Backend and full-stack software developer focused on Python/Django and REST APIs, with hands-on experience building and deploying production services. I’ve also built a live SaaS product with real users and subscription features, and I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean, scalable backend systems. In addition to engineering, I teach programming and web development—translating technical concepts into clear, practical instruction through tailored lessons and real project-based learning.

Christian Vaz

Backend and full-stack software developer focused on Python/Django and REST APIs, with hands-on experience building and deploying production services. I’ve also built a live SaaS product with real users and subscription features, and I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean, scalable backend systems. In addition to engineering, I teach programming and web development—translating technical concepts into clear, practical instruction through tailored lessons and real project-based learning.

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Backend and full-stack software developer focused on Python/Django and REST APIs, with hands-on experience building and deploying production services. I’ve also built a live SaaS product with real users and subscription features, and I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean, scalable backend systems.

In addition to engineering, I teach programming and web development—translating technical concepts into clear, practical instruction through tailored lessons and real project-based learning.

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Work Experience

Independent Web Development Instructor at Acorn Education
May 1, 2026 - Present
Provide one-on-one web development instruction tailored to each student's goals, experience, and learning pace. Design custom curriculum and lesson plans covering modern web development fundamentals and practical projects. Manage client engagement including scheduling, session planning, communication, and ongoing instruction.
Programming Instructor at CodeNinjas
October 1, 2025 - Present
Taught JavaScript programming in a structured classroom environment, covering programming fundamentals and problem-solving. Guided students through debugging exercises and logical challenges while adapting explanations for different skill levels. Translated technical concepts into clear, approachable instruction for beginner developers.
Programming Instructor at CodeNinjas (Northborough, MA)
October 1, 2025 - Present
Teach JavaScript programming in a structured classroom environment, covering programming fundamentals and problem solving. Guide students through debugging exercises and logical challenges while adapting explanations to different skill levels. Translate technical concepts into clear, approachable instruction for beginner developers.
Python Software & Network Engineering Intern at Springer Capital (GreenTree)
April 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Developed and maintained backend services in Django with emphasis on RESTful API design and data modeling. Performed PostgreSQL schema migrations and database updates in a production environment. Debugged backend issues and participated in code reviews to support production code quality.

Education

High School Diploma (In Progress) at TEC Connections Academy - Wachusett Regional School District
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2027
Coursera Professional Program/Certificate Track (Crash Course on Python) at Coursera
September 1, 2024 - August 23, 2026
High School Diploma (In Progress) at TEC Connections Academy - Wachusett Regional School District
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2027
Crash Course on Python (Coursera) at Coursera
September 1, 2024 - August 23, 2026

Qualifications

Django Web Framework
May 1, 2025 - August 23, 2026
Using Python to Interact with the Operating System
January 1, 2025 - August 23, 2026
Git & GitHub
February 1, 2025 - August 23, 2026
Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques
July 1, 2025 - August 23, 2026
React Basics
October 1, 2025 - August 23, 2026
Crash Course on Python
September 1, 2024 - August 23, 2026
Django Web Framework
May 1, 2025 - August 23, 2026
Using Python to Interact with the Operating System
January 1, 2025 - August 23, 2026
Git & GitHub
February 1, 2025 - August 23, 2026
Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques
July 1, 2025 - August 23, 2026
React Basics
October 1, 2025 - August 23, 2026
Django Web Framework
May 1, 2025 - August 23, 2026
Using Python to Interact with the Operating System
January 1, 2025 - August 23, 2026
Git & GitHub
February 1, 2025 - August 23, 2026
Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques
July 1, 2025 - August 23, 2026
React Basics
October 1, 2025 - August 23, 2026
Crash Course on Python (Coursera)
September 1, 2024 - August 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education