Summary
Theory Practice is a self-taught full-stack web developer and experienced instructor based in New York with 11 years in the field, specializing in Node.js, React, and Ruby on Rails. They combine hands-on product work with a passion for functional programming and a knack for translating complex concepts into teachable lessons at institutions like Rutgers Coding Bootcamp and Trilogy Education. Beyond classroom instruction, they tinker with data visualization and continuously refactor code, reflecting a commitment to clarity and long-term maintainability. Their background in fine arts and communication informs a UX-minded approach to engineering and developer-facing explanations. Practical experience spans startups, Drupal and WordPress projects, and systems administration, giving them a pragmatic, end-to-end perspective on web systems. Colleagues know them for thoughtful pedagogy and an unusual blend of creative design sensibility with rigorous, functional-code thinking.
11 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Fine and Studio Arts, Bachelor's degree, Fine and Studio Arts at Pomona College