Doctor-Alexis

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5 (36 reviews)

Hourly rate $42
Response Time 1h
Number of students 50+

Emotionally intelligent Python, AI and IT tutor with two PhDs. Excellent communication with all ages.

- London
- at your home
- webcam

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About the lesson

My teaching approach comes from a genuine joy of seeing an IT student's eyes light up with understanding - at last! I always try to see things from the student's point of view.

I have helped many of all ages from 10 to 60 to understand areas of computing that have baffled them. Thus my decade-long professional experience in teaching computing to undergraduate university students, and postgraduate students - is only part of the picture.

I am known to be an excellent communicator - having given multiple TED talks on technology.

In computing terms I usually teach Python 3 - but will teach other IT topics and languages (e.g. C, JavaScript, R), and will take on students who have no programming experience as well as those who do.

Python libraries I teach include: Numpy, Pandas, Tensorflow, Sci-kit learn, Pytorch, Matplotlib, NLTK, Flask, Selenium, boto3.

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About Doctor-Alexis

I have a first-class Maths degree and two PhDs (one in computer music and one in artificial intelligence). I have over a decade's teaching experience and am an excellent communicator, having spoken frequently to the media and the public. I am currently a senior research fellow in computer music and work as a Python developer for the London International Screenwriting Competition. In the past I have worked as a programmer on Wall Street and in a tech start-up.

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5 (36 reviews)

Fergus
- 5
Perfect! Very friendly, patient and articulate. Thank you!
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Fergus
Perfect! Very friendly, patient and articulate. Thank you!
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Harry
- 5
Perfect! Alexis is an excellent tutor who is able to understand your needs and requirements and tailor those to sessions that work for your current understanding. I feel like my learning speed has become far quicker since using his services and his personal and technical skills means that I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a Python tutor.
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Harry
Perfect! Alexis is an excellent tutor who is able to understand your needs and requirements and tailor those to sessions that work for your current understanding. I feel like my learning speed has become far quicker since using his services and his personal and technical skills means that I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a Python tutor.

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This student is picking up algorithmic thinking at an excellent rate and developing great foundational Python skills.
- Doctor-Alexis's response : This student is picking up algorithmic thinking at an excellent rate and developing great foundational Python skills.
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Cathie
- 5
Perfect! Excellent tutor, patient, pedagogical, very accomodating, and affable. I'm ready to resume my lessons with him
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Cathie
Perfect! Excellent tutor, patient, pedagogical, very accomodating, and affable. I'm ready to resume my lessons with him
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Grant
- 5
Perfect! He knows his stuff, fun too go back down University memory lanes from 25 yrs back!
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Grant
Perfect! He knows his stuff, fun too go back down University memory lanes from 25 yrs back!

Doctor-Alexis's response
Grant's good knowledge of maths and insightful questions make teaching him a pleasure.
- Doctor-Alexis's response : Grant's good knowledge of maths and insightful questions make teaching him a pleasure.
Andrew
- 5
Perfect! Just what I was looking for! Doctor-Alexis picked up really quickly the kind of help I need, and suggested how I could refactor my code to make things easier for myself. Also lots of tips and tricks along the way. I wish I hadn't waited so long to seek out a python tutor - I'm looking forward to the next session already, but have some homework to do first! Andrew
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Andrew
Perfect! Just what I was looking for! Doctor-Alexis picked up really quickly the kind of help I need, and suggested how I could refactor my code to make things easier for myself. Also lots of tips and tricks along the way. I wish I hadn't waited so long to seek out a python tutor - I'm looking forward to the next session already, but have some homework to do first! Andrew
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Maria
- 5
Perfect! Great teacher. He is helping me a lot to understand coding applied to mathematics. He has a very good knowledge about Python
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Maria
Perfect! Great teacher. He is helping me a lot to understand coding applied to mathematics. He has a very good knowledge about Python

Doctor-Alexis's response
The student has a good understanding of mathematical modeling and problem solving. Her Python is improving all the time, and she picks it up quickly.
- Doctor-Alexis's response : The student has a good understanding of mathematical modeling and problem solving. Her Python is improving all the time, and she picks it up quickly.
Sylwia
- 5
Perfect! Doctor Alexis is very knowledgeable. He does speaks very clear and he is making sure my son fully understands the subject. He is asking the questions , what I think is very important. He is engaging my son in the lesson very well. My son loves the game with the turtle !
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Sylwia
Perfect! Doctor Alexis is very knowledgeable. He does speaks very clear and he is making sure my son fully understands the subject. He is asking the questions , what I think is very important. He is engaging my son in the lesson very well. My son loves the game with the turtle !
Cara
- 5
Perfect! Explained things methodically and tailored to my needs, great tutor!
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Cara
Perfect! Explained things methodically and tailored to my needs, great tutor!

Doctor-Alexis's response
Cara’s Python is improving rapidly, we’re already onto HTML and Beautiful Soup!
- Doctor-Alexis's response : Cara’s Python is improving rapidly, we’re already onto HTML and Beautiful Soup!
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Liam
- 5
Perfect! Extremely helpful. I was confused by a piece of work for quite a while, but after the session I had no problems and understood fully
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Liam
Perfect! Extremely helpful. I was confused by a piece of work for quite a while, but after the session I had no problems and understood fully

Doctor-Alexis's response
Liam undertakes some pretty challenging computer science tasks, and always makes good progress. A pleasure to teach and always comes along with a new and interesting problem for us to discuss!
- Doctor-Alexis's response : Liam undertakes some pretty challenging computer science tasks, and always makes good progress. A pleasure to teach and always comes along with a new and interesting problem for us to discuss!
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Mirkena
- 5
Perfect! Making lessons enjoyable
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Mirkena
Perfect! Making lessons enjoyable

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A pleasure to teach: he has a natural ability to pick up coding concepts quickly.
- Doctor-Alexis's response : A pleasure to teach: he has a natural ability to pick up coding concepts quickly.
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Mq
- 5
Perfect! Cooperative and amazing professor.
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Mq
Perfect! Cooperative and amazing professor.
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Emmanuel
- 5
Perfect! Highly Recommended, Excellent tutor
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Emmanuel
Perfect! Highly Recommended, Excellent tutor

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An intelligent and focused student. He works hard on understanding complex algorithms.
- Doctor-Alexis's response : An intelligent and focused student. He works hard on understanding complex algorithms.
Lina
- 5
Perfect! Very good lesson learned a lot
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Lina
Perfect! Very good lesson learned a lot
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Andy
- 5
Perfect! All good thanks
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Andy
Perfect! All good thanks

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I’ve enjoyed the lessons with Andy and he picks up code patterns rapidly.
- Doctor-Alexis's response : I’ve enjoyed the lessons with Andy and he picks up code patterns rapidly.
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Anelia
- 5
Perfect! Patient, focused, very intelligent and understanding!
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Anelia
Perfect! Patient, focused, very intelligent and understanding!

Doctor-Alexis's response
A very knowledgeable student who is keen to learn more.
- Doctor-Alexis's response : A very knowledgeable student who is keen to learn more.
The Health
- 5
Perfect! I didn't really get a chance to work with him because my schedule the he did respond to me or timely basis and I respect that
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The Health
Perfect! I didn't really get a chance to work with him because my schedule the he did respond to me or timely basis and I respect that
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Sandhya
- 5
Perfect! Dr Alexis is amazing with my 10 year old son. His fun way of teaching is so incredible, his lessons have become the highlights of my son's week. Thank you!
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Sandhya
Perfect! Dr Alexis is amazing with my 10 year old son. His fun way of teaching is so incredible, his lessons have become the highlights of my son's week. Thank you!
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Essa
- 5
Perfect! My ADHD, preconceived notions, and past unsuccessful attempts to wrap my head around code, led me to believe that programming was just not for me. I’m happy to report that’s no longer the case!

Through just a handful of sessions, Dr Alexis’ has helped transform something I once considered intimidating into something I now actively enjoy.

As I have ADHD, my past experiences with classes/teachers have been a mixed bag. Dr Alexis on the other hand has been extremely patient and accommodating, something I very much appreciate. It's also lucky that we seem to have a fair few shared interests.

Overall, learning how to program during our sessions is now something I really look forward to in my week .
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Essa
Perfect! My ADHD, preconceived notions, and past unsuccessful attempts to wrap my head around code, led me to believe that programming was just not for me. I’m happy to report that’s no longer the case!

Through just a handful of sessions, Dr Alexis’ has helped transform something I once considered intimidating into something I now actively enjoy.

As I have ADHD, my past experiences with classes/teachers have been a mixed bag. Dr Alexis on the other hand has been extremely patient and accommodating, something I very much appreciate. It's also lucky that we seem to have a fair few shared interests.

Overall, learning how to program during our sessions is now something I really look forward to in my week .

Doctor-Alexis's response
Essa is a deep thinking student with a natural curiosity and understanding for the complexities of coding.
- Doctor-Alexis's response : Essa is a deep thinking student with a natural curiosity and understanding for the complexities of coding.
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Maram
- 5
Perfect! it was excellent
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Maram
Perfect! it was excellent

Doctor-Alexis's response
Maram is a courteous and attentive student with a strong desire to increase both her Python and Deep Learning skills. I am confident that she can achieve her goals.
- Doctor-Alexis's response : Maram is a courteous and attentive student with a strong desire to increase both her Python and Deep Learning skills. I am confident that she can achieve her goals.
Hannah
- 5
Perfect! Alexis is a brilliant python tutor. He is not only incredibly talented and knowledgeable on python, but also has a deep enthusiasm for programming and problem solving in general. When I am stuck on a particular concept, he is able to (a) explain where I went wrong, (b) provide several alternative approaches, and (c) most importantly -- as a beginner -- explain WHY he decided to use a specific approach over another. All the while he takes great care to explain what specific code he writes is doing. After only a few sessions I think my python skills are stronger.
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Hannah
Perfect! Alexis is a brilliant python tutor. He is not only incredibly talented and knowledgeable on python, but also has a deep enthusiasm for programming and problem solving in general. When I am stuck on a particular concept, he is able to (a) explain where I went wrong, (b) provide several alternative approaches, and (c) most importantly -- as a beginner -- explain WHY he decided to use a specific approach over another. All the while he takes great care to explain what specific code he writes is doing. After only a few sessions I think my python skills are stronger.
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Sioned
- 5
Perfect! I have been really enjoying these lessons. He is great at breaking concepts down and making them easier to understand.
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Sioned
Perfect! I have been really enjoying these lessons. He is great at breaking concepts down and making them easier to understand.

Doctor-Alexis's response
She is a great student, picking up concepts quickly, and a pleasure to teach.
- Doctor-Alexis's response : She is a great student, picking up concepts quickly, and a pleasure to teach.
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David
- 5
Perfect! I really get along well with the walked through examples and explanations of code examples. Allows me to know what is actually happening within lines of code which is exactly what I need
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David
Perfect! I really get along well with the walked through examples and explanations of code examples. Allows me to know what is actually happening within lines of code which is exactly what I need
Sarah
- 5
Perfect! Great experience, really helpful and supporting
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Sarah
Perfect! Great experience, really helpful and supporting

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Sarah has been a pleasure to teach. She is developing an excellent understanding of machine learning and neural networks.
- Doctor-Alexis's response : Sarah has been a pleasure to teach. She is developing an excellent understanding of machine learning and neural networks.
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Sam
- 5
Perfect! Great teacher in all ways! So grateful to have have found him. our first lesson has set me thinking about coding in a new way.
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Sam
Perfect! Great teacher in all ways! So grateful to have have found him. our first lesson has set me thinking about coding in a new way.
Swapnil
- 5
Perfect! Dr Alexis has been excellent in helping me understand the fundamental Machine learning concepts and how to apply the concepts in python programming.
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Swapnil
Perfect! Dr Alexis has been excellent in helping me understand the fundamental Machine learning concepts and how to apply the concepts in python programming.
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Ana
- 5
Perfect! Dr Alexis has been really flexible and understanding of my son’s needs and my son really enjoys his lessons.
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Ana
Perfect! Dr Alexis has been really flexible and understanding of my son’s needs and my son really enjoys his lessons.
Anjola
- 5
Perfect! Alexander was amazing! Super helpful and tailored the lesson to my own style of learning - would definitely be using again :)
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Anjola
Perfect! Alexander was amazing! Super helpful and tailored the lesson to my own style of learning - would definitely be using again :)
Ana
- 5
Perfect! Dr. Alexis is a very good teacher so far, grasps the difficulty of the tasks to work on really well and I am sure he will help me understand it.
He is empathetic and really nice to talk to as well which is always a huge plus.
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Ana
Perfect! Dr. Alexis is a very good teacher so far, grasps the difficulty of the tasks to work on really well and I am sure he will help me understand it.
He is empathetic and really nice to talk to as well which is always a huge plus.

Doctor-Alexis's response
An intelligent and highly motivated student, Ana is a pleasure to teach. I’m sure she will absorb and apply the new Machine Learning concepts successfully.
- Doctor-Alexis's response : An intelligent and highly motivated student, Ana is a pleasure to teach. I’m sure she will absorb and apply the new Machine Learning concepts successfully.
Celine
- 5
Perfect! Alexis is an ideal tutor for someone developing an AI project with python. He has deep knowledge and experience and is flexible and open-minded with his tutoring. He helped us get our project going very quickly and continues to teach and develop with us as well as answering our many specific questions. Highly recommended!
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Celine
Perfect! Alexis is an ideal tutor for someone developing an AI project with python. He has deep knowledge and experience and is flexible and open-minded with his tutoring. He helped us get our project going very quickly and continues to teach and develop with us as well as answering our many specific questions. Highly recommended!

Doctor-Alexis's response
The student is highly motivated, intelligent and a pleasure to tutor. I look forward to working further with them in developing their AI and Machine Learning skills.
- Doctor-Alexis's response : The student is highly motivated, intelligent and a pleasure to tutor. I look forward to working further with them in developing their AI and Machine Learning skills.
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Kamila
- 5
Perfect! Alexis is a great teacher, very passionate about the subject. The lesson was fun and very informative. Definitely recommend. Thank you!
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Kamila
Perfect! Alexis is a great teacher, very passionate about the subject. The lesson was fun and very informative. Definitely recommend. Thank you!

Doctor-Alexis's response
The student is enthusiastic to learn and has a sharp mind. A pleasure to work with.
- Doctor-Alexis's response : The student is enthusiastic to learn and has a sharp mind. A pleasure to work with.
Mark
- 5
Perfect! My tutor was very friendly and helpful during our lesson. I recommend to everyone who want to learn web development
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Mark
Perfect! My tutor was very friendly and helpful during our lesson. I recommend to everyone who want to learn web development

Doctor-Alexis's response
Friendly and keen to learn. I was impressed by his Javascript code.
- Doctor-Alexis's response : Friendly and keen to learn. I was impressed by his Javascript code.
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J
Alexis is passionate, enthusiastic and generous - he really invests in your work and has great insights to offer. Highly recommend his tutelage.
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J
Alexis is passionate, enthusiastic and generous - he really invests in your work and has great insights to offer. Highly recommend his tutelage.
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Rachel
I would definitely recommend Alexis, he has taught me on my university modules and is capable of adapting to teach beginners. He has also been very patient and is very knowledgeable in numerous of fields!
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Rachel
I would definitely recommend Alexis, he has taught me on my university modules and is capable of adapting to teach beginners. He has also been very patient and is very knowledgeable in numerous of fields!
Sam
Alexis really helped me get to grips with Python coding for Deep Learning as part of my Masters. He was extremely knowledgeable and patient, and took the time to work through problems with me positively and comprehensively. Highly recommended!
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Sam
Alexis really helped me get to grips with Python coding for Deep Learning as part of my Masters. He was extremely knowledgeable and patient, and took the time to work through problems with me positively and comprehensively. Highly recommended!
Richard
Hi,
Alexis was my tutor for my doctoral thesis. The research involved a fair amount of programming, which I had no experience in and I had to learn from scratch. Alexis was good not only at explaining concepts but at setting me tasks which would illustrate principles of how code worked. He's a broad-church engineer which is important in relating the wider concepts of programming and the maths that underpins it.
Richard
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Richard
Hi,
Alexis was my tutor for my doctoral thesis. The research involved a fair amount of programming, which I had no experience in and I had to learn from scratch. Alexis was good not only at explaining concepts but at setting me tasks which would illustrate principles of how code worked. He's a broad-church engineer which is important in relating the wider concepts of programming and the maths that underpins it.
Richard
Satvik
Alexis has taught me Programming and Research Methodology during my Master's degree at the University of Plymouth, UK. I have also had the opportunity to collaborate with him on a few of his research projects.

I have sought advice from Alexis on multiple topics such as Programming, Artificial Intelligence, and Signal Processing. His expertise in these subjects was helpful for my studies. He is also an original thinker with great ideas. Whenever I approached Alexis with a concept that was hard to grasp, he had great patience in explaining the details to me.

I recommend Alexis because he is an excellent, friendly and knowledgeable tutor.
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Satvik
Alexis has taught me Programming and Research Methodology during my Master's degree at the University of Plymouth, UK. I have also had the opportunity to collaborate with him on a few of his research projects.

I have sought advice from Alexis on multiple topics such as Programming, Artificial Intelligence, and Signal Processing. His expertise in these subjects was helpful for my studies. He is also an original thinker with great ideas. Whenever I approached Alexis with a concept that was hard to grasp, he had great patience in explaining the details to me.

I recommend Alexis because he is an excellent, friendly and knowledgeable tutor.
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5h: $208
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Find out more about Doctor-Alexis

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Can you tell us about your first experience using a computer?
I was trying out an educational language LOGO and accidentally made it draw a star shape by using a loop. I was hooked for life!
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What is the technological evolution that has marked you most and what will be, in your eyes, a turning point in this field?
The advent of truly mobile
computing (smartphones) changed everything. As a quantum computer programmer, I believe quantum computation may be a turning point as well.
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Explain your expertise, your interest in it and, more broadly, its importance in the computer world.
My expertise combines AI, programming and the internet. The internet is now so central that programming and internet programming are becoming almost synonymous. Amazon Web Services and other such providers are becoming the heart of this process. AI is central to so many computer services - deep learning is immensely powerful.
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Do so-called 'visionaries', such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg inspire you or do you have other role models?
They do inspire me, particularly Steve Jobs. He was a fairly unpleasant man at times, but very very good at his job. I'm also inspired by what is being done with Amazon Web Services by Jeff Bezos.
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Provide a valuable anecdote related to your subject or your days at school.
My CV has benefited from the following rule: learn by doing as well as by studying. Because then at the end of it, you'll probably have a portfolio as well as a qualification.
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What would you say to an uncomfortable person in front of a screen who says that "IT is too complicated"?
IT is only complicated if your teacher is impatient, or the examples are irrelevant to you. It's less complicated than managing a virtual FIFA team, cooking a family dinner, driving a car or or organising a house move.
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What are your other passions, related or non-related to computers?
I love composing music by AI on computers and (as my profile picture demonstrates) I love to travel and see the world.
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What makes you a Superprof in IT?
The deeper your understanding, the simpler your explanation will be.

Emotionally intelligent Python, AI and IT tutor with two PhDs. Excellent communication with all ages.

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Find out more about Doctor-Alexis

Can you tell us about your first experience using a computer?

What is the technological evolution that has marked you most and what will be, in your eyes, a turning point in this field?

Explain your expertise, your interest in it and, more broadly, its importance in the computer world.

Do so-called 'visionaries', such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg inspire you or do you have other role models?

Provide a valuable anecdote related to your subject or your days at school.

What would you say to an uncomfortable person in front of a screen who says that "IT is too complicated"?

What are your other passions, related or non-related to computers?

What makes you a Superprof in IT?

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