Benton Anderson
About Benton Anderson
Benton Anderson is a Senior Backend Engineer currently working at Hinge. He has held various engineering leadership roles at companies such as Repeat and Clearbit, and has a strong academic background in mathematics and computer science.
Work at Hinge
Benton Anderson currently serves as a Senior Backend Engineer at Hinge, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he focuses on developing and maintaining backend systems that support the platform's functionalities. His expertise in backend engineering contributes to enhancing user experience and system performance.
Previous Experience at Repeat
Benton Anderson has held multiple roles at Repeat. He worked as the Head of Engineering from 2020 to 2021, where he oversaw engineering operations. He then transitioned to the role of Vice President of Engineering from 2021 to 2022, leading technical strategies and team management. Since 2020, he has also served as an Advisor, providing guidance on engineering practices.
Education and Expertise
Benton Anderson studied at Southeast Missouri State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, and a minor in Physics. He furthered his education at Emporia State University, achieving a graduate degree in Mathematics in 2021. Additionally, he has been studying at NC State University Graduate School, specializing in Data Science Foundations since 2019.
Career Background
Benton Anderson has a diverse career in software engineering and leadership roles. He worked at Clearbit in various capacities, including Tech Lead - Platform and Lead Engineer - Integrations, from 2018 to 2020. His earlier experience includes positions at Carbon Five and Originate, where he contributed as a Senior Software Engineer. He also held engineering roles at Vytmn and Maker Studios Inc.
Teaching and Research Experience
Benton Anderson has experience in academia, having worked as a Mathematics Tutor at Southeast Missouri State University from 2007 to 2009. He also served as a Research Assistant in the Office of Institutional Research at the same university in 2008. These roles allowed him to engage in educational support and research activities.