Learn Claude Code by
Building Something Real
I'm not a software developer. I'm a network engineer who built production AI tools with Claude Code. I can teach you to do the same in your domain — live, hands-on, step by step.
$ claude "Build an MCP server for our ticketing system"
✓ Created server with 8 endpoints
✓ Added authentication layer
✓ Deployed and tested
# No software development experience required
What a Non-Developer Built with Claude Code
Company-Wide AI Assistant Platform
13 platform integrations • 5 custom MCP servers • SSO • Analytics dashboard • Team onboarding
I built a full-stack production AI assistant for my 35-person telecom and cybersecurity company using Claude Code. It features SSO authentication, an executive analytics dashboard with per-user cost tracking, and a NOC mode for role-based access control. It connects to 13 platforms spanning routers, firewalls, SBCs, ticketing, billing, monitoring, documentation, and project management.
I built 5 of the MCP servers from scratch — for Cato Networks, Sansay SBC, Rev.io billing, Request Tracker, and a document generator. I directed every integration based on my domain knowledge of what our team needed. I also created a Claude Code onboarding package with safety-first configuration to roll the tool out to my engineering team.
Cyan border = built from scratch • Gray = integrated existing servers
I am not a software developer. I am a network engineer who learned Claude Code.
Project Details
Environment
Internal tool for a 35-person telecom and cybersecurity company
Built With
Problem
Engineering and operations teams were context-switching across dozens of platforms — routers, switches, SBCs, ticketing, billing, monitoring, documentation — with no unified interface. No existing product addressed the specific needs of a multi-vendor telecom environment.
What I Built
Using Claude Code, I built a full-stack web application that connects to all major internal systems through 13 MCP server integrations. I defined the requirements, specified which platforms to integrate, and directed the security model — SSO authentication, role-based access for the NOC team, and an analytics dashboard for executive visibility. Built 5 custom MCP servers from scratch for Cato Networks, Sansay SBC, Rev.io billing, Request Tracker, and document generation. Created an onboarding package to safely roll Claude Code out to the engineering team.
Result
Deployed company-wide on first day. Immediate adoption and feature requests from across the organization. Additional MCP servers built same day based on user feedback. Formal product proposal submitted to executive team.
Claude Code Coaching
What You'll Learn
- Claude Code setup and workflow — from installation to your first project
- Effective prompting for code generation — how to communicate intent clearly
- Building real tools — MCP servers, automation scripts, web applications
- Debugging and iteration — what to do when things go wrong
- Production deployment — taking your tool from prototype to daily use
Who This Is For
- Network engineers, sysadmins, IT ops — technical professionals who are not developers
- Team leads and managers — who want to understand what Claude Code can do for their teams
- Security professionals — who want to build custom security tools and automation
- Anyone with domain expertise — who wants to turn that expertise into working software
My approach: We work on your projects during sessions. Not toy examples — real tools that solve real problems in your workflow. You'll learn Claude Code by building something you'll actually use.
Engagement Options
Claude Code Coaching Session
Live screen-share session where we build something real together while I explain every step. Come with a project idea or I'll help you pick one that fits your work.
- 60-90 minute live session
- Screen share — you watch and learn
- Walk away with working code
Claude Code Workshop
Multi-session engagement designed to get you independently productive with Claude Code. Setup, first project, iteration, and ongoing coaching until you're confident working solo.
- 3-5 sessions over 2-4 weeks
- Environment setup included
- Ongoing support between sessions
How Sessions Work
Discovery
We discuss your background, your workflow, and what you want to build. I'll suggest a project that matches your skill level and domain.
Build Together
Live screen-share where I demonstrate the Claude Code workflow, explain every decision, and we build your project step by step. You drive, I guide.
Independent Work
You leave with working code and the confidence to keep going on your own. For workshop students, I'm available between sessions for questions.
Justin Thompson
Network Engineer & AI Automation Specialist
14+ years at the same telecom and cybersecurity service provider. Not a software developer — a network engineer who learned Claude Code and built a company-wide AI assistant with 13 platform integrations. I teach technical professionals to do the same.
Let's Talk
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