Ben Douglas
About Ben Douglas
Ben Douglas is an Engineering Manager at Rover.com with a background in software engineering and startup co-founding.
Company
Ben Douglas currently works at Rover.com as an Engineering Manager in Seattle, Washington, United States. He has been with the company since 2021. Rover.com focuses on pet services and Ben is responsible for overseeing engineering teams, ensuring project deadlines are met, and implementing technical strategies to improve platform performance.
Title
Ben Douglas holds the position of Engineering Manager at Rover.com. In this role, he manages engineering teams, coordinates project efforts, and leverages his technical expertise to drive the development of innovative solutions.
Education and Expertise
Ben Douglas studied at the University of Louisville, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Computer Sciences as well as a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. His expertise includes customer empathy and interviewing, UI design using React, and AWS backend development. These skills enhance his full-stack engineering capabilities and inform his management approach.
Background
Ben Douglas has a diverse professional background. He co-founded Wellsayer and Elektra, Inc., demonstrating his entrepreneurial skills. He has also worked as a Software Engineer at Imperva, a Technical Lead at Toggle Health, and held positions at Affective Computing Lab and Machine Learning Lab at the University of Louisville. His early career includes roles at UPS, REACH, General Electric, the University of Louisville's Office of Admissions, and Dr. Burdette's Orofacial Pain Clinic.