Benjamin Theunissen
About Benjamin Theunissen
Benjamin Theunissen is a Founding Engineer at Shaped, with a background in software engineering and teaching. He has worked at notable companies such as Apple, Google, and N26, and has experience in various programming languages and technologies.
Work at Shaped
Benjamin Theunissen has been serving as a Founding Engineer at Shaped since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the development and implementation of innovative software solutions. His experience in various programming languages and frameworks supports the company's objectives in delivering high-quality products.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current role, Benjamin worked at several notable companies. He was a Software Engineer at Apple, focusing on Apple Pay from 2020 to 2022. Before that, he held positions at N26 as a Software Engineer and Senior Software Engineer from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at REA Group included roles as a Software Developer in Data Services from 2018 to 2019 and as a Software Developer from 2017 to 2018. He also gained experience as a Practical Supervisor and Teaching Assistant at the University of Adelaide in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Adelaide, where he studied from 2014 to 2016. He also studied Artificial Intelligence at Harbin Institute of Technology, completing a Study Tour in 2016. His technical expertise includes proficiency in modern front-end web frameworks like React.js and functional programming languages such as Scala and Kotlin. He is also skilled in application containerization and big data tooling, including Apache Airflow and GCP BigQuery.
Volunteering and Community Involvement
Benjamin has actively contributed to the software development community by volunteering as an event organizer for the Melbourne Junior Developer Meetup.com group. His efforts focus on promoting diversity and mentorship opportunities within the sector, helping to foster a more inclusive environment for aspiring developers.
Research and Teaching Experience
In addition to his engineering roles, Benjamin has experience in academia. He worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Adelaide for three months in 2016. He also served as a Practical Supervisor and Teaching Assistant for nine months in the same year, where he supported students in their learning and development.