Forest Wilson
About Forest Wilson
Forest Wilson is an Information Technology Help Desk Technician with a background in full stack web development and a passion for creating online communities for creators. He has experience in various roles across different organizations, including The George Washington University and ThinkFoodGroup.
Work at The George Washington University
Forest Wilson currently serves as an Information Technology Help Desk Technician at The George Washington University, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he provides technical support and assistance to students and staff, ensuring the smooth operation of IT services. Prior to this, he completed a five-month stint as a Full Stack Web Development student at the same institution in 2021, where he gained hands-on experience in web development technologies.
Education and Expertise
Forest Wilson studied at The George Washington University, where he earned a Full Stack Web Developer certificate in 2021, focusing on front-end development and database management. He also attended Drexel University from 2014 to 2018. His early education was completed at Fredericksburg Academy, where he achieved a High School Diploma from 2012 to 2014. He possesses extensive knowledge in marketing, economics, and IT helpdesk roles, complemented by his technical skills in various programming languages and tools.
Background in Technology and Development
Forest Wilson has developed over 20 applications utilizing technologies such as React.js, Next.js, and GraphQL. He actively enhances his skills in front-end, back-end, and UX/UI design to create accessible applications. His familiarity with tools and technologies includes VSCode, GitHub, Node, and Postman, along with proficiency in Microsoft and Adobe suite programs like Excel, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role, Forest Wilson held various positions in the technology and service sectors. He worked at ThinkFoodGroup as a Host at America Eats Tavern from 2019 to 2020. He also served as a Front End Associate at Discover Goodwill of Southern & Western Colorado from 2018 to 2019. His experience includes a role as an Information Technology Help Desk staff member at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania in 2016.
Current Projects and Aspirations
Forest Wilson is currently working on a project called 'Burn This Space,' which aims to create an online community for creators to display, market, and sell their work. This initiative reflects his passion for building music-oriented web applications and creating music using tools like FL Studio and Garage Band.