Benjamin Encz
About Benjamin Encz
Benjamin Encz is the CEO and Co-Founder of Ashby, where he focuses on enhancing user experiences in recruiting software. With a background in Applied Computer Science and extensive experience in software engineering and leadership roles, he has played a key role in developing Ashby as a comprehensive recruiting solution since 2018.
Work at Ashby
Benjamin Encz serves as the CEO and Co-Founder of Ashby, a role he has held since 2018. Under his leadership, Ashby has developed into an all-in-one recruiting product that integrates applicant tracking systems (ATS), customer relationship management (CRM), scheduling, and analytics. Encz has played a key role in designing and creating foundational features for the platform. He has also focused on building and expanding the internal knowledge base related to Ashby's industry and customer needs.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Encz studied at Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW), where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Applied Computer Science from 2008 to 2011. His educational background laid the groundwork for his expertise in software engineering and user experience design, particularly in the context of recruiting software.
Background
Before co-founding Ashby, Benjamin Encz gained diverse experience in the tech industry. He worked as a Co-Op Student at IBM from 2008 to 2011, where he developed foundational skills in software engineering. He then served as a Software Engineer and Project Lead at DATAGROUP SE from 2011 to 2013, followed by a role as a Software Engineer and All-Around Early Startup Employee at Make School from 2013 to 2015. Encz also held the position of Director of Engineering and Part-Time Recruiting Operations at PlanGrid from 2015 to 2018.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Benjamin Encz has been instrumental in addressing the challenges of recruiting software. His work at Ashby has focused on creating seamless user experiences and consolidating various recruiting functionalities into a single solution. He has stepped away from engineering roles to concentrate on long-term strategic goals for the company.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Benjamin Encz has held various positions that contributed to his professional growth. He worked as a Lecturer at Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) from 2012 to 2013, where he shared his knowledge in applied computer science. His experience at PlanGrid and Make School further enhanced his skills in engineering and startup operations, preparing him for his current leadership role at Ashby.