Benjamin Watts
About Benjamin Watts
Benjamin Watts is a Staff Software Engineer with extensive experience in the tech industry, currently working remotely at Vouch Insurance. He has held various engineering roles at multiple companies, including Lead Software Engineer and Senior Software Engineer, and advocates for addressing meaningful problems in the tech community.
Current Role at Vouch Insurance
Benjamin Watts currently holds the position of Staff Software Engineer at Vouch Insurance, a role he has occupied since 2023. His work is conducted remotely, allowing him to collaborate with teams across various locations. In this capacity, he focuses on testing, enabling other engineers, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
Previous Experience at Vouch Insurance
Prior to his current role, Benjamin Watts served as a Lead Software Engineer at Vouch Insurance from 2021 to 2023. He initially joined the company as a Senior Software Engineer in 2019, where he worked until 2021. His tenure at Vouch Insurance spanned a total of four years, during which he contributed to various projects and initiatives.
Professional Background
Benjamin Watts has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked at several companies in the tech industry. He began his career at InkShares as a Software Engineer for three months in 2014. He then transitioned to Fandor, where he worked for ten months before joining Pivotal Labs as a Senior Software Engineer from 2015 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Watts earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Seattle University, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation for his work in software engineering, allowing him to approach technical challenges with a unique perspective.
Values and Advocacy
Benjamin Watts values compassionate listening, intellectual flexibility, and humor in his professional interactions. He is an advocate for the tech community, encouraging efforts to address meaningful problems that enhance global quality of life. His interests also include enjoying a variety of cheeses.