Ben Clary
About Ben Clary
Ben Clary serves as the Lead Enterprise Architect for DevOps and Developer Experience at QBE Insurance, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in systems engineering and infrastructure architecture, with previous roles at Inacom and QBE North America.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Ben Clary currently serves as the Lead Enterprise Architect - DevOps & Developer Experience at QBE Insurance, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the developer experience by standardizing development life cycles. Prior to this, he worked as an Enterprise Architect - Technical Services from 2017 to 2021, where he was instrumental in aligning development processes with the needs of engineering staff. His earlier role at QBE North America as an Infrastructure Architect lasted from 2013 to 2017, contributing to his extensive experience in enterprise architecture.
Previous Experience in Systems Engineering
Before joining QBE Insurance, Ben Clary worked at Inacom as a Systems Engineer from 2007 to 2009 in the Madison, Wisconsin Area. This two-year experience provided him with foundational skills in systems engineering. He also held the position of Senior Infrastructure Engineer at QBE FIRST from 2012 to 2013, further developing his expertise in infrastructure management.
Education and Expertise
Ben Clary studied at Madison Area Technical College, where he focused on Network Specialist and achieved a degree in Computer Information Systems from 2002 to 2004. This educational background laid the groundwork for his career in enterprise architecture and systems engineering, equipping him with the necessary technical skills to excel in his roles.
Contributions to Development Processes
At QBE Insurance, Ben Clary has played a significant role in improving the developer experience by standardizing development life cycles. He works towards achieving global consensus among stakeholders regarding development artifacts and standards. His efforts have been crucial in aligning development processes with the operational needs of engineering staff.