Cris LaPierre

Cris LaPierre is a Senior Online Course Developer at MathWorks, where he specializes in creating engaging, developer-focused courses that leverage MathWorks products. He holds a PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Utah and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University. Before joining MathWorks, Cris contributed to the development of research hardware for low- and high-field MRI at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging. His role at MathWorks involves collaborating with instructors to design interactive learning experiences on platforms like edX and Coursera, including courses such as "Building Resilient Microservices with Istio" and "Developing Event-Driven Applications with Apache Kafka." Passionate about empowering learners, Cris aims to simplify the process of mastering complex technologies, making it easier for individuals to acquire new skills. He is also an active participant in the Red Hat Learning Community forums, where he engages with learners and educators alike.