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Jack Walsh

@jackwalsh2

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I am a software engineer and educator specialising in web development and teaching.

Australia

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a mid-level software engineering role (full-stack or front-end) in a collaborative, growth-minded, remote-friendly team—ideally EdTech—where I can combine development, UX and teaching to build impactful learning products.

I am a software engineer and educator with a Master of Teaching (Secondary) specialising in Mathematics and Computer Education, and a dual Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Computer Science.

I built the remote job board Himalayas as the sole developer on a three-person team, implementing front-end work from Figma using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and TailwindCSS, and programming the back-end with Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL.

I have classroom and tutoring experience delivering coding instruction, formative assessment, differentiated feedback, and 1-on-1 support for learners ranging from primary-aged children to secondary students.

I enjoy remote collaboration, iterative UX/UI improvements and contributing to start-up operations including SEO, marketing and administration. I’m driven by feedback, a growth mindset, and empowering learners to become independent problem-solvers.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Software Engineer / Co-Founder

Current

Himalayas

Built and maintain the remote job board Himalayas as the sole developer on a three-person team, implementing front-end from Figma using HTML/CSS/JavaScript and TailwindCSS with mobile-first responsive design. Programmed back-end features using Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL, developed REST APIs and employer interfaces, managed Git/GitHub, and supported business activities including accounting, marke

HTML CSS JavaScript TailwindCSS Responsive Design Ruby on Rails PostgreSQL REST APIs Git Github SEO

Current

Live Chat Support

Current

Code Camp

Provide 1-on-1 programming feedback and troubleshooting to students aged 5–15 via live chat, emphasizing teaching troubleshooting strategies rather than simply fixing code. Use clarifying questions to diagnose errors and coach students through debugging to build independent problem-solving skills.

Live Chat Support Troubleshooting Communication

Head Teacher

Code Camp

Delivered coding instruction to classes of up to 30 students with diverse prior knowledge, using quizzes, observation and questioning for regular formative assessment. Adjusted instruction and personalised feedback through scaffolds, choice and targeted activities to support differentiated learning.

Scaffolding Classroom Management Lesson planning Personalised Feedback Assessments

Research Assistant

University of New South Wales

Collaborated on the design and implementation of three psychology experiments, translating lead researchers' ideas into virtual reality experimental paradigms and programming the tasks. Recruited and tested over twenty undergraduate participants, integrated researcher feedback, and contributed to outputs expected for publication.

Experimental Design Data Collection Research Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of New England

Master of Teaching (Secondary), Secondary Education (Mathematics & Computer Education)

2020 - 2021

Grade: WAM: 87

Activities and societies: Teacher placements (4+6 weeks); developed resources, lesson plans and assessments; implemented differentiated teaching programs (online and in-person).

Completed a Master of Teaching (Secondary) specialising in Mathematics and Computer Education, achieving a WAM of 87. Completed teacher placements (4+6 weeks), developed resources, lesson plans and assessments, and implemented differentiated teaching programs both online and in-person.

University of New South Wales

Bachelor of Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), Psychology and Computer Science

2013 - 2016

Grade: WAM: 92

Activities and societies: Dean’s Rural Engineering Scholarship (four-year scholarship); Faculty of Engineering Dean’s Award; Psychology Staff Prize; Faculty of Science Dean’s Award.

Completed a dual Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Computer Science with a high-distinction average (WAM: 92). Received multiple academic awards including the Dean’s Rural Engineering Scholarship, the Faculty of Engineering Dean’s Award, the Psychology Staff Prize, and the Faculty of Science Dean’s Award.