Samuel Bassong is an experienced software engineer and educator, currently serving as a Software Engineering Teaching Assistant at General Assembly, where mentorship in full-stack development is provided. Previous experience includes a role as a Software Engineer at Locana, specializing in scalable geospatial applications, and a Web Developer position at Center Centre-UIE, where front-end development efforts significantly increased sales and engagement. Samuel began a career in education as a Science Teacher and Advisor at Rainier Prep Public Charter School, effectively enhancing student performance in science. Earlier roles include research positions at Washington State University and Nevada State University, contributing to significant biomedical and microbiological studies. Samuel holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Nevada State University.