Elliot Forbes

Elliot Forbes has a diverse work experience in the field of software engineering and web development. 💻 Elliot currently holds the position of Staff Software Engineer at CircleCI since 2021. Prior to this, Elliot worked as a Senior Software Engineer at CircleCI from August 2021 to July 2023.

Elliot also has experience as the sole owner of Tutorialedge.net, a tutorial site focusing on game development and introducing concepts such as design patterns and artificial intelligence. 💻 Elliot started this role in January 2015 and has been responsible for all aspects of running the site, including search engine optimization, server administration, content writing, social media marketing, brand development, and revenue streams.

Before joining CircleCI and starting their own website, Elliot worked as a Software Engineer at Curve from October 2020 to August 2021. Prior to Curve, they worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in various roles, including Senior Software Engineer, Associate, and Technical Analyst from September 2015 to October 2020.

Elliot also has experience as a Freelance Web Developer, providing web development and design services in the Glasgow area under their own business, Elliot Forbes Web Design. 💻 Elliot worked as a Freelance Web Developer from December 2014 to July 2015.

Furthermore, Elliot worked as a Part-Time Web Developer at DisabledAccessHolidays.com from November 2014 to February 2015, and as a Collateral Optimisation Unit Developer - Technology Intern at Barclays Investment Bank from June 2014 to August 2014.

Starting their journey in the industry, Elliot gained experience as the Owner of GamerCity.co.uk, managing the website and accumulating hundreds of thousands of visitors. 💻 Elliot held this position from September 2009 to February 2014. Elliot also worked as a Web Master at SSUK from June 2011 to March 2012.

Elliot Forbes pursued their education chronologically as follows:

From 2005 to 2011, Elliot attended Mearns Castle High School. However, no specific information about any degree or field of study was provided during this period.

In 2011, Elliot enrolled at the University of Strathclyde, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. 💻 Elliot dedicated their studies to this field until 2015.

After completing their formal education, Elliot obtained additional certifications to enhance their skills. In February 2016, they earned the Duolingo Spanish Fluency: Beginner (Estimated) certification from Duolingo. 💻 Elliot also obtained the DevOps Foundation certification, although the specific institution and the month and year it was obtained were not provided.