Loading...

Small group instruction, inquiry based teaching and guided practice

youngwonks instructors

Instructors

Abhay Khawas

Abhay has a Bachelor's degree from Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia, India. He is proficient in Python and has worked on JavaScript, C and C++. He has experience in building full-stack applications and also works as a developer as well. He also has experience with frameworks like React-Native, ROS(Robotics Operating System). In his free time, Abhay loves to create new crafts and loves to watch anime as well.
Alisha Ahmed

Alisha Ahmed graduated with a diploma in Computer Science from Ramaiah Polytechnic, Bangalore, and has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India.Alisha finds virtual reality very fascinating and loves to explore and build immersive content experiences. Her curiosity about VR experiences and her inquisitiveness to build has helped her gain remarkable achievements at her institutions. She is a public speaker and loves to organize and host events. She is passionate about teaching and loves to teach young kids as she finds it to be a great learning experience.Alisha loves nature and enjoys traveling. In her spare time, she is a painter and also writes poems, quotes and technical blogs.
Andre Lafosse

Andre LaFosse earned a BFA in guitar performance from CalArts in 1997, and has been teaching guitar on a steady basis for nearly two decades, to hundreds of private students of all ages and abilities. For beginners, he has a wide range of approaches to introduce different concepts, and a long history of addressing and correcting problems with physical technique. For more experienced players, Andre has spent extensive time teaching rock, jazz, classical, blues, folk, and world music, as well as writing, improvising, ear training, and studio recording. Beyond specific genres, he encourages ongoing study of the core aspects of playing that exist in any type of music, including tone, rhythm, articulation, phrasing, timing, and dynamics. When not teaching, Andre likes to spend time with family, watch tutorial videos (on both music and non-music subjects), and experiment with electronic music and sound design.
Aniket Ray

Aniket, a passionate and budding educator, holds a degree in Information Science and Engineering from NMIT, Bangalore. Proficient in Python, C, C++, and web development, he aspires to empower young minds through teaching. He cherishes the ingenious solutions and thought-provoking questions kids bring, constantly fueling his growth as an instructor. Being a teacher for kids is an incredibly rewarding and fun experience. Their unbridled curiosity and boundless imagination make every day a new adventure. Witnessing the spark of understanding in their eyes when they grasp a concept or solve a problem fills him with joy. Beyond coding, Aniket finds joy in cooking, creating tantalizing dishes. He's an avid anime enthusiast, captivated by the storytelling and art styles. Fueling his adventurous spirit, he explores new places, cultures, and the beauty of the world through travel.
Anoop Raju

Anoop has a Bachelor's degree in Information Science and Engineering from Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India. He has experience with C, C++ and python programming languages. He loves to work on the latest emerging front-end technologies. Anoop was part of a NGO where he helped kids possess good interpersonal skills and provided career counselling.He is passionate about teaching kids and wants the younger generation to master future coding concepts. He also wants to ensure that kids must be able to create programs that are simple and efficient. Anoop loves to go on treks and explore various places and is a travel junkie
Aravind Athreya

Aravind has a Bachelor's degree from Atria Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India. He has programming experience with languages such as Python, Java and JavaScript. He has worked as a full-stack developer and loves to build applications from the ground up. He has worked with frameworks like flask, ruby on rails, flutter and Bootstrap and Databases like Mongo DB and SQL. He also has experience with UI development and works towards making user friendly interfaces. Aravind plays the keyboard and has worked as a part-time music instructor. He is a part of a music band and regularly participates in musical events. He is also a football and a tennis enthusiast and loves to play football in his spare time.
Atishay Jain

Atishay is an Information Technology Engineering graduate from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi. He has worked on multiple programming languages including Java, C++, Python, and Javascript. Atishay has worked as an application developer for web, mobile and desktop working in many technologies, frameworks, and languages. He has worked on numerous projects so far. In his free time, Atishay likes to sketch and watch movies.
Bollamma Pk

Bollamma has a Bachelor’s degree in Information Science and engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Bangalore, India . She has worked on C,C++ and python programming languages.She is excited to learn about new technologies. She loves to teach and help young kids discover their potential. She believes learning should always be fun and creative. In her spare time, Bollamma likes to paint and play basketball.
Disha N

Disha is a talented educator who has an enthusiasm for introducing young people to the marvels of programming. She graduated from Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology in Bangalore with a degree in Computer science and engineering, where she also gained a solid foundation in several programming languages, including Python,C, C++, and java. She also has a strong interest in web development. She has an unrivaled love for working with children, and she firmly believes that we can learn a lot from their fresh perspectives. She appreciates their extraordinary capacity for formulating the most creative answers and posing the most challenging inquiries, which keeps her constantly on her toes. In addition to programming, Disha is a multifaceted individual, excelling in singing, dance, and fitness.
Erika Leh

Erika is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science major in Information Technology from the De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines. For more than 10 years of working in the IT industry, she was able to handle different applications such as CRM, Analytics, Data Warehousing, and Attendance and Payroll Systems among others. She has experiences in developing applications with various industries and has done systems analysis and handled teams as well.Prior to teaching at Youngwonks, she decided to be a full time mom and was able to focus on teaching her children as well. She believes that in teaching children, it is easier for them to understand when they're interested in what they're doing. Erika loves to play tennis. She also likes to learn new things such as playing a musical instrument or crafting in her spare time. She also loves to travel with her family.
Hridaya Annuncio

Hridaya Annuncio has a BTech degree in Computer Science from NIIT University, Rajasthan with a specialization in Data Science. She has previously worked at IBM on research-based projects that include working with MBRDI(Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India) and DARPA( The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency). She has worked on Deep Learning, Big Data Analytics and Computer Vision and has a deep fondness for these areas of Computer Science. Hridaya is passionate about music and has done her 8th grade in Western classical piano from Trinity Guildhall and has a junior diploma in Hindustani classical vocal music from Gandharva Vidhyalaya. She enjoys listening to different kinds of music and loves to travel, discover and learn about different cultures. She also likes to bake in her spare time.
Jayson Harriott

Jayson has a Bachelor's degree in Operations Research and Management Science from the University of California, Berkeley. He is proficient with: Python, Java, MySQL, and R. During his time at UC Berkeley, Jayson has done a number of projects that utilized his skills with Python to make data-driven decisions through data analysis or make machine learning models. While Jayson was going through college, he tutored students in all forms of mathematics. He was also a part of a club that promoted STEM Education to high schools in the San Francisco Bay Area. In his free time, Jayson likes to play all sorts of games.
Jessica Ryan

Jessica teaches Music classes at YoungWonks. Jessica Ryan's love of music goes back to her childhood. Her family enjoys music, and this passion has been passed down from generation to generation She was a recipient in solo recitals, guild auditions, and has received placements in completions and earned scholarships from the Maryland State Music Teachers Association, the Music Teachers Association of Southern Maryland, and the Music Teachers Association of Charles County. She pursued a bachelor's degree in music and graduated in 2015. She also found passion in teaching so what better way than to put them together! Since graduation, she taught students of all ages and levels of advancement through her private home, company, classroom and has once served as a music faculty in a Montessori school. Her favorite composer is Claude Debussy and her favorite quote is "Works of art make rules; rules do not make works of art."- Claude Debussy. Her philosophy is that music is not only supposed to be educational but should be fun and enjoyable!
Julian Harriott

Julian graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from San Francisco State University. His technical experience includes popular programming languages like Python, JavaScript, or C/C++. He aims to be the mentor that he would want and encourages students to not be afraid to ask questions until they completely understand. Julian is passionate about game development and participates in coding jams and indie game developer events. He believes having fun with your code is important because it makes programming more interesting and addictive. Part of the fun in making games is thinking about the design and mechanics used to put the game together. He uses his knowledge of video game development to help kids use best coding practices when they develop their own games. In his spare time he enjoys watching movies and playing board games with friends.
Kabir Pandey

Kabir is a budding instructor with a knack for teaching young minds the wonders of programming. He holds a degree in Information Science and Engineering from NMIT, Bangalore, where he developed a strong foundation in various programming languages, including Python and C++. Additionally, he has a keen interest in web development and cloud computing. He is passionate about teaching kids, and he firmly believes that there is much to learn from these young minds. He recognizes their incredible ability to come up with the most ingenious solutions and ask the trickiest questions, which always keeps him on his toes. Beyond the realm of programming, Kabir is an avid reader who enjoys delving into books of all genres, also devoted to health and fitness, singing, and an emerging chatGPT prompt enthusiast.
Kalpana Kumari

Kalpana Kumari has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University. She is proficient in Python, C, C++ and Java programming languages. Her areas of interest include Machine Learning and Data Mining. Her professional experience includes working on a web based Telemedicine project for doctors to see their patients virtually. Kalpana is passionate about teaching young kids technological skills that can help them mold their future. She believes that young kids are the future and assisting them is her part of bringing the change in the world. Besides being an instructor, Kalpana is a fitness enthusiast and believes that a healthy body holds a healthy mind. She also likes reading novels to broaden her horizons.
Kalyan Balaji

Kalyan graduated from NMIT (Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology) and possesses a knack for orchestrating the intricacies of full stack development, along with an astute command of cloud computing. His ardent curiosity propels him into the world of data science and AI, where he thrives. Beyond the digital realm, Kalyan finds solace and exhilaration in online gaming, mastering its complexities. A dynamic educator at heart, Kalyan's teaching prowess resonates profoundly, reflecting his dedication to sharing knowledge and connecting with young minds. Proficient in an array of programming languages including JavaScript, C, C++, and Python, he deftly maneuvers within frameworks such as React, Next, Flask, and Rails. His proficiency extends to databases like MongoDB, adding to his arsenal of skills.
Kashif Arbaz

Kashif has a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University. He is proficient in Python and R Programming languages. His areas of interest include Data Visualization and Analysis. He has also worked on various machine learning algorithms. In his free time, Kashif is a foodie and loves to try new cuisines. He also enjoys going on long rides</p>
Leonel Cruz

Leonel teaches 3D modeling and animation classes at YoungWonks. Leonel graduated with a BFA in Animation and VFX at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco in 2016. Afterwards, he worked at a 3D printing company in San Francisco as a 3D printing specialist. He would 3D model custom orders and ensure they were printed correctly. He has been a YoungWonks instructor since 2017 and also serves as the in-house designer. Leonel’s teaching methodology is all about concept repetition until a student gets it. Not only that but he also explains concepts using a language anyone can understand. When he is not working he enjoys playing video games, 3D modeling, drawing, and drinking coffee.
Naveen Kumar

Naveen Kumar completed his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science and Engineering from National Institute of Technology,Delhi in New Delhi,India. Naveen is familiar with programming languages such as C,C++, Java, Python as well as MATLAB. He has also done App Development on Android. He also has experience working on web development frameworks such as Flask and Node js. He gets ecstatic when he is able to explain even the most difficult of concepts to others,especially to kids by breaking it down to the very fundamentals. He believes computer science can be applied to all fields, and can make the world a better place. In his spare time, Naveen is an avid reader of online content.
Paramashivam Konar

Paramashivam has a Batchelor's Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, University of Mumbai He has worked on Python, 3D Modelling, Embedded Systems and IoT. Paramashivam has a great passion in teaching and firmly believes that the more you teach the more you learn to make a big difference in ones life. Apart from work, he is a self trained dancer and a skateboarder. He also loves watching Anime and is currently binge watching One Piece.
Prabhangad Singh

Prabhangad has a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Computer Science Engineering from Amity University, India. He is proficient in the Python programming language. His areas of interests include Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. He has published a research paper on a project that involved prediction techniques using deep neural networks. Prabhangad loves to teach and aspires to teach young kids technological skills that can help them build their future. Prabhangad is also a huge a Marvel Comic Universe fan. Being a fitness enthusiast, he spends his spare time working out and is an advocate of a healthy life style.
Prajwal Manurajan

Prajwal Manurajan has an undergraduate bachelor of engineering degree from Vishweshwaraiah Technological University, Karnataka, India. Prajwal is an experienced Telecommunications Engineer and has worked at the India's premier and prestigious university, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. He works on powering low power applications using Wireless Ambient RF Energy Harvesting. Prajwal loves to work on building applications using python that simplify everyday tasks. He is focussing in particular on Machine Learning and Data Prediction Analysis. Also, he loves tinkering with the Raspberry Pi to build fun projects that would help students to better understand and develop unique IoT projects. Prajwal is also a keen football and an anime enthusiast.
Prarabdh Joshi

Prarabdh holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Science and Engineering from Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore. Proficient in Python, C++, and Java, he's a versatile programmer and educator. His love for teaching began in school, nurtured by a caring biology teacher who supported him through challenges. This ignited a passion for simplifying programming. Outside coding, Prarabdh enjoys fitness and exploring technology and space. When not coding, he dives into the world of books, anime, TV series, and online learning.
Prasanna Gurumallapla

Prasanna is a drone enthusiast who loves building drones. He is a freestyle drone pilot who has completed his Bachelors degree from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Karnataka, India. He is proficient in Python and C++. He has also worked on neural networks and with computer vision. He loves tinkering with embedded computer boards such as the Raspberry Pi and the Jetson. He is very interested in automation and building projects related to robotics and automation. In his free time, he enjoys playing badminton and playing the guitar. He is an anime enthusiast and loves watching Naruto and One Piece.
Preran Acharya

Preran Acharya has a Bachelor degree in Computer Science Engineering. Preran has worked with Hewlett Packard for a decade and has run many projects on HP Products and Training employees on the same. His work in the organisation involved working with Networking devices, Arcsight, Servers and HP workstations, Preran loves programming in Python and teaching the same. He has very good knowledge on computer hardware and Operating systems. Preran has an excellent interpersonal skills and loves teaching and making kids understand concepts of programming. Preran is a also an avid musician and plays guitar. He also loves teaching music
Pronamee Hazarika

Pronamee has a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Engineering from Assam Kaziranga University. She is proficient in C and Java Programming Languages. She has worked as an Android Application Developer intern and an Automation Developer intern prior to joining YoungWonks. She has worked on projects involving Data Analysis and IoT based on the Raspberry Pi.
Reuben Johns

Reuben is a double degree Computer Science Engineering graduate from Kyungpook National University in Daegu, South Korea and Christ University, Bengaluru, India. He has worked on multiple programming languages including Python , C++, and Java. Reuben has worked as a full stack web developer on technologies including but not limited to Django, PostgreSQL, FastAPI and has worked on projects in the Machine Learning and iOS App Development domain. He believes that teaching to code is the best way to create a world of endless possibilities. In his free time, Reuben likes to listen and play music on his guitar. He also likes to play chess, video games and watch anime.
Richard Lin

Richard Lin has Master’s Degree in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics from California State University, East Bay and has a Bachelors Degree in Applied Mathematics and Business Administration from California State University, East Bay. Richard is an experienced teacher. He has experience teaching elementary and intermediate algebra, has worked as a graduate assistant for linear algebra and advanced calculus at college level and has provided IT training to students at a community college. He has also configured software for Nuclear Medicine and has programmed for payroll and hour resource databases. Richard loves teaching students Computer Science and Mathematics. He enjoys teaching kids to write code and solve mathematics problems. He helps kids understand computer science and mathematics concepts well and makes computer programming and mathematics even more interesting to them. Richard enjoys hiking, swimming, listening to music.
Rishabh Mahajan

Rishabh has a Bachelor's degree from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. He has programming experience with languages such as Python and Java. He has also worked as a software developer and loves to build applications. He has experience working on web development using Angular and Springboot. He is very interested in machine learning algorithms. He likes to work on Data Visualization and Analysis during his free time. Rishabh is a huge Marvel Cinematic Universe fan and likes watching anime. He is a foodie and loves to try new things. He also enjoys going on long rides.
Rohit Budania

Rohit Budania has a Master's degree in Computer Applications from Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore. He completed his Bachelor of Science (Honors) degree in Computer Science from University of Delhi. Rohit joined YoungWonks in February 2018 and has experience in different programming languages (Java, JavaScript, and Python), frameworks (Bootstrap, ReactJS and Flask), and databases (MongoDB and MySQL). He loves to teach programming and makes programming easy to learn. In addition to being a programming instructor, Rohit is a fitness freak and motivates people to make healthier lifestyles.
Sai Sandesh

Sai Sandesh has a Master of Science degree in Industrial IT and Automation from the University of South-Eastern Norway. His skills include System Identification, MATLAB and Computer Programming with Python. Sai is also proficient in SIMULINK and LabVIEW. Before joining YoungWonks, Sai worked at TATA Consultancy Services (TCS) and Wipro. Sai believes that the world is competitive and an early start can give anyone an edge. He wants to contribute to the world by teaching kids and nurturing their young minds in the field of programming. Besides being an instructor, Sai is a sports enthusiast currently training in MMA. He loves to travel and go on treks. He also spends his free time watching anime and movies.
Saisumana Perumalla

Saisumana has a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Amrita University, Bangalore, India. Saisumana has worked on data analytics using tools like Grafana, Prometheus. She has also worked on Android app development. As a part of her project, she worked on speech processing using convolutional TasNet model. She has experience in Python, Java, MATLAB, C, and web development frameworks like Fast API and Flask. She loves to learn and teach programming. Apart from work, she enjoys playing sports and listening to music.
Shashank Sathyan

Shashank has a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer science from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Bangalore, India. He is proficient in Python, Java, C and C++ programming languages. His area of interest is Machine Learning. He has worked on a project which involved building an analytical model for the prediction of an Electron Beam Weld which was written in Python. He has also worked on a project at the Liquid Propulsion System Center(LPSC), a R&D center functioning under Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He is a motorcyclist and an anime enthusiast.
Shivendra Singh

Shivendra is currently teaching 3D Modeling and Animation classes at YoungWonks, which is a digital art class that teaches kids the fundamentals of 3D design. He graduated with a BTech degree in Computer Science from NIIT University in Neemrana, India. He worked as a Graphic Designer at a design firm after graduating. He has designed visual identities, social media posts, and animations for multiple clients. Shivendra loves the idea of teaching by exploration. He believes in giving the student all the necessary tools and concepts and letting them play around with them. He specializes in 3D sculpting and his preferred sculpting programs of choice are Blender and ZBrush. Shivendra loves drawing, photography, and reading comics in his free time.
Shravan Sridhar

Shravan has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science Engineering from NIIT University with a specialization in Data Science. He is proficient in Python, R, C, Java and MySQL. He has worked on Image Classification using SVM/CNN and Recommendation System using Collaborative Filtering/KNN. Shravan has always wanted to give back to the society and help humanity to the best of his capacity and he strongly feels that teaching is one of the best ways to achieve this. Besides work, Shravan likes watching movies, listening to music and playing video games.
Shreya Iyer

Shreya has a bachelor's degree in Electronics and Instrumentation from Amrita School of Engineering, Bangalore. She has always been passionate about coding in Python and has worked with python, Open CV, Tesseract, HTML, and CSS during her academic days. Shreya always loved to teach and finds great pleasure in teaching her favorite coding language, Python. She is working on selenium testing for web applications. Dancing, reading, and cooking are some of the activities she loves to do in her free time.
Shreya Rajendra

Shreya R is a graduate of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham with a Btech degree in Electronics and Communication. She is a python programmer and has also worked on other languages like C++, C#, and Java in the past. She has worked on basic web-based technologies like HTML, CSS, and frameworks like flask and FastAPI. She has also worked on a few projects and courses in Data Science during college. Currently, she is working on mobile development using flutter. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the terrain of new places and attending cultural events whenever possible. She also occasionally plays badminton as it rejuvenates her, and when at home, she is either watching tv shows, anime, or F1 races.
Shubham Jha

Shubham has a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India. Shubham is proficient in C++, Java, Python and RDBMS software such as MYSQL. He has great passion for teaching. He believes there is nothing that cannot be broken down to simpler explanations. In his college years he had worked on a Machine Learning project involving feed forward neural network such as ELM (Extreme Learning Machine) for classification of any website as a Legitimate or as a Phishing website. He likes spending his spare time dancing, boxing or travelling on his motorcycle. He is also a big fan of Marvel Comics.
Steven Chou

Steven graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Steven has experience in computer software and hardware industries. Steven currently works as a full-time engineer. Steven was also a teacher-assistant for an Accelerated Java Programming undergraduate level course during his college days. He has also taught the fundamentals of tennis and the strategical plays for singles and doubles for 4 years to children and adults at the Fremont Tennis Center. He loves to mentor, assess and challenge his students to build their critical-thinking skills. Steven’s hobby is art. He loves to paint, draw, sculpt and many other kinds of art.
Suchin Ravi

Suchin has a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from California State University, San Jose, California and an undergraduate Bachelor of Engineering degree from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Karnataka, India. Suchindran is an experienced eletronics engineer and has worked at Marvell Semiconductors and Scalable Systems Research Labs. He is working on developing a parallel processor for high performance computing. Suchin loves to code and loves to teach. He is very interested in helping kids work on electronics and programming projects to create robots and automated systems. Suchin is also a musician and plays guitar as part of a music band.
Vaishak Lakshmanan

Vaishak Lakshmanan is a Bachelor in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU). Vaishak is a Python coding enthusiast and loves to create projects to make his life easier and play around with microcontrollers. He enjoys combining hardware and software to bring life into his work. Vaishak is a sporty guy and loves all kinds of games. He spends his free time reading manga, watching anime, or playing games.
Vishal Raina

Vishal graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Telecommunication from University of Mumbai and graduated with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from California State University, Fresno. Vishal has more than a decade of experience working in technology space. He has worked in education, information technology and manufacturing industries. His work during these years has involved, management, training, system design and engineering, system programming, information technology design and set up. Vishal is passionate about education and loves to teach. He is well known for explaining complex concepts in ways that students can easily understand. Vishal loves nature and is interested in landscape photography.