Ben Peters is a results-driven Principal Software Engineer and technology leader with over 12 years of experience in architecting, developing, and deploying highly scalable, distributed systems and innovative software solutions. Currently based in Austin, Texas, Ben has a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, driving technical strategy, and delivering complex projects from conception through to production in fast-paced, agile environments. He is deeply passionate about cloud-native technologies, microservices architecture, and leveraging data to create impactful user experiences. Ben excels at mentoring engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, and bridging the gap between technical possibilities and business objectives. His expertise spans across full-stack development, with a particular emphasis on backend services, API design, and infrastructure automation.
Ben Peters's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:
Successfully orchestrated the migration of a monolithic legacy application for a Fortune 500 company to a microservices architecture on AWS, resulting in a 60% reduction in infrastructure costs, 99.99% uptime, and a 40% improvement in deployment frequency.
Designed and developed a cutting-edge real-time analytics platform processing over 1 billion events per day, enabling data-driven decision-making and providing key business insights that contributed to a 15% YOY revenue growth for a leading SaaS provider.
Led a team to build and deploy an AI-powered recommendation engine that personalized user experiences for an e-commerce platform, leading to a 25% increase in user engagement and a 10% uplift in conversion rates.
Championed and implemented robust engineering best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and code quality standards. Established a formal mentorship program that improved engineer retention by 20% and accelerated skill development within the department.
University of Warwick - Year 2011
University of Brighton - Year 2001
Alcester Grammar School - Year 1998
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