Ben Ark

Ben Ark has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Their most recent role is as the Chief Information Officer at Cogency Global Inc., a position they took up in January 2021. Prior to that, they served as the Chief Technology Officer and SVP of Software R&D at the same company from 2020 to 2021 and 2015 to 2020, respectively. Ben also worked as the Manager of Application Development, where they led a team and was responsible for delivering systems to support internal and external users. Before transitioning into management, they worked as a Programmer, where they introduced web development, improved internal productivity, and built new systems.

Prior to joining Cogency Global Inc., Ben worked at Nellius Management Associates as an Information Systems Specialist, where they developed advanced correspondence systems and web-based management utilities. Ben also conducted process re-engineering studies for state government tax authorities. Ben's early work experience includes a role as an Assistant Programmer/Senior Laboratory Technician at Delaware State University.

Overall, Ben Ark has a strong background in information technology and has demonstrated leadership skills throughout their career.

Ben Ark attended Delaware State University from 1996 to 1999, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science.