Nic Benton
About Nic Benton
Nic Benton is a Cloud Solution Architect currently working at Massdriver since 2023. He has extensive experience in DevOps and software development, having held various roles at companies such as NetFoundry, Pearson, and Fidelity Investments.
Current Role at Massdriver
Nic Benton currently serves as a Cloud Solution Architect at Massdriver, a company that is part of Y Combinator's Winter 2022 batch. He has been in this position since 2023, contributing to various cloud solutions and initiatives. His role involves designing and implementing cloud architectures that enhance operational efficiency and support the company's objectives. He has participated in multiple webinars related to Massdriver, focusing on topics such as AI deployment, Kubernetes observability, and containerization best practices.
Previous Experience in Cloud and DevOps
Prior to his role at Massdriver, Nic Benton held several positions that focused on cloud solutions and DevOps practices. He worked as Director of DevOps at NetFoundry from 2021 to 2023, where he redesigned the CI/CD system to improve development and deployment processes. His experience also includes roles at Pearson as Principal DevOps Architect, where he optimized CI/CD processes and migrated applications to AWS, and at Fidelity Investments, where he contributed to big data and cloud transition efforts.
Education and Academic Background
Nic Benton studied Computer Science at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from 2013 to 2015. He also attended High Point University from 2007 to 2009. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in software development and cloud technologies, which he has applied throughout his career in various technical roles.
Technical Contributions and Mentorship
Throughout his career, Nic Benton has made significant contributions to technical projects and team development. At OpenZiti/NetFoundry, he mentored team members on tools such as Jenkins, Terraform, and AWS, enhancing their technical skills. He also helped design the Tech Advocacy position to foster community engagement. His work at LexisNexis included optimizing CI/CD processes and migrating applications to AWS, showcasing his commitment to improving operational efficiencies.
Military Experience
Nic Benton served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve as a Special Operations Intelligence member from 2010 to 2016. This experience provided him with a unique perspective on teamwork and operational strategy, which he has applied in his subsequent roles in the tech industry. His military background complements his technical expertise, contributing to his overall professional development.