Benjamin Turner
About Benjamin Turner
Benjamin Turner is the Local Community Manager at WP Engine in Portland, Oregon, and also owns Passions Play. He has a diverse background in web development, community management, and teaching.
Company
Benjamin Turner is currently employed at WP Engine, where he serves as the Local Community Manager based in Portland, Oregon. WP Engine is a well-known platform for WordPress, offering various hosting solutions to help businesses create and manage their online presence efficiently.
Title
As a Local Community Manager at WP Engine, Benjamin Turner engages with the Local community to facilitate seamless communication between users and the internal development team. His role involves promoting the use of command-line interfaces (CLIs) and crafting documentation to simplify complex topics for the user base.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Turner studied Computer Software Engineering at Free Code Camp and achieved a Full Stack Web Development Certification from 2016 to 2017. He also attended Portland Community College for two years, and completed a B.F.A. in Ceramics at the University of Oregon. His expertise spans web development, storytelling through data visualization, and user advocacy in technology.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining WP Engine, Benjamin Turner worked at Flywheel as Team Lead and Happiness Engineer. He served as Senior Web Developer at Peaceful Media for four years. Earlier roles include Barista at Starbucks and Teacher at Maude Kerns Art Center. Benjamin has also served as Camp Councilor - Ceramics Teacher at Camp Fernwood and owns Passions Play.
Background in Ceramics and Web Development
Benjamin Turner has a diverse background blending creative and technical skills. He initially studied Ceramics at the University of Oregon and later transitioned into web development. His career has included roles such as Ceramics Teacher and Senior Web Developer, showcasing his ability to navigate and excel in both artistic and technical fields.