PearlHelix · CoachingCompetitive programming
USACO Bronze to Gold, Codeforces rating goals, ICPC and IEEEXtreme preparation. Core algorithms, then the habits that win contests: reading carefully, testing edge cases, managing time.
US$45 per hour · 8-session pack US$320
Online programming coaching
Solve harder problems, on your own.
One-to-one and small-group coaching for competitive programming (USACO, Codeforces, ICPC, IEEEXtreme) and for programming foundations. You learn to read a problem, pick the idea and prove it works, so the skill stays yours in the contest room.
1st in MalaysiaIEEEXtreme, twice (2021, 2023), leading Universiti Malaya teams
6national placements in IEEEXtreme, 2020–2025
Since 2013teaching programming, from lab classes to university lectures
PhD candidatecomputer science, Universiti Malaya
Pick a track
Every track starts with a free level check. You get a written plan, a problem ladder matched to your level, notes after each session and a progress review every four weeks.
Programming foundations
Python, C++ or Java for school students and beginners: variables to recursion and data structures, with practice that builds reasoning, not copying.
US$35 per hour · 8-session pack US$250
Groups of 2–4
Friends or classmates at the same level, on either track. Shared problems, individual feedback.
US$18 per student per hour
Mock contest and debrief
For school or university teams: a timed mock contest in your format, then a 90-minute debrief on strategy, problem selection and teamwork.
US$150 per team session
Students in Bangladesh: ask for local pricing in BDT.
How it works
Sessions run online (video call with a shared code editor) from Kuala Lumpur, GMT+8. That suits Asia and Australia in the daytime, the Gulf in the afternoon and evening, and North America in your evening.
- Level check. 30 minutes, free: a few problems, your goals, your schedule.
- Written plan. Topics, a problem ladder and a target, such as a USACO division or a rating.
- Weekly sessions. Solve, explain, review. Practice set and notes after every session.
- Review every 4 weeks. Progress against the plan; adjust pace and topics.
Questions
Who is the coach?
Ahsan Habib, founder of PearlHelix: university educator since 2013, senior full-stack developer, PhD candidate in computer science at Universiti Malaya, and two-time 1st place in Malaysia at IEEE's 24-hour IEEEXtreme programming competition. Full profile.
Do you help with homework or contest submissions?
No. Coaching builds your own skill. We don't complete graded coursework, take-home tests or live contest problems for anyone.
What do I need?
A laptop, a stable connection and an account on Codeforces or USACO.guide (free). For beginners, just a browser.
How do payment and cancellations work?
Packs are paid in advance; payment details come with your plan. Reschedule for free with 24 hours' notice. Unused sessions in a pack stay valid for 3 months.
Book a free level check
Email us with the student's age or year, current level (or USACO division / Codeforces rating), goal, and time zone. We reply within one working day with two time slots.
Email info@pearlhx.com