Summary
Ben Emmons is a back-end software developer and AI integration lead based in Reading, UK, with 8 years of professional experience and 4+ years focused on building scalable systems. He has progressed from junior roles into technical leadership at Toca.io, where he now drives AI integration and backend architecture. Comfortable across the stack of server-side systems and cloud deployments, Ben combines pragmatic engineering with a knack for operationalizing machine learning features. His background includes rapid iteration roles at startups and product teams, giving him experience shipping reliable services under tight timelines. Notably, he pairs hands-on coding with coordination across teams to move AI prototypes into production-ready components. Driven by practical problem-solving, he brings both engineering rigor and an eye for developer experience to complex backend challenges.
8 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
A Levels Computer Science, A Levels Computer Science at UTC Reading