Cook Systems
Helena Makendengue is a Full-Stack Technical Instructor at Cook Systems, Inc., where responsibilities include leading classes in various programming languages, conducting student check-ins, and improving instructional materials. Previous experience includes a Front-End Engineering Intern role at Asurion, assisting in web application development and code debugging, and a Software Engineering Research Intern position at Vanderbilt University, where Helena developed an augmented reality MRI game and published a research paper. Helena holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology and dual high school diplomas from the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt and Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Magnet High School.
Cook Systems
At Cook Systems, our 30-year legacy in the IT services industry and commitment to innovation drive our passion for developing exceptional IT talent. Serving numerous Fortune 500 clients from our Tennessee headquarters, our transformative approach sets us apart in the technology industry. We believe in nurturing well-rounded IT professionals through our proprietary FastTrack program, which goes beyond technical training by instilling personal character, a passion for learning, and integrity as essential elements of being an outstanding consultant. With an impressive 95% of our graduates remaining in the IT industry, our evolving, proprietary screening process refined over the past decade enables placement rates that surpass industry standards. Our transformational approach, team-delivered solutions, and culture of internal growth have established a unique way of doing business that values people over placements, fostering genuine partnerships with our clients and candidates. Join us at Cook Systems as we continue to revolutionize IT talent development, create lasting partnerships, and shape the future of technology.