Software Engineering Porfolio Website: https://forrest-jones.github.io/Forrest-Jones-Website/ Software Engineering Blog: https://medium.com/@forrestjones_24788 I have recently become a fullstack Software Engineert and I am transitioning over to the technology industry full time after my experience with cryptocurrencies and blockchain over the past few years. I have done many diverse things in my carrer prior to theis descision to transition.The following information will highlight some things that I have accomplished or done in the past. I have a robust financial background that includes a deep understanding of start-up capital raise procurement, management after funding rounds have concluded, and ongoing community project growth and development post funding. I worked in traditional finance for fifteen years prior to going into the cryptocurrency space full time in the fall of 2018. I have been a consultant and held the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position of multiple successful companies. In addition to being a battle tested fund raiser, I also possess a mature process-oriented skill set that is crypto-centric in nature that allows for the discovery of new investment opportunities inside of the cryptocurrency space weeks or more in advance of others in the space. I have been a successful equity, commodity, forex, futures, and cryptocurrency trader as well as a certified hedge fund advisor for several mid and large-scale international brokerage houses as well as owning a few of my own investment firms. I am adept at raising money for critical business operations in both bull and bear market cycles through diverse capital theaters that span from the nascent to well-seasoned markets around the world. I have worked with companies going through Regulation A, Regulation D filings, and IPO regulating methods. I also consult companies going through IPO and have personally taken a biotech company, in the consultants capacity and seed round fund raiser(with a team), all the way to their IPO in 2023(verifyable via the SEC website: Genvor filings). Along my journey I have become familiar with cryptocurrency mining, staking, liquidity farming, and how NFT integration works.
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Head Of Capital MarketsMhd CapitalMontgomery, Tx, Us -
Chief Technology OfficerColossus Strategic HoldingsMontgomery, Tx, Us
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Software EngineerFurious Ai Jan 2017 - PresentAs a full-stack software engineer, my primary responsibilities include: Full Stack Web Development: I am responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the front-end and back-end of web applications. I have expertise in various technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, React, React Native, Redux, Swift, Python, Flask, SQL, CSS, and Node.js to create robust and scalable web applications. I lead a Development Team: I am responsible for leading a team of developers to design, develop, and maintain web applications. I am able to provide guidance and direction to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery. Innovation and Revenue Growth: I am responsible for identifying opportunities for innovation in software solutions and implementing them to increase the company's revenue. This involves developing new products or applications that address the needs of specific markets or niches. Keeping Up with Emerging Technologies: I stay up-to-date with the latest trends and emerging technologies in software development to ensure that the company's products and applications are developed with the latest best practices and security measures and metrics. Database Management: I am responsible for designing and maintaining databases using technologies like SQLAlchemy, to ensure that data is properly stored, accessed, and secured. Machine Learning and Data Analysis: I have expertise in Python libraries like Panda, NumPy, and PyTorch to perform data analysis, data visualization, and machine learning tasks. Overall, as a full-stack software engineer for Furious Inc., my current role is to create and maintain robust and scalable web applications using various front-end and back-end technologies. I am able to lead a team of developers, drive innovation, stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, and ensure proper database management. I also have expertise in machine learning and data analysis using Python libraries aswell.
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Vice President Of Software DevelopmentFga Partners Jun 2021 - PresentNew York, New York, UsAs a Solidity blockchain software engineer, your primary responsibilities would include: Developing and implementing smart contracts using Solidity: You would be responsible for creating and deploying smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain network that support the business logic of decentralized applications (dApps). This includes coding in Solidity and testing the contracts to ensure they function as intended. Full Stack Web Development: You would also be responsible for full stack web development using a variety of technologies such as JavaScript, React, TypeScript, Python, Flask, SQL, and CSS to create the front-end and back-end of the blockchain applications. Leading a Development Team: You would oversee a small team of developers during the deployment of blockchain products and applications, providing guidance and direction to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery. Innovation and Revenue Growth: You would be responsible for identifying opportunities for innovation in fintech solutions and implementing them to increase company revenue. This could involve developing new blockchain products or applications that address the needs of specific markets or niches. Keeping Up with Blockchain Technology: You would also be responsible for staying up-to-date with the latest blockchain technologies and trends, and ensuring that the company's blockchain products and applications are developed with the latest best practices and security measures. Overall, as a Solidity blockchain software engineer, you would play a crucial role in developing and deploying decentralized blockchain products and applications that drive revenue growth for the company. Your responsibilities would range from coding smart contracts and full-stack web development to leading a development team and driving innovation in fintech solutions. -
Chief Financial OfficerGenvor/Allure Jan 2016 - PresentGenvor/Allure, a biotech company, has successfully transitioned from a private startup to an IPO with my guidance as CFO. We began with a vision to revolutionize biotech by creating accessible medical and agricultural solutions, such as eradicating orange crop fungus and developing a patented burn cream. The founding team incorporated Genvor/Allure through a reverse merger process, raising pre-seed and seed capital for MVP development and business model validation.With MVP established, we refined our offerings and attracted customers in the medical and agricultural sectors. We secured Series A, B, and C investments to expand our team, scale operations, and penetrate new markets, also acquiring challenging-to-obtain US federal government grants.As CFO, I managed financial aspects including budgeting, forecasting, cash management, reporting, and ensured adherence to regulations and robust internal controls, working with the legal team.Preparing for our IPO, we strengthened finances, optimized capital structure, and secured strategic partnerships, involving hiring a new CEO and turning operations over to him. I now occasionally consult as he manages early-stage IPO operations and plans to hire a permanent CFO. We collaborated with investment banks, auditors, legal advisors, underwriters, and accounting firms for a smooth public market transition, determining the IPO's price, structure, timing, and preparing an SEC registration statement.During the IPO roadshow, I played a pivotal role in presenting our business, financials, growth strategy, communicating financial health, addressing concerns, and generating excitement for the IPO. Following the roadshow and SEC review, Genvor/Allure went public, awaiting their stock symbol as the final step before trading on a major stock exchange.
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Junior Software EngineerFurious Inc. Feb 2019 - Apr 2023I am a Full Stack Developer working for Furious Inc. developing financial products that map over from real world assets on to digital assets. Most of my focus has been using Solidity, the language, to deploy assets and products onto the ethereum block chain. The last five years have been involved with this activity and the prior five years was I had a more traditional finance focus with some work in the Bitcoin space predominantly as a algo/traditional trader.
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Full-Stack DeveloperFurious Inc. Jan 2019 - Apr 2023Full Stack Developer
Forrest Jones Education Details
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Flatiron SchoolComputer Software Engineering -
Lamar UniversityGeneral Studies
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Forrest Jones works for Mhd Capital
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Forrest Jones's current role is Head of Capital Markets.
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Forrest Jones attended Flatiron School, Lamar University.
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