David Garwin

A skilled, passionate, and extroverted software engineer, architect and leader.

At NYU, I lead teams of developers, architect solutions, and develop for multiple mobile and web projects.

Fiercely passionate about making software development a possible career path for everyone. 

Steven Lam

Fullstack developer + UI/UX designer with a focus on React + Redux. Works professionally at a mid-sized startup. Highly invested in social issues and human psychology. 

I started coding at the age of 11 when I developed bots to cheat at games. Am I passionate about coding? Yes. But do I love programming? No. Coding is a tool, a pathway to a better future, but to use any tool best, you gotta know it well.

Instructing a computer is easy but at the end of the day, humans read your code and they are the most difficult audience to teach.

Shannon Li

A software engineer making an impact through teaching programming. 

I'm fascinated by the psychology of learning, and have a strong belief that anybody can learn anything, if taught in the right way. I'm looking forward to solidifying that belief at Start Camp.

In addition to that, I volunteer at another organization where I'm developing a curriculum and teaching computer literacy to older inmates in correctional facilities.

Chris Manna

Social Impact Entrepreneur.

I build computer programming boot camps in underserved communities.

I began to shape a program to prepare currently incarcerated individuals for successful reentry and employment in the tech industry.

A positive contribution and a bold leader for fulfilling on what is possible. I hope to bring my values and commitment to your community.