Meet Our Instructors

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.

Monjurul Karim is a software engineer, instructor, and team lead with a Master's in Computer Science and experience spanning two continents. He has taught programming to hundreds of students, mentored development teams, and built production-grade systems using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS. His courses are practical, structured, and grounded in real-world engineering.

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.

Ivan is a well rounded Cyber Security professional with over 24 years of professional experience in both government and major telecom sectors. I currently specialize in Cybersecurity Leadership and Cyber Incident Response/Handling, Digital Forensics, Malware Analysis and Penetration Testing.

Versatile tech professional with hands-on experience in Python, C#, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and SQL. Skilled in TensorFlow, Linux, Wireshark, Nmap, Nessus, and AWS (CCP certified). Proficient in Figma for design and PowerShell for automation. Strong foundation in Scrum, project management, and Active Directory. Known for effective communication, collaboration, and delivering smart, on-budget solutions.

Experienced in Project Management and in the manufacturing industry. Highly skilled in Data Analytics and Data Science

Experienced Software Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the medical practice industry. Skilled in Computer Science, C#, .NET Framework and Software Documentation. Strong engineering professional with a Bachelor’s Degree focused in Computer Science from Oklahoma State University.

Melanie is a seasoned Data Consultant with a wealth of experience in the field of data analytics. Melanie has been at the forefront of data-driven decision-making, helping organizations harness the power of their data to drive business insights and growth.

Martin is a Security Support Engineer at Amazon with a strong background in Cyber-Security. He has interned at IBM, automating security processes with Node.JS, and at Nordstrom, where he developed and tested micro-services for inventory management. Martin actively contributes to tech communities in Seattle and enjoys producing music, working out, and exploring the city.

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