el cual su oficina estaba frente a la mía). Claro eso cambiaba luego de que yo ponía chocolate nuevo en la mesa de chocolates, llamándole la atención y haciéndolo salir de inmediato y comenzaba a probar los chocolates, haciéndome saber lo que le gustaba y apreciaba por cada chocolate nuevo que probaba. Pero ese era Federico. Siempre estaba aprendiendo, siempre comprometido y presente y positivo, y tan generoso de muchas maneras diferentes. El mundo es un lugar menos brillante sin él aquí con nosotros.
Samantha Reynolds Humans of CDAS – 10 Things About Federico Gomez - in his own words. (Team: RPS, Role: Manager) Microsoft is… "where hard work and dedication can translate into amazing impact." Weekends are… "about enjoying nature." Currently binge watching show… "I like the YouTube Channel called Crash Course – right now I am going through the episodes around the history of science." Book/Movie you recommend to read… "Writing tools and How to write short by Roy Peter Clark – Great for learning tips around written communication." One thing which nobody knows about you… "I make my own salsa – I am very picky about it." If not Principal SWE Manager then… "Either a scientist or a writer." One thing I like about my current role… "Working with an amazing team full of talented people" Favorite quote… "Live a simple life doing what you love." Hobbies… "Mountain climbing, gardening, board games. My favorite thing about MS culture is… How we embrace growth mindset." _________________ Humanos de CDAS – 10 Cosas Sobre Federico Gómez – en sus propias palabras. (Equipo: RPS, Rol: Gerente) Microsoft es... "donde el trabajo duro y la dedicación pueden traducirse en un impacto increíble". Los fines de semana son... "sobre disfrutar de la naturaleza." Actualmente atracones viendo show... "Me gusta el canal de YouTube llamado Crash Course , ahora mismo estoy pasando por los episodios alrededor de la historia de la ciencia". Libro/Película que recomiendas leer... "Herramientas de escritura y Cómo escribir brevemente por Roy Peter Clark – Ideal para aprender consejos sobre la comunicación escrita." Una cosa que nadie sabe de ti... "Hago mi propia salsa, soy muy exigente al respecto.“ Si no Director SWE Manager entonces... "Ya sea un científico o un escritor." Una cosa que me gusta de mi papel actual... "Trabajar con un equipo increíble lleno de gente talentosa" Cita favorita... "Vive una vida sencilla haciendo lo que amas." Pasatiempos... "Escalada de montaña, jardinería, juegos de mesa. Lo que más me parece de la cultura de la MS es... Cómo abrazamos la mentalidad de crecimiento".
I will remember Federico as one of the most committed and compassionate people I have known. I had the privilege of being mentored by him for a long time and very few people have had as much impact on my life as he did, personally and professionally. Always ready to learn and teach, he is very inspirational to me and many others through his philant...
I am honored to have worked with you. You taught me so much about being positive and sharing with the world. I will miss your optimism and support no matter what challenge is put before you. Sharing a poem that was shared with me that spoke to me about how Federico lived his life. https://theunboundedspirit.com/most-beautiful-poem/#:~:text=Take...
I first met Federico at a conference. We started talking about his work, and his eyes lit up as he passionately described different projects he was working on. A few weeks later, we were working together! Federico was always deeply engaged in whatever he undertook. He loved to talk in depth about technology, mountains, health, puzzles, education, ...
Federico was literally one of the smartest people I ever met. But beyond his deep knowledge was a thoughtfulness that was both humbling and encouraging. I know that in many conversations I had with Federico...I was not on an even playing field with him but whatever questions/suggestions I had, Federico would put his hands together - fingertips touc...
We have volunteers who will be translating posts to Spanish for extended family and friends who might not be fluent in English, so we may edit your posts just to add the translations. Thank you! Tenemos voluntarios que traducirán publicaciones al español para familiares y amigos que podrían no ser fluidos en inglés, por lo que podemos editar sus p...
Mike Novasio words cannot express the joy that I got from seeing Federico as I would pass by his office. I would stop to see what he was working on, who he was helping, what he was reading, or what he was growing in his 'garden'. one day I notice this rather large book 'how do survive a bear attack' to which I said - that book really should be one sentence 'run faster than the slowest person'. we laughed and he went on to actually start summarizing the content of the three inch 500 page book. on sunday I was hiking Wallace Falls and he popped into my head because of that exchange on the book and I made a mental note to check in with him on monday. this exchange about the book makes me laugh - "throw the book at the bear!" Federico was witty, kind, curious, compassionate and caring - he was a good human. words cannot express the pain that I got from hearing of Federico's passing - I pray for his soul and family. truly blessed to have worked with him and will miss him dearly ------ Palabras no pueden expresar la alegría que obtenía al ver a Federico cuando yo pasaba por su oficina. Me detenía a ver en qué estaba trabajando, en quién estaba ayudando, qué estaba leyendo o qué estaba creciendo en su 'jardín'. un día noté que este libro bastante grande "cómo sobrevivir a un ataque de oso" al que dije - ese libro realmente debería ser una frase "correr más rápido que la persona más lenta". nos reímos y en realidad comenzó a resumir el contenido del libro de 500 páginas de tres pulgadas. El domingo estaba caminando por las cataratas Wallace y él se me vino a la cabeza debido a ese intercambio en el libro e hice una nota mental para ver como estaba el lunes. este intercambio sobre el libro me hace reír - “tirale el libro al oso!" Federico era ingenioso, amable, curioso, compasivo y cariñoso, era un buen humano. las palabras no pueden expresar el dolor que obtuve al enterar de la muerte de Federico - Rezo por su alma y su familia. verdaderamente bendecido de haber trabajado con él y lo echará de menos muy
Everyone once in a while, we are lucky enough to meet someone like Federico: passionate, compassionate, smart, driven, funny, and honest; someone that is just a joy to be around, someone that you want to spend time with, and someone that makes you want to be a better person. Federico and I have worked together for several years on a variety of ini...
Federico, remember during our last conversation, we were laughing about what "SALSA" meant to you and me? Me being Puerto Rican: it is a dance, and you Mexican: it is a sauce. :) We ended coordinating that when you come to PR I will show you how to dance salsa and on my next visit to Redmond you will make some mean salsa for me to taste. There has...
Federico always exhibited an incredibly positive, can do, attitude. His prodigious knowledge was awe inspiring. The amount of effort and time he put into activities outside of work to better the world leaves a major hole in the work he was engaged in to improve the world for so many. He will be greatly missed by so many people whose lives he touche...
All of my engagements with Federico started with sharing and ended with caring. He was passionate about everything he did, whether that was work, hiking, health, volunteering, you name it he was always all-in and through his continuous journey of learning he loved to share that out to anyone who was interested. But, the truly amazing part of Federi...
Master patent list: https://patents.justia.com/inventor/federico-gomez-suarez Lista de patentes que genero Federico.
Felix Anand Arulraj I joined Microsoft under Federico. My experience working with him was very short, but was more than enough for me too see in him how energetic, enthusiastic and knowledgeable he was. He made sure I am comfortable onboarding and I have best experience here in Microsoft. He talked about how our project impacts the people around us. I remember how he introduced the members in the team by asking them narrate funny incidents, so that I remember everyone not just by name but by incidents. Federico's narrated how the bunnies stole carrots from his garden every time he planted one and his efforts to keep the carrots safe. He is a manager who created work item in VSO to make sure the team together goes for lunch some day. I will definitely miss his wits, his mentorship and opportunity to work with him. I had lots of questions to ask him. But all that I ask of him now is for his soul to rest in peace and for his family and his family at Microsoft to find the inner peace. _________________ Me uní a Microsoft bajo Federico. Mi experiencia trabajando con él fue muy corta, pero fue más que suficiente para mí también ver en él lo enérgico, entusiasta y bien informado que era. Se aseguró de que me sintiera cómodo e incorporando y tuve la mejor experiencia aquí en Microsoft. Federico me explico cómo nuestro proyecto afecta a las personas que nos rodean. Recuerdo cómo presentó a los miembros en el equipo pidiéndoles que narran incidentes divertidos, para que me recuerde a todos no sólo por su nombre, sino por incidentes. Federico narraba cómo los conejos robaban zanahorias de su jardín cada vez que plantaba una y sus esfuerzos para mantener las zanahorias a salvo. Fue un gerente que creó un elemento de trabajo para asegurarse de que el equipo almorzara juntos seguidos. Definitivamente perderé su ingenio, su tutoría y la oportunidad de trabajar con él. Tenía muchas preguntas que hacerle. Pero todo lo que le pido ahora es que su alma descanse en paz y que su familia y su familia en Microsoft encuentren la paz interior.
Federico was a very humble, knowledgeable and a helpful individual. I had an amazing opportunity to collaborate briefly with him and I was awed by his clarity of thought and down-to-earth nature. His doors were always open for questions and discussions. I haven't seen him for a while due to my maternity and the news of his demise has left me heart...
Federico was one of those people who would always take a meeting and offer you whatever help he could. I don't think I ever sent him a message asking for advice / help that he didn't return almost immediately. One time, we agreed to meet on a given day and I sent him an invite. On the day of the call, I showed up but he didn't. I sent him an IM and...
I recently began working with Federico and looked forward to our interactions. I appreciated his calming presence in meetings... always objective, always open-minded, striving to learn and teach, inclusive and respectful! I will miss him as a colleague. Hace poco comencé a trabajar con Federico y siempre buscaba con ansias nuestras interacciones. ...
Federico was the best of us. In Mike's tribute he put a link to a video of a bear story that Federico told as I was having a little meltdown over a technical issue. He kept the meeting going vs. having everyone watch me and the technician struggle through. For that was forever in debt to him. The video shows the essence of how I knew him; witty...
Stacie LaPlaca I met Federico in 2014 when we participated on a hack for good project. In my first engagement with him I was impacted by his depth of knowledge, his intensity and commitment as well his gentle nature. Months later I was delighted when he made the decision to join our team. Federico became a trusted advisor and as I look at our team which has grown over 10x since he joined – I can see his influence across everything we do. I enjoyed our conversations immensely, we were different but together we could look at all angles of a topic – and we did. 😊 His engagement was deep and he was always ready to provide his thoughts on a solution for a wide variety of topics. At the same time he was open to learning new things and often our conversations ended with him saying, “hmm… that is interesting.” Whenever this happened I knew the next time we met he would come with new ideas and a fresh perspective and we would continue to build an approach, an idea, a solution together. The day after I learned of his passing I captured this photo which reminded me of our conversations about the outdoors as a way to disconnect from work and technology. In these discussions he would share his love of the Pacific Northwest Mountains and I shared my love of the water. He gave of himself so freely and asked for nothing in return. He was truly a bright light who inspired me and so many others. It was such an honor to work with him and watch him grow by following his passion to use technology to help others. Thank you for Federico for being an inspiration and sharing your love with all of us. I am grateful for the time we had together – I miss you dearly. _________________ Conocí a Federico en 2014 cuando participamos en un proyecto de voluntario. En mi primer trabajo con él me vi afectado por su profundidad de conocimiento, su intensidad y compromiso, así como su naturaleza gentil. Meses más tarde me quedé encantado cuando tomó la decisión de unirse a nuestro equipo. Federico se convirtió en un asesor de confianza y al mirar a nuestro equipo que ha crecido más de 10 veces desde que se unió - puedo ver su influencia en todo lo que hacemos. Disfruté enormemente nuestras conversaciones, éramos diferentes, pero juntos podíamos ver todos los ángulos de un tema, y lo hicimos. 😊 Su compromiso fue profundo y siempre estaba dispuesto a proporcionar sus pensamientos sobre una solución para una amplia variedad de temas. Al mismo tiempo estaba abierto a aprender cosas nuevas y a menudo nuestras conversaciones terminan con él diciendo: "hmm... eso es interesante". Cada vez que esto sucedía que la próxima vez que nos conociéramos vendría con nuevas ideas y una nueva perspectiva y seguiríamos construyendo un enfoque, una idea, una solución juntos. Al día siguiente que me enteré de su fallecimiento, capturé esta foto que me recordaba a nuestras conversaciones sobre el aire libre como una forma de desconectarme del trabajo y la tecnología. En estas discusiones compartiría su amor por las montañas del noroeste del Pacífico y compartí mi amor por el agua. Se dio de sí mismo tan libremente y no pidió nada a cambio. Era realmente una luz brillante que me inspiró a mí y a tantos otros. Fue un gran honor trabajar con él y verlo crecer siguiendo su pasión por usar la tecnología para ayudar a los demás. Gracias por Federico por ser una inspiración y compartir su amor con todos nosotros. Estoy agradecido por el tiempo que pasamos juntos – te extraño mucho.
Federico is one of a kind and I am so glad I knew him. Not only was he brilliant man, he was gentle and kind. I have fond memories of working with him - his can-do attitude, willingness to help even when he was busy and the way he wanted to make the world a better place. The world lost him too soon and he will be missed. Federico fue único y estoy...
Sera Smith
For MS Employees - we're trying to keep Federico's Hacks for Good going this year. If you'd like to help on them, please check out the Music as Language Hack at https://garagehackbox.azurewebsites.net/hackathons/2107/projects/90803 to help non-verbal children use music to express themselves. Too, there is also the Child Resource Exchange, which is ...
Edward Dixon Federico was one of the first people that I met when I began to work on using technology to protect children; in hindsight, this was no great coincidence, because the scope of his efforts and collaborations was enormous. I was lucky enough to collaborate directly with him on a complex volunteer project that he was developing for Thorn on a volunteer basis. When later I visited Seattle and spent time with him away from computers, he was a fantastic host - I remember especially a beautiful hike in the Cascade mountains. His technical ability, his drive, and his compassion set an example that few can equal, but the tools that he built live on. In his memory, we will continue his work. I include pictures of him hiking in the Cascades, kayaking with friends on Lake Washington, and demoing his software to the CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella. Federico fue una de las primeras personas que conocí cuando comencé a trabajar en el uso de la tecnología para proteger a los niños; en retrospectiva, esto no fue una gran coincidencia, porque el alcance de sus esfuerzos y colaboraciones fue enorme. Tuve la suerte de colaborar directamente con él en un proyecto muy complejo que el estaba desarrollando para Thor de manera voluntaria. Cuando visité Seattle mas tarde y compartimos lejos de las computadoras, el fue un anfitrión fantástico, recuerdo especialmente una hermosa caminata en las montañas Cascade. Su habilidad técnica, su impulso y su compasión crearon un ejemplo que muy pocos pueden igualar, pero las herramientas que él creó van a continuar existiendo. Continuaremos su trabajo en su memoria. Incluyo fotos de él caminando en Cascade, haciendo kayak con amigos en el lago Washington y demostrando su software al CEO de Microsoft, Satya Nadella.
Caring. Humorous. Intelligent. Humble. While these are the first things that come to mind when I think of Federico, they can't begin to encapsulate him. A little over a year ago, Federico and I met while working together on Microsoft's Artemis system, a piece of software designed to reduce online child sexual exploitation. Throughout that time, Fe...
I feel very lucky to have had the chance to work with Federico over the years. What stays with me the most was his pure joy and kindness. We started working together almost six years ago when Thorn began its relationship with Microsoft on our work to end online child sexual abuse. Since then, he has been such a great mentor - always available ...
Samantha Reynolds Federico's sister Isabel created a logo for him: • The mountains represent his love for nature and are inspired in Mount Rainier, his favorite place in the world. • The sun that shines behind them represents the light he brought into this world and his big and warm open heart. • The birds represent the freedom and peace he brought to so many lives and is where he is now. • Finally Tech for Good is what he committed his whole life to. Use the talent and brightness God gave him to help people. La hermana de Federico, Isabel, diseñó un logo para él: • Las montañas representan su amor por la naturaleza y están inspiradas en “Mount Rainier”, este fue su lugar favorito en de todo el mundo. • El sol que brillando detrás de las montañas representa la luz que el trajo a este mundo y su gran y cálido corazón. • Las pajaritos representan la libertad y la paz que el trajo a tantas vidas y es donde el está ahora. • Finalmente, “Tech for Good” fue su dedicación de toda su vida. Siempre usó su talento y el brillo que Dios le dio para ayudar a las personas.
We first met during the Hackathon in the summer of 2018 to work on the CREC project for The Grace Children's Foundation. Over the past 2 years I had the great pleasure of continuing working with Federico on the project. Federico is one of the smartest, caring, and hardworking people that I have ever met. Most importantly is how humble he is. He sp...
When I first met Federico through Hack for Good in 2018, it only took a few minutes of speaking with him to sense that he has a rare kind of genuineness, and to be inspired by his compassion and desire to make the world better. Federico had the biggest heart, the drive to bring visions to life, and a unique ability to bring people together to creat...
Federico you are an amazing human being and I consider myself very fortunate for having the opportunity to know you, work with you and learn from you. You inspired me to learn and grow all these years, and you are doing even more now. I had a lot to write so I did that here: https://sudiptorakshit.com/blog/2020/07/26/remembering-federico/ Thank y...
I worked with Federico on several Hackathon projects, the most memorable being the project in 2019 for non-verbal children who are able to communicate through music. The video of him singing with the children is a tear jerker. This was only one of the many wonderful, incredible ways Federico made this world a better place. What he has accomplished...
Federico, I first met you at the hackathon project last year. Your passion, incredible energy and the strong belief that technology is for all, were such an inspiration and the core reason for the team to band together so very well. It was fascinating to see that your passion was not bound to one cause and you had several projects in motion intende...
I never met Federico in person but could tell what a great personality he was. From Day 0, he made me feel very much welcome here at Microsoft. He always talked about how impactful his internships were on him as an individual, and he just wanted the same great experience for me. We had weekly check-ins for at least 1 hour, which often made me forg...
Federico was an inspiring person, in his passion for technology, in the way he treated all those around him with kindness and compassion and in being a leader to those around him - I considered him a mentor. My fondest memory was a time when I wasn't doing very well personally and he took extra time away from a big event to sit with me and simply ...
Walter Cisneros Free food. For most people, free food at work is no longer an exciting thing. For Federico, it was a mission to find free food. He was the ultimate hacker and intern. Federico was my first manager at Microsoft and he made my intern experience amazing. It was always a pleasure to have random conversations with him about pretty much everything. I learned that some people use their 24 hours to do things while others use their 24 hours to do amazing things. Thank you for seeing the potential in me as you were my interviewer, thank you for believing in me during my internship, and thank you for being an amazing human that showed me that the day has more than 24 hours because when you give your hours for an amazing cause, you may be giving more hours to people that are struggling. Thank you for being a caring, thoughtful, and genuine human being. I hope you are solving some challenging issues for people in another realm :). _________________ Comida gratis. Para la mayoría de la gente, la comida gratis en el trabajo ya no es algo emocionante. Para Federico, era una misión encontrar comida gratis. Era el último hacker y practicante joven en la empresa. Federico fue mi primer gerente en Microsoft e hizo que mi experiencia fuera increíble. Siempre fue un placer tener conversaciones aleatorias con él sobre casi todo. Aprendí que algunas personas usan sus 24 horas para hacer cosas mientras que otras usan sus 24 horas para hacer cosas increíbles. Gracias por ver el potencial en mí como usted fue mi entrevistador, gracias por creer en mí durante mi pasantía, y gracias por ser un humano increíble que me mostró que el día tiene más de 24 horas porque cuando usted da sus horas por una causa increíble, usted puede estar dando más horas a las personas que están batallando en la vida. Gracias por ser un ser humano atento, considerado y genuino. Espero que estés resolviendo algunos problemas desafiantes para las personas en otro reino :).
I first met Frederico in a class he was leading on how to create PowerBi. He was very patient and kind as I stumbled through learning. He made me feel welcome and part of the group and was always someone I could count on for answers. I liked talking to Frederico in the hallways and checking in he was a wonderful person. He leaves a lasting le...
I have always admired the way you pursued passion and purpose in your work and the the impact you made not just in a business context, but in pursuit of social good (since my very early days in MBO). You embodied the entrepreneurial spirit of the team. You were always extremely thoughtful in how you approached a business problem and explained your ...
Isa Gomez Fede was the light in our lives. He always protected us and gave us all his love. Maybe not everyone knows this, but Fede was the funniest person and he was a great dancer too!! He was also the kindest, the brightest and the sweetest person. Fede was my person. He always believed in me and rooted for me and always had my back no matter what. He was my soulmate, my hope in this world that sometimes seemed so dark, my reason to believe. Please help me keep Fede's light sparking by doing good. After reading this memorial page, I am a very sister by realizing amazing things he did in his life, so please keep posting! :)
Federico was always smiling and laughing. He was kind, hardworking, and gave me the incredible opportunity to walk Kodiak for three years. It was an honor to know Federico and I am so grateful to have been able to know him.
Federico was such an advocate for child safety and just an awesome person to collaborate with. I worked with him briefly on Artemis and he always included me and made me feel accepted in an industry that often excludes the voices of young women. He was such a good example of how you can be driven and passionate about your work but also kind and hum...
Isa Gomez As a tribute to my brother and his great impact on TechforGood, I’d like to congratulate BornJustRight for winning the 1st annual Federico Gomez Suarez Memorial Award at Microsoft Hackathon 2020 with ProjectElev8. Microsoft, thank you for letting his legacy live on.
Isa Gomez Today is my brother´s birthday and he would turn 37 years old. In this special day, it is my pleasure to announce that with the intent to honor the memory of our beloved Fede, we have created the “Federico Gomez Suarez Trust” to continue his mission and support the charitable organizations and causes he cared for.
Glad to celebrate this day remembering the message that he left to all of us: make an epic good. I don't have any doubt about how much proud he is to have a sister like Isa where ever he is. Only LOVE Federico.
Isa Gomez Wishing everyone a year full of love, compassion and joy. I know my brother Federico lived up to these values in his life and I feel from heaven, he is watching over us.