Benjamin Currie

Benjamin Currie has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Benjamin most recently worked at Dispatch as a Software Architect starting in 2021. Prior to that, they held the position of Software Architect and Principal Software Engineer at Kyruus from 2019 to 2021. At Kyruus, they simplified a server-based microservice architecture into a serverless monolith for a patient access tool, optimized and secured search and storage patterns for a large database, and modernized the deployment process.

In 2018, Benjamin was the Director of Engineering at MobileMonkey and also served as the Lead Systems Architect at Zillion. At MobileMonkey, they oversaw the engineering department, while at Zillion, they played a leadership role in system architecture.

From 2014 to 2018, Benjamin worked at InCrowd, Inc, where they held the positions of Director of Engineering and Software Engineer/Manager. Benjamin started the Production Support team, streamlined code deployment pipelines, and managed hiring initiatives to expand the engineering group's expertise.

Before that, Benjamin worked at Nistica as a Software Developer - Database Analytics, where they maintained a RoR/Postgres MES and implemented coding and deployment standards. Benjamin was also involved in a project to turn a "one-coder" system into a continuously-deployed one.

In 2012, Benjamin worked as a Database & Systems Administrator at Pet Flow, where they maintained a custom-built MySQL e-commerce database and migrated it into a PostgreSQL system. Benjamin also participated in requirements-gathering and schema design.

From 2011 to 2012, Benjamin was an Associate Database Administrator at Core Services, where they performed regular maintenance on Oracle DB/Oracle EBS, managed and upgraded Oracle Database and EBS, and executed patches, upgrades, and module deployments.

In 2009, Benjamin was a Systems & Technologies Administrator at PekaSys, overseeing the import and certification of a wastewater treatment system and providing assistance during business meetings with German partners.

Benjamin's earliest work experience was as a Research Assistant for the Cryptography Lab at Stevens Institute of Technology from 2005 to 2009. Benjamin acted as a mathematics expert for a DoD research contract, facilitated programming efforts, and submitted a unique proof in the field.

Overall, Benjamin Currie has a strong background in software architecture, engineering management, system administration, and research.

Benjamin Currie attended Stevens Institute of Technology from 2005 to 2009, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Pure & Applied Mathematics. In 2007 and 2008, they also studied History of Mathematics at the University of Dundee. Additionally, Benjamin obtained a certification in Functional Programming Principles in Scala from Coursera in June 2014.