Benjamin Poynter
About Benjamin Poynter
Benjamin Poynter is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in interactive content development and education. He has participated in various exhibitions and festivals, showcasing his work in the fields of game arts and new media.
Current Position at Madison Square Garden
Benjamin Poynter has been employed as a Senior Software Engineer at The Madison Square Garden Company since 2019. He operates within the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, contributing to the company's software development initiatives. His role involves utilizing his extensive background in software engineering to enhance digital experiences.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current role, Poynter worked at Ogilvy as an Associate Lead Digital Developer from 2018 to 2019. He also served as an Interactive Content Author (Developer) at Nickelodeon for four months in 2019. His experience includes teaching positions at the University of Nevada Reno and New York Institute of Technology, where he held the role of Assistant Professor in Computer Graphics and Animation.
Educational Background in Fine Arts
Poynter studied at the University of Oklahoma, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in New Media from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education at the University of Nevada Reno, obtaining a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Fine Arts, focusing on Art, Technology, and Public Spaces, from 2010 to 2014.
Participation in Art and Gaming Festivals
Poynter has actively participated in various art and gaming festivals. He showcased work at the UCLA Game Arts Festival in 2013 and presented at the GDC, Alt.Ctrl.GDC event in 2018. His work was also exhibited at the SAAM Arcade at the Smithsonian American Art Arcade in 2018, highlighting his contributions to the intersection of art and technology.
Recognition and Awards
In 2013, Poynter was nominated for the International Mobile Gaming Awards in the Serious Games category. His work has been recognized in multiple exhibitions, including the Lumen Prize 2015 Global Exhibition Tour and the NOW '13: New Media Art NOW event in Melbourne, Australia.