Coaches

Here you can find a list of the 3400 volunteers who have coached at codebar.

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Jodi Winters (she/her)
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

Florian Rathgeber (he/him)
Florian Rathgeber (he/him)

I'm leading the team of codebar hosts at Google. Sometimes I also get to coach \o/

Skills: python javascript c c++ Git Linux SQL bash

Giuseppe Capizzi (he/him)
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

Paolo Fabbri (He/Him)
Paolo Fabbri (He/Him)

I'm here to coach and chew bubblegum and I'm all out of bubblegum

Skills: Ruby on Rails ruby Azure java kotlin AWS Linux TypeScript node JS SQL

Alberto Giorgi (He/him)
Alberto Giorgi (He/him)

I am a Director of Engineering / Technical Director. https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertogiorgi/

Skills: python javascript java HTML/CSS React PostgreSQL MySql Redux node

Lukasz Szczesiak (he/him/his)
Lukasz Szczesiak (he/him/his)

I'm multi-language, multi-paradigm programmer; proficient in Python, JavaScript, with experience in Scala/JVM, and C#/.NET. I've worked on both Windows, and Unix platforms. I'm also running a CoderDojo for kids, using Scratch.

Skills: python javascript codewars React

Fabrice Reynolds
Fabrice Reynolds

I am a full stack developer who is currently working on Node and React apps. I have around 20 years experience in programming as well as dev-ops, music and electronics.

Skills: javascript css html SQL React node python

Robert Siemieniec (he/him)
Robert Siemieniec (he/him)

I'm a coach in various server-side programming languages. Mostly focusing on Ruby, Rust, Clojure and Python. I've been coaching and organising workshops regularly for the last 6 years.

Skills: ruby RoR python clojure JS

Jelle Fresen (he/his/him)
Jelle Fresen (he/his/him)

I have experience writing Android applications in Java and Kotlin, and I'm currently working on the testing framework of Android Jetpack Compose.

Skills: Android java kotlin Git python bash

Kristian Hamilton
Kristian Hamilton

Front end for a while. Interests include art, sewing and coding

Skills: html javascript css React TDD Redux jQuery creative code and generative art

Aljoscha Steffens (he)
Aljoscha Steffens (he)

I studied computer science with a focus on computer vision / machine learning. I work as a machine learning engineer for a subsea-robotics company

Skills: machine-learning Software Development Git javascript (medium) python (expert)

Yann Eves (he/him/marquis)
Yann Eves (he/him/marquis)

Would love the opportunity to help others, especially those underrepresented, dive into coding. I've little experience in teaching to code, which I hope to gain here, but I've helped community manage at Async Brighton.

Skills: javascript html css node React GraphQL Svelte

Fernando Junior (he/him/they)
Fernando Junior (he/him/they)

I've been working with development teams for the last few years. Mostly trying not to break everything around =)

Skills: ruby nodejs javascript docker Test TDD shellscript deploy heroku java testing

Julien Fiegehenn (he/his)
Julien Fiegehenn (he/his)

I'm an experienced developer working in Perl. I've been training junior developers for the last ten years. I do open source and speak at OSS conferences (mostly about mentoring).

Skills: Perl Git html css Linux project management mentoring programming basics job search/hiring advice javascript SQL

Bozena Vuckovic (she/her)
Bozena Vuckovic (she/her)

Past Codebar student turned coach

Skills: html css JS React node Express MongoDB PostgreSQL

Joanna Tsang (they)
Joanna Tsang (they)

I did a PhD in physics, using simulations to study the flow behaviour of granular materials. I'm now a software engineer working in audio, video and augmented reality. In my spare time, I'm a tutor and a musician.

Skills: python math Physics javascript java

Ola O'Rourke
Ola O'Rourke

I joined Codebar as a student in 2014, but these days I coach in front-end focused languages, as well as co-organise Oxford workshops

Skills: React javascript SQL Git GraphQL testing

Peter Monks (he/him)
Peter Monks (he/him)

I've been a software developer for 17 years and I really like sharing knowledge, so hoping this is a good opportunity to help others. I've mostly been a .NET developer but starting to branch out a bit now with some other tech.

Skills: c# TypeScript SQL Git Angular ASP.NET TDD DI architecture javascript html css React

Rajib Dewan
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

Nazar Hussain
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

Klara 13 (she/her)
Klara 13 (she/her)

Junior developer trying to help out a bit and learning in the process.

Skills: javascript html css vue.js WP React (beginner) sass php

Andrew Gray (he)
Andrew Gray (he)

I'm a full stack developer with data science and system integration tendencies. Also chef and mixicologist. I wrote 6502 assembler on a Commodore Pet in 1980. I feel very old.

Skills: Scala java html SQL javascript kotlin rust Elixir Haskell css Git REST golang progressive-enhancement Do-not-use-React

Mario Vela (He/him)
Mario Vela (He/him)

I have been a software developer for a few years in different startups. Worked with backends, databases and data pipelines. I love to see creative ways in which technology solves real problems.

Skills: javascript TypeScript

Josh Marantz (he/him)
Josh Marantz (he/him)

Studied and mentored/coached at DevBootcamp NY. Worked frontend at Sesame Workshop and currently working fullstack for Thelab. I enjoy social dancing and singing in my spare time!

Skills: javascript React Angular ruby rails python django html css

William Frankish (he/him)
William Frankish (he/him)

Full stack developer at Oxford Computer Consultants. william.frankish@oxfordcc.co.uk is also me.

Skills: html javascript css TypeScript React c# python (if necessary) java (if necessary)

Kat Kmiotek (she/her)
Kat Kmiotek (she/her)

Work as automation engineer mainly with selenium, java. Graduated from coding bootcamp

Skills: Vue html css React java JS Git SQL nosql basic python ruby

Dan Farrow (he/him)
Dan Farrow (he/him)

I’m a freelance web developer looking to help people get started with web design & development, specifically HTML, CSS & JavaScript. Having worked on the web for over 20 years I’ve seen many changes and fixed many bugs!

Skills: Git wordpress javascript Vanilla JS html css php debugging frontend backend fullstack

Michael Cheah
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

Sean Blundell
Sean Blundell

Fresh Makers Academy graduate looking to both reinforce and share my knowledge through teaching. Seeking to help out anyone enthused or intrigued by Ruby / JavaScript / HTML / CSS.

Skills: javascript HTML5 css React GraphQL node

Sarah Giblett (She)
Sarah Giblett (She)

I currently work as a software developer contractor https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-giblett/

Skills: c# SQL css JavaScript/jQuery html Umbraco PHP/Smarty PHP .NET .ASP.NET

James Donohue (he/him)
James Donohue (he/him)

Full-stack web developer and Jack of all trades

Skills: javascript ruby React php html css node Shell scripting Python (basic)

Daniel Bali (he/him)
Daniel Bali (he/him)

I am interested in coaching people, mostly in Python and C. I have tutored high school and university students before and enjoyed doing it. I have also attended a codebar event as a coach previously and found it great, so I want to do more.

Skills: python c c++ javascript

Richard Barton (he/him)
Richard Barton (he/him)

I want to help others access the support and opportunities I had before starting my IT career. I've coached school age kids on Python and Scratch and work colleagues on HTML/CSS/Javascript.

Skills: Day job: digital public services and agile development Side projects: browser-based tools LED displays

Ash Oldershaw (he/him)
Ash Oldershaw (he/him)

I work for a solar power company on their monitoring platform as well as their planning system. Mainly using Django!

Skills: python javascript TypeScript React django SQL

Shailaja Natarajan
Shailaja Natarajan

I want to volunteer myself to mentor young minds about Python programming concepts. I have 14 years of Industry Experience in Process Automation field , 3 years worked as Data scientist & currently working as a Machine Learning Engineer in London.

Skills: python machine learning deep learning

Bruno Girin (he/him)
Bruno Girin (he/him)

I've been coding for 25 years with a variety of technologies. I'm currently working with Node.js and Python and I have experience with Java, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL and APIs.

Skills: java python html css bash API SQL javascript node.js svg Git Continuous Integration

Tuure Kaunisto (He / They)
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

Willem Labuschagne
Willem Labuschagne

I like solving problems.

Skills: React html css c# php SQL any web + mobile stuff Ops/CI Java/Kotlin JS/TypeScript Obj-C/Swift AWS

Pete West (he/him)
Pete West (he/him)

I've been coaching with codebar for several years. I've also taught at a Code First Girls course. I've coached at http://summerofhacks.io/ free workshop and hack day events for 4 years.

Skills: JS python php ruby html css

Ioannis Latousakis
Ioannis Latousakis

Coach; Python, DBs, Java, React, Go

Skills: python java React c# SQL Go

Mike Jeuga (he/him)
Mike Jeuga (he/him)

Software Engineer. I can help with Go, Java, Python, Javascript and some OCaml.

Skills: javascript python Go java OCaml

Liska Crofts (She)
Liska Crofts (She)

Javascript (MERN stack), Typescript

Skills: JS React Express MongoDB node html css

John Foster (He/Him)
John Foster (He/Him)

JS Developer

Skills: html javascript Next.js css (& tailwind)

Pawel Orzechowski (he/him)
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

David Ricordel (he)
David Ricordel (he)

Consulting Engineer @elastic

Skills: python docker monitoring Cloud k8s Elasticsearch

miri michaelson (she/her)
miri michaelson (she/her)

I graduated from a web development bootcamp a year and a half ago, and have been working as a dev since. I really enjoy supporting growth and helping new coders understand that they can solve hard problems.

Skills: JS React css html

Pranav Kasetti (He/Him)
Pranav Kasetti (He/Him)

I love coding! :P

David Young (He/Him)
David Young (He/Him)

JS/React/PHP Developer at Brightminded Ltd in Brighton

Fran Solo (she/her)
Fran Solo (she/her)

I'm a Senior Software Developer 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

Rowan Marshall (he/him)
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

Judith Hartmann (she/her)
Judith Hartmann (she/her)

I want to become better at teaching. I studied CS and work as a Frontend Developer at Futurice. I used to teach groups of pupils (high school age) in university.

Skills: javascript TypeScript Angular React python ruby programming

Luke Storry (He/him)
Luke Storry (He/him)

Passing on my passion for creating cool things with code. Working as a full stack dev at Ghyston (creating bespoke software for local businesses), alongside various open-source and jamstack/expo projects in my spare time.

Skills: javascript React python c# html css Jamstack TypeScript SQL React Native expo .NET Vue unity algorithms Computer Science testing TDD agile JS Git Linux Scratch tailwind Bootstrap heroku

Adrian Rogers
Adrian Rogers

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

Skills: Front end!

Oliver Caldwell (he/him)
Oliver Caldwell (he/him)

I want to help teach others how to solve problems with technology. I've been building command line tools and things for the web since around 2011 using a plethora of languages and tools.

Skills: javascript python ruby html css React java clojure

Alan P Currie (he / him)
Alan P Currie (he / him)

Senior UI Developer @ Sopra Steria

Skills: css Vue React javascript

Ksenija  Vasjko (she)
Ksenija Vasjko (she)

I'm a full-stack Ruby on Rails developer with 2+ years of experience. I have been involved in several projects primarily using Ruby On Rails. I like meeting new people and supporting them in acquiring new skills

Skills: Ruby on Rails javascript jQuery Stimulus.js TailwindCSS Bootstrap HTML5 css Git SQL

Julia García
Julia García

I studied Telecommunications Engineering, but I've been working on Software Development for 2 years. I started learning JavaScript and Node.js, mainly on Frontend. Last year, I started to learn C# and .Net on Backend apps. I'd like to keep growing here.

Chris Whitehouse (he/him)
Chris Whitehouse (he/him)

Just finished the Makers Academy coding bootcamp, keen to explore codebar, and how I could help.

Skills: ruby javascript java

Sandra Spighel (she/her/hers)
Sandra Spighel (she/her/hers)

Graduated from General Assembly's Software Engineering Immersive Bootcamp and working as Junior Software Engineer for a SaaS startup. Learning to code has changed my life and I am excited to share my knowledge with other people.

Skills: html css javascript

Julius Seporaitis (he)
Julius Seporaitis (he)

I enjoy sharing what I know - no question is a bad question. I've been a software engineer for 10+ years as an individual contributor as well as a manager, and can share perspectives from both.

Skills: python AWS django algorithms interviewing cv

Niels Egberts (he/him)
Niels Egberts (he/him)

I'm an engineer at Google and just excited to help out. I'm familiar with Python & C++ and touch some typescript and HTML once in a while.

Gennady Tabala
Gennady Tabala

Help people with JS, Node.js, React, SQL.

Skills: JS node.js React SQL.

Alex Curran (he/him)
Alex Curran (he/him)

I really enjoy mentoring developers at my company, an iOS and Android agency. I'd really like to help the community more (in particular the refugee community) and using skills which I enjoy sounds like a perfect mix!

Skills: iOS Android React JS ts html css

Michelle Steele (She/her)
Michelle Steele (She/her)

Dotnet / JS / Ruby full stack developer at Avalara.

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

Sam De Maeyer (him)
Sam De Maeyer (him)

Hi, I used to be a principal software engineer, now working at TryHackMe and I am very happy to share my knowledge with others!

Skills: javascript/typescript React Remix.js/Next.js HTML/CSS version control

Lorenzo Turrino (He/him)
Lorenzo Turrino (He/him)

I've attended a bootcamp some 5 years ago and switched career to be a software developer. In the years since I've worked in various roles across the stack. I've attended codebar in the past as a mentor and it was a great experience!

Skills: python gcp Cloud AWS html Git docker devops javascript

Graham Hay
Graham Hay

polyglot dev. "full stack".

Skills: javascript ruby python golang c# Erlang

Jonathan Kerr (he/him)
Jonathan Kerr (he/him)

I've a dev and I work for the government. I write mostly in Python

Skills: python SQL sqlalchemy Flask

Anita Woodruff (She/her)
Anita Woodruff (She/her)

I like coaching and want to get better at it. I did a Computer Science & Maths degree as a mature student and since graduating I worked as an Android developer at SwiftKey for 2 years and as a Software Engineer at Google for 4 years. I mainly write Java.

Skills: java Android python javascript html css

Matt Burstein (They/them)
Matt Burstein (They/them)

Graduated Makers Academy in March 2018. Worked in a consultancy environment for a while, and now for an energy provider

Skills: javascript React ruby java Scala

Alex Fedenczuk (he/him)
Alex Fedenczuk (he/him)

Senior Consultant (specialising in software engineering) working with Typescript, React, Python and various AWS services.

Skills: python django MongoDB javascript TypeScript React AWS

Hugh Cole-Baker (he/him)
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

Stephan Klinger
Stephan Klinger

I'm interested in mentoring on the topics of Python, Django, JavaScript and Angular. I have previously mentored/coached at OpenTechSchool, OpenTechSummit. Last summer I taught creative programming for kids (Scratch, Microbit, RaspberryPi).

Skills: python django Flask javascript Git

PAOLA Maddaluno  (She)
PAOLA Maddaluno (She)

I have a background in languages: European and Chinese. I started exploring the coding world in October 2018 with codebar London and got addicted. Now joined codebar West-London chapter as organiser and coach.

Skills: html css basic Javascript

Kasidit Iamthong (he/him)
Kasidit Iamthong (he/him)

I'm a software engineer at Google.

Skills: html css javascript Git java c#

Francisco Viejobueno Muñoz (he/him)
Francisco Viejobueno Muñoz (he/him)

I code and i sleep :)

Skills: java Groovy spring devops Ci/CD agile Test

Edward Stevinson (he/him)
Edward Stevinson (he/him)

Currently working as a Solutions Engineer at Eigen Technologies and have a background in machine learning. Most keen to assist with Python projects but happy to offer up my rusty Java knowledge if asked!

Skills: python

Josh Blumberg (He/Him)
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

Jo Lenis (she/her/they)
Jo Lenis (she/her/they)

Hi there! I've been a dev for 3 years now. I'm more interested in solving problems in the BE than FE ;). I'm based in Barcelona. My languages are Java, Kotlin, Python, and lately a little bit of Go.

Skills: kotlin java python Go

Nic Mayer (she)
Nic Mayer (she)

Learning to code

Skills: html css javascript jQuery

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