Jared Hoag

About Jared Hoag

An academically and professionally proven problem solver. Graduate-educated and extensively experienced in Mathematics, Programming/IT, and Risk Analysis, Management, & Reporting. Proven ability to deal with highly technical systems and complex logic; specialized in analysis, both in academia and industry. Rapid learner, socially adaptable, fast paced, and takes initiative - especially in innovating to meet growing needs. Excellent communication skills demonstrated via working with multiple departments within organizations. Original thinking in both quantitative and qualitative fields has been key to success. Detail oriented, without turning a blind eye to the big picture. Specialties: risk management, risk analysis, mathematics, logic, programming(Java, C/C++, Python), IT, networks, finance, accounting, trade arbitration, commodities, quality assurance, instruction, algorithms, FIX protocol, ECNs, and FX markets.Founded and serving the role of CEO at Something Nerdy Studios, a video game creation company based in the Dallas / Fort Worth area.

Experience

1. Founder CEO of Something Nerdy Studios

   Something Nerdy Studios

   Jan 2019 — Present

   Something Nerdy Studios is an independently owned and funded video game creation company specializing in innovative, multi-platform games based on original IP. We are deep into development on an Action RPG for the NES that will be released on physical cartridges, and co-released on Steam, GOG, and possibly the Nintendo Switch market. In October of 2024, we ran the most successful Kickstarter campaign for an NES game in history.

Education

• Texas Christian University

  Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

  2001 — 2003

• Tarrant County College

  Transfer Credits, Graphic Arts, Mathematics

  1998 — 2001

• Dartmouth College

  Master's, Mathematics

  2003 — 2005