Ben L.
About Ben L.
Ben L. is a Software Engineer and Engineering Manager with extensive experience in software development and team leadership. He has worked at notable companies such as Boundary, Two Sigma, and Kickstarter, contributing to various projects and improving systems throughout his career.
Work at Two Sigma
Ben L. has been employed at Two Sigma as a Software Engineer and Engineering Manager since 2018. During his tenure, he has contributed to enhancing the company's distributed storage ecosystem by focusing on client internals and the data serving layer. His role involves overseeing engineering projects and leading teams to deliver effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current position, Ben L. gained extensive experience in various engineering roles. He worked at Boundary as an Engineer for nine months in 2012-2013, where he played a key role in transforming a small team into a capable unit that delivered significant new integrations and features. He also served as an Engineer at Bumpers for 11 months in 2017, and at Kickstarter for three years from 2014 to 2017. His earlier experience includes roles as a Data Scientist and Infrastructure Engineer at Aggregate Knowledge from 2010 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Ben L. earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Chicago, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in software engineering and data science. He has developed expertise in writing Kubernetes Operators and debugging memory leaks in FUSE filesystems, showcasing his technical skills in managing complex systems.
Achievements in Engineering Management
As an Engineering Manager, Ben L. has successfully led teams to implement impactful features and integrations. His leadership at Boundary resulted in the development of automatic observability and new scheduling modes. He has demonstrated the ability to manage legacy systems, as indicated by his experience holding a pager for multiple services that have been operational for over 18 years.