Phillip Troutman

My name is Phillip. I am a Software Engineer and the Chief Academic Officer at Codesmith, an advanced software engineering residency designed to help individuals launch meaningful careers as Mid and Sr. level software engineers.At Codesmith, I oversee all of the academic instruction and learning that happens across all programs, whether it’s Codesmith’s flagship Software Engineering Immersive program, the 2-week prep programs, or the free intro to JavaScript and JavaScript the Hard Parts weekly workshops.Additionally, I have an affinity for public speaking and hosting technology-based workshops. At Codesmith, I give technical lectures on classic computer science theory and all things modern web development, including data structures, time complexity, front-end fundamentals, React, Node, Dev-Ops, AJAX, Asynchronous Javascript, etc.I’ve been teaching technical concepts in-person and online for over 15 years, helping thousands of students build their engineering skills from basics to more advanced engineering concepts.Prior to Codesmith, I specialized in security system design patterns for hardware and software for the Department of Homeland Security. While I have passion in all aspects of web development, I’ve shown a particular leadership in improvements to React.