Ben Goldsmith

Ben Goldsmith has a strong background in software engineering and management. Ben started their career as a Software Development Intern at IBM in 2005, where they gained experience in testing and automation. At IBM, they also developed a unified password update management system and learned scripting languages like Perl, Expect, and Python.

In 2008, Ben joined Microsoft as a Software Development Engineer in Test II. During their time at Microsoft, they designed and created a software deployment infrastructure and filed for patents related to Continuous Deployment through Virtualization. Ben also created common library functionality for browser-based UI automation.

Since 2017, Ben has been working at The Pokémon Company International. Ben started as a Software Engineering Manager and eventually became a Senior Software Engineering Manager. Currently, they hold the position of Director of Software Engineering.

Overall, Ben's work experience showcases their expertise in software engineering, management, automation, and innovation.

Ben Goldsmith obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Arizona, where they attended from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, they obtained a certification in Leading Virtually: Vulnerability and Presence when Working from Home from LinkedIn in December 2021.