Benjamín Silva Herrera
About Benjamín Silva Herrera
Benjamín Silva Herrera is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at Circle in New York. He has held various leadership roles in technology companies, including CTO positions at Recorrido Latin America SpA and profe.social, and has a strong background in software development and entrepreneurship.
Current Role at Circle.so
Benjamín Silva Herrera currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Circle, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves developing software solutions and contributing to the company's technological advancements. He works in New York, United States, where he applies his extensive experience in software engineering to enhance product offerings.
Previous Experience at Recorrido Latin America SpA
Prior to his role at Circle, Benjamín worked at Recorrido Latin America SpA as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) from 2016 to 2021. In this capacity, he led technology initiatives and managed software development projects for five years in Provincia de Santiago, Chile. His leadership contributed to the company's growth and technological capabilities.
Educational Background
Benjamín Silva Herrera studied at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, where he earned a Bachillerato en Ciencias from 2006 to 2008. He furthered his education at Universidad Andres Bello, obtaining a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from 2009 to 2012. His academic background provided a solid foundation for his career in software engineering.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Benjamín has a strong entrepreneurial spirit, having founded and served as CTO for several startups. He was the Founder and CTO at profe.social from 2021 to 2023 and co-founded salduu.com, where he held the same position for seven months in 2022 to 2023. Additionally, he founded Greenti, serving as CTO from 2012 to 2014. His experience in startups reflects his preference for working in smaller teams and his passion for innovation.
Technical Skills and Interests
Benjamín Silva Herrera has a keen interest in utilizing cutting-edge technologies and making agile decisions in his work. He has experience with Ruby on Rails and Android development, and he finds satisfaction in creating products that resonate with users. His focus on customer satisfaction drives his commitment to developing high-quality software solutions.