Work Experience

• Lead Software Engineer, Owner Operator, B47 Labs - Software Services and Solutions

  Aug, 2024 - Present

  • Architected scalable back-end using Java and Spring Boot ensuring high availability

  • Designed modern front-end systems using Typescript, Next.js, React, and TailwindCSS

  • Orchestrated seamless integration of third-party services (mailing, payments, auth, analytics, CRM)

  • Engineered multi-cloud deployment strategies across AWS, GCP, Supabase, and on-premise infrastructure, leveraging IaaC to achieve scalability

  • Developed robust APIs (RESTful, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSockets) enabling seamless communication

• Full Stack Software Engineer, CVDOS Storefront, Ford Motor - Automotive

  Jan, 2023 - Jul, 20241 year 6 months

  • Led the migration of on-premise services to Google Cloud Platform, ensuring zero downtime and minimal disruption to end-users, while improving scalability and reducing operational costs

  • Designed and implemented a core API to ingest and serve real-time vehicle signals, enabling data-driven decision-making for the storefront application

  • Collaborated cross-functionally to deliver high-quality software using Java 17, Spring Boot, Angular, and MongoDB, adhering to Agile methodologies and best practices

  • Enhanced system reliability and performance by leveraging Apache Kafka for event-driven architecture and Amplitude for analytics-driven optimizations

• Senior Backend Engineer, Backend Routing, HubSpot - CRM

  Mar, 2022 - Jan, 202310 months

  • Owned and scaled backend services for HubSpot’s CRM, supporting over 200,000 users, by leveraging Spring Boot, Apache Kafka, and AWS, ensuring high availability and performance

  • Championed code quality initiatives by auditing codebases, drafting proposals, and implementing best practices to improve maintainability and reduce technical debt

  • Architected and implemented an event-driven microservices ecosystem using Apache Kafka, enabling real-time data processing and improving system scalability

  • Enhanced the assignment routing pipeline to automate agent assignments, reducing manual effort and improving operational efficiency

• Full Stack Software Engineer, HCL UrbanCode / IBM UrbanCode - CI/CD Software

  Jun, 2017 - Mar, 20224 years 9 months

  • Delivered full-stack solutions using Java, JSP, JAX-RS, and AWS, adhering to Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable code

  • Streamlined internationalization (i18n) processes by automating workflows, reducing release cycle time, and improving localization accuracy

  • Designed and implemented a centralized metrics dashboard using Apache Kafka and React, providing actionable insights to stakeholders and improving decision-making

  • Mentored support and core software engineers to assure quality engineering

• Windows Application Developer, EZMetrology - Automotive Measurement Tools

  Sep, 2016 - Jun, 20179 months

  • Engineered a robust C# licensing library to support offline operators, ensuring compliance and reducing licensing-related issues

  • Delivered key feature enhancements across the software suite using C# and WPF, improving user experience and functionality

  • Redesigned the product update delivery system to streamline updates and improve compatibility across multiple product offerings

• Intern/Engineer III, American Express - Financial Services

  Jun, 2016 - Aug, 20162 months

  • Migrated configuration and data across multiple sources to resolving cross-team discrepancies

  • Spearheaded a proof-of-concept project for a data virtualization tool, demonstrating its potential to enhance big data warehouse infrastructure

  • Developed a proof-of-concept UI using JBoss and Ionic for an internal knowledge-base platform, showcasing innovative solutions for collaboration

Projects Experience

• MMORPG Automation

  - Present

  • Designed AI-driven automation using computer vision and humanized actions to replace manual intervention

  • Developed real-time condition detection using OpenCV, enabling autonomous robot control

  • Created a modular scripting framework for reusable components for improved scripting

• CodeReader Sublime Text Extension

  - Present

  • github.com/bennyen/CodeReader

  • Engineered audio-assistance code navigation using Python and language-recognition for accessibility

Skills

Education