Known for his passion and innovation, Patrick is a QA Engineer with over six years of industry experience. He has worked on mobile and VR applications for many Silicon Valley companies, including Facebook and Intel. Patrick likes to uncover creative solutions in his work and believes that the best projects place a client’s needs first. Patrick enjoys combining his tech background with his love for art and creates CGI and 3D renderings in his spare time. Patrick is a compassionate instructor who feels most fulfilled when he can assist his students in achieving their goals.

A Sr. Software Developer in Testing, Lana has been working in QA for over eight years. Her work has been very colorful, and she has a great deal of experience in building and leading front end and back end automation at many large organizations. Throughout her years in QA, Svetlana has taught and mentored many QA professionals who now work at top Silicon Valley companies.

Before getting into the tech industry, Brandon worked in sales, fitness, and property management. Now, with the help of Careerist, he has found success as a QA engineer and is currently working in LA, helping to maintain a complex tech stack. He's a vocal advocate for students of our program and encourages everyone to reach their fullest potential.

After helping his peers find careers at big tech companies like Google and Facebook, Max decided to widen his impact, leading him to co-found Careerist. He is an established QA professional with over seven years of experience. Max previously worked at companies like Apple and Intel. He takes pride in sharing his expertise and providing Careerists with the skills they need to land their dream jobs.

Sofiia started her QA career as a Manual QA in a small startup, and worked her way up to Automation Team Lead in global organization over the past seven years. With her modern approaches and passion for quality, she's helped multiple teams build QA processes from ground up and implement an automated testing strategy for the frontend and backend. She loves to share her knowledge and expertise in order to help you achieve success in your QA career.

Iurii is a successful software developer and quality assurance analyst with over eight years of experience. He has a master’s degree in visual communications and has worked at many major companies across Silicon Valley, including Google. As an instructor, Iurii is very knowledgeable, having developed instructional materials for a variety of tech-related subjects. Iurii helps Careerists master Software Testing best practices and prepare for an industry that is always changing.

Hezron, a Software Testing Lead with 12 years of experience, has worked at various top Fortune 500 companies in the US. He enjoys being in QA because he gets the opportunity to test and break systems before the actual users can use the applications. Hezron teaches Manual QA trainings for Careerist and is passionate about sharing his extensive QA knowledge and experience with the next generation of Software Testing professionals.

Maria is a QA Lead with 14 years of experience working with various multinational companies based in the US and Europe. While in the US, she also completed a master's degree in business. Maria started her career as a Manual QA intern and then worked her way up to senior and lead roles. She is passionate about providing quality software to clients as well as sharing her QA knowledge and experiences with aspiring QA professionals.

Expert team lead Alex is a QA manager with over eight years of experience in the industry. He has worked for a variety of tech startups from all over the world. Alex is skilled in testing and works hard to prioritize effectiveness. He is also trained in agile and scrum methodologies. Alex is excited for the opportunity to inspire future tech professionals to become top-rated QA engineers.

Ignacio began his career in 2007, working on various projects from manual and automated quality assurance. Eventually, he transitioned into Software Testing management, where he has been responsible for leading several high-performing teams at companies including Intel, Globant, Eventbrite, McAfee, and CambridgeSoft. With over 14 years of experience, Ignacio is an accomplished tech professional, ready to share his expert knowledge with aspiring Careerists.

Natalia is a QA Manager with over a decade of experience working for companies like Apple, Intel, Marketing Evolution, ItsOn, and others. She started her career as a QA Engineer, moved to a Lead role within a few years, and later became a QA Hiring Manager. In her free time, she also writes articles for our blog. Natalia is the mother of five kids and five cats.

Vitaly is a QA Automation Engineer with over seven years of experience. He earned his master's degree in Computer Engineering and has been in the tech industry for the last 12 years. He has worked for various Silicon Valley companies and has a profound expertise in building test automation frameworks for back end and front end services. Education is his passion, and he enjoys helping people get into the technology field.

Michael is a Software QA Engineer who has experience at Indeed.com and Sure App. He worked in sales prior to getting into QA, and is now passionate about improving the quality of software and sharing his knowledge with others. He likes to help people who want to start their career in the technology industry.

A Sr. Software Developer in Testing, Lana has been working in QA for over eight years. Her work has been very colorful, and she has a great deal of experience in building and leading front end and back end automation at many large organizations. Throughout her years in QA, Svetlana has taught and mentored many QA professionals who now work at top Silicon Valley companies.

Vitaly is a QA Automation Engineer with over seven years of experience. He earned his master's degree in Computer Engineering and has been in the tech industry for the last 12 years. He has worked for various Silicon Valley companies and has a profound expertise in building test automation frameworks for back end and front end services. Education is his passion, and he enjoys helping people get into the technology field.

Bringing over 15 years of experience to Careerist, Charles is a senior field solution architect with extensive knowledge of sales engineering.

Site Reliability Engineer with 10+ years of experience at Box, EPAM, New York Times.

Linux System Administrator at Garmin with 10+ years of experience as Sr. Systems Engineer, Cloud Systems Architect and DevOps background. Lead Instructor at NYU School of Professional Studies and University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Jay has 30+ years of IT experience. His expertise encompasses key areas such as systems management and engineering, technical project management, support for UNIX/LINUX systems, infrastructure storage and monitoring, and process improvement for IT infrastructure. He has served as a faculty instructor at various well-respected universities in the US and has worked for major corporations such as IBM, Deloitte, and CBS.

Currently a Lead Technical Analyst in Infrastructure, Keith has over 25 years experience working with various Unix and Linux platforms and their associated hardware. Keith is also a Senior Visiting Professor with over 30 years of instruction experience both in the classroom and online.

Ksenia began her career as a self-taught graphic design freelancer, then shifted to UI Design at a tech company in Ukraine. After that, she moved to the US and began learning about the world of product design, and she now works as a Product Designer at Meta. She’s passionate about helping others build their portfolios and land their dream jobs.

As a leader in UX Design and Product Management, Caesar focuses on setting clear outcomes and measuring progress for the experiences he has built at different companies, including various startups, Kroger, and Google. He brings this same discipline to mentoring passionate students towards finding their first opportunities as UX designers. Originally from the Mexico-US border, Caesar now resides in Los Angeles, CA.

May is a freelance multidisciplinary designer who is self-taught in graphic design and illustration. She also has experience in UI, product design, and instructing with the goal of solving problems through storytelling. She's passionate about mentoring and supporting others in their career-change trajectories so they can reach their professional goals.

Jonathan is a user-need streamliner and multi-disciplinary design researcher with 24 years of experience in creative services and media production. He has also spent 10+ years in specialized education and data analysis. He's a team leader who is passionate about simplifying messages for target audiences, ideation and revision, information architecture, wireframes and storyboarding, and precise creative detail. He has advanced proficiency in conceptualization and project management, with years of training in language and literacy, human behavior, mathematics, and socio-emotional education. He has an award-winning work history reinforced by accredited data and critically acclaimed products.

Zoie is a freelance Senior Product Designer who has worked with a variety of startups in Silicon Valley, including JEFIT, Branding Brand, and Arcsite. She's passionate about working on consumer-facing products in particular. She became a successful Product Designer with zero design background herself, and she's excited to guide others through their own career journeys.

Katsiaryna "Kate" Tsiukhai is the co-founder and Head of UX/UI at Sizze.io, the founder of Design Regatta, and a seasoned professional in the field of user experience and user interface design. She previously served as the UX/UI Team Lead at SberDevices, where she specialized in the development of no-code platforms, virtual assistants, app stores, and products for designers and developers. Her work there earned her and her team the prestigious Red Dot award. Kate has also served as a curator for UX/UI courses, teaching over 500 students both online and at traditional universities in Eastern Europe.