Ben Cook

Ben Cook is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in software development and engineering management. Currently serving as the Director of Engineering and QA at itel since January 2024, Ben also operates as a Fractional CTO, specializing in startups and consulting firms while providing guidance on the Software Development Lifecycle and team optimization. Previous roles include Chief Technology Officer at ScholarPath, where Ben implemented best practices in agile methodologies and enhanced developer productivity by 15%, and Director of Software Engineering at HCL Technologies, leading cloud-based AI projects for Fortune 100 companies. With a career spanning over two decades, Ben's expertise encompasses technical architecture, team leadership, and compliance management, supported by a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Appalachian State University.