Ben Wiley
About Ben Wiley
Ben Wiley is an Engineering Manager at Scale AI, where he leads the software engineering team for the Government Generative AI platform. He has a background in software engineering with experience at Microsoft and the University of Minnesota, and he possesses a diverse technical skill set including ReactJS, Next.js, and AWS Cloud infrastructure.
Current Role at Scale AI
Ben Wiley currently serves as Engineering Manager at Scale AI, a position he has held since 2024. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and works on-site. In this role, he has expanded the Donovan software engineering team from one to seven engineers, contributing to the scaling of the product from inception to deployment across various government environments. Prior to this managerial position, he worked as a Software Engineer Technical Lead at Scale AI starting in 2023.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Ben Wiley has significant experience at Microsoft, where he worked as a Software Engineer from 2021 to 2022 in the Greater Seattle Area. He focused on backend engineering solutions for the Dynamics 365 Fraud Protection product, particularly for high TPS distributed systems. Additionally, he completed internships at Microsoft as a Software Engineer Intern in 2020 and as a Service Engineer Intern in 2019.
Educational Background
Ben Wiley studied at the University of Minnesota, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2017 to 2021. His education provided a foundation in software development and engineering principles. He also attended Minnetonka High School prior to his university studies.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Ben Wiley possesses a diverse technical skill set that includes expertise in ReactJS, Next.js, Typescript, and AWS Cloud infrastructure. His background in software development is complemented by his experience in various roles, including as a Student Software Developer Lead at the University of Minnesota and as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at Grouplens Research.
Contributions to Government Generative AI Platform
As the founding software engineer for Scale AI's Government Generative AI platform, Donovan, Ben Wiley played a crucial role in integrating Large Language Models. His work has enhanced information retrieval and decision-making processes for government organizations, demonstrating his impact on the intersection of technology and public service.