We’re coders and tinkerers who teach coding and tinkering to schools, corporations, and the public in Singapore.
We bring an unparalleled depth of experience in education and technology to our classes and curriculum.
Tinkertanker Pte Ltd is a technology and education company of tinkerers and teachers. We run Tinkercademy, where we teach coding and digital making to students of all ages, in a wide variety of fields such as micro:bit, iOS, Python, Arduino, Node, cyber-security, Unity, and more. We also curate and sell educational technology toys at our Get Hacking online store, and build our own tech apps and products, e.g. GuestDay, an iPad-based guest registration service; an IC Photo app for Singaporeans to take useful selfies; and Spickify, now Helpling Singapore.
We are certified
Partners
We collaborate with with industry leaders and educational institutions to drive innovation in learning. Our partners make it possible for us to create impactful solutions that empower educators and students alike.
Our Clients
We’ve had the privilege of teaching, and working with, many preschools, primary schools, secondary schools, IP schools, junior colleges, tertiary institutions, and companies. Here’s a random sample of our clients:
Primary and Secondary Schools We've Taught at for IMDA Infocomm Club
Preschools We've Developed Curriculum for in the Playmaker Programme
Students We've Reached Through the Code@SG Movement
Our Team
Tinkercademy comprises a team of dedicated education specialists from top universities worldwide. With our extensive training in technology, design, and educational pedagogy, combined with years of experience creating real-world apps and electronics, we bring an unparalleled breadth and depth of technology education to our classes and curriculum.
Akmal
Co-founder / Master Trainer
Cornell grad (CS & EE, Magna Cum Laude) and former MOE Physics and Maths teacher. Leads curriculum, operations, and teacher training for schools. Enjoys 3D printing and laser cutting random things all day on the office devices.
YJ
Co-founder / Master Trainer
Stanford EE grad, former CS106 section leader, former RI Computing teacher. Leads training partnerships with government and tech companies. Specialises in web, mobile, and agentic development. Subscribes to every AI coding plan he comes across.
Steven
Co-founder / CTO
MIT grad in EECS, former PayPal senior engineer, IOI medallist from a lifetime ago. Leads special projects and product development for Tinkertanker, the parent company, building new ways to teach and learn coding and electronics.
Mike
Bizdev / Lead Trainer
Wharton grad (BS Economics, Cum Laude) with a background in actuarial analysis and web consulting. Oversees corporate training partnerships. Teaches AI, data science, and Python to executives and students.
Tracey
Curriculum / Lead Trainer
Santa Clara grad and former MOE teacher. Develops curriculum for Scratch, Python, and micro:bit, oversees primary school engagements. Manages our trainer network. Was featured in Tech in Asia for his mid-career switch to coding instruction!
Yixue
Maker & Tinkerer
NTU Interactive Media grad (First Class Honours) with a background in animation and motion graphics. Works across video, carpentry, electronics, and digital making to build installations, custom kits, and hands-on learning experiences. Can (and will) build things for the office for no reason.
Win
Makerspace I/C
MSc in Automation & Control (NUS), with 10 years in computer R&D and firmware. Comfortable across Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and ESP32, and previously mentored Myanmar's FIRST Global robotics team. Grudgingly fixes devices that students broke.
Grace
Bizdev / Marketing
NTU alum, former MOE teacher, and ex-Apple marketing. Works with local and international partners across government, education, and corporate sectors.