Ben Wong
About Ben Wong
Ben Wong is a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with over 25 years of experience in operational IT service management, systems architecture, and software development. He has worked at various companies, including Benevity and Cenovus Energy, and has a background in Computer Science from the University of Calgary.
Current Role at Jobber
Ben Wong currently serves as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Jobber, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he applies his extensive experience in operational IT service management and systems architecture to enhance the reliability and performance of Jobber's infrastructure. His responsibilities include developing and implementing strategies to improve system uptime and efficiency.
Previous Experience at Benevity
Before joining Jobber, Ben Wong worked at Benevity as a Site Reliability Engineering Specialist from 2017 to 2023. During his six years at Benevity, he focused on maintaining and optimizing the company's IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance of their services. His role involved collaborating with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges and improve system processes.
Career Background at Cenovus Energy
Ben Wong held multiple positions at Cenovus Energy between 2009 and 2016. He started as a Web Architect in the Web Services department for five months in 2009, then transitioned to Operational Lead for Web Services in 2010, and later served as Application Services Manager for Web & ECM Services until 2016. His roles involved overseeing web services and application management, contributing to the company's operational efficiency.
Experience at EnCana Corporation
Ben Wong worked at EnCana Corporation from 2002 to 2009. He began as a Systems Developer for two years and later became an IT Systems Architect, focusing on Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) and Web Services. His contributions during this period helped shape the company's IT infrastructure and service delivery.
Education and Expertise
Ben Wong earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Calgary, studying from 1993 to 1998. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in IT, where he has developed a wide range of skills in software development, systems architecture, and site reliability engineering. He is committed to continuous learning and enjoys tackling new challenges in the field.