Meet Our Instructors

With 7 years of hands-on software engineering experience at Microsoft building scalable backend microservices for tens of millions of users, Sean brings elite, real-world industry expertise to the classroom. Having designed production-grade systems using Java, Kotlin, and cloud technologies like Azure, he excels at bridging the gap between theoretical code and enterprise-level architecture. As a dedicated educator, Sean specializes in guiding adult learners and career changers through intensive, project-based curricula.

Brandon Chiek is a security engineer, Army veteran, and blue team specialist who has built detection and compliance programs from scratch at multiple startups, cut SOC ticket queues by 75%, and helped unlock $50M in enterprise pipeline through SOC 2 and HIPAA readiness. With an active Secret Clearance, a master's in cybersecurity, and certifications across offense and defense, he teaches what it actually takes to work in modern security.

A cloud solutions engineer who has architected production systems on GCP and AWS, led technical sales and delivery for startup and enterprise clients, and built AI/ML-powered tools that generated over 1000% cost savings. Certified in GCP and formerly in AWS, he brings a founder's mindset and a consultant's clarity to his courses on cloud engineering and modern infrastructure.

A veteran of the "Big Tech" world, Tesfay has spearheaded critical infrastructure projects for Apple, Amazon, and Capital One. Currently serving as a Senior Engineer at Microsoft, he focuses on the resilience and stability of M365 global platforms. He leverages his 10+ years of expertise in distributed systems and AI-driven pipelines to mentor the next generation of engineers at Skillspire.

A seasoned Security Engineering Manager with expertise in cloud security, risk management, and incident response, currently leading SpotHero’s security program and previously driving impactful security initiatives at Resilience and Smartsheet.

Mo, a Seattle-based entrepreneur and investor, specializes in AI-driven innovation. He transformed Magalix from an idea into a multi-million-dollar success, leveraging AI to optimize cloud infrastructure. With deep expertise in product and people leadership, he helps enterprises harness AI for growth and efficiency.

Monica is a Full Stack Web Developer using Python, Flask, and Django. She is also familiar with object oriented programming (OOP) and functional programming. Monica is very knowledgeable in the MVC design pattern and full stack MERN and Python apps. She's also comfortable using git for version control and Github to fork, branch, and merge code.

Abshir is a Software Engineer from Microsoft with a strong track record of success in designing, developing, and delivering high quality software applications

Guzal is a Full-Stack Software Engineer specializing in Java, Python, and JavaScript frameworks who is dedicated to getting projects done with high quality and in a timely manner. She is skilled in DevOps and Cloud with knowledge in Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.

A Software Engineer Backup Lead at T-Mobile HQ, where she manages development projects, directs strategic tech initiatives, and mentors professional engineering teams. Armed with a Computer Science degree from the University of Washington and a Master’s (MBA) in Technology with a flawless 4.0 GPA, Ruby brings elite, enterprise-level standards directly to your screen. She has been successfully launching Skillspire student careers since 2020