Benjamin Kurrek
About Benjamin Kurrek
Benjamin Kurrek is a Developer Relations Engineer and Co-Founder of Fayyr Corporation, with a background in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from the University of Waterloo. He has experience in software quality assurance and has contributed to technical tools and educational materials in his current role at Near Inc.
Work at Fayyr Corporation
Benjamin Kurrek serves as Co-Founder at Fayyr Corporation, a position he has held since 2021. The company is based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he is involved in various aspects of the business, including preparing detailed reports on programming project specifications and activities. His experience in this startup environment contributes to the development of innovative solutions.
Current Role at Near Inc
Since 2021, Benjamin Kurrek has worked as a Developer Relations Engineer at Near Inc in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he focuses on creating technical tools and educational materials aimed at enhancing the developer experience. He collaborates with engineering staff to evaluate software-hardware interfaces and develop performance requirements, ensuring effective integration and functionality.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Kurrek studied at the University of Waterloo, where he pursued a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, graduating in 2019. Prior to this, he attended St. Michael’s College School from 2014 to 2019, where he completed his secondary education. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in engineering and technology.
Previous Experience at University of Waterloo
Before his current roles, Benjamin Kurrek participated in the Watorace - Indy 500 Autonomous Racing Challenge at the University of Waterloo from 2020 to 2021. This experience lasted for 11 months and involved hands-on work in autonomous vehicle technology. He also worked briefly as a Software Quality Assurance Developer at Rocscience in 2021, where he contributed to software testing and quality assurance processes.