About Author & Technical Reviewer
Robert Nana Sarpong is a seasoned full stack developer, an instructor and a passionate cybersecurity enthusiast, boasting multiple certifications that reflect his dedication to the field. He teaches and shares his knowledge on various online platforms such as Youtube, Udemy and Codedamn. His extensive experience spans a range of programming languages, including HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PHP, React, and Python. Robert has a profound love for learning new skills and technologies, and his enthusiasm for teaching others what he knows shines through in his work.
He firmly believes that cybersecurity and programming skills are indispensable in the modern world, and he's committed to sharing his profound passion and knowledge in a manner that's both accessible and comprehensible. Robert's journey into the world of technology began around 2006 when he constructed his very first website using a then-popular website builder known as Freewebs (later rebranded as Webs). The website drew an impressive daily traffic of about 50 visitors. Notably, Robert didn't even own a computer at the time, relying on internet cafes for website updates. This early experience ignited his fascination with technology, setting the stage for a career that continues to evolve and inspire.
When not teaching and learning, Robert enjoys playing games, watching anime and also loves boxing.
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ABOUT TECHNICAL REVIEWER
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Aswin Murugesh K holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from the College of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai, India. He has worked as an intern and employee in top MNCs like Amazon, Oracle and also has experience working in startups of different stages, thus having an overall knowledge of the industry. He founded his own company in 2019, focusing on developing quality products for their customers. He started Kuriyam.io, initially a service-based company, transitioned it into a product-based company in 2023 with their first in-house product, Pinaippu, that focuses on WhatsApp marketing and automation.
Through his company, Aswin helps nurture college students by providing internships for them to learn hands-on about working in a nimble startup environment and learning different technologies. He is an active contributor to Stack Overflow and also offers paid mentorship for Python and JavaScript-based projects through online platforms like Codementor.
Since his college days, Aswin has been a part of the Free and Open Source (FOSS) community and has been interacting with students from colleges across Tamil Nadu to teach them the importance of open-source software and tools in the software community. He also conducts sessions teaching different programming languages like Python, JavaScript, and different frameworks like Ember.js, React.js, Django and Flask. He always insists on students learning the “How” in everything instead of just the “What”. His teachings always focus on making people understand how things work, and not just what they do. This will enable the students to become thinkers instead of just doers.
Apart from his technical career, Aswin is an internationally rated Chess player. In his free time, he plays Chess and reads a lot of books.