Ben Wheat
About Ben Wheat
Ben Wheat is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and team management. He has held various positions at companies such as BlockFi, Toyota Connected, and Humanly, and has a strong background in incident management and system performance.
Current Role at Humanly
Ben Wheat is currently employed as a Senior Software Engineer at Humanly, where he has been working since 2023. In this role, he applies his extensive software engineering skills and experience to contribute to the company's projects and initiatives. His focus includes improving system performance and enhancing team dynamics.
Previous Experience at BlockFi
Prior to his current position, Ben served as the Director of Product Delivery at BlockFi from 2020 to 2022. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing product development and delivery processes, ensuring that projects met their timelines and quality standards.
Background in Software Engineering
Ben has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked at various companies in different capacities. He was a Software Engineer at Very for eight months in 2019 and held the position of Senior Software Engineer at Kamana from 2022 to 2023. His career also includes a role as a Back End Engineer at Toyota Connected from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Training
Ben Wheat studied at Trevecca Nazarene University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Interpersonal Communications from 2007 to 2012. He furthered his education at The Iron Yard, completing a certificate program in Backend Web Development in 2015. This combination of education has equipped him with both technical and interpersonal skills.
Technical Skills and Interests
Ben has been using Elixir as his primary programming language since 2017. He has developed a strong interest in incident management and system performance throughout his career. Additionally, he finds motivation in witnessing his team's success and has a passion for people management, focusing on improving team dynamics.