Jacob Butcher
About Jacob Butcher
Jacob Butcher serves as the Executive Vice President of Engineering at Forge, specializing in cloud computing and financial management. With extensive experience in technology leadership across various sectors, he has held multiple engineering roles since beginning his career in software development in 2002.
Work at Forge
Jacob Butcher currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Engineering at Forge, a position he has held since 2024. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he specializes in cloud computing and financial management, leveraging his extensive experience in technology leadership to drive engineering initiatives.
Previous Positions
Before his current role at Forge, Jacob held several significant positions in the technology sector. He was the Senior Vice President of Engineering and TechOps at Forge from 2020 to 2024. Prior to that, he worked as the Executive Director of Application Development at MSCI Inc. from 2013 to 2020. His earlier roles include Director of Software Development at FACTOR and Docsoft, Inc., and Software Developer at NIC Inc.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Butcher earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2002. His educational background supports his specialization in cloud computing and financial management. He possesses a comprehensive understanding of the software product development lifecycle, particularly using agile methodologies.
Industry Experience
Jacob has accumulated extensive industry experience across various sectors, including Finance, Energy, Logistics, Education, eGovernment, and Defense. His diverse background enables him to apply technology solutions effectively in different contexts. He is known for building distributed services and managing global teams, showcasing his leadership capabilities in complex environments.
Career Progression
Jacob's career began as a Software Developer at NIC Inc. in 2002. He progressed to roles such as Software Engineer at Leader Communications Inc. and later became President of Docsoft, Inc. His career trajectory reflects a steady advancement through technical and leadership positions, culminating in his current executive role at Forge.