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Sean Astin

Tech Educator + Content Creator

Profile

I've been in the tech industry for over 15 years and have a diverse range of experiences from working as a front-end developer, teaching, curriculum development, creating video content and courses. I'm also exploring other creative endeavors such as podcasting and drawing.

Projects

View selected projects below. More information can be found at my projects page.

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Decoded by Christina

Videos, tutorials and a newsletter focusing on HTML, CSS and working in tech. Each video focuses on one HTML or CSS concept. The companion articles are also posted on Medium.

YouTube Medium Newsletter
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Web Development Courses

Developed and instructed courses including CSS Essential Training, Getting Your Website Online, and more.

Courses
The TROY podcast website homepage

They Reminisce Over You Podcast

A podcast that celebrates the best in music, movies, and TV from the past. I also built the website!

Website Apple Spotify
The Wire Ipsum quote generator website

The Wire Ipsum

A fun lorem ipsum generator for HBO's The Wire fans. (Warning: explicit language.)

Website

Work Experience

My complete work history is available on LinkedIn.

Tech Educator & Content Creator

Self-employed

Jan 2012 - Present

Creating tech content focused on HTML, CSS and other front-end related topics. Includes courses, YouTube tutorials, workshops and training.

Director of Curriculum

Canada Learning Code

Jul 2014 - Feb 2016

Managed all curriculum for adult training programs.

  • Created 9 new workshops (HTML, CSS, JS, WordPress, RWD).
  • Designed Hackapalooza 2-day event content.
  • Built interactive slide deck for workshops.
  • Developed Digital Skills part-time program.
  • Implemented instructor training across 20+ chapters.

Lead Front-End Developer

Field iD

Mar 2013 - Feb 2014

Led front-end development for safety inspection software.

  • Set coding standards for front-end team.
  • Built a custom front-end framework + documentation.
  • Standardized site architecture and design.

Education

Seneca College - Toronto, Ontario

Webmaster Content Site Design Certificate, 2006

14-week program covering HTML, CSS, Flash, Photoshop, PHP and JS.

York University - Toronto, Ontario

Bachelor of Arts with Honours, 2001-2005

Double Major: Communications & Psychology

San Jose State University - San Jose, California

General Studies, 2000

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Sean Astin

Tech educator and content creator with over 15 years of experience in front-end development, curriculum design, and creating engaging learning experiences. Passionate about helping others grow in their tech careers.