Software Engineer with 20 years experience in games, academia and enterprise sectors teaches computer programming in Galway and online. I prefer to conduct lessons at the CREW hub.

Alanna has deep knowledge of computer science and programming concepts and practicalities from a long career in software development. More than this, Alanna demonstrates a lifelong love of learning and joy of sharing. Her personal projects cover electronics, assembly language and fundamental c, game design and web development.

Her talents are many and her passions deep.

Alanna has an incredible wealth of knowledge about computers, from the bare metal up to the graphical user interface!

Alanna has built her knowledge from a lifetime of curiousity, tinkering, and years of professional development. Alanna's passion for computers is infectious and she has a singular ability to break down complex interacting systems into a simple explanation that anyone can follow. Alanna has progressed to the top position of software engineering as both senior engineer and CTO of innovative technologies, all from the humble beginnings of tinkering with early home computers in her youth.

Alanna has a passion for sharing knowledge, clearly evident in her years of volunteer work for the local game development community and maker community. Her deep love for retro computing and game development gives Alanna a fantastic perspective in her approach to teaching, as not only will you be able to learn what bits and peices make up a concept in computing or tech, but you will gain an understanding as to the *why* in a way that will give you those wonderful "aha!" moments. And you may even get some fun stories as to the shortcomings of technology along the way!

I highly recommend Alanna for any student of any level interested in learning about computers or technology. (And bonus recommendation if you have an intereste in games or how computers work at a lower level.)

You are in for a treat!