Ben Parli
About Ben Parli
Ben Parli is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at Nuro, where he contributes to the automation of the company's autonomous vehicle fleet. He has extensive experience in software engineering and systems design, having held various roles at notable companies including Credit Karma, DoorDash, and Visa.
Work at Nuro
Ben Parli has been employed at Nuro as a Senior Software Engineer since 2022. In this role, he has contributed to the automation of Nuro's autonomous vehicle fleet, focusing on backend engineering. His work supports the development of innovative solutions in the autonomous vehicle sector, aligning with Nuro's mission to enhance transportation through technology.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position at Nuro, Ben Parli held several significant roles in software engineering. He worked at DoorDash as a Staff Software Engineer from 2020 to 2022. Before that, he was a Staff Site Reliability Engineer at Box from 2017 to 2019. His experience also includes a tenure at Credit Karma as a Staff Software Site Reliability Engineer from 2019 to 2020, where he contributed to maintaining system reliability and performance.
Military Background
Ben Parli served in the US Navy as an Electronic Warfare Operator/Technician from 1997 to 2001. This role provided him with foundational technical skills and experience in a high-stakes environment, which have contributed to his analytical approach in subsequent engineering roles.
Education and Expertise
Ben Parli holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology, achieved from 2015 to 2017. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Technology Management from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2007. His educational background is complemented by a Bachelor’s Degree in General Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completed in 2006. His expertise includes Infrastructure as Code and Application and Datacenter Infrastructure Design.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout his career, Ben Parli has held various engineering roles across multiple organizations. He worked at Visa as a Director of Systems Engineering from 2013 to 2015 and as a Staff Systems Engineer from 2012 to 2013. His experience at Deloitte Consulting as a Senior Consultant from 2007 to 2011 further solidified his skills in systems engineering and consulting. Additionally, he worked at Nitro, Inc. in various capacities from 2015 to 2017, including Senior Infrastructure Engineer and Senior Systems Engineer.