Benjamin Z.
About Benjamin Z.
Benjamin Z. is a Lead Software Engineer with extensive experience in developing high-scale internal systems and leading engineering teams. He holds two master's degrees from New York University and has worked at various technology companies, including Hungryroot and Kargo.
Work at Hungryroot
Currently, Benjamin Z. serves as the Lead Software Engineer at Hungryroot, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he constructs and oversees high-scale internal systems that are essential for delivering services to customers. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Hungryroot from 2020 to 2022. His responsibilities included leading a diverse team of engineers, focusing on maximizing each member's strengths and fostering continuous learning and growth.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Z. has an extensive educational background. He studied at New York University, where he earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communication and Media Studies from 2012 to 2014. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Information Systems from 2015 to 2017. Earlier, he completed a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Tourism Management at Shanghai University of International Business and Economics from 2008 to 2012.
Background
Benjamin Z. has a diverse professional background in software engineering. He began his career as a Software Developer at FORCE Therapeutics from 2014 to 2015. He then worked at MayStreet in various roles, including Web Software Engineer and Full Stack Software Engineer, from 2015 to 2018. Following this, he joined Kargo as a Software Engineer and later as a Senior Software Engineer from 2018 to 2020. His experience spans multiple companies and roles, allowing him to develop a robust skill set in software development.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Benjamin Z. has implemented tooling and practices that significantly elevated team productivity and work quality. He prioritizes quality over quantity, advocating that quality and velocity can coexist. Additionally, he balances technical needs with strategic objectives to ensure timely delivery for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. His leadership and technical skills contribute to the success of the teams he manages.