## Meet Your Cyfrin Updraft Instructors Welcome to the Cyfrin Updraft curriculum! Before diving into the technical depths of Web3, smart contracts, and blockchain engineering, it is important to know the experts who will be guiding you on this journey. While you will primarily see three core instructors throughout the curriculum, the course is also highly collaborative. You can expect to learn from various guest lecturers who are top professionals and active innovators in the blockchain industry. Let’s meet your core instructing team. ### Patrick Collins: Lead Instructor Patrick Collins serves as the lead instructor for the majority of your Cyfrin Updraft journey. As a prominent figure in Web3 education, Patrick has played a foundational role in designing and architecting the core curriculum for this course. He will be your primary guide as you navigate the complexities of blockchain development. ### Kiera Nightingale: Co-Lead Instructor Kiera Nightingale is your co-lead instructor and brings a highly analytical approach to the curriculum. Coming from an academic background in physics, Kiera thrives on complex problem-solving and has a deep love for equations, cryptography, and mathematics. Her Web3 journey is a full-circle moment—she was actually a student of Patrick Collins many years ago. Today, she is paying that knowledge forward. Kiera’s teaching philosophy is rooted in a deep passion for student success; her ultimate goal is to equip you with the skills needed to become one of the best Web3 engineering and security professionals in the world. ### Jess: Blockchain Basics Instructor Jess will be your primary guide through the foundational stages of this program, specifically leading the majority of the Blockchain Basics course. Armed with a degree in mathematics, Jess has been actively working in the Web3 ecosystem for five years, dedicating the last two years specifically to her work at Cyfrin. Jess's primary passion lies in blockchain security. She specializes in analyzing previous smart contract exploits, understanding the mechanics behind vulnerabilities, and teaching the industry's absolute best practices for writing secure smart contracts. With a team deeply rooted in mathematics, physics, and advanced blockchain security, you are in excellent hands. Prepare to dive in and begin your journey into Web3.
Meet Your Cyfrin Updraft Instructors
Welcome to the Cyfrin Updraft curriculum! Before diving into the technical depths of Web3, smart contracts, and blockchain engineering, it is important to know the experts who will be guiding you on this journey.
While you will primarily see three core instructors throughout the curriculum, the course is also highly collaborative. You can expect to learn from various guest lecturers who are top professionals and active innovators in the blockchain industry.
Let’s meet your core instructing team.
Patrick Collins: Lead Instructor
Patrick Collins serves as the lead instructor for the majority of your Cyfrin Updraft journey. As a prominent figure in Web3 education, Patrick has played a foundational role in designing and architecting the core curriculum for this course. He will be your primary guide as you navigate the complexities of blockchain development.
Kiera Nightingale: Co-Lead Instructor
Kiera Nightingale is your co-lead instructor and brings a highly analytical approach to the curriculum. Coming from an academic background in physics, Kiera thrives on complex problem-solving and has a deep love for equations, cryptography, and mathematics.
Her Web3 journey is a full-circle moment—she was actually a student of Patrick Collins many years ago. Today, she is paying that knowledge forward. Kiera’s teaching philosophy is rooted in a deep passion for student success; her ultimate goal is to equip you with the skills needed to become one of the best Web3 engineering and security professionals in the world.
Jess: Blockchain Basics Instructor
Jess will be your primary guide through the foundational stages of this program, specifically leading the majority of the Blockchain Basics course. Armed with a degree in mathematics, Jess has been actively working in the Web3 ecosystem for five years, dedicating the last two years specifically to her work at Cyfrin.
Jess's primary passion lies in blockchain security. She specializes in analyzing previous smart contract exploits, understanding the mechanics behind vulnerabilities, and teaching the industry's absolute best practices for writing secure smart contracts.
With a team deeply rooted in mathematics, physics, and advanced blockchain security, you are in excellent hands. Prepare to dive in and begin your journey into Web3.
Meet The Instructors
A foundational introduction to Meet Your Cyfrin Updraft Instructors - Get to know the expert team of educators guiding your comprehensive journey into Web3, smart contracts, and blockchain engineering. Discover the diverse mathematics, physics, and security backgrounds of Patrick, Kiera, and Jess as they prepare to equip you with the skills needed to become a top-tier blockchain developer.
