Benji Smith

Benji Smith is an experienced technology leader and entrepreneur, serving as the Founder and CEO of Shaxpir since April 2015, where a word-processor for fiction authors integrates computational linguistics and deep-learning to enhance writing quality. Prior to this venture, Benji held various engineering roles including Staff Software Engineer at Cloudability, where significant contributions were made on the Data Team, and Senior Software Engineer at Orchestrate, focusing on database-as-a-service solutions. Benji's career also includes key positions at EverTrue, Hopper, Zoom Information, Charles River Analytics, MatchMine, Oakley Networks, and Attensity Corporation, consistently driving innovation in software and data technologies. Educational background includes a BA in Theatre/Playwriting from Brigham Young University.