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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
3,478 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+...

Samantha R. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Samantha R.
100/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 (274)
100/hour
482 hours tutoring

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

Lionel A. Laurel, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lionel A.
40/hour

RHCE & RHCSA Certified Engineer | 10+ Years of Unix/Linux Admin

I hold the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) and Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certifications and have more than 10 years of hands-on Unix and Linux administration experience in federal environments. In my current role as a...

5.0 (2)
40/hour
4 hours tutoring

I hold the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) and Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certifications and have more than 10 years of hands-on Unix and Linux administration experience in federal environments. In my current role as a...

Sebastian B. Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sebastian B.
65/hour

Python Software Developer

Made the first Linux distribution for Bioinformatics, DNALinux.com. This includes porting software to run in Linux. Passed the AWS certified solutions architect associate, most AWS services are Linux based and are managed from a Linux terminal....

5.0 (48)
65/hour
111 hours tutoring

Made the first Linux distribution for Bioinformatics, DNALinux.com. This includes porting software to run in Linux. Passed the AWS certified solutions architect associate, most AWS services are Linux based and are managed from a Linux terminal....

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 (3)
59/hour
4 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 minutesNote that average response time is based on Carlos’s active hours, which are 1:00 am - 1:00 pm UTC.

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...

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
4,049 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.

Vladimir C. Saint Louis, MO, available for online & in-person tutoring
Vladimir C.
130/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 (81)
130/hour
257 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...

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 (224)
135/hour
837 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...

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 (60)
60/hour
635 hours tutoring

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...

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...

4.8 (17)
60/hour
142 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...

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...

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 (5888)
87/hour
18,357 hours tutoring
Response time: 52 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Michael F. Chandler Heights, AZ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael F.
70/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...

4.9 (8)
70/hour
42 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 minutesNote that average response time is based on Michael’s active hours, which are 8:00 pm - 11:00 am UTC.

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...

Michael K. Loveland, CO, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael K.
80/hour

PhD professional for Math, Physics, and CS Tutoring and Martial Arts

I write test harness software to facilitate job distribution and management of tasks under the Linux/Unix environment as well as coordination with a Windows (Cygwin) environment. I also use LSF (Load Sharing Facility) to handle job...

5.0 (371)
80/hour
1,166 hours tutoring

I write test harness software to facilitate job distribution and management of tasks under the Linux/Unix environment as well as coordination with a Windows (Cygwin) environment. I also use LSF (Load Sharing Facility) to handle job...

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
2,914 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...

Tony T. Kailua Kona, HI, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tony T.
180/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 (176)
180/hour
600 hours tutoring
Response time: 31 minutesNote that average response time is based on Tony’s active hours, which are 2:00 am - 10:00 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...

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 (1494)
35/hour
12,676 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...

Jack H. Piscataway, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jack H.
70/hour

Professional Computer Geek

I've been working with UNIX since 1984. My first exposure to it was at a company that was writing an Office Automation suite of products (spreadsheet/database/word processor) for Unix, EONS before Microsoft made Office...

4.7 (3)
70/hour
15 hours tutoring

I've been working with UNIX since 1984. My first exposure to it was at a company that was writing an Office Automation suite of products (spreadsheet/database/word processor) for Unix, EONS before Microsoft made Office...

Bradley C. Spokane, WA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Bradley C.
53/hour

Senior Software Engineer with Deep Experience in UNIX

I'm a professional software engineer who has been using UNIX in a work context for almost 10 years now. That has included extensive use of UNIX scripting for local development use cases, UNIX scripting for CI/CD...

5.0 (815)
53/hour
2,572 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutesNote that average response time is based on Bradley’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

I'm a professional software engineer who has been using UNIX in a work context for almost 10 years now. That has included extensive use of UNIX scripting for local development use cases, UNIX scripting for CI/CD...

Sheldon L. Irvine, CA, available for online tutoring
Sheldon L.
40/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)
40/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.

Muhammad B. Chesapeake, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Muhammad B.
50/hour

Learning and Tutoring - Skills to the next level

I have working experience with different vendors network technologies. One of the operating systems that we actively use is Linux and Unix. I have hands on experience with different flavors and versions of the OS (RHEL to CentOS to...

4.8 (500)
50/hour
1,540 hours tutoring

I have working experience with different vendors network technologies. One of the operating systems that we actively use is Linux and Unix. I have hands on experience with different flavors and versions of the OS (RHEL to CentOS to...

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 (495)
90/hour
2,363 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 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...

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 (2766)
75/hour
11,733 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Nina’s active hours, which are 6:00 pm - 8:00 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...

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 (283)
90/hour
1,118 hours tutoring
Response time: 37 minutesNote that average response time is based on Edward’s active hours, which are 6:00 pm - 12:00 pm 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....

David L. Temecula, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
David L.
35/hour

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

On Wyzant, I have tutored 515 hours in Linux, UNIX, Bash, and Bash scripting. 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 (2181)
35/hour
6,579 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutesNote that average response time is based on David’s active hours, which are 2:00 am - 1:00 pm UTC.

On Wyzant, I have tutored 515 hours in Linux, UNIX, Bash, and Bash scripting. 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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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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About UNIX

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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