Ben Mc Niel
About Ben Mc Niel
Ben Mc Niel is a Principal Software Engineer at Hopper in Washington, D.C., with extensive experience in both startups and large corporations, including roles at Caribou, Adazza, and GetUpside.
Current Role at Hopper
Ben Mc Niel is the Principal Software Engineer at Hopper, based in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Since April 2021, he has been a Principal Software Developer for Flights Foundation at Hopper. His current role leverages his extensive experience in software engineering to contribute to impactful projects within the company.
Previous Experience at Caribou
From 2019 to 2021, Ben Mc Niel worked at Caribou as a Principal Software Engineer. During his two-year tenure, he utilized his leadership skills and expertise in software development to drive forward various engineering projects.
Technical Lead at Adazza
Ben Mc Niel was the Technical Lead at Adazza from 2017 to 2019. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, he played a crucial role in guiding the technical direction of the company's projects over his two-year stint.
Co-Founder and Engineering Lead at GetUpside
Ben Mc Niel co-founded GetUpside and served as the Engineering Lead from 2015 to 2017 in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, he contributed significantly to the startup's development and operational growth through his engineering leadership.
Early Career and Education
Ben Mc Niel began his software engineering career at Texas Life Insurance Company from 2006 to 2008. He then worked at Redbox Automated Retail, LLC from 2008 to 2010, and Panici Software Consulting from 2010 to 2012. His journey continued at Opower from 2012 to 2015 in Arlington, Virginia. Ben holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) from Baylor University, where he studied from 2002 to 2006.