Benjamin Studebaker
About Benjamin Studebaker
Benjamin Studebaker is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in designing and building gamification platforms, ETL pipelines, and data integration systems. He has worked at various companies, including True Link, Slalom, and The Home Depot, and has a strong interest in exploring new programming languages and tools.
Work at True Link
Benjamin Studebaker has been employed at True Link as a Senior Software Engineer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on designing and building software solutions that enhance user experience and operational efficiency. His responsibilities include developing gamification platforms, batch and event-driven ETL pipelines, and data integration platforms. His work contributes to the company's mission of providing innovative financial services.
Previous Experience at Slalom
Before joining True Link, Benjamin worked at Slalom in the Greater St. Louis Area. He served as a Senior Consultant - Software Architect from 2021 to 2022 and previously as a Consultant - Software Engineer/Architect from 2018 to 2021. During his tenure, he was involved in various software development projects, applying his expertise in software architecture and engineering.
Career at The Home Depot
Benjamin Studebaker held multiple positions at The Home Depot from 2011 to 2016. He began as a Customer Service Phone and Chat Representative, then progressed to roles such as CSR Chat Team Lead, Training Specialist, and Business Application Developer. His experience included quality assurance as a Data Analyst for a brief period. This diverse background provided him with a solid foundation in customer service and software development.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin studied at Webster University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Social Psychology in 2006. He is self-taught in programming, having developed a passion for it in his early 20s. His expertise spans various programming languages and tools, with recent interests in Prolog, Haskell, Idris, Rust, and Jetbrains MPS. He has experience in developing custom command line interfaces and single-page web applications across multiple industries.
Professional Philosophy
Benjamin believes that human relationships and predictable decisions are essential for modern enterprise software development. He emphasizes the importance of creating well-crafted software that is maintainable and understandable for future developers. He views programming as both a craft and an exploration of new possibilities, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and improvement in the field.