BUILDER OF THINGS THAT MATTER.

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Ben at work
"Working at the coffee shop"
About me

HI, I'M BEN.

I'm a software engineer with nearly a decade of experience building web applications, APIs, and cloud-based systems.

I've worked across serverless architecture, data migrations, and third-party integrations - designing and building systems that are reliable, scalable, and easy to work with. I've also spent time leading teams, but what matters most to me is how I work: I care as much about the people I work with as the products we ship. I bring empathy, clarity, and a collaborative mindset to every team I'm part of.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors, paddleboarding, playing pool, collecting watches, cooking, and exploring Minnesota with my wife and dog.

TypeScript Node.js Azure AWS Cloudflare NoSQL React Vue.js
View my resume

Off the Clock.

Things I enjoy when I'm away from the keyboard.

Paddle board on a lake.
WATER SPORTS
"Paddleboarding on the lake."
Canadian rockies.
TRAVEL
"Exploring the great outdoors."
Ben riding a bike.
BIKING
"Taking to the trails."
A pool table with a rack of balls on it.
POOL LEAGUE
"Running the table."
A dive watch on a wrist.
WATCH COLLECTING
"Time well spent."

Deep Skills,
Wide Range.

A generalist who goes deep — from architecture to deployment, management to mentorship.

01
Frontend & UX
  • React, Svelte, Vue
  • TypeScript / JavaScript
  • UI Animation
  • Accessibility
02
Backend & APIs
  • Node.js, REST, & OpenAPI
  • Cosmos DB, SQL, Redis
  • API Design & Gateways
  • Serverless (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Cloudflare Workers)
  • Auth & Security
  • Third-party integrations (payments, CRM, etc.)
03
Cloud & Infra
  • Azure
  • AWS
  • Cloudflare
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Scalable Migrations
  • Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, Terraform)
04
Systems & Architecture
  • System design at scale
  • Distributed systems & microservices
  • Performance & reliability
  • Data modeling
05
Tooling & Workflow
  • GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps
  • AI-assisted development (Copilot, Codex, Claude Code)
  • Agile & Scrum
  • Code review & documentation
06
Leadership & Delivery
  • Team leadership & mentorship
  • Roadmap & prioritization
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Hiring & performance management
  • Cross-functional collaboration

My Journey.

01
CHAPTER 01
2013-2016
University of North Dakota
Web Developer

Built and maintained web applications for Student Affairs and other campus organizations using JavaScript, PHP, and frontend frameworks. Delivered tools used by students and internal teams, focusing on usability and reliability.

02
CHAPTER 02
2016-2018
Best Buy
Associate Digital Engineer (I & II)

Built rapid prototypes and production features for in-store and online customer experiences, including IoT initiatives, using React, React Native, and Node.js. Served as a frontend lead on select projects, guiding implementation and collaborating across teams.

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CHAPTER 03
2018-2022
Caribou Coffee
Senior Software Engineer

Built customer-facing and internal platforms, including web ordering and operational tools, supporting high-traffic systems with hundreds of thousands of daily requests. Led integrations with payments and third-party services while evolving the platform toward scalable, cloud-based architecture.

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CHAPTER 04
2022-Present
Caribou Coffee
Lead Software Engineer

Lead a team of engineers while contributing hands-on to architecture and development of core digital platforms. Delivered a new mobile app, modern order-ahead system, and key integrations with POS and payment providers, improving scalability and team efficiency.

Get in touch

Let's Build
Something.

Open to new connections and good conversations.