Jason Benjoya
About Jason Benjoya
Jason Benjoya is a Mid-Level Software Engineer with experience in deploying applications using Heroku and AWS. He has a background in Chemical Engineering and has developed expertise in technologies such as ReactJS, GraphQL, and Terraform.
Work at Polco
Currently, Jason Benjoya serves as a Mid-Level Software Engineer at Polco, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as a Junior Software Engineer at the same company from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure at Polco, he has contributed to various projects, utilizing his skills in application development and infrastructure management.
Education and Expertise
Jason Benjoya earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016. He also pursued a Software Engineering Career Track certification at Springboard, which he completed in 2021. His expertise includes deploying applications using Heroku and AWS, developing applications with ReactJS and GraphQL, and employing Terraform for infrastructure as code.
Background in Software Development
Before joining Polco, Jason worked at GENESCO INC as a Junior PC Tester for six months in 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. This role provided him with foundational experience in software testing and quality assurance. His career has since progressed into software engineering, where he focuses on application development and database management.
Technical Skills and Tools
Jason Benjoya utilizes a range of technical tools and frameworks in his work. He employs Prisma for database management, Bcrypt for secure password hashing, and Terraform for infrastructure as code. His development work primarily involves ReactJS and GraphQL, showcasing his ability to create modern web applications.