Gabriela D. Lopez Ponce

Technical Program Management |Change Manager| Planning & Strategy | AI-First PM |Operational Readiness| Vice Chair of BIPOC ERG @ Zapier

San Pedro Sula, Cortés, Honduras

About

Experience

  • Zapier (5 yrs 6 mos)
    • Senior Technical Program & Strategy Manager
      Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    • BIPOC ERG Vice-Chair
      Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    • Senior Technical Program Manager
      Feb 2025 - Jun 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos

      As a Senior Technical Program Manager on Zapier’s Technical Support Operations (TSO) team, I lead high-impact, cross-functional programs that scale support, empower customers, and align with broader company priorities. With a strong foundation in change management, operational readiness, and strategic execution, I drive initiatives like Skills-based ticket routing, AI-powered support, and self-serve optimization, ensuring both internal teams and customers are set up for lasting success. I thrive at the intersection of strategy, systems, and people, ensuring that programs don’t just launch but deliver measurable value and sustainable impact.

  • Customer Service and E-commerce Manager at Global Quality Brands
    Jan 2020 - Feb 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

    - Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the rollout of eCommerce websites setups and updates. - Manage multiple trading partners back end portals ( content display, order entries, invoicing, etc) - Manage operations for Marketplaces where the company offered its products. - Onboard, train, and lead a remote Customer Support team. - Hands-on Customer Support Manager.

  • Allied Global Corporation (4 yrs 4 mos)
    • Operations manager
      May 2016 - Dec 2019 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      Implemented operations plans for the BPO industry focused on the attainment of key business metrics and continuous improvement. Developed strong business relationships, ensuring to properly identify, fulfill needs and exceed expectations from stakeholders. Conducted Business reviews (monthly and quarterly) for clients and the company's board of directors. Managed operations for an over 170 FTEs account. Lead time-sensitive projects for the account. Supervised Training, Quality Assurance, and WFM teams.

    • Supervisor
      Sep 2015 - Apr 2016 · 8 mos

      Managed a +20 people customer support team. Held weekly team meetings and 1:1s. Provided feedback Handled escalated (T2) customer support calls/tickets Coached and mentored my team Conducted Performance Reviews