“I get to work with Tony in a unique way as I am not studying for any course work but studying with him how to set up my workstation in a way that keeps me extremely efficient when working with my developers. It has saved me countless hours and frustration as well as money in development.”
— Iker, 14 lessons with Tony
Exceptional Mentor with Deep Expertise and Passion for Teaching
“I feel fortunate to have worked with Tony. He brings deep computer science expertise and years of experience, along with a genuine passion for teaching that truly stands out. He explained Claude and cowork clearly and effectively, making our sessions incredibly valuable. …”
— Jeffrey, 12 lessons with Tony
Extremely professional and nonweldable tutor
“Tony knows his stuff and made the effort to do some preliminary research before our meet. I have nothing but good things to say about him, if you have any doubts I hope this review helps put them to rest.”
— Shmuel, 2 lessons with Tony
Very patient
“He was patient and knowledgeable. He was able to help me use new AI tools that most tutors do not know about.”
— Floren, 2 lessons with Tony
Fantastic Instructor for Computer Science
“Tony is a really amazing tutor! From our first session, Tony set me up for success for computer science fundamentals and using the latest coding AI tools to create mobile applications. Tony explains concepts in a helpful manner that helps me understand the context and how different parts intersect in order to get to the next step in the process. …”
— Clarissa, 6 lessons with Tony
Very knowledgable tutor – highly recommend!
“I can’t recommend Tony enough. He has been incredibly supportive throughout the entire process of building my app and is always there when I have questions. He’s super responsive on Wyzant messages and explains things in a way that actually makes sense, especially when it comes to vibe coding and working through problems in real time. …”
— Christina, 17 lessons with Tony
Outstanding Java Tutor Who Builds Confidence and Skills
“Tony has been an incredible tutor for my son, who was struggling with coding in high school. His structured approach and patient demeanor made a huge difference. Tony not only explained concepts clearly but also provided practical pointers that empowered my son to become an independent coder. …”
— Vishal, 24 lessons with Tony
Best Tutor Ever!!!!
“We have had an absolutely amazing experience with our Tony! He is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping our son succeed. Tony helped him build his business website from the ground up, worked through debugging errors step by step, and explained coding concepts in a way that actually made sense and boosted his confidence. …”
— Pam, 15 lessons with Tony
Knowledgable and flexible tutor
“My son took a UC Python class on a whim and needed some help to say the least. He failed the first midterm. Then we found Tony. Five sessions with Tony and he just ended quarter with a solid A. Tony was knowledgable and flexible with his schedule. …”
— Kim, 5 lessons with Tony
Experienced and dedicated tutor
“Tony is an excellent tutor, and I had a wonderful experience working with him on my AP Computer Science A project. Throughout our sessions, Tony took the time to thoroughly explain the concepts to me before moving on. I also appreciated how he asked meaningful questions that helped me identify issues I encountered with my project and find solutions. …”
— Kaelyn, 5 lessons with Tony
Knowledgable and patient tutor
“Tony is an amazing tutor. He helped me understand programming concepts more clearly. The material I have struggled with in Java is more comprehendible thanks to him. I highly recommend him as a tutor.”
— Brian, 10 lessons with Tony
Knowledgeable and Helpful Tutor
“Tony taught me the the trees unit. I learned the depth of a node of a tree and I actually was able to work around that when I had my 2nd exam this past Saturday. He also helps me get my assignments done especially since I have a heavy schedule this semester. …”
— Louis, 2 lessons with Tony
Android App Expert
“Tony is great! He can immediately sense where my troubles are and explain why my solutions weren’t working. He’s also always ready for a short 1:1 or a long-haul session.”
— Michael, 3 lessons with Tony
Knowledgeable and very patient tutor
“Tony immediately squeezed me in to take care of my urgent email issues. He is very deliberate and concise as to not create new problems. He makes sure that I don’t accidentally divulge sensitive information to him (ie: passwords etc). He is a great tutor and really knows what he is doing. I highly recommend him.”
— Patricia, 2 lessons with Tony
Knowledgeable and Patient tutor
“Tony is a great tutor overall. Not only was he able to help me with a cybersecurity assignment, but he takes the time to ensure I fully understand what it is that is being asked for. …”
— David, 9 lessons with Tony
Fantastic tutor
“Tony is amazing. He took the time to understand my assignment specs and what I had already implemented before the session started. He was knowledgeable in C and Linux/Unix. He was helpful in helping me troubleshoot my assignment and asking thoughtful questions that got me to think about what I was trying to do. …”
— Brandon, 1 lesson with Tony
Fantastic Sessions
“I had the pleasure of working with Tony through Wyzant on multiple occasions, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the tutoring experience. Tony’s expertise and dedication were evident from the very first session. He has a remarkable ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and understandable manner, making learning both enjoyable and effective. …”
— Copeland, 5 lessons with Tony
Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor
“He helped me deploy Flask app onto the web, and walked me through various troubleshooting steps along the way. Even better, he showed me that I could bypass the unnecessary and cumbersome intermediate step of transferring to GitHub along the way.”
— G., 2 lessons with Tony
Very knowledgeable, and gets to the point
“Tony knows his Android stuff, and is very good at teaching it. Highly recommend him to anyone trying to not only get their assignment done, but also understand where they went wrong”
— Tab, 2 lessons with Tony
Knowledgeable and helpful tutor!
“Tony helped me learn how to program in bash for Ubuntu Linux. He was great at helping me navigate roadblocks in my programming, but also taking the time to explain “why” things should be done a certain way. Thanks Tony!”
— Jeff, 1 lesson with Tony
Very reliable tutor
“Tony was so helpful and was able to explain and really dive deep into the unit test that I had trouble understanding why they failed. Not only that, but he was able to show me tricks on how to debug better. He’s is someone you really should get as a tutor”
— Katya, 2 lessons with Tony
Great tutor
“Tony is the best! He really takes the time to explain concepts thoroughly to ensure your understanding of the concepts are maximized”
— Jack, 4 lessons with Tony
knowledgeable, patient, and very thorough
“Tony understood the material and subject extremely well. He guides you through the problem and asks questions relating to the topic and subject, forcing you to explain and think about what you are doing. Highly recommend especially for Comp. Sci. and courses related to coding and programing !!!”
— Tri, 2 lessons with Tony
Patient and knowledgeable
“We went over the file, file reader classes and loops. Tony was able to deliver his knowledge to me in a fast and easy to understand way. Even though our session was only an hour, I was able to understand everything and solve problems related to those topics on my own. I would definitely recommend Tony as tutor for Java.”
Former Yahoo engineer (built systems for millions of users)
Yahoo! Super Star Award recipient (2011) for designing backend publishing platforms and leading solution architecture teams
Former Splunk engineer
Technical Partners – AI-era development team (current)
500+ hours of tutoring experience
5.0 rating across 137+ student reviews
I’ve worked on everything from large-scale web systems to mobile apps to data infrastructure. More importantly, I know how to translate complex technical concepts into plain English that actually makes sense.
Now I’m semi-retired in Hawaii, exploring AI applications and helping people learn to build with Claude Code. I’ve seen the entire evolution of software development – from the early web days at Yahoo to today’s AI-assisted development. This is the most exciting time to learn to build software.
✓ Trained thousands of working engineers in engineering productivity
Master Claude Code: Build Real Apps, Extract Data, Ship to Production
I’ll teach you to use Claude Code to:
Build and ship mobile apps (iOS & Android) to app stores
Extract and transform data from any source
Connect APIs and automate workflows
Create prototypes and MVPs without hiring developers
Analyze data and gain insights for better decisions
You don’t need to be a programmer. You just need the right guide who’s been building software for 30+ years and knows how to translate AI power into practical results.
What I’ll Teach You
This isn’t theory. This is hands-on, practical skills that will have you shipping real work within weeks:
1. Installation & Workflow Setup
Get Claude Code running on your machine (Mac, Windows, Linux)
Set up your development environment the right way
Learn the terminal basics you actually need (not the overwhelming stuff)
Configure Claude Code to work with your specific tools and workflows
2. Extract & Transform Data
Pull data from websites, APIs, spreadsheets, databases
Clean messy data and make it useful
Automate reports that used to take you hours
Build dashboards that update themselves
3. Use APIs Like a Pro
Connect to any service: Google Sheets, Airtable, Stripe, you name it
Build integrations between your tools
Automate workflows that span multiple platforms
Never copy-paste data between systems again
4. Build & Ship Real Apps
Create mobile apps (iOS and Android)
Deploy web applications
Submit to App Store and Google Play
Go from idea to production in weeks, not months
5. Gain Insights & Automate Your Job
Analyze data to make better decisions
Build prototypes as the CEO or PM of your product
Automate repetitive tasks so you can focus on strategy
Use AI to do the heavy lifting while you steer
Who This Is For
Entrepreneurs who have ideas but can’t code
Product managers who want to prototype without waiting for engineers
Analysts who are tired of manual data work
Small business owners who need custom tools but can’t afford developers
Anyone who’s curious and ready to learn something powerful
You don’t need a computer science degree. You just need to be willing to learn and experiment.
My Teaching Style
I’ve tutored 100+ students with a perfect 5.0 rating. Here’s what they say:
> “Tony is a really amazing tutor! From our first session, Tony set me up for success for computer science fundamentals and using the latest coding AI tools to create mobile applications.” – Clarissa (6 lessons)
> “I can’t recommend Tony enough. He has been incredibly supportive throughout the entire process of building my app and is always there when I have questions.” – Christina (7 lessons)
Q: I’m not technical at all. Can I really do this? A: Yes. I’ve taught complete beginners to ship production apps. If you can use a computer and follow instructions, you can learn this.
Q: How long until I can build something real? A: In the first session, you’ll have working code. Within 4-6 sessions, most students are building their own projects independently.
Q: What do I need to get started? A: A computer (Mac, Windows, or Linux), internet connection, and willingness to learn. I’ll guide you through installing everything else.
Q: Do I need to learn to code? A: Not in the traditional sense. You’ll learn to direct Claude Code to write code for you. You’ll understand what’s happening, but you won’t be writing it from scratch.
Q: Can Claude Code really build production-ready apps? A: Absolutely. I use it every day for real projects. It can build mobile apps, web apps, APIs, automation scripts, data pipelines – anything you can imagine.
Running has taught me something important: you don’t have to be the fastest to finish the race. You just have to keep moving forward.
The same is true for building with Claude Code. You don’t need to be a genius. You just need a guide who’s been there before and knows the route.
