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We support students take ownership of their progress. We create a learning environment in which participants take the initiative and own their learning progress, with our coaches supporting them along the way.
Our students grow by tackling real-world, practical challenges that directly prepare them for the demands of the modern labor market.
Through intensive and targeted teamwork, participants learn to develop innovative solutions together and enrich one another.
Through first-class, personalized guidance, we not only impart in-depth expertise but also sustainably strengthen confidence in one's own abilities.
AI is woven into how students learn, and it is not just an add-on in our program.
We define excellent teaching as clear, structured, and logically sequenced. Our coaches explain complex concepts with precision and clarity, linking them directly to the real-world work environment through practical examples. By conveying knowledge in easily digestible steps, they guide participants toward making their own discoveries and help them build mental models that are retained in the long term.
We define excellent teaching as clear, structured, and logically sequenced. Our coaches explain complex concepts with precision and clarity, linking them directly to the real-world work environment through practical examples. By conveying knowledge in easily digestible steps, they guide participants toward making their own discoveries and help them build mental models that are retained in the long term.
Head of Cloud and Security
As a true AWS Cloud fanatic, Dominic has already managed and implemented various projects of his own over the last 20 years and has continuously developed himself in the field. Born in India, Dominic has an impressive and diverse academic background, having studied mathematics in Madras, India, and AI and data science in the US, where he worked for many years. Dominic has been teaching since his university days and as a coach at neue fische he would like to inspire interested IT newbies with the topic of his heart, AWS Cloud Computing.
Head of Data Analytics, Data Engineering and Data Strategy
Originally from Croatia, Sara graduated from the University of Zagreb with Master's degree in Geographic Information System. In 2018, she moved to Berlin in search of new opportunities. Last year she decided to take the Data Science course and shortly after graduating, she joined Spiced as a Teaching Assistant. Now Sara is our Track Lead in Data Analytics and when she doesn't teach, she loves to dance, read, and spend time in nature.
Head of Product and Project Management
Elisabeth, originally from Austria, has been designing learning and development processes for teams since 2019 – focusing on growth, trust, and collaboration. Her experience is a diverse mix of online marketing, business administration, product management, and digital sales. In Dublin, she had the opportunity to gain experience and support projects at large companies like Google and Pinterest. "At NeueFische, I bring my passion for coaching, creativity, and continuous learning to inspire others on their journey into the tech world." When she's not teaching, you can find her at Hyrox or in a bookstore.
Head of Data Science & AI
Hi, my name is Tolga. I am originally from Istanbul/Turkey. I have been living in Germany almost over a decade. I have Ph.D in Seismology and Earthquake source modeling. I switched to private sector after 6 years in academia. I have started as a data scientist and have worked in all data and analytics related fields in last 8 years. I like to learn new things and developments in the AI field. I enjoy working data and analytics related topics and hope to remain like this until AI replace us with agents.
Head of Java and Web Development
Florian has been gathering insights into software development since 2011 and has already created many of his own projects. During his computer science studies, he was already in charge of the website of the Fraunhofer Institute and completed our Java Bootcamp himself in 2021. It all went so well that he joined us as a coach in the same year and has been inspiring new fish with his affinity for algorithmic thinking ever since.
Head of UX/ UI
Originally from Mallorca, Gábor made the transition to UX/UI design after a decade as a professional artist, discovering his passion for education and coaching. He believes that art, UX, and coaching are all about solving compelling problems. As the department's UX/UI Track Lead, he focuses on creating the best learning experience for students of diverse backgrounds and experience levels. Drawing on over 10 years of entrepreneurial experience, his strengths lie in innovative problem-solving, strategic ideation, and collaborative debugging.
Every course follows a pattern designed for adult learning:
Short, focused materials prepare learners to enter sessions actively rather than passively.
In live sessions, coaches facilitate exploration through application: coding, design, scenarios, challenges, and guided practice.
Our methodology is based on andragogy principles, with emphasis on:
Problem-Centered learning, e.g. adults learn best with real-world problem focus.
Practical learning, e.g. adults learn faster by applying the acquired knowledge in their role (and in teams).
Real-world projects mirror workplace dynamics - team coordination, communication, shared problem-solving, peer review.
Daily check-ins, progress monitoring, reflection, and tailored support.
This structure ensures all learners, in their mixed levels and with various hinderances they. might have, engage at an appropriate level while meeting the same program outcomes.
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