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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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

JavaScript Development

Master the universal language of the web. Learn how to create advanced interactive web experiences with JavaScript.

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