Benji Hertel

Benji Hertel has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of technology. Benji started their career at Pomeroy Computer Resources, where they worked as a Systems Engineer and implemented various Microsoft solutions for networks of 500-1000 users. Benji then moved on to CDW / Berbee Information Systems as a Microsoft Solutions Architect, where they designed and implemented deployment solutions for networks of 500-2000 users.

Benji's next role was at Infra-Strategy, where they served as a Senior Systems Engineer. Here, they designed and deployed a 20-node Citrix farm and remotely administered networks of 50-500 users running Windows Servers.

Benji then worked at the Kellogg School of Management / Northwestern University as a Systems Engineer / Systems Administrator. Here, they designed and implemented a software deployment solution and oversaw the migration of 2500 clients from Vista to Windows 7.

Benji also had brief stints at salesforce.com and Advantis global as a Configuration and Release Engineer and a Client Deployment and Release Engineer, respectively.

In 2010, Benji co-founded TDRevolution, a hosting business where they administered and maintained Linux VPSes, provided end-user support, and handled billing.

From 2012-2014, Benji was a Senior Systems Administrator at Lookout, where they maintained VMware ESX infrastructure and designed the existing VI5.5 infrastructure.

Following their time at Lookout, Benji joined Taos as a Technical Consultant for a brief period.

Most recently, Benji has been working at VSCO® since 2014. Benji started as an IT Senior Systems Engineer and progressed to roles such as Infrastructure Engineer, Senior Infrastructure Engineer, and currently serves as an Engineering Manager Infrastructure.

Benji Hertel began their educational journey at the University of Kentucky in 1996, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. This program lasted for one year until 1997. Prior to this, they attended College Preparatory, but no specific details regarding the duration or degree earned are provided. After completing their bachelor's program, Benji pursued continuing computer science studies at Owensboro Community College of UK, although the specific dates of enrollment are not mentioned. Additionally, they engaged in electronics and networking studies at Owensboro Technical College, but again, the duration of this program is unclear. Finally, Benji returned to the University of Kentucky to further their Computer Science knowledge, although the specifics of this enrollment are not provided.