Brennan Benson
About Brennan Benson
Brennan Benson is a founding team member and technical lead of Leva, currently based in Evanston, Illinois. He has a background in computer science from Northwestern University and has held various technical roles, including internships and software development positions.
Work at Leva
Brennan Benson serves as a Founding Team Member and Technical Lead at Leva, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he utilizes asynchronous functions to store market data in AWS, contributing to the technical infrastructure of the company. His work at Leva is part of a broader initiative at The Garage at Northwestern, where he collaborates with other innovators and entrepreneurs.
Education and Expertise
Brennan Benson studied Computer Science at Northwestern University, pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree from 2021 to 2025. Prior to this, he attended Head-Royce School for seven years, from 2014 to 2021. His academic background provides a strong foundation in technical skills and knowledge relevant to his work in software development and technology.
Previous Work Experience
Brennan has gained diverse experience in the tech industry through various internships. He worked as a Tech Office Intern at Head-Royce School for one month in 2019. He also held multiple roles at Atlas Reality, Inc., including Software Development Intern in 2022 and Software Developer from 2022 to 2023. His responsibilities included developing software solutions and contributing to projects remotely and on-site.
Contributions to Northwestern Fintech Club
Brennan has been a Core Developer at the Northwestern Fintech Club since 2022. In this capacity, he collaborated with fellow club members to build a React page for a multiplayer online trading game, translating Figma mock-ups into functional web applications. His involvement in the club highlights his commitment to applying his technical skills in practical projects.