Ira Herman
Co-Creator, EOS Lynx
Co-Creator of the popular EOS Lynx (EOS Blockchain) wallet, Ira is an accomplished software engineer/architect, entrepreneur, published technical author, speaker, and teacher/mentor with over 20 years of programming experience. He has experience assembling and leading effective teams, advising and working with Blockchain companies, and building out Full-stack Web, API, Chat Bots, Mobile apps (iOS/Android), and E-Commerce/financial transactional software.
Former Microsoft: Ira holds several Microsoft-internal training endorsements as well as public technical certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, Novell, and CompTIA.
Ira was CTO and key member at Optrix/Exolens as they grew from startup through successful multi-million dollar acquisition (BodyGlove) with products featured at every Apple Store nationwide and Apple's website.
Ira has been a part of the blockchain community since the early days, has built wallets for both Ethereum and EOS, and worked with many blockchain companies including: EOS Lynx / WorkCoin, SENSE, Guardium, and Propy.
Ira is a big fan of the people, teaching methodology, and culture at General Assembly and has been teaching GA classes and workshops since the very first WDI (Web Development Immersive) class in Los Angeles (2013).
In recognition of his exemplary service in the classroom, Ira has been selected as a member of General Assembly's Distinguished Faculty program.
Previously (53):
Web Development Immersive
12-weeks. All day, every day. Learn the skills to become an entry-level web developer and the resources to get a job in this intensive program.
7 Times
Free Intro to Coding
Explore the programming languages that power the web and write your first line of code.
7 Times
Code in One Day: HTML & CSS Crash Course
Get into front-end web development quickly and easily. Dive head first into HTML & CSS, skill up with live coding exercises, and build a basic web page from scratch.
5 Times
Introduction to Coding: HTML & CSS
In this hands-on introductory workshop, we’ll learn about the web development community and how the web works.
5 Times
Software Engineering Immersive Remote (Flex)
Our award-winning online program, expert instructors, dedicated career coaches, and 19K+ hiring partners get grads hired at A-list companies.
4 Times
Software Engineering Immersive Remote
Launch a high-growth career in software engineering. Build fluency in essential skills through this 12-week, full-time program.
4 Times
Front-End Web Development
Gain critical web development literacy to stand out in tech-driven fields in this 10-week evening course, on campus or online.
3 Times
React Development Remote (Online)
Gain fluency in a versatile JavaScript library in this 10-week evening or 1-week accelerated course, on campus or online.
2 Times
Javascript 101 (Santa Monica)
In this introductory class, you’ll learn about the Javascript development community. You’ll also learn how to think programmatically and apply javascript programming fundamentals.
2 Times
Programming for Non-Programmers
Learn the fundamentals of front-end and back-end programming, plus try your hand at writing some code of your own.
2 Times
The Future of Blockchain
At this event, you'll learn the basics of blockchain, plus dive into the many applications of this game-changing technology.
Back-End Web Development
In this course students turn ideas into working applications by learning the fundamentals of programming with Ruby and Ruby on Rails.
CMG Learn to Code in 5 Weeks: HTML & CSS
In this HTML & CSS coding class you will learn HTML and CSS fundamentals in order to create a real website.
Intro to Python
In this hands-on introductory workshop, we’ll learn about Python programming and how to write your first script.
Free Introduction to Python
In this hands-on introductory workshop, we’ll learn about Python programming and how to write your first script.
Pumpkins & Python 101 (Santa Monica)
In this class, you’ll how to get started with Python and the essentials of programming in Python, while also partaking in a fun Halloween-themed activity!
Software Engineering Immersive
Launch a high-growth career in software engineering. Build fluency in essential skills through this 12-week, full-time program.
Introduction to the Ruby on Rails Community
This free event is an orientation to help developers and anyone interested in learning Ruby on Rails acquainted with the Ruby on Rails community in Los Angeles.
Coffee Chat: Become a Web Developer
Join us for coffee and pastry to chat about how to become a programmer.
Intro to Teaching Technical Topics
For developers working in the LA tech community looking to teach in some capacity, either in their own companies as employee training and development as well as at institutions
Coding for Beginners: A Free Class
This session, designed for the beginner programmer, will assume no previous coding knowledge. Come along and get started with coding.
JavaScript Development
Master the universal language of the web. Learn how to create advanced interactive web experiences with JavaScript.