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Jack Walsh

@jackwalsh4

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I build responsive web products and teach programming through feedback-driven learning.

Australia

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to build useful software products in a collaborative environment where I can apply responsive design, UX/UI feedback, full-stack development, and a growth-minded approach to problem-solving.

I built the remote job board Himalayas from the ground up as the sole developer on a three-person team, working closely with a designer and product manager. I developed its responsive front end from Figma designs and built backend features including REST APIs, search, and employer interfaces.

I've also contributed to the startup's accounting, administration, marketing, and SEO while collaborating asynchronously in a remote environment. My work combines HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Tailwind CSS, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, Git, and GitHub.

Alongside software development, I teach and support young programmers at Code Camp, helping students troubleshoot independently through clarifying questions, feedback, and personalised instruction. My teaching background in Mathematics and Computer Education reinforces my focus on growth mindset, problem-solving, and learning through feedback.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Live Chat Support

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Code Camp

Jul 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Provided 1-on-1 programming feedback, troubleshooting, and encouragement to students aged 5-15. Guided students to develop their own problem-solving skills by asking clarifying questions and suggesting actions based on error messages and desired functionality.

Programming Education Troubleshooting Problem Solving Student Engagement

Current

Software Engineer / Co-Founder

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Himalayas

May 2020 - Present (6 years 3 months)

Developed the remote job board Himalayas from the ground up as the sole developer, collaborating with a designer and product manager. Built front-end with HTML/CSS/Javascript/TailwindCSS and back-end with Ruby on Rails/PostgreSQL, implementing REST APIs, search, and employer interfaces.

HTML CSS JavaScript Ruby on Rails PostgreSQL REST APIs Responsive Design Git GitHub SEO Remote Collaboration

Head Teacher

Code Camp

Jan 2019 - Jul 2021 (2 years 6 months)

Delivered coding instruction to thirty students with diverse backgrounds, formatively assessed students through quizzes and observation, and adjusted instruction based on assessment results to provide personalized feedback and scaffolds.

Teaching Curriculum Development Assessments

Research Assistant

University of New South Wales

Jul 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 5 months)

Collaborated on, designed, and implemented three studies with lead researchers, programming experiments in virtual reality and recruiting over twenty undergraduate participants. Received positive feedback with expectations of publication in 2023.

Research Virtual Reality Programming Collaboration Participant Recruitment

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of New England

Master of Teaching, Mathematics and Computer Education

2021 -

Grade: WAM: 87

Activities and societies: Teacher Placement (4 + 6 weeks) developed resources, lesson plans and assessments, implemented differentiated teaching programs, and delivered constructive feedback for students in Years 7 to 12.

Completed a Master of Teaching (Secondary) with specialisations in Mathematics and Computer Education, achieving a WAM of 87.

University of New South Wales

Bachelor of Science, Psychology and Computer Science

2016 -

Grade: WAM: 92

Activities and societies: Dean’s Rural Engineering Scholarship, Faculty of Engineering Dean’s Award, Psychology Staff Prize, Faculty of Science Dean’s Award.

Completed a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Computer Science with a high-distinction average (WAM: 92).