Ben Lower
About Ben Lower
Ben Lower is the Head of Developer Relations at Fixie.ai in Seattle, WA, with extensive experience in developer relations, product management, and marketing across multiple tech companies.
Current Position at Fixie.ai
Ben Lower is currently serving as the Head of Developer Relations at Fixie.ai. Based in Seattle, WA, he oversees developer engagement, community building, and ecosystem development related to the company's AI products. His role involves strategically bridging the gap between developers and the organization to foster innovation and adoption of Fixie.ai's solutions.
Previous Experience at Algolia
From 2021 to 2023, Ben Lower held the position of Developer Ecosystem lead at Algolia. In this role, he was responsible for enhancing the company's developer engagement efforts, primarily focused on search and discovery solutions. His work contributed to building a robust community of developers, facilitating the implementation and optimization of Algolia's services among them.
Advisory Role at Nodesmith
Between 2018 and 2020, Ben Lower served as an Advisor at Nodesmith in Seattle, WA. During his tenure, he provided strategic guidance to help shape the company's direction and growth within the blockchain space. His insights were instrumental in aligning Nodesmith's offerings with market needs and emerging technologies.
Leadership at Tableau Software
Ben Lower held several key roles at Tableau Software from 2015 to 2021. As Developer Platform Leader, he led initiatives to improve the developer experience and expand the platform's capabilities. Prior to this, he served as Staff Product Manager, where he focused on enhancing product offerings and execution. His contributions at Tableau were pivotal in advancing the company's developer-centric strategies.
Career at Microsoft
Ben Lower's career at Microsoft spanned from 2007 to 2015 across various roles. Notably, as Sr. Program Manager, he contributed to the development and launch of key products. He also played an important role as Sr. Product Marketing Manager for the Windows Phone Developer Experience, where he promoted the platform to developers. Earlier, he contributed as a Product Manager and Product Manager Intern, focusing on the Courseware Library Platform.
Educational Background
Ben Lower has a diverse educational background that complements his professional roles. He earned an MBA from the UW Foster School of Business (2005-2007) and a BA in Economics and Japanese Studies from Wabash College (1994-1998). Additionally, he studied at Waseda University in Japan (1996-1997), which provided him with a global perspective and enhanced cultural understanding.