Joshua Becker
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Bio
Credentials
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Full Stack Software Development
Coding DojoOct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Building React and Django Apps
LinkedInAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Algorithmic Thinking with Python: Foundations
LinkedInJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Series 65 - Investment Advisor
FINRANov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Series 56 - Securities Trader
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)May, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Formation
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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100 - 200 Employee
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Software Engineering Fellow
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Jan 2023 - Present
• Selected for a highly-competitive Fellowship, receiving personalized coaching from software engineers at Google, Microsoft, Airbnb, and other top-tier tech companies. Awarded the "Rising Tide" distinction for exemplary contributions. • Efficiently resolved bugs and implemented new production-ready features in a large codebase including fixing Redux calls to ensure proper page loading, adding gzip compression to all server responses, and refining the UI according to mocks. • Underwent… Show more • Selected for a highly-competitive Fellowship, receiving personalized coaching from software engineers at Google, Microsoft, Airbnb, and other top-tier tech companies. Awarded the "Rising Tide" distinction for exemplary contributions. • Efficiently resolved bugs and implemented new production-ready features in a large codebase including fixing Redux calls to ensure proper page loading, adding gzip compression to all server responses, and refining the UI according to mocks. • Underwent intensive training to master JavaScript, React, and theoretical computer science topics using a wide variety of coding exercises through independent study, pair programming, and small mentor-led groups. Show less • Selected for a highly-competitive Fellowship, receiving personalized coaching from software engineers at Google, Microsoft, Airbnb, and other top-tier tech companies. Awarded the "Rising Tide" distinction for exemplary contributions. • Efficiently resolved bugs and implemented new production-ready features in a large codebase including fixing Redux calls to ensure proper page loading, adding gzip compression to all server responses, and refining the UI according to mocks. • Underwent… Show more • Selected for a highly-competitive Fellowship, receiving personalized coaching from software engineers at Google, Microsoft, Airbnb, and other top-tier tech companies. Awarded the "Rising Tide" distinction for exemplary contributions. • Efficiently resolved bugs and implemented new production-ready features in a large codebase including fixing Redux calls to ensure proper page loading, adding gzip compression to all server responses, and refining the UI according to mocks. • Underwent intensive training to master JavaScript, React, and theoretical computer science topics using a wide variety of coding exercises through independent study, pair programming, and small mentor-led groups. Show less
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Software Engineer
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May 2022 - Present
• Spearheaded the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of the Fathers House website, a full-stack responsive web application hosted on Amazon AWS EC2 with elastic load balancer, SSL certificate, and Route 53 for domain. • Optimized user experience across multiple platforms, including mobile, by utilizing Bootstrap, JavaScript, and CSS styling. • Engineered the backend using Python with the Flask framework and played a pivotal role in implementing an API for customer intake… Show more • Spearheaded the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of the Fathers House website, a full-stack responsive web application hosted on Amazon AWS EC2 with elastic load balancer, SSL certificate, and Route 53 for domain. • Optimized user experience across multiple platforms, including mobile, by utilizing Bootstrap, JavaScript, and CSS styling. • Engineered the backend using Python with the Flask framework and played a pivotal role in implementing an API for customer intake. Successfully implemented Stripe payment processing, increasing monthly revenue. Show less • Spearheaded the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of the Fathers House website, a full-stack responsive web application hosted on Amazon AWS EC2 with elastic load balancer, SSL certificate, and Route 53 for domain. • Optimized user experience across multiple platforms, including mobile, by utilizing Bootstrap, JavaScript, and CSS styling. • Engineered the backend using Python with the Flask framework and played a pivotal role in implementing an API for customer intake… Show more • Spearheaded the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of the Fathers House website, a full-stack responsive web application hosted on Amazon AWS EC2 with elastic load balancer, SSL certificate, and Route 53 for domain. • Optimized user experience across multiple platforms, including mobile, by utilizing Bootstrap, JavaScript, and CSS styling. • Engineered the backend using Python with the Flask framework and played a pivotal role in implementing an API for customer intake. Successfully implemented Stripe payment processing, increasing monthly revenue. Show less
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3Sisters Sustainable Management, Inc
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Portfolio Manager
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Jun 2021 - Present
• Managed the Scarab Global All Cap Fund, implementing active allocation and alpha-generating strategies, including options-based approaches and correlation trading. Achieved consistent income generation and optimized returns. • Oversaw the US Long/Short Market Neutral Fund, leveraging options strategies to enhance alpha generation within the core portfolio, resulting in increased returns and reduced risk. • Proactively managed daily core portfolio risk levels and responded to market… Show more • Managed the Scarab Global All Cap Fund, implementing active allocation and alpha-generating strategies, including options-based approaches and correlation trading. Achieved consistent income generation and optimized returns. • Oversaw the US Long/Short Market Neutral Fund, leveraging options strategies to enhance alpha generation within the core portfolio, resulting in increased returns and reduced risk. • Proactively managed daily core portfolio risk levels and responded to market sentiment, effectively mitigating client risk exposure. Show less • Managed the Scarab Global All Cap Fund, implementing active allocation and alpha-generating strategies, including options-based approaches and correlation trading. Achieved consistent income generation and optimized returns. • Oversaw the US Long/Short Market Neutral Fund, leveraging options strategies to enhance alpha generation within the core portfolio, resulting in increased returns and reduced risk. • Proactively managed daily core portfolio risk levels and responded to market… Show more • Managed the Scarab Global All Cap Fund, implementing active allocation and alpha-generating strategies, including options-based approaches and correlation trading. Achieved consistent income generation and optimized returns. • Oversaw the US Long/Short Market Neutral Fund, leveraging options strategies to enhance alpha generation within the core portfolio, resulting in increased returns and reduced risk. • Proactively managed daily core portfolio risk levels and responded to market sentiment, effectively mitigating client risk exposure. Show less
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Personal Projects
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Software Development
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400 - 500 Employee
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Full Stack Software Engineer
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May 2022 - Dec 2022
• Studied data structures, practiced over 500 algorithms, and built full stack application projects. • See projects section below. • Studied data structures, practiced over 500 algorithms, and built full stack application projects. • See projects section below.
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Coding Dojo
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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400 - 500 Employee
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Student Software Engineer
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Jan 2022 - Oct 2022
• Completed over 1,000 hours of rigorous software development training full stack in Python, MERN, Java, and Web Development. • Completed over 1,000 hours of rigorous software development training full stack in Python, MERN, Java, and Web Development.
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Multiple Clients
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Oct 2019 - Jun 2021
• Strategically allocated firm capital across diverse tactical strategies, expertly generating alpha in conjunction with the core investment portfolio. Employed advanced options strategies to enhance returns and outperform market benchmarks. • Proficiently executed entry and exit decisions, while vigilantly overseeing risk levels to maximize risk-adjusted returns.
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Hold Brothers Capital
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Nov 2017 - Oct 2019
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Quasar Trading
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Jun 2015 - Nov 2017
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T3 Trading Group
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Nov 2014 - Jun 2015
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WTS Proprietary Trading Group
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Dec 2012 - Nov 2014
Firm acquired by T3 Trading Group
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Small Business Executive - COO
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Jan 2014 - May 2018
• Established and cultivated multiple startup enterprises, guiding them from conception to full operational status and sustained profitability. • Skillfully negotiated leases, directed build-out initiatives, and supervised construction projects and contractor relationships. Collaborated with municipal authorities on matters related to planning, zoning, and building regulations. • Dutifully functioned as a capable small business executive, orchestrating day-to-day operations across all… Show more • Established and cultivated multiple startup enterprises, guiding them from conception to full operational status and sustained profitability. • Skillfully negotiated leases, directed build-out initiatives, and supervised construction projects and contractor relationships. Collaborated with municipal authorities on matters related to planning, zoning, and building regulations. • Dutifully functioned as a capable small business executive, orchestrating day-to-day operations across all locations. Oversight encompassed supervisory roles, logistical coordination, accounting, payroll, human resources, intellectual property management, scheduling, inventory control, and various other functions. Show less • Established and cultivated multiple startup enterprises, guiding them from conception to full operational status and sustained profitability. • Skillfully negotiated leases, directed build-out initiatives, and supervised construction projects and contractor relationships. Collaborated with municipal authorities on matters related to planning, zoning, and building regulations. • Dutifully functioned as a capable small business executive, orchestrating day-to-day operations across all… Show more • Established and cultivated multiple startup enterprises, guiding them from conception to full operational status and sustained profitability. • Skillfully negotiated leases, directed build-out initiatives, and supervised construction projects and contractor relationships. Collaborated with municipal authorities on matters related to planning, zoning, and building regulations. • Dutifully functioned as a capable small business executive, orchestrating day-to-day operations across all locations. Oversight encompassed supervisory roles, logistical coordination, accounting, payroll, human resources, intellectual property management, scheduling, inventory control, and various other functions. Show less
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Education
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Coding Dojo
Certificate, Full Stack Software Development -
New England College of Business
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration