Ben Schumacher
About Ben Schumacher
Ben Schumacher is a Lead Software Engineer currently working at Klaviyo in Denver, Colorado. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having held various roles at companies such as Cisco, Ada, and Twilio, with a focus on infrastructure automation and data security.
Work at Klaviyo
Ben Schumacher currently serves as a Lead Software Engineer at Klaviyo, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves overseeing engineering projects and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Klaviyo is known for its marketing automation platform, and Schumacher's contributions are focused on enhancing the platform's capabilities. His work is based in Denver, Colorado.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Schumacher has held multiple positions at Cisco, including Technical Leader in the Platform - Mobility Business Group from 2014 to 2015, Lead Software Engineer from 2017 to 2018, and Cloud Architect in the Office of the CTO - Cloud Platform and Services Group from 2015 to 2017. His roles involved leading engineering teams and developing cloud-based solutions.
Experience at Ada and Twilio Inc.
Before joining Klaviyo, Schumacher worked as Chief Architect at Ada from 2021 to 2023. He also spent time at Twilio Inc., where he held the positions of Principal Engineer for Twilio SendGrid from 2019 to 2021 and Senior Principal Engineer/Architect for 8 months in 2021. His experience at these companies focused on backend development and system architecture.
Education and Expertise
Ben Schumacher studied at the University of Colorado Denver. He possesses a strong background in infrastructure automation and multi-tenancy, along with expertise in RESTful backend development and data security and privacy. His technical skills include proficiency in C/C++, Go, AWS, RDBMS, NoSQL, and Kubernetes.
Professional Skills and Approach
Schumacher is driven by curiosity and a desire to expand his skill set while addressing challenging problems. He engages across multiple disciplines, including product, design, security, finance, and go-to-market strategies, to ensure that engineering deliverables meet business needs.