BENJAMIN WRIGHT

  • PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
I'm a former Web Senior Software Engineer broadly interested in people and problem-solving. I'd like to use my documented analytical- and people-skills to help technical teams develop excellent, satisfying solutions.
VerisignReston, VA
Software Engineer IIIMar 2013 - Sep 2014
  • Accountable to a multidisciplinary team comprising front and back end developers, software engineering manager, UI designer, and product manager
  • Encouraged the implementation of simple, pretty and easy-to-use UI elements
  • JavaScript and Java programming in mdns.verisign.com
Ecomware, Inc.Detroit, MI
Web Developer (Small Business Owner)May 2009 - Dec 2013
  • Freelance web development for a variety of small- and large-business customers including work in GE.com
DigitasDetroit, MI
Principal Software Engineer (Associate Director)Mar 2011 - Jun 2011
  • Accountable for a multidisciplinary UI/UX team with customer-facing responsibilities in the delivery of OnStar.com
  • Collaborated daily with developers and analysts from Digitas, marketing leads from GM, and other external technology partners to achieve challenging project milestones
  • JavaScript and Java programming in OnStar.com and other automotive domains
CompuwareDetroit, MI
Senior Software Engineer (UI Team Lead)May 2009 - Mar 2011
  • Accountable for a multidisciplinary UI/UX team with customer-facing responsibilities in the delivery of OnStar.com
  • Collaborated daily with developers and analysts from Digitas, marketing leads from GM, and other external technology partners to achieve challenging project milestones
  • JavaScript and Java programming in OnStar.com and other automotive domains
OrganicDetroit, MI
Web User Interface Engineer (Contract)Jul 2008 - May 2009
  • Collaborated daily with developers, product managers and account managers, and other external technology partners to achieve project milestones
  • JavaScript and PHP programming in Chrysler.com, Dodge.com, Jeep.com and other automotive domains
  • EDUCATION
  • 2023CS50P - Introduction to Programming with Python at HarvardX (edX)
  • Coaches Advancement Program at MHSAA
  • 2018Calculus, C++, Sociology, Statistics at Kellogg Community College, Western Michigan University
  • 2014Ground Training Completion Certificate at Cessna Pilot Center
  • 2003Michigan R​e​a​l​ ​E​s​t​a​t​e​ ​S​a​l​e​s​p​e​r​s​o​n License
  • Club Coach Certificate at United States Cycling Federation
  • 1998Algebra, Management, Psychology, Intro to Computer Sci at Schoolcraft College, Madonna University
  • 1996Automotive Technology and 3-Day Racing School at P-CEP, Winfield Racing School
  • MORE ABOUT ME
Learning I'm a gifted (High IQ) student and I highly value practical self-study. I enjoy business administration, computer science, and behavioral science.
Fitness I have 30 years of fitness experience that includes cycling, marathons, and an Olympic distance triathlon, as well as common achievements in strength training.
  • HUMAN SKILLS—Plum.io
  • Leadership and coaching knowledge developed in athletics, business, and the United States Marine Corps
  • Strong desire to understand people and apply insights; Interest in behavioral, cognitive, and social sciences
  • Communication skills that encourage openness, clarity, reasonableness, coherence, and action
  • BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SKILLS
  • Sales and project management experience
  • Courses in accounting, finance, marketing, and law
  • TECHNICAL SKILLS—HackerRank
  • GitHub, Excel, SQL
  • Python, JavaScript, Perl, Bash (Unix shell), PHP, and Java