Summary
Ben Gladman is a Frontend Developer with 11 years of professional experience building web-facing applications for financial and enterprise clients across London. He has progressed through full-stack and software engineering roles at firms including HSBC, Standard Bots, and now Mizuho, blending pragmatic front-end craftsmanship with an understanding of backend systems from earlier full-stack work. His background in cognitive science and philosophy informs a thoughtful approach to UX and problem decomposition, helping teams turn complex domain rules into clear, maintainable interfaces. Comfortable in regulated environments, he has a track record of shipping reliable, production-grade features for banks and fintechs. Colleagues would describe him as steady, curious, and adept at translating business constraints into effective front-end solutions.
12 years of coding experience
27 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree Philosophy, Bachelor's degree Philosophy at University of Reading
Master's degree Cognitive Science, Master's degree Cognitive Science at University of Birmingham