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General Assembly's Web Development Immersive Class, January 2013

General Assembly's Web Development Immersive class is a 12-week bootcamp that takes total programming noobs and remakes them into full-stack Ruby on Rails devs. After weeks of training, thousand of lines of code, and gallons of coffee, we're ready for the coding challenges of tomorrow.

THE CLASS

HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, HAML, SASS, CoffeeScript, Ruby, Rails, and Ember.js are just some of the languages we know.

From day one we built as we learned and have collectively created dozens of unique projects both large and small.

From our past careers and the projects we accomplished together, we're team players and well versed in Git and Pivotal Tracker.

We learned core computer science fundamentals like data structures and algorithm processes to build a strong foundation.

MEET THE STUDENTS

Stephen Bae

Stephen thinks of his journey to becoming a full-stack developer as being immersed in a new country where he doesn't know the language or the people--which he thoroughly enjoys. When he's not coding, reading Ruby on Rails guides or taking down hackernews, he likes crossfit, playing music and walking his turtles.

donoage.github.io
Github: github.com/donoage
Twitter: @stephen_bae

Ralph Bernardo

Ralph has been the managing editor for an indie media machine and a product designer for an engineering consultancy. His current focus is as an aspiring developer. Now he is looking for an environment that will utilize his full range of skills.

Github: github.com/ralphbernardo
Twitter: @ralphbernardo

Nick Blanchet

Nick turned a hobby into a career after learning the pains of VBA during a short career in finance. Using the rigor he acquired as a math and economics major at Bucknell, he is constantly searching for quick and elegant solutions to the task at hand.

nblanchet.com
Github: github.com/h55nick
Twitter: @h55nick

Ben Clayman

Ben is a former i-banking analyst who has since jumped ship to become a full-stack web developer. He is obsessed with college squash and games (poker, chess, backgammon). He was once mistaken for the Jets' kicker at the gym.

Github: github.com/Mariogs37
Twitter: @BigBen379

Tony Contreras

Tony has extensive experience managing dev teams, delivering big audacious IT projects and being an all around bon vivant. His insatiable curiosity, his desire for learning and his passion for technology brought him to GA where he has found true happiness in being able to create just about anything he can dream up.

khalua.github.io
Github: github.com/khalua
Twitter: @khalua

Alex Fogg

Alex is a recent-grad who formerly worked on the business side of tech. Hailing from NJ by way of Philly, he took a break from Excel to learn how to develop full-stack web applications. He now lives in New York City and loves to make cool things.

alexfogg.com
Github: github.com/alexfogg
Twitter: @alexfogg

Shefali Friesen

A music and technology lover, Shefali is committed to helping people express themselves and encourage others. She is the daughter of an inventor and accountant, wife of an economist, and has been shaped by the great cities of Cleveland, NYC, and Hong Kong. Ultimately interested in building new experiences on the web and beyond, she has cherished her time learning at GA.

adalove.github.com
Github: github.com/adalove
Twitter: @shefalimusic

Matt Galvin

A former silver and gold options floor trader on the NY Mercantile Exchange, Matt left Wall Street (at least temporarily) to pursue his interests in computer programming and technology. He is driven by creativity, collaboration and the pursuit of new knowledge and skills.

Github: github.com/mattjg908
Twitter: @mattjg908

Eric Holland

Eric is a Midwest transplant hailing from Minnesota where he began his professional career nearly a decade ago in corporate healthcare. Eric craves knowledge and perpetually seeks opportunities to challenge himself. This passion for learning has since propelled him into the technology arena where he is committed to becoming a full-stack developer.

Github: github.com/holl0272
Twitter: @dork_a_saurus

Nicky Hughes

Nicky is an architect and designer who decided that creating websites is a little more fun than making buildings. So, she flew across the Pacific from Australia to become a full-stack Rails developer.

nickyonrails.com
Github: github.com/nickyh
Twitter: @nichug00

Ron Jones

Ron is a veteran Art Director/Designer from the publishing industry. He finally found the the opportunity to begin a long-term relationship with full-stack web development after staring at it lustily for several years. He will return with his new skills to Amsterdam, where he will tactfully introduce his wife to his new passion.

Github: github.com/ron-
Twitter: @__r__o__n__

Jeffrey Katz

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www.bobberson.com
Github: github.com/bobberson
Twitter: @bobberson

Ryan Lee

Ryan is a recent Duke graduate who decided to dive into full-stack development following a brief stint at an NYC startup. A creative builder, Ryan has been reinvigorated by the power of coding and the gratification of building fully functional web apps. If he's not coding, he's probably at a music festival or cheering on his favorite sports teams.

rlee1121.github.io
Github: github.com/rlee1121
Twitter: @rlee1121

Sean Marzug-McCarthy

Sean was born and raised in the Syracuse area and graduated with a degree in linguistics from Columbia University in 2010. He has worked as a coordinator and in operations for nonprofit education programs, and as a supervisor for an upscale cafe. Since coming to GA, Sean has learned an immense amount and is excited to apply this knowledge to his future career.

seanmm.com
Github: github.com/samdec11
Twitter: @sean_a_mm

Wesley Reid

Wes is a creative professional who is bolstering his scrappy design and development skills through WDI. Having worked in nonprofits for the past two years, Wes looks forward to using his new programming skills to develop fantastic products that help others.

bwesleyreid.com
Github: github.com/bwreid
Twitter: @bwreid

Adi Singh

A year ago, Adi was doing his senior project on gauging the likelihood cardiovascular disease via tracking pulse pressure en route to earning a BS in Biomedical Engineering at Rutgers University. In less than a year, Adi has made a transition into Web development. Adi is steadfast in achieving his goals, one app at a time.

Github: github.com/adi89
Twitter: @Mr_AdiSingh

Jane Sternbach

Jane is a native New Yorker, who graduated from Connecticut College May 2012 with a degree in Sociology and a minor in Mathematics. She found her way to Web Development and Technology through her love of creative problem solving and bending computers to her will.

Github: github.com/janesternbach
Twitter: @janesternbach

Sandip Trivedi

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www.bobberson.com
Github: github.com/bobberson
Twitter: @bobberson

Joseph Waine

Joe was born in the UK and was raised in Seattle. He moved to New York two years ago to advance his digital design career. He specialized in designing interfaces and now he knows how to bring them to life.

cargocollective.com/joewaine
Github: github.com/joewaine
Twitter: @waine_joe

Simon Wong

Simon has worked in real estate and retail banking prior to chasing his dream as a developer. He possesses a strong interest in creating new ideas and assisting others to close the gap between society and technology. Outside of work, food culture, cinema, and athletic goals occupies most of his free time.

simonswong.com
Github: github.com/NomisNYC
Twitter: @nomisnyc

Brian Yingling

Brian used to teach history; now he codes web apps with Ruby on Rails and JavaScript. Brian has a passion for web development and is looking to find an excellent company where he can apply the knowledge he has gained through WDI.

brianyingling.github.io
Github: github.com/brianyingling
Twitter: @brianmyingling

Jillian Youngblood

Jill is a former Capitol Hill staffer turned web developer, now building a career in project and product management. She's obsessed with UX, bewitched by responsive design, and fiendish for Alexander Wang t-shirts.

foreveryoungblood.com
Github: github.com/jillyoungblood

Stephen Bae // Ralph Bernardo // Nick Blanchet // Ben Clayman // Tony Contreras // Alex Fogg // Shefali Friesen // Matthew Galvin // Eric Holland // Nicky Hughes // Ron Jones // Ryan Lee // Sean Marzug-McCarthy // Wes Reid // Adi Singh // Jane Sternbach // Joseph Waine // Simon Wong // Brian Yingling // Jillian Youngblood

FEATURED PROJECTS

Bobs and Bangs

Get the style you want, wherever you are. Bobs and Bangs is a hairstylist discovery app for stylists and clients.

Barcode

Barcode is an app that enables bar owners to easily give rewards for user generated bar scavenger hunts.

Stylemine

A outfit tracking and planning app, Stylemine lets you save and share your outfits with your friends.

Project3

Project3 is OKCupid for your career, matching you up with your next career move based on personality traits.

Get Reel

A movie storage system to help categorize your favorite films, Get Reel pulls data from IMDB and OMDB.

Eargasm

A music discovery app, Eargasm connects you to new music and connects you with concerts in your area.