Hi, I'm John Marsh
A bit about me
At 33 years old, I've already had the opportunity to experience a lot of life. Having
lived and worked accross Ontario
and into Alberta in a wide assortment of jobs, from construction to axe throwing, I've made a hobby of
picking up new hobbies and skills.
That path has brought me back to my hometown of Kitchener, Ontario where I live with my fiancée Alyssa
and our 5 year old
rescue dog Nyla, and take my Sheridan courses online to avoid the commute.
My Academic Background
I am a graduate of the Sheridan General Arts And Science course after which I
attended 2 years at York University
in the Psychology program before life forced me to take a break and reassess.
My Professional Background
I've had as many jobs as I've had places to live, starting as a rock
climbing and highropes course instructor, to
go on to working construction as a general labourer in sheet metal work at the Bow Tower and Chinook Mall in
Calgary. Most recently I was working as
an Axe throwing instructor with Bad Axe Throwing and an Inventory task specialist with MEC.
So Why the Computer Programming Course?
Since I was a Kindergartener, I've always been enthralled by
taking things apart in order to understand how they work.
for years growing up, I wanted to get into electonics and robotics, but the finances of a child weren't
enough to gather the hardware and software necessary
to bridge the gap from learning in theory to the practical application of the programming neccessary to
continue. And so, that dead end became a diverging branch towards new interests.
This course is my chance to reconnect with that passion and overcome an old challenge while allowing me to
leverage everything I've learned along the way in new and exciting ways.
And Why Web Development?
While my early interests skewed more to the robotic, the world has changed
to become increasingly digital. Web development has become an integral
skillset neccessary for building in that digital frontier. From websites to apps, this course is a great
foundation in the skills and knowledge required for the development of those new
digital interfaces.