Benjamin Zalasky

Benjamin Zalasky has a diverse work experience in various roles related to software engineering and development. Benjamin started their career in 2006 as a Student Research Assistant at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where they provided research support in the Archaeometry Lab.

From 2007 to 2008, Benjamin worked as a Personal Trainer at Dynamic Fitness Management, assisting clients in achieving their fitness goals and designing customized workouts.

Benjamin then moved on to Network Solutions in 2008, where they worked as a Copywriter. In this role, they wrote and edited SEO web copy and press releases for small businesses and nonprofits, as well as managed a team of freelance writers.

In 2010, Benjamin became a Citizens Advisory Committee Member for the STL Bike Plan, contributing to shaping the future of cycling as transportation and recreation in the St. Louis region.

Starting in 2011, Benjamin worked as an Interactive Developer for Maritz through Bradford & Galt. Benjamin was involved in front-end development and JavaScript application development for various loyalty and motivation programs. Additionally, they built a sales literature library application for Kimberly Clark targeting Safari on iPads.

In 2012, Benjamin joined Rawlings Sporting Goods as a Front-End Developer, where they developed a custom glove builder application and built the front-end for WorthSports.

Also in 2012, they joined Stipple as a Software Engineer, focusing on full-stack development, particularly on a Backbone.Marionette application running on top of Rails. Benjamin worked heavily on mobile UX and front-end performance.

In 2014, Benjamin joined Lookout as a Senior Software Engineer, and later transitioned to the roles of Staff Software Engineer and Senior Staff Software Engineer. The exact end dates of these roles are not provided.

Lastly, in 2009, Benjamin founded Rockhopper Digital and worked as a Founder and Consultant, although specific details about this role are not provided.

Benjamin Zalasky received their Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where they studied from 2003 to 2007.