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Find out more about Chris

• 1. When and why did you develop an interest in your chosen field?

  My interest in video games started when I was just six years old! My cousins gave me their Super Nintendo along with a copy of Super Mario World, and computers and games have been a big part of my life ever since.

• 2. What makes you passionate about your subject?

  Programming is all about solving puzzles: What tools are available? How do all the pieces fit together? How can I make this code faster or simpler? It's an endless game that provides new challenges and new opportunities on a daily basis, so naturally I can't resist!

• 3. What do you like about tutoring? What makes you a "Superprof"?

  I love to talk, and what could be more rewarding than talking about your passion with others? Unfortunately, a lot of people assume that computer science is too complicated for them to understand, but I'm not one to back down from a challenge. Don't like math? Don't like computers? Don't care! I pride myself on being able to not only explain computer science concepts, but also convince others that it's actually easy and intuitive! Of course it's always better if the audience is willing and tutoring is the perfect way to connect with new people (and give my friends and family a break).

• 4. Do you have any role models; a teacher that inspired you?

  My inspiration comes from all the amazing things that can be achieved through computer science as well as the friends and colleagues that I've collaborated throughout my many years of school and work. Every amazing game, app, or system that makes me wonder how it works, and all the people I can share that curiosity with.

• 5. What are your keys to success?

  Perseverance! Coding can often throw you for a loop (pun intended), but as long as you keep pushing through, the sense of accomplishment that you get from fixing something that's broken or building something new will keep you hungry for more!