Summary
Pj Metz is a Program Manager of Student Communities at GitHub with a background that blends over a decade of classroom teaching and six years in developer relations and community management. He specializes in translating educational pedagogy into developer-focused content and programs, having built workshops, curricula, livestreams, and conference talks that prepare students and educators to use Git workflows and DevOps tools. At ProjectDiscovery and GitLab he managed and grew technical communities across Discord, GitHub, and social platforms, producing multimedia content and moderating high‑value discussions. Comfortable with high-pressure audiences, Pj leverages his public speaking and instructional design skills to create inclusive experiences for beginners and educators alike. He also brings a creative edge—running poetry events, leading affinity group participation, and streaming on Twitch while experimenting with new languages and Discord bots. Based in California, he combines classroom empathy with developer-first instincts to grow healthy, productive communities.
5 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Master of Education - MEd English/Language Arts Teacher Education, Master of Education - MEd English/Language Arts Teacher Education at University of Florida