Founding Team
Meet the experienced architects and engineers leading Coders Class LLC in providing world-class technical education.
As a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Leader currently pursuing his PhD, Peter Gatsby architects large-scale, complex systems at the intersection of computer science theory and practice. His expertise spans predictive modeling and technical program management. Peter brings this analytical rigor to his mentorship, training students to think like true software architects.
Welcome to Coders Class! We are excited you are here to learn more about our founders. We founded Coders Class to give the new generation a platform to grow their computational and problem-solving skills while learning to be creative and innovate.
It is incredible what we can do with computers today. Not long ago, we had the dot-com boom, and now we are in the era of artificial intelligence. Technology keeps evolving, and for the most part, humans already have a symbiotic relationship with it. We depend on these systems to save lives with medical breakthroughs, facilitate global transactions, and connect the entire world on a scale never seen before. They have become the building blocks of the modern world.
Coders Class welcomes everyone, no matter who they are or where they are from. Our mission transcends the simple sharing of knowledge; we are here to build a better tomorrow. I believe deeply in the value of this education, even if your path doesn’t lead to a career in programming. Today, learning to program is just as essential as learning to use a computer.
CO-FOUNDER
Peter Maldonado
Peter Maldonado is a student of Electrical Engineering and a co-founder of the firm. He operates on the core belief that education is a gift to be shared, rather than a stationary privilege. Currently focusing his academic pursuits on the physical foundations of computer engineering, Peter is particularly interested in the emerging potential of Quantum Computing. He brings a unique perspective to the team, translating his current studies in hardware logic into accessible concepts for the next generation. Peter’s involvement is driven by a commitment to ensuring students understand the mechanical and logical origins of the technology they use every day.
Mark Kalaiji
Mark Kalaiji is a Software Engineer and Digital Product Strategist who specializes in the intersection of high-level engineering and market-driven design. Known for his technical agility and deep alignment with the Apple ecosystem, Mark focuses on building high-impact software that prioritizes intuitive user experiences and commercial scalability. His approach is rooted in the philosophy that great technology should be as functional as it is profitable, ensuring that every line of code serves a clear, real-world purpose.
Marcos Lopez
Marcos Lopez is a Lead Developer and Master of Computer Science whose work is defined by a relentless pursuit of technical innovation. With a background architecting sophisticated systems at Kaiser Permanente, he has built a career on solving the complex puzzles of large-scale infrastructure. Marcos is driven by the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, constantly expanding his expertise to integrate the latest computational advancements into his work.
Peter Maldonado
Peter Maldonado is a student of Electrical Engineering and a co-founder of the firm. He operates on the core belief that education is a gift to be shared, rather than a stationary privilege. Currently focusing his academic pursuits on the physical foundations of computer engineering, Peter is particularly interested in the emerging potential of Quantum Computing. He brings a unique perspective to the team, translating his current studies in hardware logic into accessible concepts for the next generation. Peter’s involvement is driven by a commitment to ensuring students understand the mechanical and logical origins of the technology they use every day.
Mark Kalaiji
Mark Kalaiji is a Software Engineer and Digital Product Strategist who specializes in the intersection of high-level engineering and market-driven design. Known for his technical agility and deep alignment with the Apple ecosystem, Mark focuses on building high-impact software that prioritizes intuitive user experiences and commercial scalability. His approach is rooted in the philosophy that great technology should be as functional as it is profitable, ensuring that every line of code serves a clear, real-world purpose.
Marcos Lopez
Marcos Lopez is a Lead Developer and Master of Computer Science whose work is defined by a relentless pursuit of technical innovation. With a background architecting sophisticated systems at Kaiser Permanente, he has built a career on solving the complex puzzles of large-scale infrastructure. Marcos is driven by the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, constantly expanding his expertise to integrate the latest computational advancements into his work.
ADVISOR
Rahul Vishwakarma
Rahul Vishwakarma is a Research Engineer at WorkOnward in New York, where he leads the development of generative AI solutions that drive the company’s mission to deliver cutting-edge AI technologies. With over 15 years of experience and an M.S. in Computer Science from California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), he specializes in designing and deploying advanced AI systems. Rahul’s impact is reflected in his 60+ granted U.S. patents, underscoring a strong track record of innovation. He has also held key technical roles at Dell Technologies and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, contributing to large-scale, enterprise-grade AI and software platforms.
David San
David San serves as a Full-Stack Developer at NASA JPL, focusing on the delivery of complete, production-ready software systems. His tenure at NASA has centered on building software that performs reliably under extreme conditions, a skill set he has refined through years of hands-on development. A frequent traveler with a deep interest in global cultures, David also prioritizes community-driven initiatives. He brings an analytical, field-tested mindset to the team, grounded in the technical benchmarks of one of the world’s most prestigious engineering institutions
Rahul Vishwakarma
Rahul Vishwakarma is a Research Engineer at WorkOnward in New York, where he leads the development of generative AI solutions that drive the company’s mission to deliver cutting-edge AI technologies. With over 15 years of experience and an M.S. in Computer Science from California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), he specializes in designing and deploying advanced AI systems. Rahul’s impact is reflected in his 60+ granted U.S. patents, underscoring a strong track record of innovation. He has also held key technical roles at Dell Technologies and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, contributing to large-scale, enterprise-grade AI and software platforms.
David San
David San serves as a Full-Stack Developer at NASA JPL, focusing on the delivery of complete, production-ready software systems. His tenure at NASA has centered on building software that performs reliably under extreme conditions, a skill set he has refined through years of hands-on development. A frequent traveler with a deep interest in global cultures, David also prioritizes community-driven initiatives. He brings an analytical, field-tested mindset to the team, grounded in the technical benchmarks of one of the world’s most prestigious engineering institutions