Software Engineer & CS Grad AWS and Algebra Tutoring

Liam J.

I'm a software engineer at one of the largest banks in the country, where I work hands-on with cloud infrastructure every day and serve as my team's subject-matter expert on Terraform. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from The George Washington University, where my coursework included calculus, discrete mathematics, and linear algebra, and I'm currently pursuing a graduate degree. Whether the subject is algebra or AWS, my approach is the same: understanding why something works beats memorizing steps every time.

My experience helping people one-on-one started at GWU, where I worked in student tech support for a year, assisting more than 20 students and faculty members daily. People came to me confused and frustrated, and I learned the most important lesson in teaching: the explanation that works for one person doesn't work for the next. I learned to slow down, ask questions, and find the angle that makes a concept click. Today I lead weekly learning sessions for my engineering team and mentor newer developers through complex material.

For algebra students, I focus on building real understanding, starting from where the student actually is and shoring up shaky foundations before moving forward. As someone who turned math skills into a technology career, I can give a great answer to "when am I ever going to use this?"

For AWS and cloud computing students, I bring both daily professional experience and a deep certification background, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified Generative AI Developer – Professional, Terraform Associate, KCNA (Kubernetes), and Azure Fundamentals. I've passed these exams myself and use these tools in production, so I can help you prepare for certifications or build practical skills with real-world context, not just exam tricks.