Become a World-Class
Software Engineer

Meet the team

• Asokan Pichai
  Program Dean
  
  Asokan is a Chief Learning Officer at TalentSprint. He is also an Industry Instructor, Instructional Designer, and Programming Guru, with a solid software development experience of over 35 years.
  
  With a PG Diploma in Computer Programming, Asokan is a subject-matter expert in Programming languages - COBOL, Clipper, C, C++, Python, Haskell, Elixir, Clojure, Java and Ruby. He has trained over 5000 software engineers, designed more than 25 courses, and conducted ‘Train the Trainer’ programs for more than 300 trainers, and nearly 100 instructional designers and developers.
• Sphoorthy
  Program Director
  
  Sphoorthy is an experienced professional who is leading the DEI programs supported by Google at TalentSprint. She is responsible for driving the success of these initiatives and ensuring they are effectively implemented to achieve their goals.
  
  With over 12 years of experience in program and project management, Sphoorthy's expertise lies in client servicing, stakeholder engagement, and account management.
  
  In addition to her industry expertise, Sphoorthy is deeply passionate about DEI and brings this enthusiasm to her role. She is also an accomplished student mentor, demonstrating her commitment to helping others grow and succeed. Her mentoring experience indicates that she has strong communication skills and a talent for developing people.
  
  She holds a Master's Degree in Business Management and currently drives the success of the DEI programs at TalentSprint, leveraging her skills, expertise, and passion for creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
• Indira Priyadarshini
  Academics Lead
  
  Indira leads the training team of Fresh Engineering Graduates to make them industry-ready. She is an expert in handling Java, Python, and Machine learning concepts. Her 13+ years of experience in the IT and Edtech industry not only make her an SME with answers to most questions, but also an approachable, reliable, and seasoned mentor to thousands of students.
• Nicholas Groesch
  Lead Instructor
  
  Nicholas Groesch is the lead instructor for the TechWise program. He began his coding journey in 2019 at Northwestern University, and since then, he's worked as a tutor and instructor with Trilogy/2U, full stack developer and tech lead at the Hertz RevLab, and instructor at TalentSprint.
  
  He studied jazz, composition, music theory, and the history of philosophy at the University of North Texas spent 5 years touring the world as a pianist for The Polyphonic Spree, worked as an accompanist with the Joffrey Ballet School, taught math at his high school, built a coffee roaster and company, amongst other adventures. Nick enjoys world music, long hikes in the mountains, and the clarity of concise functions.
• Felipe
  Principal Instructor
  
  Felipe is a principal instructor at TechWise. Driven by a passion for programming, Felipe covers from the principles of programming to full stack and everything in between. He lives by the philosophy that “Opportunities aren’t always handed to us; sometimes, we have to create them.” When not in TechWise, he is working on a real-time state-of-the-art machine learning trading platform, yielding significant returns. Beyond his professional pursuits, Felipe will be found tinkering with Large Language Models or any other ML-related topic. Off-screen, Felipe lets his creativity shine through the melodies of piano and hand-crafts. When he wants to turn off his mind, he enjoys the company of nature.
• Sarah Griffin
  Student Success Manager
  
  Sarah is in charge of ensuring that TechWise students receive the support and encouragement that they need to succeed in the program and in their goals beyond TechWise. As a recent graduate of Stanford University, Sarah has spent the last 5 years developing her passion for creating social change by working and connecting with individuals. She spent a year volunteering with the AmeriCorps, where she worked with people experiencing homelessness and created a self-improvement workshop series and implemented a pilot program to connect clients with mental health resources. She also spent time working with school kids in under-served communities in South Africa, helping them gain confidence and creative thinking skills through after-school arts classes. These experiences, including her time living in the heart of Silicon Valley at Stanford, opened her eyes to the extent of systemic inequalities both abroad and in the United States, and she deeply believes that programs like TechWise are key to creating a more diverse and inclusive tech industry. In her free time, Sarah enjoys traveling, rock climbing, and spending time outdoors.
• Jason
  Instructor
  
  Jason is an experienced instructor at TechWise. With over 12 years of expertise in coding and product development, he has a deep passion for creating and designing things from the ground up. Jason's journey has taken him from building healthcare startups to launching all types of tech products and businesses. Jason's commitment to sharing knowledge and helping others learn to code is exemplified by his role as an Instructor at TechWise. His extensive experience and diverse skill set make him a valuable mentor for those aspiring to excel in the tech world.
  
  His educational background includes an MBA and an MSMIS, further connecting the dots between technology and business. Jason was a Full Stack Software Engineer at VillageMD, where he played a pivotal role in launching a telehealth platform, Data Engineer at ZirMed, a Sequoia-backed healthcare startup, and won the Innovation Award during his tenure as a Senior Software Developer at Health Care Service Corporation. He's also been a Founder in Residence at Entrepreneur First, a global talent investor, Founder of Nuria Health, a Southeast Asia-based telehealth startup, and the Owner of Avveza, a Google Cloud Partner Advantage and Shopify Partner software development company.
  
  With a track record of innovation and a dedication to helping others succeed with technology, Jason is a trusted mentor and coding instructor who continues to inspire students to become top-notch engineers.
• Austin
  Instructor
  
  Austin is a committed instructor for the TechWise team. After gaining a degree in Mathematics from Whitman College, he has been working as a private tutor since 2018 and has a lot of experience in online instruction. From there, Austin continued on to become a full-stack developer and to work as an instructor and tutor with Trilogy/2U in classes for Data Analysis and Software Development.
• Emily Yarrington
  Talent Advisor
  
  A seasoned recruiting professional with a talent for building dynamic and diverse teams for VC-backed startups, Emily showcases a profound commitment to identifying nurturing work environments conducive to student success and initiating rewarding careers. At TechWise, Emily and her team take pride in bridging the gap between driven, aspiring technologists and the innovative pathways that eagerly await them.