I'm Rizal Hilman — Apple Developer Academy mentor and Apple Distinguished Educator. I help people grow through technology by learning deeply, building purposefully, and sharing knowledge openly.
From a curious student in Cirebon, Indonesia, to becoming an Apple Distinguished Educator, my journey has always been driven by learning and sharing.
I believe growth comes from asking simple but powerful questions every day: What did I learn today? What did I build? How much impact did I make?
My journey began at Apple Developer Academy @BINUS, where I discovered not just how to build apps, but how technology can empower people. Since then, I've had the opportunity to mentor aspiring developers, speak at universities and conferences, and help learners transform ideas into meaningful digital products.
Beyond mentorship, I actively contribute to the developer ecosystem — from building apps and writing technical articles, to founding SwiftBatam, a community focused on learning, collaboration, and shared growth. Whether through teaching, writing, or building, my goal remains the same: to help people grow with confidence through technology.
My Apple Distinguished Educator application video — a glimpse into my story, my vision, and the work I do every day.
Ideas that became real apps — guided from first prototype to the App Store.
Products I've designed and shipped end to end.
Growth happens together — the communities where I learn, mentor, and give back.
Talks, interviews, and milestones from my journey as an educator, developer, and community builder.
Structured programs for every age — from first steps in coding to shipping real apps.
"The mentoring session with Mas Rizal was super beginner friendly. He walked me through everything step by step, starting with the fundamentals, so I could actually understand the building blocks instead of just copying code."
"First class with him was excellent. Since Mas Rizal is a mentor at the Apple Academy, his teaching style is very structured and engaging."
"He was very considerate of his mentees, gave very helpful guidance in an easy to understand way and has strong problem solving skills."
"He has a spirit of knowing how to teach his mentees and encourages them to learn code."
"Practicing the basics of coding with Swift Playgrounds alongside Coach Rizal was such a valuable experience."
Whether you're looking for mentorship, building a product, growing a developer community, or simply want to exchange ideas about technology and education — I'd love to connect.