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Jason V. Near Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason V.
69/hour

Near Chicago, IL

Experienced tutor ready to help you learn LINUX!

With 1400+ hours tutoring on WyzAnt, 15 years of programming experience and a Masters in Computer Science, I am ready to help you learn LINUX! Students of all levels will learn how to meet the requirements of their coding assignments, work through difficult errors and strengthen their problem solving skills. I...

5.0 (872)
69/hour
2,861 hours tutoring

With 1400+ hours tutoring on WyzAnt, 15 years of programming experience and a Masters in Computer Science, I am ready to help you learn LINUX! Students of all levels will learn how to meet the requirements of their coding assignments, work through difficult errors and strengthen their problem solving skills. I...

Tom O. Near Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tom O.
50/hour

Near Chicago, IL

Linux Expert

I read the Slackware book in the 1990s and setup my first Linux installation. I worked on Sun/Solaris Unix at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter. I worked at Tivo for 12 years on a Redhat variant of Linux.

4.8 (49)
50/hour
113 hours tutoring

I read the Slackware book in the 1990s and setup my first Linux installation. I worked on Sun/Solaris Unix at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter. I worked at Tivo for 12 years on a Redhat variant of Linux.

Jean Yves H. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jean Yves H.
70/hour

Chicago, IL

Linux Tutor | System Administration & Shell Scripting Expert

I’m a Linux tutor with extensive experience in system administration and command-line proficiency across major distributions like Ubuntu, CentOS, and Fedora. I’ve guided learners through shell scripting, process and service management, user and permission administration, and network configuration. My hands-on...

5.0 (247)
70/hour
1,403 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I’m a Linux tutor with extensive experience in system administration and command-line proficiency across major distributions like Ubuntu, CentOS, and Fedora. I’ve guided learners through shell scripting, process and service management, user and permission administration, and network configuration. My hands-on...

Ivan Z. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ivan Z.
35/hour

Chicago, IL

Master’s in Cybersecurity | Linux Administration

I hold a Master of Cyber Forensics and Security, where my coursework included Open Source Software, Linux administration, cryptography, ethical hacking, and digital forensics. I have over 3 years of experience teaching and mentoring students in cybersecurity, guiding them through hands-on labs, simulations, and...

5.0 (124)
35/hour
387 hours tutoring

I hold a Master of Cyber Forensics and Security, where my coursework included Open Source Software, Linux administration, cryptography, ethical hacking, and digital forensics. I have over 3 years of experience teaching and mentoring students in cybersecurity, guiding them through hands-on labs, simulations, and...

Nicholas D. Near Chicago, IL, available for in-person tutoring
Nicholas D.
25/hour

Near Chicago, IL

Senior Software Engineer with 20+ years' experience in Unix and Linux

As Linux is largely a Unix workalike system, I consider my Unix experience to be part of my overall Linux experience (see my Unix qualifications). Specific to Linux, I tested various target systems/subsystems built directly or on top of Linux - generally Debian and Redhat Enterprise...

5.0 (28)
25/hour
50 hours tutoring

As Linux is largely a Unix workalike system, I consider my Unix experience to be part of my overall Linux experience (see my Unix qualifications). Specific to Linux, I tested various target systems/subsystems built directly or on top of Linux - generally Debian and Redhat Enterprise...

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Jonathan K.
102/hour

Advanced Linux and Unix Administration

I have worked in several Linux environments as well as Macs, which are Unix-based. I still currently manage Linux servers in my side projects and also used it heavily at a computer forensics company I worked for in college. I have...

5.0 (10)
102/hour
437 hours tutoring

I have worked in several Linux environments as well as Macs, which are Unix-based. I still currently manage Linux servers in my side projects and also used it heavily at a computer forensics company I worked for in college. I have...

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John H.
35/hour

Linux Enthusiast & Daily User

I use the Linux terminal all day, every day for programming, coursework, and technical projects. Over time, Linux has become my main environment for writing code, managing files, working with remote machines, and solving practical...

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5.0 (17)
35/hour
41 hours tutoring
Response time: 28 minutesNote that average response time is based on John’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

I use the Linux terminal all day, every day for programming, coursework, and technical projects. Over time, Linux has become my main environment for writing code, managing files, working with remote machines, and solving practical...

Near Chicago, IL Tutoring
Steven M.
87/hour

17,500+ Wyzant Hours Taught | Berkeley Grad | Classroom Experience!

I do web design and programming primarily in a Linux environment, and have written Linux bash shells in C++ and Java. I have been leasing a shared Linux server since 2002, have experience setting up shell accounts & doing...

5.0 (5877)
87/hour
18,253 hours tutoring

I do web design and programming primarily in a Linux environment, and have written Linux bash shells in C++ and Java. I have been leasing a shared Linux server since 2002, have experience setting up shell accounts & doing...

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Guilherme A.
135/hour

NVIDIA Software Engineer | Linux

I'm a System Software Engineer at NVIDIA with a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin, where I work on low-level hypervisor and RTOS software for autonomous vehicles. I've taught Linux across 800+ hours...

5.0 (221)
135/hour
807 hours tutoring

I'm a System Software Engineer at NVIDIA with a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin, where I work on low-level hypervisor and RTOS software for autonomous vehicles. I've taught Linux across 800+ hours...

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Samantha R.
70/hour

Senior Software Engineer with 6+ Years of Experience

I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer & Information Science, have worked in the tech industry as a software engineer for over 6 years in a variety of programming languages, and have over a year of experience teaching computer programming...

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5.0 (257)
70/hour
398 hours tutoring
Response time: 29 minutesNote that average response time is based on Samantha’s active hours, which are 12:00 am - 8:00 am UTC.

I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer & Information Science, have worked in the tech industry as a software engineer for over 6 years in a variety of programming languages, and have over a year of experience teaching computer programming...

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Nghia M.
150/hour

Professional Data Scientist | Harvard PhD |13+ years coding with Linux

I'm a professional Data Scientist and Harvard PhD with 13+ years of coding with Linux. I am familiar with popular package managers, popular packages, and environments and version control.

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5.0 (438)
150/hour
1,742 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I'm a professional Data Scientist and Harvard PhD with 13+ years of coding with Linux. I am familiar with popular package managers, popular packages, and environments and version control.

Near Chicago, IL Tutoring
Christian S.
125/hour

Network Operations Center Engineer/Systems Administrator

This work consisted of trouble-shooting problems, managing user accounts, and configuring new environments. All operating systems were Linux distros ( including CentOS, Red Hat, or Suse). I have also used other distros in non-work...

5.0 (825)
125/hour
3,082 hours tutoring

This work consisted of trouble-shooting problems, managing user accounts, and configuring new environments. All operating systems were Linux distros ( including CentOS, Red Hat, or Suse). I have also used other distros in non-work...

Near Chicago, IL Tutoring
Jim L.
60/hour

Senior Aerospace Engineer with Significant Experience in Linux

I have personally deployed Linux on 3 flight control systems and many ground monitoring systems -- all having varying real-time low-latency requirements. Linux has been my primary desktop O/S since 2007. I have tutored many...

5.0 (404)
60/hour
1,049 hours tutoring

I have personally deployed Linux on 3 flight control systems and many ground monitoring systems -- all having varying real-time low-latency requirements. Linux has been my primary desktop O/S since 2007. I have tutored many...

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Andy M.
50/hour

Applied experience using and teaching Linux for over 20 years

Detailed knowledge of using the command line for day to day activities, particularly using bash. Experienced in both local and cloud installations, with Ubuntu, Red Hat, and Debian distributions. Developer of many system maintenance scripts. Able...

5.0 (523)
50/hour
1,500 hours tutoring

Detailed knowledge of using the command line for day to day activities, particularly using bash. Experienced in both local and cloud installations, with Ubuntu, Red Hat, and Debian distributions. Developer of many system maintenance scripts. Able...

Near Chicago, IL Tutoring
John C.
95/hour

Experienced Linux tutor ready to help you succeed!

I have worked in the field of software engineering for over ten years, during which time I have served as an administrator of Unix based systems, including Linux variants such as Ubuntu and CentOS. I have a BBA in Management Information...

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5.0 (1285)
95/hour
3,179 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response time is based on John’s active hours, which are 11:00 am - 1:00 am UTC.

I have worked in the field of software engineering for over ten years, during which time I have served as an administrator of Unix based systems, including Linux variants such as Ubuntu and CentOS. I have a BBA in Management Information...

Near Chicago, IL Tutoring
Kaylee T.
100/hour

14-year exclusive Linux User and Slackware package maintainer.

I've been using Linux exclusively since 2009, I used it during the entire duration of my Master's Thesis and my Data Science certification. I've been using Slackware Linux (widely considered to be one of the most...

5.0 (120)
100/hour
604 hours tutoring

I've been using Linux exclusively since 2009, I used it during the entire duration of my Master's Thesis and my Data Science certification. I've been using Slackware Linux (widely considered to be one of the most...

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Ted L.
135/hour

Co-founder of Rutgers University Linux User Group

We ran many campus-wide events, teaching our fellow students how to install Linux, compile the kernel, and even how to burn ISO images so they can give Linux distros to their friends and family! We even attended the first...

5.0 (1194)
135/hour
4,813 hours tutoring

We ran many campus-wide events, teaching our fellow students how to install Linux, compile the kernel, and even how to burn ISO images so they can give Linux distros to their friends and family! We even attended the first...

Near Chicago, IL Tutoring
Mark L.
60/hour

Linux for Beginners and Coding Setup

I’m a professional coding instructor who helps beginners set up and use Linux with confidence. I regularly guide students through installing Ubuntu, navigating the desktop and terminal, and adding tools like Node.js, Git, and VS Code. My...

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5.0 (188)
60/hour
345 hours tutoring

I’m a professional coding instructor who helps beginners set up and use Linux with confidence. I regularly guide students through installing Ubuntu, navigating the desktop and terminal, and adding tools like Node.js, Git, and VS Code. My...

Near Chicago, IL Tutoring
Graham S.
350/hour

Linux & the Command Line for Programming and Research

I've been using Linux as my primary OS for the past 15 years, both personally and academically (Ubuntu and Arch, mostly). My PhD was entirely coded in Linux environments, both locally on my laptops and on remote Linux...

5.0 (112)
350/hour
567 hours tutoring

I've been using Linux as my primary OS for the past 15 years, both personally and academically (Ubuntu and Arch, mostly). My PhD was entirely coded in Linux environments, both locally on my laptops and on remote Linux...

Near Chicago, IL Tutoring
Gabriel T.
90/hour

Computer engineer with 15+ years of Linux experience

I have used Linux as a main workstation operating system since the year 2007 using a variety of Linux command line tools. Coupled to that I had college courses on the technical aspects of the operating system, such as kernel, file...

5.0 (220)
90/hour
966 hours tutoring

I have used Linux as a main workstation operating system since the year 2007 using a variety of Linux command line tools. Coupled to that I had college courses on the technical aspects of the operating system, such as kernel, file...

Near Chicago, IL Tutoring
CHADI E.
35/hour

Engineer with multiple 22+ years of Computer programming experince

I tutor basic Linux usage with a focus on working comfortably at the command line and writing simple shell scripts. I help students learn common commands for navigating the file system, managing files and directories, viewing and editing...

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5.0 (200)
35/hour
706 hours tutoring

I tutor basic Linux usage with a focus on working comfortably at the command line and writing simple shell scripts. I help students learn common commands for navigating the file system, managing files and directories, viewing and editing...

Near Chicago, IL Tutoring
Matthew O.
54/hour

Linux Fundementals

I use Debian Linux (Kali) as a main OS - Basic concepts such as installation, troubleshooting, and Linux fundamentals; either on bare metal or as a virtualization using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2). Permissions,...

5.0 (177)
54/hour
897 hours tutoring

I use Debian Linux (Kali) as a main OS - Basic concepts such as installation, troubleshooting, and Linux fundamentals; either on bare metal or as a virtualization using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2). Permissions,...

Near Chicago, IL Tutoring
Robert W.
75/hour

10+ years experience using Linux

I have been using Linux (mostly Ubuntu and Ubuntu derivatives) as my primary OS since 2008. And I've also used Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS) at work in every job I've had. My last job had me using all three of the above...

5.0 (523)
75/hour
1,429 hours tutoring

I have been using Linux (mostly Ubuntu and Ubuntu derivatives) as my primary OS since 2008. And I've also used Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS) at work in every job I've had. My last job had me using all three of the above...

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Andrew S.
75/hour

IT Security Manager with 30 year of IT experience

I've worked in several environments supporting CentOS Linux systems and Linux based including firewalls and proxies. I currently support an environment with several production Linux appliances.

4.9 (262)
75/hour
1,409 hours tutoring
Response time: 24 minutesNote that average response time is based on Andrew’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 1:00 am UTC.

I've worked in several environments supporting CentOS Linux systems and Linux based including firewalls and proxies. I currently support an environment with several production Linux appliances.

Near Chicago, IL Tutoring
Rodrigo A.
90/hour

Linux Experience

I have been using Linux for the past 30 years. During this time, I have gained a strong understanding of the Linux operating system. I have also gained experience in using a variety of Linux applications and tools. I am...

4.9 (473)
90/hour
2,268 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have been using Linux for the past 30 years. During this time, I have gained a strong understanding of the Linux operating system. I have also gained experience in using a variety of Linux applications and tools. I am...

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