As a software engineer with over 5 years of experience working on large-scale applications, I bring comprehensive expertise in modern software engineering concepts and best practices that I'm eager to... share through tutoring. My industry experience has provided extensive knowledge of the entire software development lifecycle - from planning and architecture to coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. I stay up-to-date on the latest languages, frameworks, design patterns, and development workflows to build robust and scalable software. In my current role, I use proven engineering methods like test-driven development, code reviews, source control, CI/CD pipelines, and project management tools. This gives me key insights into real-world software engineering workflows that I can break down into understandable examples for students. Beyond technical abilities, I excel at adapting my teaching style to each student's strengths and gaps. My approach is to instill core problem solving techniques and incrementally build up to tackling complex projects. I'm passionate about mentoring aspiring software engineers to think programmatically and write high quality, maintainable code. With professional training paired with patience and strong communication skills, I'm confident in my ability to effectively tutor students in essential software engineering principles and practices. Please consider me to help you gain the software development capabilities needed for professional and academic pursuits.read more

I currently live in Cary, North Carolina where I'm finishing up my Master's degree in computer science at Virginia Tech while working full time as a cybersecurity engineer. I'm an avid hobbyist who en... joys activities like playing Pokemon and Magic the Gathering, getting into real estate investing, weight lifting, 3D printing, and tinkering with new technology. What I love about tutoring is being able to help students overcome those a-ha moments when a tricky concept finally clicks. I tutored fellow college students in subjects like programming and calculus during my undergrad years at Arizona State University. It was extremely rewarding seeing that spark of understanding light up in their eyes. I'm patient and enjoy breaking down complex topics into digestible chunks tailored to each learner's needs. My philosophy is that anyone can master a subject with the right support and approach. I take pride in assessing my student's strengths and weaknesses to figure out the best way for them to comprehend the material. Experimenting with different teaching methods until I find what works is crucial. Building confidence through hands-on application is key as well. Overall, I aim to fuel a curiosity and passion for learning in my students. When I'm not studying, working, or tutoring, you can find me battling online in Pokemon tournaments, catching up on the latest Magic card sets, reading real estate investing books, hitting the gym, or starting my latest 3D printing project. The joy of learning and sharing knowledge drives me as a tutor and permeates my hobbies as well. I look forward to applying my experience and passions to help motivate students achieve their academic goals.read more