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Zach Galant
Co-Founder & CTO at CodeHS
Zach Galant is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of CodeHS, a comprehensive teaching platform that empowers teachers and students in computer science education.1 He founded CodeHS in March 2012 and has been leading the company since then.1
Background and Education
Zach graduated from Stanford University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science.1 Prior to that, he attended Greenhill School from 1996 to 2008.1
Professional Experience
CodeHS
At CodeHS, Zach and his team have developed a platform that provides:
- Web-based curriculum for 6th-12th grade computer science
- Teacher tools and resources
- Professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive software platform including lesson plans, gradebooks, and progress tracking1
Stanford University
Before co-founding CodeHS, Zach held several positions at Stanford University:
- CS 106B Head TA (March 2012 - June 2012)
- CS 105 TA (January 2012 - March 2012)
- CS 106 Section Leader (January 2010 - June 2011)1
Other Experiences
- Co-founder of Raunk (April 2011 - December 2011)
- Software Engineer at Pulse (June 2010 - August 2010)
- Founder and Camp Director of Tera Byte Video Game Creation Camp (2004 - 2010)1
Current Location and Interests
Zach is currently based in Chicago, Illinois.1 He is actively involved in promoting computer science education and frequently posts about opportunities at CodeHS on his LinkedIn profile.23
Zach Galant's commitment to computer science education is evident through his work at CodeHS and his ongoing efforts to expand access to quality CS programs in schools across the United States.
