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Brendan Forster
Newly minted software engineer — previously Strategy @ OpenSea, co-founder & COO @ Dharma, Operations @ Uber
Brendan Forster is a newly minted software engineer who recently completed an intensive 19-week software bootcamp at Hack Reactor.1 Here are some key details about Brendan:
Background
- Previously worked in non-technical roles in tech companies for 11 years before transitioning to software engineering1
- Graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business, with focus areas in Spanish and Judgment and Decision Making1
Recent Career Transition
- Attended Hack Reactor by Galvanize from October 2023 to February 2024 to transform into a software engineer1
- Learned programming languages like Python, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, and CSS1
- Gained experience with technologies like Django, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, React, and more1
Previous Experience
- Head of Strategy and Chief of Staff to the CEO at OpenSea (Jan 2022 - Sep 2023)1
- Co-Founder and COO at Dharma Labs (Dec 2017 - Mar 2022)1
- Held roles at Uber, Microsoft, and Morgan Stanley earlier in his career1
Brendan's LinkedIn profile demonstrates his transition from operations and strategy roles in tech companies to pursuing a new career as a software engineer through an intensive bootcamp program. He brings a unique combination of business experience and newly acquired technical skills to his new role as a software engineer.
Highlights
Jan 18 · Cointelegraph
OpenSea acquires Dharma Labs and a new CTO - Cointelegraph
Dec 1 · news.ycombinator.com
Ask HN: Who is hiring? (December 2021) - Hacker News
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