Brennan Benson
About Brennan Benson
Brennan Benson is a founding team member and technical lead of Leva, currently serving as a core developer at Northwestern Fintech Club. He has experience as a software development intern at Atlas Reality, Inc. and has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Northwestern University.
Work at Garage
Brennan Benson serves as a Founding Team Member and Technical Lead of Leva at The Garage at Northwestern since 2021. In this role, he has utilized asynchronous functions to manage market data storage in AWS. His contributions include building a React page for a multiplayer online trading game, collaborating with two club members. The Garage at Northwestern is known for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students, providing a supportive environment for developing startup ideas.
Current Role at Northwestern Fintech Club
Since 2022, Brennan Benson has been a Core Developer at the Northwestern Fintech Club. In this position, he engages in various technical projects that align with the club's focus on financial technology. His involvement reflects a commitment to enhancing his skills in software development while contributing to the club's initiatives.
Previous Experience at Atlas Reality, Inc.
Brennan Benson interned at Atlas Reality, Inc. in 2022 and 2023, where he worked as a Software Development Intern for a total of five months. His responsibilities included software development tasks that contributed to the company's projects. He later transitioned to a Software Developer role at the same company, where he worked for nine months in Evanston, Illinois.
Education and Expertise
Brennan Benson is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Northwestern University, expected to graduate in 2025. His academic journey began at Head-Royce School, where he studied from 2014 to 2021. His education has provided him with a solid foundation in computer science principles, preparing him for his roles in software development and technical leadership.
Internship Experience at Head-Royce School
In 2019, Brennan Benson worked as a Tech Office Intern at Head-Royce School for one month. This internship provided him with early exposure to technical support and office operations, contributing to his development in the technology field.