Coaches

Here you can find a list of the 3362 volunteers who have coached at codebar.

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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.

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++

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

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

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

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 :)

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

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

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

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

Dan Tulk (he/him/his)

I'm experienced in software development for financial companies

Skills: java SQL python

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

Ellie 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

Kasia Banas (she/her)

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

Skills: R

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Leo Ginever (He/Him)

Coaching others and helping them develop their skills

Skills: c# .NET Azure AWS

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

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

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

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 Festing (He/Him)

Coach at La Fosse Academy

Skills: javascript React

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

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.

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

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.

Daniel Yuschick

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

Skills: html css javascript React Web Accessibility TypeScript

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

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

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

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

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.

Ruben Galvao (He)

Lead software developer at Artlist I specialize in computer graphics, with over 15 years of experience. On a day to day, I mostly work with c++ and various computer graphics APIs and shaders. Happy to help with anything, even if not listed here.

Skills: c++ c# Swift python java javascript rust DirectX OpenGL OpenCL CUDA ml React Metal Vulkan Git Jira Plus Many Other Things

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

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

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

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

Tuure Kaunisto (He / They)

I've been a web developer for over 15 years. Although I'm a programmer, good UX is what I like most about my job. I also tinker with electronic projects and robotics.

Skills: JS html css ts React Express c# unity scss SQL PostgreSQL arduino node.js python

Andrew Walker (He/him)

I’ve been a professional full stack web developer for over 10 years and have a masters in computer science. I’ve always enjoyed teaching and working with others, and would love to help in any way I can. My website: https://axw.dev

Skills: javascript html css Vue Svelte TypeScript

Anton Chebotov (he/him)

10+ years of iOS development. I work for Bumble and I do interviews, so I can help with understanding what skills the big companies are looking for

Skills: Swift UIKit

Luna De Ferrari (she)

Python student, R teacher.

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

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

Krzysztof (Chris) Szafranek (he/him)

I'm currently working with MLOps, Python, and AWS cloud. I used to do a lot of frontend (JS/TS/CSS/HTML), shell scripting, and mobile game development. I enjoy problem solving, helping others, and learning.

Skills: python javascript Cloud frontend css html bash Git devops kubernetes MLOps

Nicole Turner (she/her)

I am a full stack software engineer with over 6 years experience in the industry. I am hoping to share my knowledge and experience with others.

Ali R. Keles

Senior developer

Skills: python docker kubernetes golang

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

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

Paul OSullivan (he)

I have experience leading a team of developers at a digital agency and been coding for about a year. Most recent app was a smart store that uses facial recognition for login and customises user journey based on facial data.

Josue JURE (he)

I want to improve my coding skills and work on my portofolio so I can start applying for jobs

Adrian Rogers

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

Skills: Front end!

Chris Thompson (He/Him)

I have a degree in Maths/Computer Science from the University of Leeds and have been involved in software development for several decades. I am currently developing in Dart/Flutter but have used other languages.

Skills: Dart Flutter Linux Git VSCode

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

Morgan Roderick (he/him/they/them)

Enthusiastic cook and amateur photographer

Skills: html css javascript Git Unit Testing software engineering

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

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

Manuel Gonzalez Garcia de Blas (he/him)

I am currently working as a teaching assistant teaching software development.

Skills: html css JS React Next.js Express SQL PostgreSQL

Hassan Ezzahir (He/him)

I have been developing software for more than 30 years, the last decade with C# and .net in the financial industry. I have some experience with Reactjs and typescript and did some pygame projects with my daughters.

Jason Umahi (he/him)

Web Developer skilled in Next.js, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, TailwindCSS, Astro, Firebase. I'm passionate about creating innovative, user-friendly web apps that make a positive impact.

Skills: Next.js React TypeScript javascript html css TailwindCSS Astro Firebase Supabase Go

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

Leziga Bakor

I have worked on different python projects as a developer as well as a quality assurance engineer. I have intermediate to advance skills using python and have worked with different frameworks. I also hold an AWS certified developer associate certification

Skills: python AWS Jira Flask FastAPI Excel macro

Chris Joyner

Data Science, Python, some web development (e.g. Django/Flask, html/javascript/node js)

Philippe Guyard (He/him)

I started coding in 1986. After a career in academia modelling population genetics in Fortran and C++, I now work as an IT manager and Django developer. I still code every day.

Skills: SQL python pandas django wagtail html css heroku ETL statistics javascript data analysis AWS React

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

Chris Emerson

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

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.

Saad Ahmed Siddiqui (he/him)

I am a software developer with experience in front-end development, beginning with web applications. I expanded expertise into Node.js. Later, I explored decentralized tech, becoming a Web3 developer. I want to increase and share my knowledge

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

Damilola Shobowale

I collaborate with global teams to proffer AI solutions to a range of world problems by leveraging my technical skills in ML. I want to work at Codebar to help young people be a part of the technological landscape, specifically in the Data & AI field.

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.

Adefisayo Adejumo (she)

I want to mentor underrepresented groups, helping them build programming skills and confidence.I’m excited to share my expertise in web development(javascript) and blockchain as I have done as lead STEM Communication.

Skills: javascript

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

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