Board of Directors

Victoria Glossip

Founder | Board Chair

Victoria Glossip

Farragut Systems, Inc.

Victoria is a nationally recognized, award-winning advocate for computer science education and holds certifications in computer programming and web development. She has been teaching coding for nearly 2 years and her expertise spans Python, Java, SQL, C#, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. She further fuels her passion for computer science through her role as a Junior Developer at Farragut Systems, Inc. As the published author of the Bit by Bit series, Victoria continues to inspire and support aspiring programmers worldwide.

Taylor Eaton

Chief Executive Officer

Taylor Eaton

Monthend

Taylor first taught herself arduino code in high school for a science fair project. She holds certifications in artificial intelligence, and her coding languages include Python, Java, and Excel. Her goal is to increase opportunities for young programmers to achieve their own coding dreams and share her interest in coding with them.

Coaches

Victoria Glossip

Victoria Glossip

Farragut Systems, Inc.

Victoria is a nationally recognized, award-winning advocate for computer science education and holds certifications in computer programming and web development. She has been teaching coding for nearly 2 years and her expertise spans Python, Java, SQL, C#, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. She further fuels her passion for computer science through her role as a Junior Developer at Farragut Systems, Inc. As the published author of the Bit by Bit series, Victoria continues to inspire and support aspiring programmers worldwide.

Joan Ndambiri

Joan Ndambiri

Safaricom PLC

I’m Joan, a Software Engineer with experience in software development and cloud infrastructure. I specialize in building reliable, scalable systems and bridging the gap between traditional applications and modern cloud-native solutions. Beyond the world of enterprise technology, I have dedicated my work to nurturing the next generation of tech talent. My mission is clear: to bridge the gender gap in technology by creating engaging, hands-on opportunities that ignite curiosity and build confidence in learners.

Varsha Venkatesh

Varsha Venkatesh

Apple

Varsha is a Software Engineer at Apple, where she leads strategic engineering initiatives across AI, software, privacy, and infrastructure within Apple’s global supply chain ecosystem. She designs and delivers scalable internal platforms that support regulatory compliance, enterprise notification systems, and cross-functional developer productivity. Her work has focused on improving supply chain transparency, ensuring data integrity, and streamlining internal workflows across teams. Outside of her core responsibilities, Varsha is committed to giving back to the broader tech community. She actively supports student innovation and real-world problem solving by mentoring emerging engineers and contributing to initiatives that foster equitable access to technology education.

Shireesha Hanmantharaopet

Shireesha Hanmantharaopet

Deloitte

I'm a mission-driven technology professional with a strong passion for education and digital empowerment. With a Master’s degree in Computer Science from DePaul University and an engineering background, I’ve built a career that bridges both the corporate tech world and the classroom.

I joined Deloitte as a Global Application Support (GLAS) Analyst. There, I managed compliance workflows, facilitated IT coordination across global teams, and ensured smooth application support for enterprise clients. I enjoyed acting as the bridge between stakeholders and technical teams, translating complex systems into clear, actionable solutions.

Over time, I’ve developed a diverse skill set that includes website and content management, SEO, data analytics, and tools like Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint. I'm especially passionate about using these tools to support non-profits and community organizations—particularly those focused on empowering youth and women. Helping these groups create accessible, engaging digital platforms is work that deeply fulfills me.

Srikanth Reddy Gudi

Srikanth Reddy Gudi

Cigna-Evernorth Health Services

I'm Srikanth and I have over 9+ years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer Advisor. Throughout my career, I've specialized in back-end engineering, leading the design and delivery of large-scale enterprise applications across the healthcare, financial, and hospitality sectors. I’ve successfully led critical projects, collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to drive real business outcomes.

Currently at Cigna-Evernorth Health Services, I architect cloud-native solutions and automate workflows to improve efficiency. My work includes modernizing legacy platforms using OpenShift and AWS, building secure real-time microservices, and optimizing processes with OCR and DevOps automation.

Hannah Bang

Hannah Bang

Northeastern University

Hi everyone! My name is Hannah Bang and I’m a current Computer Science major at Northeastern University. I studied abroad in London last year but will return to the US this summer. In my free time, I love traveling, coding, and playing the Bassoon!

Nikhitha Reddi

Nikhitha Reddi

College Student

Nikhitha Reddi is an enthusiastic educator and aspiring developer with a strong interest in technology and community impact. With experience in front-end and back-end development, she is passionate about making tech education accessible and engaging for all students, especially those new to programming.

Paul Deavers

Paul Deavers

AHM Enterprises

Paul Deavers has a passion for building efficient, scalable, and user-focused solutions. Combining strong problem-solving skills with hands-on experience in both technology and property management, Paul excels at applying logic, creativity, and structure to every project he takes on.

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Paul’s technical skill set includes a broad range of programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Java, HTML, CSS, and TypeScript. He is experienced with frameworks and tools like React, React Native, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, and Git version control, as well as API testing with Postman. His ability to design, build, and maintain both front-end and back-end systems reflects his dedication to mastering the full web development stack.

Qihang Shen

Qihang Shen

College Student

Hi all, my name is Qihang Shen. Currently is a student majoring in data science. I learned C++ and Java. I'd be very glad to expand my knowledge and meet more people.

Onyechi Obioma

Onyechi Obioma

Denis Morris High School

Hi everyone! My name is Onyechi Obioma, and I’m currently a freshman at Denis Morris High School. Since elementary school I’ve loved coding, either on Scratch or HTML. I’ve been really into coding with Java recently and I’m excited to work with Bit by Bit Coding!

Alexis Gumapas

Alexis Gumapas

Eleanor Roosevelt High School

Hi, my name is Alexis and I am a junior in Eleanor Roosevelt High. I have experience and certifications in HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Currently, I am expanding my skills in app development with Swift. I can’t wait to help teach at Bit by Bit Coding!

Annaliese Scott

Annaliese Scott

High School Student

Hi everyone! My name is Annaliese Scott and I live in Seattle Washington. I’m a junior in high school and have been coding since 7th grade. I’m proficient in multiple different coding languages such as Javascript, Java, and Python. My goal is to instill the love I have for coding in young kids. I also aim to allow kids to have a fun outlet to express their creativity and further their technological skills.

Inchara Padmanabh

Inchara Padmanabh

High School Student

I have previously learned HTML, CSS, and JavaScript briefly and have knowledge in different programming languages such as python and java. I'm passionate it designing and find it enjoyable as a way to creatively express myself and/or ideas. Additionally, I did around a year of tutoring elementary school kids.

Averie Truong

Averie Truong

High School Student

Averie is a high school student passionate about coding, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. Through programs like Bit by Bit Coding, she looks to expand her skills in new areas of tech, build real-world projects, and grow as a developer and problem-solver. She is especially excited to support others, contribute to meaningful projects, and be part of a diverse tech community.

Muntasir Nahiyan

Muntasir Nahiyan

Skyline Highschool

Rising Senior at Skyline Highschool. Loves math and sciences of all kind. Won awards at 3 hackathons. Has taught at KCLS for almost a full school year now. Excited to work with Bit by Bit Coding.

Julia Johnson

Julia Johnson

College Student

My name is Ms. Jules and I’m excited to begin as a substitute teacher for Bit by Bit Coding. My previous coding experience ranges from C, C++, Verilog, and MATLAB. This means I enjoy both the hardware and software aspects of computers. It also means, I am excited to learn yet another language with you all!

Education wise I’m at the junior level of university for Electrical and Computer Engineering. Life wise I enjoy making art, music, and tinkering around on ProjectEuler.net. I am also looking forward to adopting a dog in December!

The idea of combining art, creation, and code has been an interest of mine for quite a while. I can find no better way to experience HTML, CSS, and JavaScript than learning and teaching with everyone here.

Judges

Varsha Venkatesh

Varsha Venkatesh

Apple

Varsha is a Software Engineer at Apple, where she leads strategic engineering initiatives across AI, software, privacy, and infrastructure within Apple’s global supply chain ecosystem. She designs and delivers scalable internal platforms that support regulatory compliance, enterprise notification systems, and cross-functional developer productivity. Her work has focused on improving supply chain transparency, ensuring data integrity, and streamlining internal workflows across teams. Outside of her core responsibilities, Varsha is committed to giving back to the broader tech community. She actively supports student innovation and real-world problem solving by mentoring emerging engineers and contributing to initiatives that foster equitable access to technology education.

Abhijith Chikkalingaiah

Abhijith Chikkalingaiah

Apple

Abhijith is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience driving innovation, engineering excellence, and digital transformation at scale. He is a Senior Manager at Apple and holds an Executive MBA from Wharton, where he focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and the intersection of AI and business strategy.

With a career spanning over a decade, Abhijith has led high-impact teams, delivered breakthrough technologies, and developed a global perspective on how emerging technologies like AI are reshaping industries. He is passionate about mentoring the next generation of innovators and helping teams translate bold ideas into practical, scalable solutions.

Pulkit Goel

Pulkit Goel

Microsoft

Pulkit Goel is a Staff Engineer at Activision Blizzard Media (Microsoft), where he leads the design and development of scalable ad tech solutions that power advertising across global gaming platforms. With over 17 years of experience in the software industry, Pulkit has a strong track record of building robust systems at scale. During his 10+ years at Yahoo, he contributed to several core platforms—including Yahoo Mail backend services, the Yahoo Ads system, and the GeoLocation Platform. Pulkit is passionate about technology, mentorship, and creating impactful products that blend innovation with real-world user needs.

Sachin Pawar

Sachin Pawar

Google

Sachin is a results-driven Database Engineer with 17+ years of expertise in Agent-based solutions, Database Engineering, and Cloud Migrations. He manages large-scale projects and excels at cost savings.

Aishwariya Rao Nagar

Aishwariya Rao Nagar

Oracle
Lead Judge

Aishwariya is a Senior Software Engineer at Oracle, where she works on advancing cloud integration solutions within Oracle Integration Cloud. She develops and enhances scalable platforms that enable seamless connectivity across diverse enterprise applications and systems. Her work focuses on delivering robust integration services, streamlining business processes, and leveraging AI-driven solutions to tackle complex technical challenges. Beyond her core responsibilities, Aishwariya is passionate about mentoring emerging engineers, inspiring more people to pursue careers in technology, and fostering a community of future tech leaders through knowledge-sharing and guidance.

Sridhar Reddy Anumandla

Sridhar Reddy Anumandla

Meta

My name is Sridhar Reddy Anumandla, and I am an Engineering Leader at Meta. Over the past 3+ years, I have led the development and growth of Velox, an open-source unified execution engine that started as a 0→1 initiative under my leadership and is now widely adopted across hyperscalers and big tech.

More recently, I have been part of Meta’s SuperIntelligence efforts, where I lead teams driving innovation in AI infrastructure.

Prior to Meta, I held leadership roles at startups, where I developed analytics platforms powered by AI/ML, built industry-first data lake, and pioneered containerization to accelerate developer productivity.

With more than 14 years of experience across startups and big tech, I bring a unique blend of strategic leadership and deep technical expertise in data and AI/ML infrastructure. I am passionate about building transformative technologies and have a proven track record of delivering industry-defining platforms.

Surbhi Kanthed

Surbhi Kanthed

Red Hat

Surbhi Kanthed is an engineer and passionate STEM advocate with a strong foundation in full-stack development, cloud technologies, and data-driven solutions. She has hands-on experience designing and building scalable applications. Surbhi is dedicated to empowering the next generation of technologists through mentorship, hackathons, and collaborative problem-solving. She believes in the power of technology to inspire and is committed to building inclusive spaces where aspiring individuals can learn, grow, and thrive.

Malar Kondappan

Malar Kondappan

General Motors Financial
Reporting Judge

I'm Malar Kondappan, a System Architect and Technical Project Manager with over 20 years of experience in building secure, scalable technology solutions. My work has spanned the insurance, finance, and automotive industries, where I've led digital transformation initiatives and delivered enterprise-level systems that balance innovation with stability.

With a Master's in Information Systems and Security, I bring a strong foundation in both technology and strategy. Over the years, I’ve guided global, cross-functional teams, architected solutions across multi-cloud environments, and championed Agile and DevOps methodologies to improve performance, security, and delivery speed.

Srinivasa Ambati

Srinivasa Ambati

Anthem

Results-driven professional with over 19 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in the design, development, and administration of software applications across various Data and Analytical Platforms such as SAS, SAS Viya, AWS, Hadoop, BigData, Python and Multi Cloud Technologies like AWS, AZURE and GCP and AI based tools. Adept at leading and executing software architecture implementation, upgrades, and migration strategies. Extensive experience in cloud technologies, data warehousing, ETL, RDBMS, and business intelligence solutions. Strong communicator with proven ability to lead teams and work collaboratively with stakeholders across all levels.

Rambrij Chauhan

Rambrij Chauhan

Captial One

I am a technology leader with more than 18 years of experience, specializing in credit card systems and payment technologies. Over the past decade, my focus has been on building secure and scalable platforms that handle real-time card authorizations, improve fraud detection, and enable seamless digital authentication. I have led the design of EMVCo-certified 3D Secure (3DS) authentication systems and enterprise decisioning engines that evaluate creditworthiness in real time, ensuring compliance with global standards while protecting consumers. My background also includes work in AI and machine learning to strengthen fraud prevention and reduce false positives, combining technical innovation with practical business impact. As a Senior Member of IEEE, I actively contribute through mentoring, judging, and speaking engagements, sharing insights on secure payments, fintech innovation, and system resilience. I am passionate about advancing technologies that enhance trust in global payment ecosystems and inspire the next generation of engineers.

Vinayak Bhosale

Vinayak Bhosale

Fulton Bank

Vinayak Bhosale is a Software Engineer with over three years of experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and full-stack development. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and specializes in building scalable, data-driven software solutions for enterprise environments. Vinayak is also an active contributor to the tech and open-source communities, having developed and published Python packages for deep learning and automated machine learning (AutoML) on PyPI, the Python Package Index, supporting the broader open-source ecosystem.

Navaneeth Mourya

Navaneeth Mourya

Eli Lilly

Navaneeth Mourya is an innovation professional working in the healthcare industry. He’s passionate about solving real-world clinical problems through technology and enjoys mentoring the next generation of innovators.

Our Mission

Bit by Bit Coding was founded with a simple but powerful goal: to make programming education accessible to all. Our journey began when our founder, an NCWIT National Impact Award-winning advocate for computer science, experienced firsthand the barriers that prevent students from accessing quality coding education. Our vision is that our students will use this newfound knowledge to solve problems in their own communities, spreading Bit by Bit Coding's mission beyond the classroom.

Questions? Contact us!

bitbybitcoding49@gmail.com