Forrest Widmer
About Forrest Widmer
Forrest Widmer is a Senior Software Engineer at Sinch, specializing in developing internal tools for corporate clients in the SMS and media sectors. He has a diverse background in software development and loss prevention, with previous roles at Sportsman's Warehouse, ProfitBoost, and Bloc.
Work at Sinch
Forrest Widmer has been employed at Sinch as a Senior Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing internal tools and solutions tailored for corporate clients in the personalized SMS and media sectors. He collaborates with a small team of four developers, ensuring rapid iteration and frequent delivery of software solutions. His work involves utilizing a diverse tech stack that includes Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, Vue, Postgres, MongoDB, and AWS services.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position at Sinch, Forrest Widmer worked at several organizations. He served as a Senior Software Engineer at ProfitBoost from 2017 to 2020, where he contributed to software development projects. Before that, he was a Ruby on Rails Developer at Bloc from 2012 to 2014. He also held the position of Loss Prevention and Safety Lead at Sportsman's Warehouse for one year in 2012 to 2013 in the Phoenix, Arizona area.
Education and Expertise
Forrest Widmer studied Network and System Administration at ITT Technical Institute from 2010 to 2012, earning a degree in the field. He also completed a program in Web Development at Bloc.io in 2013, which lasted for 11 months. Additionally, he attended Estrella Mountain Community College from 2007 to 2009, where he pursued General Studies.
Technical Skills
Forrest Widmer specializes in software development, particularly in creating internal tools and solutions for corporate clients. His technical expertise includes a variety of programming languages and frameworks. He is proficient in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, and Vue, and has experience with databases such as Postgres and MongoDB. He also utilizes AWS services in his development work, which enhances the functionality and scalability of the solutions he creates.