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.