My name is Sarai Fernandez.

I manage educators and content creators, specializing in Data, AI, and Cybersecurity.

Codecademy

Senior Manager, Data, AI, Security Content 2024

Domain Manager, Computer Science, 2022 - 2024

Curriculum Manager, Cybersecurity, 2022

Senior Curriculum Developer, 2021 - 2022

  • Created a proposal using learner and company data which resulted in the creation of the Cybersecurity content sub-domain.

  • Creates Cybersecurity content roadmaps and manages teams of Curriculum Developers, Content Contributors, and Subject Matter Experts to create Cybersecurity content.

  • Research current Cybersecurity trends and roadmap future Cybersecurity content offerings.

  • Co-leads a team that drastically improved and reorganized Codecademy’s curriculum and pedagogy standards.

 

Udacity

Curriculum Developer, 2019 - 2021

  • Collaborated with Java, Cloud, and Cybersecurity instructors to create content while managing and supporting them through the course development process.

  • Led multiple Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Subcommittees which pushed forward initiatives in inclusive public statements and creating culturally relevant content.

  • Assessed instructor skills and teach instructors to become better teachers.

  • Led initiatives and experiments to improve instructor experience at Udacity.

 

Stanford University

Computer Science Lecturer, 2019

  • Designed and taught Stanford's introductory programming class, CS106A: Programming Methodology.

  • Co-created Java exams, criteria, and lectures and managed a team of TAs for Stanford’s Summer Quarter.

Class website is archived here.

Synapse School

Computer Science Specialist, 2016 - 2019

  • Built a Computer Science department with engaging Computer Science curriculum for grades K - 8.

  • Collaborated with level teachers and specialists to create relevant, cross-curricular lessons and projects.

  • Lessons included Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Scratch, and Computational Thinking.