The Automotive Experts Driving Autoinfogeeks.com
Autoinfogeeks.com is powered by a team of true automotive enthusiasts who bring years of experience and expertise from across the industry. From automotive engineering to professional racing to journalism, our staff comes from diverse backgrounds united by one shared passion – cars. Get to know the accomplished experts behind the content.
Sofia Contreras (Head of Autoinfogeeks.com)
Born: December 15, 1985 in Brooklyn, New York
Sofia Contreras is the driving force behind Autoinfogeeks.com. With an insatiable passion for all things automotive from a young age, Sofia pursued her studies at Columbia University, graduating summa cum laude with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Business Administration.
After working at a prestigious automotive R&D firm for several years, Sofia’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to launch Autoinfogeeks.com in 2012. As the company’s CEO, she oversees all content strategy, brand partnerships, and ensures the site delivers the highest quality automotive information and insights.
With over 15 years of professional experience in the automotive industry, Sofia is a respected voice. Her technical expertise combined with her business acumen allows her to analyze automotive developments through a unique lens. On Autoinfogeeks.com, she authors in-depth articles covering the latest models, innovations, and industry trends.
When not immersed in the automotive world, Sofia enjoys international travel to experience different driving cultures. She’s also an oenophile and certified sommelier who loves pairing fine wines with memorable road trips. Follow her automotive exploits on Instagram @scontreras_cars.
Mariana Fernandez
Born: April 3, 1992 in Queens, New York
Mariana Fernandez brings a dynamic perspective to Autoinfogeeks.com as one of the site’s core automotive writers. She discovered her love for cars at an early age, devouring car magazines and tinkering with her father’s classic muscle car in their Queens garage.
Mariana went on to study journalism at NYU, with a concentration in multimedia writing. During her college years, she cut her teeth writing automotive reviews and features for campus publications. After graduating magna cum laude, Mariana joined the Autoinfogeeks.com team in 2015.
Herbeat focuses on reviewing the latest vehicle models across all major brands and segments. Mariana’s review style blends technical automotive knowledge with real-world practicality. Beyond professionally analyzing a car’s performance and features, she highlights how it fits into people’s actual lifestyles and needs.
In addition to conducting expert car reviews, Mariana loves hitting the road and road-tripping across America’s scenic byways. When not behind the wheel, you can find her photographing classic cars at automotive shows or watching motorsports. Follow her adventures @mariana_autonerd.
Miguel Salazar
Born: September 22, 1988 in Manhattan, New York
An automotive and technology aficionado, Miguel Salazar is Autoinfogeeks.com’s resident expert on all the latest automotive innovations. He graduated at the top of his class from NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering with a B.S. in Computer Engineering and extensive coursework in electrical engineering.
Before joining the Autoinfogeeks.com team in 2018, Miguel spent 6 years as a lead software engineer for a major automotive technology company. His specialized background allows him to analyze and explain emerging automotive tech trends like electrification, autonomous driving, connectivity, and more.
Miguel’s articles break down complex technologies in an accessible, consumer-friendly manner. His goal is to empower readers to understand the implications of new innovations for the driving experience and automotive ownership.
Outside of his professional automotive interests, Miguel is an avid gamer and sci-fi fan. His hobbies include building high-end gaming PCs and traveling to events like Comic-Con. Stay updated on the future of cars according to Miguel @miguel_autotech.