Meet Chris, instructor
Meet the team behind Build Carolina! This series introduces you to the people making a difference in the South Carolina tech ecosystem.
Meet Chris Guirl, instructor.
Chris Guirl is the instructor for the apprenticeship program at Build Carolina. He focuses on providing a well-rounded developer knowledge base to apprentices, filling in the gaps that are often overlooked. Chris is excited about the engagement and investment of the apprentices in the program. He is also involved in developing specialized course tracks in software engineering, data analysis, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. Chris has a diverse background in systems administration, data analysis, web applications, management, and teaching. He enjoys experimenting with new technologies and automation. Chris has a passion for music, particularly experimental genres.
Takeaways
The apprenticeship program at Build Carolina focuses on providing a well-rounded developer knowledge base to apprentices.
Chris is excited about the engagement and investment of the apprentices in the program.
Build Carolina is developing specialized course tracks in software engineering, data analysis, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.
Chris has a diverse background in systems administration, data analysis, web applications, management, and teaching.
He enjoys experimenting with new technologies and automation.
Chris has a passion for music, particularly experimental genres.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:44 Role of an Instructor in the Apprenticeship Program
06:43 Chris's Background and Path to Build Carolina
09:53 Constantly Learning and Exploring
11:17 Chris's Passion for Music
14:04 Final Thoughts and Fun Fact
“We focus on filling in the gaps that a lot of people don’t get when they focus on the technical side.”
Want to learn more about our work and how you can get involved? Email our engagement manager, Lauren, at lauren@buildcarolina.org!