Ben Logan
About Ben Logan
Ben Logan serves as the Global Technology Lead for Evidence Lab at UBS, where he has worked since 2022. With a background in Computing Science and extensive experience in alternative data and investment research, he manages a team of over 50 engineers and advocates for sustainable technology practices.
Current Role at UBS
Ben Logan currently serves as the Global Technology Lead for the Evidence Lab at UBS, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees technology initiatives and manages a diverse team of over 50 engineers across three locations. His team is organized into nine pods that cover the entire data pipeline, from web scraping to client distribution. Logan's leadership focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of technology solutions within the Evidence Lab.
Previous Experience at UBS
Logan has a significant history with UBS, having worked in various roles from 2006 to 2021. He served as a Software Developer for seven years, followed by a three-year tenure as a Project Manager. He then took on the role of Solution Architect - Equity Research (Director) for one year before transitioning to the Evidence Lab as a Development Manager and Solution Architect from 2018 to 2021. His extensive experience at UBS has contributed to his expertise in technology and investment research.
Education and Expertise
Ben Logan studied Computing Science at the University of Stirling, where he earned a BSc (Hons) from 1999 to 2001. He furthered his education at Newcastle University, achieving another BSc (Hons) in Computing Science from 2001 to 2003. His academic background laid the foundation for his extensive experience in alternative data and investment research within the financial services sector.
Leadership in Sustainable Technology
Logan co-leads the Sustainable Technology Guild at UBS, which focuses on reducing the energy footprint of the company's technology estate. He advocates for DevOps practices and agile methodologies within his team, promoting efficiency and innovation. Additionally, he collaborates with the Green Software Foundation as a steering member to implement energy reduction projects at UBS, demonstrating his commitment to sustainability in technology.
Early Career and Development
Before his extensive tenure at UBS, Logan worked as a Software Developer at the University of Newcastle from 2003 to 2006. He then joined UBS as a Software Developer from 2006 to 2013. Afterward, he worked at Exane as a Solution Architect for 11 months in 2017 before returning to UBS in various capacities. This early career experience contributed to his technical skills and understanding of software development in the financial sector.