Meet Our Leadership Team

  • Jeff Malek

    Jeff Malek

    CEO & President

    At Code Fellows, I: do everything I can to help our amazing instruction and support team deliver the highest quality training on the market, toward our mission to help people change their lives.

    Students can talk to me about: why we'd like you to stay involved with Code Fellows after you've started your new dream job in tech.

  • Mitchell Robertson

    Mitchell Robertson

    SVP of Business Development

    At Code Fellows, I: get the privilege of leading some of the best and brightest individuals who are tasked with growing our customer and partner experience to train up the next generation of entrepreneurs, innovators, software engineers, and leaders who will shape our future.

    Students can talk to me about: denim, whiskey, wine, and food.

  • Brook Riggio

    Brook Riggio

    VP of Education

    At Code Fellows, I: support the instructor team in creating an outstanding learning environment.

    Students can talk to me about: why I think diversifying the tech industry matters; freelance consulting; working as a parent of young children; Ruby on Rails; magic tricks that can be performed anywhere; that time I flew in a Pakistani army chopper.

  • Luis Mata

    Luis Mata

    VP of Finance

    At Code Fellows, I: Lead our Finance, Banking, Insurance and Regulatory functions, with my amazing team members.

    Students can talk to me about: Finance, payments regarding Code Fellows, and non-shop things too like great camping near Leavenworth, whitewater rafting the Ghaghra river, stock market, 90's rap artists and the best places to eat when you visit Mexico.

  • Heather Cherewaty

    Heather Cherewaty

    Senior Technology Platform Manager

    At Code Fellows, I: have the honor of managing our technology platform; making technology-related skills more accessible for more people.

    Students can talk to me about: Entrepreneurship, DOGS (my dog, your dog, someone else's dog), life and the nature of reality, and all things tech and sci-fi related.

  • John Cokos

    John Cokos

    Director of Curriculum

    At Code Fellows, I: help students learn how to succeed in the industry. I focus on code skills, scalable thought, fearlessness, usability/UX and tech psychology.

    Students can talk to me about: interviewing, baseball, politics, raising kids and the benefits of loud, fast music.

  • Erica McArthur

    Erica McArthur

    Admissions Sales Manager

    At Code Fellows, I: help students with anything and everything! Let’s chat.

    Students can talk to me about: If coding is right for them and where coding can take you - I used to be a Tech Recruiter! Or we could just talk about dogs and national parks.

  • JB Tellez

    JB Tellez

    Principal Instructor

    At Code Fellows, I: journey with students into full-stack software development.

    Students can talk to me about: what makes code elegant. How Promises are like ordering a burger and fries.

  • Sheila Voon

    Sheila Voon

    Accounting Manager

    At Code Fellows, I: help keep finance running smoothly.

    Students can talk to me about: food, travels, or adventures. Also, I'm happy to answer any finance related questions.