Code Fellows
Brook Riggio is an accomplished Open Source Software Engineer and AI Lead at 6529 Protocol, where significant contributions include enhancing AI moderation processes and optimizing software features. Experience spans leadership roles at Code Fellows as VP of Education & AI Engineer, driving curriculum innovation and educational outcomes in software development and AI. As a Lead Instructor, Brook established vital partnerships and expedited training implementation. Earlier career highlights include co-founding De Cielo Consulting, shaping software strategies for startups, and serving as System Administrator at Harvey Mudd College. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College and ongoing studies in AI Master of Engineering. Brook's commitment to diversity and inclusion was recognized with a DEI Award from the Washington Technology Industry Association.
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Code Fellows
Code Fellows is the Pacific Northwest’s premier technical skills training academy, delivering high-quality live instruction both online and in person to people from all backgrounds. Learners are guided toward vocational change and life transformation through software development, technical operations, cybersecurity and career training. They guidepeople from all backgrounds to change their lives through fast-paced, career-focused education. They shape passionate learners with immersive training to meet industry needs and improve diversity.Code Fellows has taught over 1,600 graduates and iterated on their curriculum and format to ensure students receive the most industry-relevant training as effectively and efficiently as possible. Students are immersed in their learning with daily lectures, pair programming, weekly presentations from full-time instructional staff who are seasoned industry professionals, one-week project sprints, and more. Code Fellows graduates work at Amazon, Microsoft, Zillow, Expedia, XBOX, NIKE, Starbucks, Nordstrom, and over 800 other companies.The modular style of the Code Fellows program allows students to test into the course level that is most appropriate for their current skill level. In addition, the modular class structure allows students to choose the schedule and timing that meets their needs.Code Fellows believes everyone should have the opportunity to succeed. In reality, many qualified candidates aren’t pursuing careers in a technology-related field because they are discouraged somewhere along the way. That’s why Code Fellows offers scholarships to help individuals who come from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds find rewarding careers in tech. They are committed to breaking down systemic barriers and ensuring all people are treated with respect and dignity. They are united with their staff, students, alumni, and partners in the fight against systemic racism and injustice.Code Fellows supports both domestic and international licensing partners through its Powered by Code Fellows program. Through this program they form strategic partnerships in markets all around the globe to help individuals transform their lives through education. Along with vocation-specific, continuously evolving curriculum and teaching materials, they invest in the success of their partners by providing marketing material, training for instructors, guidance and support on promoting, launching, and running courses, and more.Code Fellows partners are respected organizations in their industry who want to bring tech training to more individuals. Some of them include Oregon Department of Education, Apprenti, CSNP, Luminus Technical University College, and Cayman Enterprise City.Code Fellows also offers a tutoring program and platform to both students and non-students, technical instructor certification, and corporate training.