About us

Liskov is an independent, Melbourne-based tech education startup.

We are made up of developers, designers, teachers and former bootcamp students who are looking to affect change in the tech education space. From consultancies to bootcamps to agency work - we've seen behind the curtain, and know what teaching works best for students and the industry.

We are driven by a desire to see tech taught better and for student needs to be put first. We want you to not only find a job, but to thrive in a job.

The Liskov team

Lead teacher

Matt Mackenzie

Matt was a teacher at Coder Academy for four cohorts, and has experience as a teaching consultant and consultant dev with NSW Government and now at Everest Engineering.

UX content advisor/teacher

Michael Lai

Scientist, UX Designer, Origamist. Michael applies evidence-based and data-driven approach to help NGO/NFPs, start-ups, global companies and government organizations to achieve objective and measurable outcomes. Former UX Instructor at General Assembly.

Teaching assistant

Simon Dwyer

Simon Dwyer is a JavaScript dev at Persuit. He loves pragmatic code, elegant solutions and helping junior devs succeed (oh... and dogs).

Course content advisor

Pat Smith

Patrick is a programming polyglot with over 15 years of front and backend experience. He has been the lead teacher for three cohorts of the Fast Track program at Coder Academy.

Student Support Coordinator

Vera Kavanagh

Vera is an aspiring web developer with background in teaching foreign languages, so she knows how tricky it can be to change careers. She also loves an interesting JavaScript problem.

Advisors

Our board of advisors help us keep our finger on the industry pulse. They ensure we are teaching the right things at the right time - what the industry requires and what will get you a job.

Harrison Malone

Software Engineer at Mr Yum

Harrison was an educator at Coder Academy for 2 years and is now a software engineer at Mr Yum.

Linda Lai

Software Engineer at Zendesk

Linda is a dev who is currently a software engineer at Zendesk. She has helped teach a coding short course at Coder Academy.

Anhar Zihan

Software Engineer at 99Designs

Anhar is currently at 99Designs. She worked as a teacher at Coder Academy, and also for Energy Australia.

Eryk Grasela

Senior Software Engineer at REA

Eryk has worked across various roles, from consulting through to becoming a Senior Dev at REA Group.

Liskov values

Curiosity

"The role of a teacher is not to come up with all the great answers. The role of a teacher is to create an environment in which great questions can happen."

Curiosity is the muscle that builds our capability through continuous learning and practical application. It's a way of operating that fuels lifelong learning. We foster a genuine interest in people and their perspectives, and want to help expand the diversity in the industry.