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Former Apple and NeXT Engineer Specializing in UIKit and SwiftUI
Scott R.

5.0 (73 ratings)

126 hours tutoring

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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 enjoyed for the past 15 years. 


I specialize in development for Apple’s mobile devices in both Swift and Objective-C. So that means iOS; both with UIKit, and now SwiftUI. This...

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 enjoyed for the past 15 years. 


I specialize in development for Apple’s mobile devices in both Swift and Objective-C. So that means iOS; both with UIKit, and now SwiftUI. This grew out of years of work in AppKit in Objective-C, so I can also assist you with Cocoa and MacOS programming for new or legacy code.



I enjoy working with advanced problems but I particularly enjoy helping new programmers, or programmers with experience in other languages and environments, to make the move into the arena of Apple development. 

So, even if most of the above sounds like “jargon monoxide”, not to worry. If you have a Mac and it’s your goal to “create an app” but you don’t even know where to begin, this is a great place.



Many students have thanked me for my enthusiasm and patience in addition to my depth of knowledge. Every class and student is different, so I always strive to “keep it real”. Our time together will be tailored to you.


Let me know what you think would be most helpful, and if there’s a match, let’s schedule some time. At the very least, you can get some first-hand stories about working for Steve Jobs and the history of Apple and NeXT from my perspective!

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Education

University of Washington
Computer Science
UC Berkeley
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $130
  • Rate details: My rates are negotiable. Likely lower for new students and multiple sessions. That could also be higher for advanced consulting. Please communicate your needs and expectations clearly.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 10/22/2025

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Macintosh

I was an engineer at NeXT working for Steve Jobs when the "Cube" was first introduced. I have worked in and taught about Objective-C with AppKit, later Swift and UIKit and now SwiftUI for a span of decades.
Swift

Swift

I've taught about the Swift programming language since it was introduced in 2014 at Apple's WWDC. My focus is on the Foundation and both UIKit and SwiftUI frameworks for building iOS applications. I am a Senior iOS instructor for Big Nerd Ranch and have been delivering Swift, UIKit and SwiftUI bootcamps for over a decade.
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Outstanding mentor

Scott is helping me master the art of thinking clearly as an engineer. In just one one-hour session helped me realize that I shouldn’t limit myself to mobile engineering alone, but explore what truly sparks my curiosity, ask myself what I want to learn, and think about what’s next. He shared insights that go far beyond code and advice that will stay with me for a long time. The session was focused, thoughtful, and deeply motivating. Scott is not just a great engineer, he’s a great coach. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to grow with clarity and intention.

Ivan, 1 lesson with Scott

Super knowledgeable and very helpful

Scott did a fantastic job teaching me the basics of SwiftUI to get me running on my own. He answered all my questions thoroughly and I felt very confident about my ability to work on my project. I can’t recommend him enough!!

Andrew, 1 lesson with Scott

Very experienced personable and passionate teacher

Only a couple lessons in but Scott has been great so far. His material and teaching method is exactly what works best for me. He is open to tailor his teaching method to your style too. He really has helped me grasp this stuff and brought back my confidence and passion for swift UI!

Cody, 15 lessons with Scott

Wonderful, generous teacher!

Scott has decades of experience teaching programming, and it shows. His understanding of and enthusiasm for the material have brought lightness and ease to a subject I was really struggling with. I feel hopeful and motivated, and excited to keep learning! Highly recommend him for anyone looking to learn programming, at any level. He's a pro!

Kati, 68 lessons with Scott
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