Forrest Knight

Co-Founder

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States4 yrs 8 mos experience
Most Likely To Switch

Key Highlights

  • Experienced YouTube content creator for software engineering.
  • Strong background in Java and React development.
  • Collaborated with top tech brands like Nvidia and AWS.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Software Engineer and Content Creator in the SaaS industry.

Contact

LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementContent StrategyJavaReact.jsSpring Boot

Other Skills

New ConceptsCommunicationTypeScriptData StructuresAlgorithmsWeb Content CreationCloudflareGradleAngularAmazon Web Services (AWS)Agile MethodologiesREST APIsNext.jsNode.jsStart-up Leadership

About

I'm a YouTube Content Creator focused on CS & SWE. I've been fortunate enough to work with amazing brands including Nvidia, AWS, Intel, JetBrains, Brilliant, Zed, Warp, Augment Code, Convex, Clerk, Coursera, Notion, LG, Bright Data, Micro Center, and many more. Building software and creating content are two of my three favorite things to do in this world, with deep diving into research of all kinds being a close fourth. Programming: Java, Spring, TypeScript, React, and more Other: Git, Unit Testing, CI/CD, Agile, Microservices

Experience

Proprietary projects

Software Engineer

Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos

JavaTypeScriptSpring BootReact.jsCloudflare

Prime 3 software

Software Engineer

May 2018 – Aug 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos · Chesapeake, Virginia

  • • Built custom enterprise applications for Norfolk Southern as a full-stack engineer
JavaNew ConceptsCommunicationTypeScriptSpring BootGradle+1

Norfolk southern corporation

2 roles

Intermodal Systems Co-op/Intern

May 2017 – Aug 2017 · 3 mos · Norfolk, VA

  • Performed data analysis on intermodal operations, equipment, and customers
  • Developed queries, supported databases, and created reports via SQL, DB2, Spotfire, Crystal Reports, and MS SQL Server Management Studio
  • Worked with Intermodal Operations to help grow automation among Chicago terminals
  • Created models, specifications, diagrams, and charts via MS Office for the use of executive management
New ConceptsCommunication

Intermodal Systems Co-op/Intern

Sep 2016 – Dec 2016 · 3 mos · Norfolk, VA

  • Performed data analysis on intermodal operations, equipment, and customers
  • Researched programmed solutions and developed appropriate technical documentation
  • Created models, specifications, diagrams, and charts via MS Office for the use of executive management
Communication

Youtube

Content Creator

Jun 2016 – Present · 9 yrs 10 mos · Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

  • • Creating content to help the next generation of software engineers & computer science students
Project ManagementNew ConceptsCommunicationContent StrategyTypeScriptData Structures+2

Science systems and applications, inc (ssai)

NASA STARSS-II Contract Intern

Jun 2016 – Sep 2016 · 3 mos · Hampton, VA

  • Assisted with the STARSS-II contract at NASA Langley Research Center
  • Collected data from the servers within the Atmospheric Science Data Center
  • Reconfigured every server in the entire data center
Communication

360it partners

Field Engineer Intern

May 2016 – May 2016 · 0 mo · Virginia Beach, VA

  • Visited client sites with field engineers for service calls
  • Prepared new systems and servers for clients
Communication

Graco

Technical Sales Specialist

Jun 2013 – Jul 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo · Eastern United States

  • Traveled the country demonstrating, operating, and selling industrial equipment
  • Maintained warehouse inventory for the Director of Logistics
Communication

Coastal landscapes, inc.

Landscape Worker

May 2012 – Sep 2012 · 4 mos · Virginia Beach, VA

  • Operated skid-steers, excavators, and dump trucks
  • Planted shrubs, flowers, trees, etc.

Virginia general assembly

Senate Page

Jan 2010 – Mar 2010 · 2 mos · Richmond, VA

  • Engaged in the legislative process through work, observation, and discussion
  • Tended to State Senators' needs on the Senate floor

Education

Old Dominion University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) — Computer Science

Jan 2015 – Jan 2018

Tidewater Community College

General Studies

Jan 2013 – Jan 2015

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