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Carlos R. Kingsburg, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carlos R.
59/hour

Unix and Linux Engineer | 25+ Years of Professional Experience

I have also run Linux as my daily home desktop since 2000, so the command line, shell scripting, and the Unix philosophy are second nature to me. I can help you with shell scripting (bash), command-line tools, system programming in...

5.0 (1)
59/hour

I have also run Linux as my daily home desktop since 2000, so the command line, shell scripting, and the Unix philosophy are second nature to me. I can help you with shell scripting (bash), command-line tools, system programming in...

Guilherme A. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Guilherme A.
135/hour

NVIDIA Engineer with Expertise in UNIX/Linux Environments

My professional work as a Systems Software Engineer at NVIDIA was performed in a development environment built on UNIX principles, giving me significant hands-on experience with its architecture and command-line tools. My skills cover the...

5.0 (221)
135/hour
808 hours tutoring

My professional work as a Systems Software Engineer at NVIDIA was performed in a development environment built on UNIX principles, giving me significant hands-on experience with its architecture and command-line tools. My skills cover the...

Vladimir C. Saint Louis, MO, available for online & in-person tutoring
Vladimir C.
95/hour

UNIX Tutor | Command Line, File Systems & Shell Basics

I help students understand UNIX systems through practical, command line based instruction. My experience includes working in UNIX and UNIX like environments, using core shell commands, navigating file systems, managing...

5.0 (77)
95/hour
231 hours tutoring

I help students understand UNIX systems through practical, command line based instruction. My experience includes working in UNIX and UNIX like environments, using core shell commands, navigating file systems, managing...

Ben M. Pittsburgh, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ben M.
75/hour

Computer Engineer Teaching UNIX and Shell Fundamentals

My computer engineering and development work includes command-line systems, filesystems, processes, permissions, networking, scripting, servers, and deployment. I can help students learn UNIX navigation, file manipulation, pipes,...

5.0 (2)
75/hour
15 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ben’s active hours, which are 9:00 am - 9:00 am UTC.

My computer engineering and development work includes command-line systems, filesystems, processes, permissions, networking, scripting, servers, and deployment. I can help students learn UNIX navigation, file manipulation, pipes,...

Samantha R. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Samantha R.
70/hour

Senior Software Engineer with 6+ Years of Experience

...including at UC Berkeley Extension. Most of my experience doing computer programming and software development has been using UNIX and Linux-based systems....

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5.0 (257)
70/hour
412 hours tutoring
Response time: 48 minutesNote that average response time is based on Samantha’s active hours, which are 12:00 am - 8:00 am UTC.

...including at UC Berkeley Extension. Most of my experience doing computer programming and software development has been using UNIX and Linux-based systems....

Steven M. Valencia, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Steven M.
87/hour

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

I do web design and programming primarily in a Linux/Unix environment, and have written Linux bash shells in C++ and Java. I have a good understanding of command line programming from a user/operational standpoint, as well as a...

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

I do web design and programming primarily in a Linux/Unix environment, and have written Linux bash shells in C++ and Java. I have a good understanding of command line programming from a user/operational standpoint, as well as a...

Tony T. Healdsburg, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tony T.
170/hour

Expert Linux Tutoring UC Berkeley CS – Ubuntu, Docker, Cybersecurity

Gain hands-on experience with Linux, Ubuntu, Docker, and the command line. I'll guide you through the intricacies of system administration, network configuration, and containerization. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, I can help...

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5.0 (172)
170/hour
589 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 minutesNote that average response time is based on Tony’s active hours, which are 11:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

Gain hands-on experience with Linux, Ubuntu, Docker, and the command line. I'll guide you through the intricacies of system administration, network configuration, and containerization. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, I can help...

Jon R. Fremont, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jon R.
135/hour

PhD in Computer Science, Principal Software Engineer

I have 16 years of unix experience, including Linux, MacOS, Solaris, HP-UX, and others. I use linux/macos as my workstation operating systems, and am familiar with the shell as well as shell scripting. I have performed research into...

5.0 (985)
135/hour
2,904 hours tutoring

I have 16 years of unix experience, including Linux, MacOS, Solaris, HP-UX, and others. I use linux/macos as my workstation operating systems, and am familiar with the shell as well as shell scripting. I have performed research into...

Paul P. Oklahoma City, OK, available for online & in-person tutoring
Paul P.
80/hour

Ph.D. teacher-entrepreneur excited about coaching in computer science

...competition 6.370. I TA'd a class on Unix-based software development (CSE 303 at the University of Washington) and I've taught a Unix & Git workshop at CodeFellows, a Seattle codeschool, five times. I've worked with Linux web servers at Amazon from 2007...

5.0 (86)
80/hour
237 hours tutoring

...competition 6.370. I TA'd a class on Unix-based software development (CSE 303 at the University of Washington) and I've taught a Unix & Git workshop at CodeFellows, a Seattle codeschool, five times. I've worked with Linux web servers at Amazon from 2007...

Edward M. Houston, TX, available for online & in-person tutoring
Edward M.
90/hour

MIT grad helping you thrive in the age of AI.

Hi, I have a degree in electrical engineering and computer science from MIT, the top engineering school in the world. We used Linux and unix everywhere on campus. I have used those two operating systems on my jobs as a software engineer....

5.0 (279)
90/hour
1,099 hours tutoring
Response time: 31 minutesNote that average response time is based on Edward’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 11:00 am UTC.

Hi, I have a degree in electrical engineering and computer science from MIT, the top engineering school in the world. We used Linux and unix everywhere on campus. I have used those two operating systems on my jobs as a software engineer....

Darwin V. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Darwin V.
85/hour

Senior Software Engineer with deep Unix experience

I work with Unix every day as a software engineer. I'm very familiar with the Posix system call api to interact with the filesystem, external devices, process management, and memory management, as well as deep practical familiarity...

5.0 (42)
85/hour
176 hours tutoring

I work with Unix every day as a software engineer. I'm very familiar with the Posix system call api to interact with the filesystem, external devices, process management, and memory management, as well as deep practical familiarity...

Christopher M. Virginia Beach, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christopher M.
55/hour

Took a Unix class and am an active Linux user.

In community college, I took ITN 171, a course in Unix and command line, skills which I still use to this day. I'm also an active Linux user, and have experience writing my own bash scripts. For example, every Sunday, I back up all the...

5.0 (45)
55/hour
189 hours tutoring

In community college, I took ITN 171, a course in Unix and command line, skills which I still use to this day. I'm also an active Linux user, and have experience writing my own bash scripts. For example, every Sunday, I back up all the...

Harold T. Mckinney, TX, available for online & in-person tutoring
Harold T.
100/hour

STEM Tutor: Calculus, Physics, SAT, Advanced Math

I mastered UNIX in college as a student in Electrical Engineering. We were required to take computer science courses on UNIX and even build our own multitasking operating system. I was a UNIX System Administrator for 3+...

5.0 (814)
100/hour
3,430 hours tutoring

I mastered UNIX in college as a student in Electrical Engineering. We were required to take computer science courses on UNIX and even build our own multitasking operating system. I was a UNIX System Administrator for 3+...

Valerie C. San Diego, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Valerie C.
55/hour

Experienced College Educator with Math High School Teaching Credential

I have been teaching UNIX commands and shell scripting at Palomar College since 2005. I know the bash shell.

4.9 (194)
55/hour
839 hours tutoring

I have been teaching UNIX commands and shell scripting at Palomar College since 2005. I know the bash shell.

Rodrigo A. North Arlington, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rodrigo A.
90/hour

Unix Experience

I have been using Unix for the past 30 years. During this time, I have gained a strong understanding of the Unix operating system. I have also gained experience in using Unix commands and utilities. I am proficient in the use...

4.9 (474)
90/hour
2,271 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 Unix for the past 30 years. During this time, I have gained a strong understanding of the Unix operating system. I have also gained experience in using Unix commands and utilities. I am proficient in the use...

Sheldon L. Irvine, CA, available for online tutoring
Sheldon L.
35/hour

Programmer & Professor

I've been using Unix since 1975, and my computer today runs Unix. I've programmed Unix and Linux professionally, and have taught a college Unix/Linux class.

4.9 (280)
35/hour
739 hours tutoring

I've been using Unix since 1975, and my computer today runs Unix. I've programmed Unix and Linux professionally, and have taught a college Unix/Linux class.

David L. Temecula, CA, available for online tutoring
David L.
28/hour

Tech support engineer with Linux & UNIX experience (no C or C++)

I have tutored 479 hours in Linux, UNIX, Bash, and Bash scripting on Wyzant. I have years of work and tutoring experience with the Linux/UNIX command line and with shell scripting, including with sed, awk, grep, and regular...

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4.9 (2167)
28/hour
6,437 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutesNote that average response time is based on David’s active hours, which are 12:00 am - 12:00 pm UTC.

I have tutored 479 hours in Linux, UNIX, Bash, and Bash scripting on Wyzant. I have years of work and tutoring experience with the Linux/UNIX command line and with shell scripting, including with sed, awk, grep, and regular...

Joseph H. Bedminster, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Joseph H.
50/hour

Johns Hopkins, author, Math and ACT/SAT, spectacular feedback

I have 15 years of experience programming in UNIX, particularly shell scripts. I am an expert in UNIX commands and shell scripts. I am also expert in C++ and Perl. I have a math degree from Johns Hopkins and a strong academic...

4.8 (542)
50/hour
2,540 hours tutoring

I have 15 years of experience programming in UNIX, particularly shell scripts. I am an expert in UNIX commands and shell scripts. I am also expert in C++ and Perl. I have a math degree from Johns Hopkins and a strong academic...

Michael F. Chandler Heights, AZ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael F.
50/hour

UNIX & Linux Veteran for All Levels: Basics to Core Internals 30+ y

I am a veteran systems architect who has worked across the entire UNIX ecosystem, from enterprise platforms like Solaris and AIX to various BSD systems and custom Linux distributions. My deep technical background allows me to easily help...

4.8 (6)
50/hour
21 hours tutoring

I am a veteran systems architect who has worked across the entire UNIX ecosystem, from enterprise platforms like Solaris and AIX to various BSD systems and custom Linux distributions. My deep technical background allows me to easily help...

Abhishek M. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Abhishek M.
60/hour

Professional Web Developer with 3 years of production experience.

I have used Linux and FreeBSD systems for nearly 15 years now, professionally and personally. I have hosted numerous services on Linux machines in AWS. I typically do all my development on Linux machines. I have built my own Arch Linux...

4.8 (59)
60/hour
629 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutesNote that average response time is based on Abhishek’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

I have used Linux and FreeBSD systems for nearly 15 years now, professionally and personally. I have hosted numerous services on Linux machines in AWS. I typically do all my development on Linux machines. I have built my own Arch Linux...

Frank Y. Valley Stream, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Frank Y.
120/hour

Science, Math and Computer Programming Tutor

I have worked as a web developer for 12 years and I have used Solaris which is a form of Unix as is Linux. I have also used Mac which has Linux as an operating system. I have written shell scripts and I am accustomed to using the command...

4.8 (102)
120/hour
593 hours tutoring

I have worked as a web developer for 12 years and I have used Solaris which is a form of Unix as is Linux. I have also used Mac which has Linux as an operating system. I have written shell scripts and I am accustomed to using the command...

Mark H. Wausau, WI, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mark H.
40/hour

Computer Science Tutor for high school and college

Prior to that, I worked on an insurance application on HP servers running unix. I spend 13 years in the DoD world developing software and systems running various Sun flavors of unix.

4.8 (770)
40/hour
4,045 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Prior to that, I worked on an insurance application on HP servers running unix. I spend 13 years in the DoD world developing software and systems running various Sun flavors of unix.

Priyanka G. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Priyanka G.
35/hour

Unix Specialist

As I completed my Masters in Computer Applications, my extensive experience in the software development industry has helped me gain success and expertise in Linux and Unix command/systems, which is essential for students and corporate...

4.8 (1482)
35/hour
12,436 hours tutoring

As I completed my Masters in Computer Applications, my extensive experience in the software development industry has helped me gain success and expertise in Linux and Unix command/systems, which is essential for students and corporate...

Nina M. Altamonte Springs, FL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nina M.
75/hour

Masters in Computer Science with 10+ years of Teaching Experience

I have used UNIX on Sun computers throughout my studies. This includes PhD degree and the two Masters degrees I have earned. In addition, I have studied UNIX as a subject since my dissertation research was conducted on UNIX...

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4.7 (2744)
75/hour
11,568 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Nina’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

I have used UNIX on Sun computers throughout my studies. This includes PhD degree and the two Masters degrees I have earned. In addition, I have studied UNIX as a subject since my dissertation research was conducted on UNIX...

Loren O. Lake Forest, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Loren O.
60/hour

UNIX & Linux: Command Line, Shell Tools, and System Basics

I have extensive hands-on experience working in UNIX and Linux environments for software development and system administration. I teach command-line fundamentals, file permissions, processes, pipes, redirection, and common shell utilities...

4.6 (9)
60/hour
118 hours tutoring

I have extensive hands-on experience working in UNIX and Linux environments for software development and system administration. I teach command-line fundamentals, file permissions, processes, pipes, redirection, and common shell utilities...

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Bruce is a great tutor. He spent several hours helping me with a unix project and I completed it successfully with a greater understanding of unix.
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She helped me understand my Unix homework better and taught me more Unix commands with how they work and how to work in the vi editor. She was patient and helpful.
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I met with Bruce for UNIX and I have to say, the lesson was very informative! If you are taking a class in UNIX I highly recommend Bruce as he will present a lot of these concepts in a very comprehensive way.
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On Wyzant, learners can explore courses, tutoring sessions, and resources focused on UNIX, a powerful multitasking, multi-user operating system used for servers, programming, and advanced computing. Users can connect with experienced tutors who specialize in UNIX system administration, shell scripting, or operating system fundamentals, allowing for personalized and flexible learning that fits their schedules. Whether starting from scratch or enhancing existing skills, Wyzant provides access to expert instruction, practical exercises, and real-world applications.

UNIX is a family of operating systems known for its stability, portability, and command-line interface. Originating at Bell Labs in the late 1960s, UNIX laid the foundation for modern systems like Linux and macOS. It features a powerful shell, robust file system, and a modular design built around the “Unix philosophy”-small, single-purpose tools combined with pipelines to enable automation and efficiency. This design makes UNIX especially versatile for developers and system administrators.

Wyzant helps students and aspiring IT professionals achieve success by connecting them with experienced UNIX instructors. With personalized, hands-on lessons tailored to each learner's goals, you can build foundational knowledge, learn scripting techniques, or gain exposure to system management practices. Wyzant provides the tools and expert guidance necessary to empower learners to master UNIX, solve real-world problems, and pursue careers in technology.

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