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The Best Computer Programming Tutors in Palo Alto, CA

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Christopher N.

50/hour

Palo Alto, CA

Software Engineer with 3+ years of professional programming experience

5.0 (2)

8 hours tutoring

Response time: 26 minutes

In 2023 I graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Math and Computer Science, with highest honors. Since then, I've held multiple professional positions as a Software Engineer writing enterprise code in Java and Python, specifically for Artificial Intelligence applications. I have 3+ years of tutoring experience for...

Devan F.

150/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Microsoft AI Engineer & Cornell Grad For Computer Science Tutoring

5.0 (67)

279 hours tutoring

My name is Devan Flores and I am a full-time AI software engineer at Microsoft who graduated from the college of engineering at Cornell University. My time at Cornell and past internships at Microsoft has given me valuable and industry specific insights into computer science. Since my freshman year of college, I have...

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He is the best CS teacher and deftly addressed the areas of confusion to accelerate learning exponentially. Zero time wasted. He is an expert and has the skill set to teach. Exceeded expectations. Thank you, Devan!! - Julia, 4 lessons with Devan

Cody W.

80/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

MIT Grad in Computer Science - Instructor at Art of Problem Solving

5.0 (134)

327 hours tutoring

I am an MIT graduate in Computer Science and Math. I have a strong background in math competitions, having competed in MathCounts, AMC 12, AIME, and USAMO. In my professional career, I am a software engineer and a contest math instructor at Art of Problem Solving Academy. At AoPS, I've taught courses in PreAlgebra,...

Excellent Computer Science Tutor!

Cody is humble, smart and jumps in to help within short notice. He patiently explains the concepts and helps learn coding from scratch. Great tutor. Highly recommended! - Nagesh, 15 lessons with Cody

Mark R.

180/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Vast, in-depth experience with Android, Kotlin, Java

5.0 (44)

153 hours tutoring

Response time: 12 minutes

I have a vast amount of professional experience as an Android, Kotlin, and Java developer. I have taught all three in various professional settings as well. I also have a Ph. D. in Philosophy, and have taught courses in Philosophy, Logic, and Discrete Math. I have over 25 years experience as a professional...

A Masterclass in Computer Science and Programming

I've had the privilege of working with a number of tutors throughout my academic journey, but Mark’s undoubtedly stands out as the most knowledgeable in the realm of computer science and programming. Not only is he incredibly well... - Joseph, 6 lessons with Mark

Jon R.

135/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Computer Science PhD ready to help you!

5.0 (985)

2,914 hours tutoring

I have more than 25 years experience with a wide range of topics within computer science, and can help you understand difficult abstract topics or the subtle details of widely used technology. I have a PhD in computer science from the University of Utah wherein I focused on aspects of programming language design. I...

Awesome experience!

I had a ton of questions and things I was confused on coming into the lesson, and he patiently answered each question one by one to my satisfaction, and because there were so many he also set aside time to extend the session to th... - Pat, 8 lessons with Jon

Michael D.

60/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Math-Physics-Computer Help from a Skilled, Communicative Tutor

5.0 (121)

550 hours tutoring

Response time: 17 minutes

I have used Computer Programming extensively for my work in physics, maths and biophysics, and have taught classes in selected areas. My experience includes a number of computer languages, as well as algorithms and methods for the use of computers to solve practical and numerical and control problems. I enjoy the...

SELAHATTIN T.

100/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

USACO Instructor

5.0 (2)

7 hours tutoring

I worked as a software engineer in various companies between 2002 and 2010. I have been teaching dual-enrollment, AP Computer Science, and other programming/engineering courses like C++, python, robotics, Matlab in public/private schools/organizations since 2010. I am also official AP CS A exam reader. I am currently...

Tuling M.

100/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Python Tutor | Senior Software Engineer (LinkedIn) | Caltech/UCLA Grad

5.0 (5)

16 hours tutoring

As an engineer, I have worked on diverse software engineering and AI/ML projects ranging from backend development to using machine learning to improve LinkedIn's job search model. My expertise lies in Java, Python, machine learning, and computer programming fundamentals. As a former interviewer, I'm...

The best Python tutor I've found here on Wyzant!

Tuling is an expert in computer science and very knowledgeable in Python. You can tell he is a seasoned software engineer and is passionate in helping others succeed. He is very clear in his explanations. He’s been helping me with... - Win, 2 lessons with Tuling

Henry D.

200/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Yale Grad Tutoring SAT(1600), GRE(339), ISEF, USACO, Math, and more

5.0 (22)

71 hours tutoring

Hi! My name is Henry, and I recently graduated summa cum laude with a double major in mechanical engineering and computer science from Yale University. I'm now going on to complete a master's degree in aerospace engineering at Stanford, but I'm hoping to spend some time pursuing my love of teaching as well! In terms...

SPARKED MY DAUGHTER IN ENGINEERING

We contacted Henry to help our daughter with her science fair engineering project, and it was one of the best decisions we made this year. From the first session to the last, he was a patient, organized and encouraging guide. Fir... - Sheza, 13 lessons with Henry

Baibhav G.

70/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Programming Tutor Specializing in Web Technologies

5.0 (81)

195 hours tutoring

As a software developer, I like learning about logic, and have self-taught and been trained in such languages as NodeJS, React, Redux, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, and CSS. Writing, optimizing, and even debugging code is genuinely fun for me, especially when collaborating with others. I am drawn to teaching because of its...

Encouraging, knowledgeable, crystal-clear explanations

Where do I even begin? Baibhav is amazing! I sought help because I was stuck on a coding assignment. I feel so fortunate to have found him, because he is patient, kind, warm, and super-encouraging --- and ultra-knowledgeabl... - Jeannie, 3 lessons with Baibhav

Scott R.

130/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Former Apple and NeXT Engineer Specializing in UIKit and SwiftUI

5.0 (88)

157 hours tutoring

I hold both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Computer Science from University of Washington and UC Berkeley. I have taught many thousands of students at all levels while working for Sun, NeXT, and Apple over the span of three decades. I am currently a senior instructor at Big Nerd Ranch; a position I’ve really...

Gabe M.

150/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Stanford Grad and Software Engineer at Top Quant Firm

5.0 (24)

106 hours tutoring

I have an extensive background in low-level programming from my time in school at Michigan and Stanford, as well as my job as an engineer a quantitative hedge fund. While at Michigan, I earned a perfect GPA of 4.0 in coursework that covered topics like assembly, computer architecture, and operating systems while also...

Thomas J.

50/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Game & Tools Programmer with 5+ years of experience

4.9 (278)

1,330 hours tutoring

I have been using C++ for over 5 years in game development while actively pursuing my Bachelor's of Science in Game Programming. During that time, I've made my own game engine, developed tools in Unreal Engine for developers, and have built tools for myself to help solve real life problems.

Great!

Very thorough! and he was able to simplify some tough topics, I am very grateful he was able to tutor in short notice. I got help making validation routines, to leave out negative numbers, and how to format my table to display cor... - Benjamin, 25 lessons with Thomas

Parth S.

40/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Expert Computer Science Tutor And Software Engineering Mentor

4.8 (80)

203 hours tutoring

I received acceptance in UCSD Computer Science program. I will be starting there from Fall-16. I have been working and have experience using several programming languages such as C, C++, and Java. Currently, I am tutoring a student in C++ and one student in Java from my College. Before, these, I worked as...

Intelligent, Patient, and Amazing Tutor!

Parth taught me how to go step by step to test and program in Python. He's superb at explaining his logic super clearly. He even made thinking and coding a lot of fun! Plus, he's very encouraging and respectful of his students! ... - Lanvi

Andrei G.

85/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Master's in CS|7+ years College Teaching and Curriculum Architecture

5.0 (245)

890 hours tutoring

MS in Computer Science with 7+ years teaching experience as a Computer and Data Science Instructor and Curriculum Architect. My expertise includes: • Data Science: Statistics | Probability | Data Visualization | Machine Learning • Data Structures | Algorithms | Object-Oriented Programming • Computer Architecture:...

Knows theory in depth

Andrei has been a great help in my university Machine Learning course. He explained regression and classification models thoroughly and made neural networks easy to understand. And he knows python well. If you want someone who can... - Kevin, 22 lessons with Andrei

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Christopher L.

60/hour

Masters in Computer Science with 2 years of Teaching

5.0 (130)

640 hours tutoring

I've been programming for almost 10 years and have a degree in Computer Science. Because of that i've had a plethora of experience in this field.

Yvan M.

150/hour

Programming instructor for all ages -- APCSA & APCSP certified

Response time: 1 minute

I have mastered a variety of programming languages including Java/Python/C++, and have helped countless students with classes such as CS101, Intro to Computing, Programming 1 and 2, AP Comp Sci A and Principles, and Advanced...

Great coding tutor!

Yvan has helped me so much with my college computer science/coding course. It can be a bit overwhelming when you have never coded before and you are just getting started but he is very patient and explains everything so well! He h... - Grace, 4 lessons with Yvan

Akeme U.

115/hour

Trilingual, Candidate Licensed Tax Preparer, Math Computer Engineer

5.0 (887)

3,130 hours tutoring

Response time: 12 minutes

I hold a Computer Science and Math Degree. I work as a Software Engineer Contractor and have built many applications.

THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!

I was having a hard time completing my mobile app for my Android Studio project class and searched far and wide on wyzant for a tutor who would help with this. Luckily for me Akeme answered my cry for help as i messaged over 100 d... - Anthony

Samantha R.

100/hour

BS in Computer Science, 6+ Years of Professional Coding Experience

...software engineer for over 6 years in a variety of programming languages, and have over a year of experience teaching computer programming and web development for coding bootcamps, including at UC Berkeley Extension....

A huge help for students facing overwhelming projects.

Samantha is helping me get back into coding after a 3-year hiatus. She is knowledgeable, patient, and an excellent communicator! I would recommend her to anyone looking to expand or build upon their skills. Samantha also proved t... - Amy, 17 lessons with Samantha

Ivan F.

60/hour

M.S. in EE | 10+ Years Programming & 6 Years Teaching

5.0 (12)

61 hours tutoring

I have 10+ years of programming experience with strong expertise in Python, C, Verilog, Linux, embedded systems, and robotics software, backed by a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in Intelligent Systems, Robotics, and...

Manuel F.

147/hour

Computer Programming Tutor, Executive Engineer and AI Coach

5.0 (102)

253 hours tutoring

My programming background comes from more than twenty years building an engineering career that has spanned hardware, firmware, and software systems, now leading engineering as Vice President for a global hardware company. I work directly in...

Abhishek M.

60/hour

Former Facebook Developer Tutoring Coding and Computer Science

4.8 (60)

635 hours tutoring

I am a full stack developer specializing in Web and AWS. I have previously worked at Facebook, Viking Cruises, and David's Bridal. I have worked as an associate instructor at Hack Reactor, where I taught practical software development.

Umair A.

45/hour

Professional Software Engineer Teaching Real-World Programming

5.0 (1288)

2,544 hours tutoring

With over five years of professional software development experience, I specialize in computer programming, software engineering, and application development. My background includes Python, Java, JavaScript, PHP, and C, as well as...

Phenomenal!

All around this man is great, he shows he cares and genuinely invested in what you’re trying to achieve and your goals. An actual human being!!!! - Jay, 30 lessons with Umair

Alex A.

70/hour

Experienced Software Developer with a Desire to Teach Others

5.0 (1048)

1,611 hours tutoring

Response time: 7 minutes

Hello! My name is Alex. I have a strong passion for computer science and education. I have multiple years of experience in the field, including as an Infrastructure Automation Engineer at a reputable brokerage firm (as well as completing a summer...

Great tutor and incredibly helpful. Sign up with him with confidence

Alex was incredibly kind and thorough with his explanations regarding Python. He helped expand my knowledge on concepts I was having issues with, in a timely manner, and made me feel valued as a student. I plan on using his expe... - Slade, 12 lessons with Alex

Andre R.

45/hour

25+ Years Experience in Software Development and Programming

Response time: 52 minutes

I bring over 25 years of hands-on experience in software development, ranging from working with major companies like IBM to managing a business serving thousands of customers. My expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of computer science...

Easy to Understand and Super Knowledgeable! Great Session!

Andre is incredibly easy to communicate with. He's patient, listens carefully, and his responses are thorough and easy to understand. In only an hour I understood concepts I've been struggling with all week, and we got everythin... - Steven, 21 lessons with Andre

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