Coaches

Here you can find a list of the 3341 volunteers who have coached at codebar.

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Yusuf Jimoh

I’m a Software Engineer working on Mantid at UKRI with Python and C++. I’ve built and maintained mobile apps and contribute to open-source code. excited to join Codebar to help others gain confidence in tech and give back to the community

Skills: Swift iOS development android development kotlin Python and C++

Nicolas Beney (he/him)

Full stack senior developer. Started programming at 12 and still loving it! Volunteering with young people at various CoderDojo and CodeClub events. Looking forward to help young adults too, especially from under-represented communities.

Skills: python java Scala c++ html css javascript SQL Git Linux React arduino

CJ Taylor (she/they)

I work as a learning technologist in the Division of Medical Education at Brighton and Sussex Medical School. My main duties are to undertake technology based projects and create digital resource learning materials, tutorials and digital assets.

Jodi Winters (she/her)

Very senior dev in BBC News. I have plenty of experience in a bunch of languages and technologies that no one uses anymore! That's life in the tech industry!

Skills: html css php React Git SQL Unity/C# Love2D JS/node

Julian Blundell (he)

I am a freelance back end developer, been working in the Brighton area for 15 years. My specialties are Sql and NoSql database design and implementation, php/mvc frameworks and reasonable JavaScript/jQuery

Skills: SQL nosql database php mvc javascript jQuery

Nick Norkin

I have more than 10 years of experience in web development (mainly Ruby, elixir, js etc) and would love to share my knowledge

Skills: ruby Elixir javascript TypeScript html css rails

Lou Alldis (he/they)

I've been in IT for about 8 years, currently as a full stack web dev. I'm looking to become a senior dev at work and I think coaching people would be a great opportunity for me to learn valuable mentoring skills while also giving back to the community :)

Adekola Akano (He/Him)

I have years of experience as a native android and iOS engineer. I have developed, deployed and maintained several mobile applications. I would like to work on anything related to native mobile applications but with priority to the android side.

Skills: Native Android iOS java kotlin Swift javascript html css python

Tim Bishop (He/him)

After a bootcamp I worked as a developer for 2.5 years, leaning more back-end and working mostly in Node.js (JS/TS). I took some time out after my last job but would now like to re-engage with what made developing fun and to give back in any way I can!

Skills: javascript node.js

Isaac Raskin (he/him)

I am an alumnus of Founders and Coders, a javascript boot camp in London and Nazareth. I currently work for a music tech startup called Beatchain as a senior developer. I'd love to coach people in node, react, next.js, react-router, typescript etc.

Skills: html css javascript node React Next.js react-router Redux TypeScript styled-components GraphQL

Dan Tulk (he/him/his)

I'm experienced in software development for financial companies

Skills: java SQL python

Zoe Nolan (They/She)

I've worked for five-person startups to big tech in finance, communications, embedded systems, hardware architecture, and games.

Skills: c c++ c# java Go ruby python R javascript Lua assembly SQL docker Linux Git

Gareth James (He)

I am working with a colleague who has been helped by Codebar and I like the idea of it. I'm looking to see if I can help in any way. I've been working for a martech form for the past 16 months after completing a coding bootcamp.

Skills: javascript HTML5 CSS3 SQL python(beginner) c#(beginner)

Julian Cook (he/him)

Self taught software developer since 2011 who loves learning.

Skills: java javascript docker TypeScript AWS

Chris Oldnall (he/him)

My main programming language is Python! Typically I work on implementation of statistical estimators which come in complex forms.

Nazar Hussain

I am an experienced developer, programmer and technical designer. I possess a strong programming and development background with knowledge of all aspects of overseeing and developing projects.

Skills: nodejs ruby web backend blockchain

Ashnita Bali

I am passionate about HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and Angular workshops. Previously, I ran freecodeCamp Reading study group and Women Tech makers/Angular meetups in Reading.

Bela Hamid

I began my career as a software developer in 2021 after attending a coding bootcamp. I used to attend Codebar as a student and would like to come back as a volunteer coach.

Skills: React javascript html css

Declan Valters (he/him)

I'm a Software Engineer at the British Geological Survey in Edinburgh. I work in Python, C, Fortran, as well as doing Docker and DevOps work. I've been a developer for around 10 years.

Skills: python c++ Fortran Linux software-engineering

Daisy Everard (She/her)

I've worked mostly in Data in python, SQL, and databricks I also have some experience with Javascript

Skills: python SQL Databricks

Pawel Orzechowski (he/him)

I have worked in programming and education for over 15 years. Recently at CodeClan, codebar.io. I currently teach programming at Usher Institute @ University of Edinburgh. Python, JS, Swift/Android, Flutter. I worked as a mobile dev and head of UX

Kasia Banas (she/her)

I teach data science for health and social care. My main language is R.

Skills: R

Kurre Ståhlberg (he/him)

I want to do something concrete to support minorities. I know programming well so this seems like a natural way be a better ally.

Hugh Cole-Baker (he/him)

I'm a Site Reliability Engineer at Aiven.io, I work on projects in Python and SQL and in the past I've written things in Rust, Java and many years ago a game for Nintendo DS in C++.

Skills: python SQL Amazon Web Services java Linux devops rust Cloud

David Zacek (he/him)

I have worked as an engineer for the past 3 years (after completing a CS degree). I have been a Java dev (not Spring) for about half of that time and a Python dev during the other half. I also have an interest in algorithms and coding challenges.

Skills: python java Git Linux algorithms

Lewis Jones (he/him)

I'm a software engineer at Axle Energy, and am also interested in robotics, mobile apps, websites, etc. I'm familiar with Python, JavaScript, NodeJS, C#, Unity ...but happy to help with other languages/ frameworks or with general coding principles.

Skills: System design javascript nodejs c# unity Git python API

Julian Festing (He/Him)

Coach at La Fosse Academy

Skills: javascript React

Esko Luontola (he/him)

I'm a full-stack developer with coding experience since 1999. I created the TDD MOOC at the University of Helsinki: https://tdd.mooc.fi I've also coached beginners at Rails Girls and wrote the tutorial https://web-intro.luontola.fi

Skills: frontend backend ux TDD devops

Lisa Quatmann (she/her)

I'm an organiser for Django Girls, working at MPB -- I learned about codebar from our UK office. I don't code much these days, but I'm sure I remember enough to help out some beginners.

Skills: python django

Aura Everitt (she/her)

Web (mostly server, some browser) + game software developer and one time Quantum Information Scientist. Full time Node.js between 2012-2022, and since then Ruby and Scala (but I still love JS). TypeScript and React make me grumpy.

Skills: node.js JS ruby Scala c++ rust SQL c

Chris Emerson

Hoping to help coach people with any issues they have and help out where I can

Pau Ortega Puig (he/him)

I've worked in the tech industry for 10 years, and I've grown thanks to a lot of people in my career. I want to give that back to the community.

Skills: JS php OOP xp testing

Luna De Ferrari (she)

Python student, R teacher.

Peter Warner-Medley (he/him)

General data/platform/backend bod. Lover of teaching and making tech look a bit less like me (I am a white dude 😬)

Skills: python AWS databases/SQL javascript/typescript networking/infrastructure cloud infrastructure CS basics gcp kotlin React JVM

Zsolt Sztupak (he, they)

I'm an Engineering Manager based in Edinburgh. Previously I have also been a Teaching Assistant at a university where I realised I like helping people out when I can. I also held ruby tutorials to my co-workers as well.

Skills: ruby Ruby on Rails spring-boot Android html css java devops Ansible terraform AWS digitalocean docker kubernetes c c++ c# Haskell x86 assembly algorithms functional programming Vanilla javascript

Daniel Yuschick

Lover of chocolate, tattoos and bridging the gaps between design and development.

Skills: html css javascript React Web Accessibility TypeScript

Chung Vui Loong (Jere)

2 years of frontend in startup. Love learning programming and new features that are releaed.

Skills: React Next.js tailwind node.js

Michael Umeokoli

I'm a Research Software Engineer at the University of Manchester and a Trust & Safety Technologist at OFCOM, passionate about using tech for social good. Excited to mentor and share my knowledge at Codebar.

Skills: javascript java python Go

Aaron Elligsen

I enjoy mentoring and teaching about Software development, Data structures and Algorithms, mathematics etc. I was an assistant instructor at Hackbright, a coding bootcamp for women in San Francisco.

Skills: TypeScript javascript python functional programming math

Ali R. Keles

Senior developer

Skills: python docker kubernetes golang

Niall Coleman-Clarke (he/him)

Contract | Software Engineer | Full Stack Web Developer | Love to program and explore areas in computer science as a hobby

Skills: Lua python javascript TypeScript html css Scala java GLSL PostgreSQL MySql udp TCP/IP sockets django Flask nodejs

Geraint Guan (he/him)

I'm interested in contributing as a coach and helping out. I'm currently the head of developer operations at a local start-up (appointedd.com). I've worked across the back-end and front-end of web application development as well as tooling/infrastructure.

Skills: php javascript TypeScript GraphQL MongoDB REST APIs AWS python Julia React Tailwind CSS tRPC React Native

Brittany Blankinship (she/her )

various data processing, analysis, visualisation and presentations in R and RMarkdown. Python for data analysis/data science

Skills: R statistics Data Visualisation

Neharika Joshi (she/her)

I'm a Data Engineer with a background in Software Engineering and a passion for AI. I love mentoring new tech talents and helping them navigate the industry. Let's innovate and make a difference together!

Skills: python c# SQL Microsoft Azure

Simon Rose (he/him)

I'm a Principal Engineer at Oak National Academy. I've got a PhD in Computer Science and Education, and I lectured for a few years on CS/SE university courses. My technical background is in full-stack JavaScript and TypeScript.

Skills: html css javascript TypeScript node React programming fundamentals

Ella Koa (she/her)

I work remotely full time as a senior front end developer, and I miss face-to-face interactions with other people who are passionate about code. I recently moved to Brighton from Scotland, so I'm looking to make friends here, and share my knowledge.

Skills: TypeScript React html css Nextjs

Giuseppe Capizzi (he/him)

Hi! I'm Giuseppe, and I'm a Software Engineer at GitHub. I'm Italian, now back in Italy after living in London for ~5 years. I love coaching on any topic I'm familiar with but I'm particularly interested in software design, refactoring and testing.

Skills: ruby python php java golang Git testing OOP functional programming rails rust HTTP APIs

Adrian Rogers

I like robots and the code community in Barcelona and all the funky stuff they're making.

Skills: Front end!

Leo Ginever (He/Him)

Coaching others and helping them develop their skills

Skills: c# .NET Azure AWS

Al Morgan (He/him)

I'm an ex CodeClan data instructor and did a PhD in brain imaging before that. Happy to help on any data projects.

Andrew Steel (he/him)

I'm a software engineer, specializing in frontend technologies professionally.

Skills: javascript css html c Linux React TypeScript Unit Testing Git Shell scripting

Stef Jones (any)

full-stack web dev working at Kobalt Music, indie music publisher and services company :-)

Skills: html css javascript TypeScript React docker Ci/CD node.js node HTTP

Denise Chan (she/her)

I am a Junior DevOps Engineer with experience in Kubernetes, GitOps, Docker, CI/CD, Linux, Bash, and AWS. Prior to becoming a DevOps Engineer, I learnt to code through Code First Girls, Makers and Codebar - primarily coding in Python and some Javascript.

Skills: kubernetes GitOps docker Linux AWS CI CD python javascript Shell bash

Matt Arwen-Langham (he)

As someone who came through a bootcamp for people with non-code backgrounds and subsequently landed a job in the industry, I personally how life changing and rewarding it is to learn coding and would like to be part of that journey for other people.

Skills: html css javascript TypeScript React java php python Git

Alex Palaistras (he/him)

Love building systems, adore Go, on a break with PHP (but still keeping touch). Working alongside people is my jam!

Skills: Go php python c SQL rust

Jez Whitworth (he/him)

I teach Python in schools around Salisbury as well as run online GCSE Computer Science tutoring groups. I am the founder of First Coding, supporting school deliver creative coding classes and workshops for both primary and secondary.

Hamilton Manalo (him/he)

I've previously coached at a codebar hosted at the T Rowe Price Queen Victoria st offices and enjoyed the experience. I would like to continue coaching at London area code bars.

Alain Claude (he)

I'm a Salesforce developer with a passion for Innovation. At Codebar, I’ll be focusing on teaching HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. As a Salesforce developer, I specialize in building UIs and automations. I look forward to helping others grow.

Nat McCabe (he/him/his)

Junior-Mid level, working primarily in Python but I also have experience in other lanugages

Skills: python java ts

Luke Thomas (he/him)

I am a lead level software engineer with 10 years of experience. I recently moved to London from New York, and am eager to help members of my new community.

Skills: Data Modeling distributed systems ruby javascript communication diagram test-driven development

Mary Lo (she/her)

I would love to share my coding knowledge and help people in learning a new language.

Skills: java kotlin javascript

Adam Pettitt (He/him )

Recruitment Consultant, happy to work with students as an advisor, help guide them in the job market, how to approach applications, CV reviews, Interview prep etc.

Jevon Beckles (He/him)

As a member of an under-represented group in tech, I am passionate about ensuring more people are able to participate. I've been a Maths teacher and assistant scout leader in a previous life so I'm confident I can pass on knowledge reasonably well.

Godwin Odenigbo (He/Him)

I want to work for Codebar because I want to help minority groups get into tech. As a minority myself I would love to see more minority get into tech so there's more diversity. I am a software engineer with 4 years experience

Skills: node.js TypeScript javascript PostgreSQL MongoDB REST API backend Express JS.

Mohammad Shais Sheikh (He)

I am Mohammad Shais and I have got 11+ years of experience in web and mobile application development. Launching a startup and community ReactHub.xyz and nas.io/reacthub.

Prashant Lonikar (he/him)

Hi team, I do product at a genAI startup & previously made data products for finance. I like teaching & have a good grasp on tech, math & stats & would like to teach, especially focusing on those who are starting out or early in their tech journey.

Robert Maru de Vera

I want to be a coach and help others learn the craft. I am a software engineer of more than 10 years, and I have experience in Ruby on Rails, and Elixir.

Sharon Lau (she/her)

I want to share my knowledge and keep learning along the way. I have one year of experience in data engineering and over two years in frontend development. Currently, I'm focused on broadening and deepening my frontend skills.

Skills: javascript TypeScript React Remix html css Playwright Git SQL python

Matthew Speechley

I would be willing to help as a coach. I’m based in London and have 2 years experience as a frontend developer.

Manasi Sant (she/her)

l'm a software engineer with 8 yrs of experience -Microsoft, Amazon, Financial Times. I'm passionate about sharing my knowledge and skills. I believe it is a way to give back and challenge my imposter syndrome while making positive impact.

Markus Laaksonen (he/him)

I'm a Hive Helsinki alumni, ex-peacekeeper, ex-manager, DevOps and cybersecurity enthusiast, and entrepreneur. Currently working as a junior developer, project manager, and InfoSec team member at Duodecim. I like solving problems and helping people.

Skills: devops operations administration management c regulation GDPR MDR NIS2 Linux

Diogo Eichert (he/him/his)

I have been working professionally as a software engineer since the 90s, among desktop applications, games, mobile applications and web applications. I would like to join as a coach, I can help with career advice and software engineering in general.

Skills: Computer Programming software architecture web development automation Game Development compilers

Olaide Sogoye (she/her)

I am a Senior Product Manager mentoring at Codebar, empowering aspiring technologists and product managers. I share industry expertise to drive innovation, inclusivity, and growth in the tech ecosystem, fostering the next generation of leaders.

Skills: Product Management Agile Methodologies Scrum User Research Roadmap Planning Jira kanban

Folarin Akinloye

Hi, I’m Folarin, a software engineer passionate about building impactful tech solutions and mentoring others. I specialize in full-stack and AI development and love empowering underrepresented groups to break into tech through learning and collaboration.

Skills: React TypeScript Next.js node.js python MongoDB LangChain

Natalie Johnson (she / her)

A software engineer, specialising in front-end user interfaces. Experienced in multiple front-end frameworks and libraries, including React / Next.js, Angular, Stencil

Olivia Ezebube (she/her)

I currently work as an Android Engineer at DICE FM. I am passionate about solving problems and delivering best experience to users. At the start of my career, I had someone a mentor which was very helpful, so I would like to do the same for others.

Skills: kotlin android development .NET iOS development c#

Michael O'Neill (He/Him)

I am interested in finding out more about the roles of coach and organiser.

Laila Dabab Nahas (She/her)

I am part of the DDI team at Usher Institute and assist in teaching Data Science courses. I want to work on an attendance project using R that focuses on gaining insight into students' attendance for live sessions online.

Masud shahraki (Mr)

Mentoring on .net, python in medical and deep learning, software architecture

Skills: .NET python SQL software architect GRASP Clean Code

Rob Hodgkiss (He/Him)

I have a BSc in Computer Science and I have been a professional Software Engineer for around 4 years. Recently I have been making an effort to share my experience with less experienced devs and I would like to continue doing this outside the office.

Skills: python javascript php SQL nosql bash html css sass

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