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Alex Thompson

Web Development Instructor and Cloud Architect

3
Courses
4.70
Rating

Teaches in: Health Languages Programming

About Me

Alex Thompson has spent over a decade building web applications for startups and enterprises. He got into web development after tinkering with HTML on Geocities in high school, and now he specializes in full-stack solutions with a focus on cloud deployment. His background includes stints at tech companies where he led teams to ship products that handle millions of users.

In his teaching, Alex focuses on practical skills. He believes in learning by doing, so his courses are packed with projects that mimic real job tasks. Students leave with a portfolio they can show employers and the confidence to tackle web development challenges. Alex keeps his content up-to-date with the latest industry trends, like cloud-native architectures and modern JavaScript frameworks.

Featured Courses

Web Development Masterclass: Full-Stack Certification
Programming
Web Development Masterclass: Full-Stack Certification
Master front-end, back-end, databases, and cloud deployment. Designed for aspiring developers and p…
4.65
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In-Flight Medical Response: Managing Passenger Health Crises
Health
In-Flight Medical Response: Managing Passenger Health Crises
A practical guide for airline crew and medical volunteers to confidently handle onboard emergencies…
4.61
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Aviation English: Mastering ICAO Phraseology
Languages
Aviation English: Mastering ICAO Phraseology
Build safe and clear radiotelephony skills for pilots and controllers with real-world examples and …
4.39
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Expertise

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript PHP MySQL Linux Administration AWS Cloud Services Git

Experience

Nimbus Tech Group

Senior Cloud Architect

Pixel Forge Studios

Lead Full-Stack Developer

Code Academy Online

Web Development Instructor

Achievements

  • Earned AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification in 2023.
  • Presented at Web Summit 2024 on 'Scaling Web Apps with Cloud Services'.
  • Authored the e-book 'LAMP Stack Mastery', downloaded over 10,000 times.
  • Contributed to the open-source project 'WebForge CLI', which has 800+ GitHub stars.
  • Mentored 300+ students through web development bootcamps with a 95% job placement rate.
  • Built a cloud-based SaaS product that scaled to support 50,000 active users.

Teaching Impact

  • 3 Courses
  • 4.70 Average Rating