Learn. Build. Get Certified.
Launch your tech career.
Step-by-step training, real projects, industry-recognized certification preparation, and personalized mentoring from a Senior Software Engineer with 16 years of experience.
public class FutureDeveloper {
public static void main() {
learn();
build();
certify();
launchCareer();
}
}
Real skills.
Real projects.
Real results.
16+Years of Industry Experience
100+Students Mentored
EnterpriseIBM, Spectrum Health, RouteOne
Since 2016Midwest Tech Project Mentor
Our Courses
Short. Focused. Effective.
Learn one technology at a time, prepare for certification, and apply each skill in a real project.
Who This Is For
A practical starting point for your tech journey.
Complete Beginners
Start with clear explanations and guided practice—no prior coding experience required.
Career Changers
Build technical skills, certifications, and portfolio projects one manageable step at a time.
Current Students
Get extra support with programming concepts, assignments, GitHub, and certification preparation.
Aspiring Developers
Strengthen your skills with real-world guidance from an experienced Senior Software Engineer.
Your Learning Roadmap
Step by step to success.
Our structure helps students make progress without feeling pressured to learn everything at once.
Foundations
Start with the basics and build a strong technical base.
Programming
Learn through focused classes and guided practice.
Real Projects
Apply your skills and build a professional portfolio.
Certification
Prepare for skill-based, third-party certification exams.
Career Ready
Strengthen GitHub, your resume, interviews, and job-search strategy.
Example Path
HTML & CSS→JavaScript→SQL→Java or C#→GitHub Portfolio→Interview Prep
More Than Just Courses
Coaching that supports the whole journey.
Students receive personalized guidance before, during, and after each course.
One-on-One Coaching
Training tailored to your current level, goals, and learning pace.
GitHub Setup & Portfolio Guidance
Create a professional account, organize repositories, and present your work.
Certification Preparation
Focused support for W3Schools and other third-party technology certifications.
Resume & Interview Preparation
Translate your technical growth into a stronger professional story.
Real-World Projects
Build practical work that reflects how software is developed in the industry.
Student Resources
Tools that help you learn, earn, and grow.
Certification Study Plans
Simple, manageable study plans for each course and certification goal.
Practice Exercises
Guided assignments that reinforce each lesson.
GitHub Project Templates
Starter structures that help students turn new skills into portfolio work.
Career Preparation
Resume reviews, interview preparation, and professional guidance.
Meet Your Instructor
Deron Kennedy
Senior Software Engineer · Mentor · Career Coach
I am a Senior Software Engineer with 16 years of professional experience designing, modernizing, and supporting enterprise software systems. My background includes Java, Spring Boot, Angular, REST APIs, SQL, Kubernetes, CI/CD, system design, and production support.
I have worked in software engineering roles with RouteOne, Spectrum Health, Bravo LT, and IBM, and I have mentored aspiring developers through the Midwest Tech Project Mentoring Program since 2016.
My goal is not simply to teach syntax. I help students understand how professional developers think, solve problems, use GitHub, build practical projects, and prepare for certification and career opportunities.
- 16 years of enterprise software engineering experience
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Professional Scrum Developer certified
- One-on-one instruction and mentoring
- GitHub portfolio and career preparation
Professional Background
Current RoleSenior Software Engineer
Core TechnologiesJava, Spring Boot, Angular, SQL, Kubernetes
ExperienceEnterprise applications, APIs, microservices, CI/CD, mentoring
EducationB.S. Computer Science, Grand Valley State University
MentoringMidwest Tech Project Mentoring Program since 2016
Stackable Certification Model
Small wins that build into a career path.
Students can complete one focused course at a time, earn a certificate, apply the skill in a project, and then move forward when they are ready.
Learn
Short, focused lessons with direct support.
Practice
Exercises and hands-on coding reinforce each concept.
Certify
Prepare for skill-specific certification exams.
Build
Add a project and certificate to your professional portfolio.
Take the First Step
Ready to start learning?
Send an email with the language you want to learn, your experience level, and whether you prefer an intensive course or one-on-one training.
Course pricing, scheduling, and availability are provided upon request.