Coaches

Here you can find a list of the 3230 volunteers who have coached at codebar.

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Craig West (he/him)

My bio is at https://github.com/iwswordpress/ and I work mostly with Python at this time but have worked with WordPress and JS Frameworks.

Skills: python HTML/JS/CSS

Ayan Azimkulov (He)

I'm a Technical Art Director working in a gaming company. My main focus being Unreal Engine (C++, python, blueprints, hlsl, rendering and animation). Recently I'm into generative AI and machine learning.

Skills: python Unreal Engine c++ HLSL Blueprints

Essi Jukkala (she/her/they)

I have a M.Sc. (Tech) from Aalto University in Game Design and Production. Currently I am employed full-time at Supercell as a game programmer. In addition to game development I am interested in computer graphics and computer networks.

Skills: c c++ Git Linux unity Swift iOS clojure c# Xcode

Mike Brewer (He/Him)

I am currently working in a programming role and would like to give back to the community and help get people excited about code. I have teaching experience from my time as a freelance English teacher and would love to apply this to coding.

Skills: html css javascript TypeScript python

Rajib Dewan

Working for a software company. Very much involved in coding and I also organise projects from a technical perspective. I used to be a private teacher. I can help with coding but also share general technical knowledge / methodologies.

Skills: Linux Git java python vim latex awk Bash/Shell Scripting general technical knowledge

bruna isabel (she/her)

I am a junior software engineer working at a cybersecurity company! I want to help people on their programming journey and to make them develop a passion for coding!

Skills: python javascript laravel php jQuery vue.js

Jon Durrant (He/his/him)

IT prof for 30 years. Worked at Director of IT Architecture for global corps. Own projects are Robotics and IoT projects on Raspberry PI Pico and PI. Code in C/C++, and Python. Develop courses for Udemy.

Skills: c c++ python node JS html java ROS2 Ansible Linux Bourne Shell Scripting Data & IT Strategy

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

Dipo Ogunmodede (him)

I'm a front end developer so happy to cover fundamentals of front end development, positioning, box-model, type coercion in Javascript for example

Moustafa Khairi (he/him)

I would like to participate as a coach. My main experience is in Data & AI, so, I can help with Python related projects.

Anna Katasonova (She/her)

I am a self-taught developer, and I know how important it is to have support from similar people that made it in the IT. I am a Full Stack Developer in a sustainability company in Finland. My stack is Java, Spring Framework, Javascript, ReactJs, Angular.

Christos Gkerekos (he/him)

I'm working as a data scientist at a tech start-up (90poe.io). Before that I've done R&D in engineering and data projects. I'd be keen to coach in data science/python/git/PM. I enjoy the outdoors and good food.

Skills: python pandas numpy machine learning sklearn Git project management

Simon Hafner (He/him)

I've seen most things backend.

Skills: Android kotlin Jetpack Compose rust Scala Haskell PureScript javascript

Xue Zeng (She)

I love programming

Skills: python machine learning nlp

Michelle Steele (She/her)

Dotnet / JS / Ruby full stack developer at Avalara.

Skills: TDD Git javascript HTML/CSS ruby React Dotnet/C#

Hisham I (he/him)

Work in medical research/robotics and have frequently found myself in the deep-end having to learn new languages/tech stacks. Always enjoy learning or teaching with people who share my enthusiasm for all things software and tech

Skills: c# python Git c++ unity

Duncan Brown (he/him)

I'd like to post a job advertisement

Irie Railton (he/him)

I want to help people to find the joy in coding and gain valuable skills. I am a recent masters graduate from UEA and while I am job hunting I thought this would be a good way to spend my time and put my skills to use.

Skills: python Go javascript F# c# SQL

Kire Simonovski

I'm a Lead Software Engineer with extensive experience in Infrastructure and Software Development. I work as a Lead Full Stack engineer creating scalable architecture as well as Web solutions using C#, .NET, SQL and Angular as a Frontend Framework.

Skills: c# Microsoft .NET Angular SQL

Josh Blumberg (He/Him)

I career-changed from marketing to software development in 2020, and I'm really keen to give back by helping others on their journey to becoming engineers. I currently work as a product engineer for tiney, an ed-tech company, mainly in React, JS, and TS.

Skills: javascript TypeScript React Go

Crawford Wynnes

Happy to support diversity in technology

Skills: ruby rails basic Javascript

Curtis Turk

I'm currently working on a radio show episode music finder and web scraper. I've completed a Makers bootcamp and i'm looking for my first dev role I've done a bit of everything from bike mechanic to commercial manager

Skills: Next.is TypeScript MongoDB PostgreSQL React node ruby Sinatra Jest

Thomas Ankcorn (he/him)

Puppo dad, coffee snob, foodie.

Skills: javascript TDD AWS python node.js devops

Kye Bracey (he)

Makers graduate, Front End/Games Developer at mangahigh.com

Skills: javascript React Phaser html css version control accessibility

Fabiola Cabrera (She)

Self-taught web developer

Nelly Camacho

I have recently graduated in web design and content planning. I am currently working as a junior web designer at a web agency. I would be happy to teach one of my passions, coding; while helping people to reach their goals.

Skills: html css SEO UI/UX accessibility

Don Isiko

In teaching others I believe I will shore up my own short comings, and this is also a way for me to give back to the community that has given so much to me. I am a Java Engineer, 18 months experience, working at a large supermarket

John Medina (He/him)

Mainly back-end services written in Java, Golang, Node.js, and Python. Recent experience in service orchestration working with Docker. Some SQL knowledge too.

Skills: java golang node.js python docker SQL Back-end Services Scala

James Renwick (he/him)

I previously worked at Thomson Reuters as a Front end engineer on an AI project which would read leases for lawyers and use AI to highlight important information. I've since been with Butternut Box for over a year now as a senior front end engineer

Skills: html css javascript TypeScript React Angular (a little)

Yuqing Wang (she/her)

I am a Software Developer, with experience in teaching Data Science with Python.

Skills: python SQL css html javascript

Ademola Fabuyi (he)

I work as a full-stack consultant, so I generally get thrown into situations where I need to learn on the fly but my main knowledge base is around web development and cloud computing solutions.

Skills: python javascript TypeScript React SQL cdk Jest css html

Bozena Vuckovic (she/her)

Past Codebar student turned coach

Skills: html css JS React node Express MongoDB PostgreSQL

Julian Pfeifle (he/him)

I'm a research mathematician at UPC in Barcelona, and an active member of the developer team of https://polymake.org . This is C++ software for treating high-dimensional discrete geometry. Lately I've also started using https://julialang.org .

Skills: python css html jQuery c++ Julia SQL php

Hugo Cheyne (He/ him)

Help people with Data Engineering & Data Analyst related skills - mainly writing SQL and building data pipelines & data visualizations.

Matthew Lee (He/him)

I'd love to coach some students interested in python, AI, DevOps and/or AWS. I am an experienced MLOps engineer.

Skills: python AWS ai PyTorch docker Linux

Chetan Padia (he/him)

Mostly using Typescript/Javascript with HTML, CSS, Git and Linux. I also have experience with Kotlin, Swift, Java, Clojure, Python and more.

Craig Dunlop (He/Him)

I've mainly worked on React/Node.js full stack applications as well as a little React Native for personal projects. As a career changer myself, I'd like to support others looking to make the switch into a career in tech.

Skills: java javascript html React React Native node.js Next.js SQL

Ioannis Latousakis

Coach; Python, DBs, Java, React, Go

Skills: python java React c# SQL Go

Tom Vaughan (he/him)

I'm a senior/lead software engineer with significant experience working with the public sector in consultancy environments. I'm deeply passionate about mentoring and lowering the barrier to entry to an industry which has been so good to me over the years.

Yeseul Lee (she)

I'm a junior software engineer at a health tech company, having transitioned from web design. Passionate about sharing knowledge & experience, I understand the challenges of coding for the first time. I love learning & problem-solving!

Skills: html css javascript React.js node.js SQL Git

FRIDA PERSSON (She)

Barcelona organiser

Skills: javascript SQL python React php Symfony

Anna Velentsevich

I'm backend engineer working last 7 years with ruby, currently working at smart group.

Mathew Robinson (He/Him)

I’ve previously been involved with women who code in Cincy and just generally enjoy helping people get into and learn technology skills. I used to run a learn programming twitch stream and I’m active in open source as well.

Max Hatfull (he/him)

Ruby, rails, unity (game dev) I'm a senior engineer at FreeAgent working with rails and js. In the past I've worked at Sumdog building their games to help children learn maths. I'm also blind.

Naomi Pearse (she)

I am a junior software engineer, strong in Front-end developement.

Skills: html css javascript React.js Git github

Guy Bushnell (he)

I'd like to help people get into writing code. I have a degree in computer science from UEA (1990) and am a director of a software company based in Norwich. I still have a love of coding and want to use some of my knowledge to assist others.

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

James Lomax (He/him)

Mobile Software engineer at Citymapper. I have experience with C, C++, Java, JS, Python, Rust, SQL, AWS, Kotlin, Android and various other things. Currently a mobile (Android) developer, with experience in back-end, data science, and embedded systems.

Skills: c c++ java javascript python rust SQL AWS embedded pandas docker kubernetes Git CI Linux Android kotlin

Luke Edgar

I have done some codebar coaching in the past at Google and I'm always happy to help out.

Skills: kotlin java javascript python Android

Nathan Lisgo

JavaScript and PHP are my main skills. I have experience with the Drupal platform.

Kristiana Sizinceva (She/her)

HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP. Ive been working as a developer - mostly in frontend for 8 years with various agencies and startups. And have a Bsc degree in Computing Science

Skills: html css sass javascript php Web Accessibility basic Laravel interested in UX/UI.

Ian Alexander (He)

I've worked in mobile development across the start up world for ~10 years. I started the mobile team at Octopus Energy, and have worked across a variety of Octopus products.

Skills: Swift Android iOS kotlin Kotlin Multiplatform

Oscar Chen (he/him)

I am a software engineer working at Bloomberg on our financial analytics platform. I primarily work with C++ and Python, and a little JavaScript. As a self taught programmer, I hope to help others on the same journey!

Skills: c++ python Git can coach beginner javascript and HTML

Steve Honeyman

I’m a front-end developer and designer with a passion for web standards, layout, typography and graphics. I believe that anyone and everyone should be able to code and that building sites should be easy and fun.

Roisin Farmer (she/her)

I am a senior full stack developer working with various technologies. I had a pretty traditional path with an MEng in Software Engineering I love hearing everyone's different route into tech

Skills: AngularJS java javascript SQL Angular React

Anca Lita (She/Her/Hers)

I'm a self taught Python engineer, having worked as a backend engineer in conversational AI for the past 2y 1/2. Prior to my current role, I had worked in programmatic advertising for 6 years after graduating in anthropology.

Skills: python Git Flask TDD redis Kafka RabbitMQ OOP docker

Steph Paterson

I work as a full stack developer, mostly doing React/Typescript. Having recently learnt to code and made a career change I'd love to help others to do the same!

Skills: React TypeScript javascript

Jack Talbot (He/They)

I'm a Principal Engineer at FanDuel working across 30+ teams with a direct responsibility for delivery of the various payments integrations at FanDuel.

Evie Skinner (she/they)

Hiya coders! I'm a polyglot engineer with 5.5 years' experience. I was bootcamp-trained and used to be a student at Codebar. I can help you with .Net, Azure, Vue, React, TDD, interview preparation, CV tips, and more :->

Skills: c# ruby TDD SQL javascript html css Vue React TypeScript node.js MongoDB docker Azure public speaking postgres terraform AWS testing devops GraphQL

Yaroslav Polosin (he)

I'm a junior full stack dev at Ghyston and would like to see and participate in events. I enjoy teaching others and have been running coding clubs in the past

Skills: webdev React html css javascript TypeScript unity c#

Tom Waddington (He/him)

I've been coding in Ruby on Rails and JavaScript for 15+ years. Keen to teach Rails, but can help with JS too 🙂

Skills: Ruby on Rails rails ruby javascript TypeScript API database

Michael Cheah

I think coding is a skill anyone can find useful and want to introduce and get people interested in it. I've been a software developer for a few years and can comfortably teach Python and Golang. Could do Matlab or C++ for beginners if needed

Skills: python golang c++ Matlab Git Linux bash

Lorenzo! Z

I am a frontend developer using Angular, React, and JavaScript.

Leaf Rogers (he/him)

I’d love to help people learn web technologies that I know well, with anything from beginner level HTML/CSS/JavaScript to professional and high-traffic web apps/sites. From me you’ll get patience, kindness, and hopefully some mutual learning!

Skills: html css javascript nodejs accessibility web performance web standards user interfaces HTTP principles version control software engineering CDNs Databases working in cross-discipline teams line management contracting in the UK interviewing CVs expressjs api design TypeScript

Andrew Buchan (he/him)

Self taught dev with 13ish years commercial experience. I used to run Python workshops (some with CodeClan) and now work for a hip wee green startup in London. Love coaching, and want to give a little back to the community.

Skills: python architecture javascript

Dave Gillard (he/him/they)

I'm new to teaching, but have broad industry experience, mostly PHP/SQL/AWS, so happy to help/teach whatever I can.

Skills: MySql node Dropbox) php html Bit of MongoDB PostCSS TailwindCSS JS (ES6) Vue React Webpack Unix AWS CSS (Sass/Less)

Jennifer Barnes

I’ve been working as a dev for 3 years

Skills: python javascript bash back-end

Jack Webb-Heller

I'm a professional software developer and SaaS co-founder with 10 years of experience building and designing web applications. A friend attended Codebar as a student, and suggested I apply as a coach. It looks like a great project!

Umberto Noe (he, him, his)

I teach statistics within the Department of Psychology of the University of Edinburgh. I have experience with coding in R, Python, and Matlab.

Rowan Marshall (he/him)

Hi, I'm Rowan. I'm a backend developer mostly working with Java and Kotlin, but I love experimenting with any new programming languages. I'm also a blogger, ukuleleist, and beer enthusiast.

Skills: java python kotlin Git

Dhaya Benmessaoud (he/him)

I'm a frontend engineer at Algolia. I build the UI libraries that help developers create snappy search experiences.

Skills: html css javascript React

Fran Solo (she/her)

I'm a Front-End Dev at Stornaway.io and have been coding for the best part of 10 years. I enjoy helping other people learn and get into tech and was recently recognised through an industry award.

Skills: React javascript html css Vue sass Less Git TypeScript Ruby on Rails

Abay Ibrayev (He/Him)

Love to work with people with the same interest in tech and make connections. I already participated as a coach a couple of times when Codebar visited our IMG Arena office and want to continue!

Skills: html css javascript React Next.js

Tom Butterwith (he/him)

I'm a Group Engineering Manager at VEED.io living in Edinburgh. I'm familiar with Java, Python, and Javascript having built high throughput, distributed systems.

Skills: JS React java python distributed systems interviewing CVs

Beth Gaković (she/her)

I’ve spent 4 years as a tech trainer & in curriculum R&D. I start my first full time Software Engineer role this May and would love to keep supporting others in their journeys. I’m interested in however I can help, particularly with live events & content.

Skills: javascript TypeScript node React SQL docker (some) AWS services being a rubber duck

Nic Mayer (she)

Learning to code

Skills: html css javascript jQuery

Daniel Easterman (he/him)

I am a full stack developer specialising in Python, Django and Flask.

Skills: python django Flask

huxley millard (they them)

Soon to be Senior Developer at The financial times

Skills: React node TypeScript css html Webpack GQL AWSCertfied

Luna De Ferrari (she)

Python student, R teacher.

Rodrigue Kayembe

Hi there, I am Rodrigue. I enjoy coding and enjoy teaching, sharing the parts I know and always open to learning more. I'm a Maker alum and in my day job, I mostly work as a backend Java developer.

Skills: java ruby html OOP javascript TDD SQL python

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