Ben Jefferson
CTO And Software Engineer at Kanga Health Ltd
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Summary
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Senior🎓
Top SchoolBen Jefferson is a seasoned technology leader and CTO with 12+ years delivering high-capacity, high-availability open source web applications and security-focused systems. He has led design and delivery of high-profile projects—from PCI-compliant credit card encryption for Travelodge to secure voting for the BAFTAs and large-scale Twitter data harvesting and analysis. Comfortable from hands-on engineering to board-level strategy, he advises clients on ISO27001, GDPR and scalable server architecture while building resilient, efficient web platforms. His background blends algorithmic 3D modelling and parametric design for 3D printing with deep practical experience in PHP, MySQL and systems integration. Ben has a track record of founding and growing technical teams and divisions, recruiting senior talent while converting consultancy pipelines into repeatable services. Based in Leeds, he combines a curious architectural training with applied information security expertise and a knack for turning complex regulatory constraints into practical engineering solutions.
12 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
Ba Architecture, Ba Architecture at University of CambridgeBSc Architecture, BSc Architecture at University of Bath
Slovak, English
Github Skills (7)
php4
soap-api4
soap3
js2
acme-protocol1
letsencrypt1
salesforce1
Programming languages (2)
Github contributions (5)
skwirrel/frameworx
Jun 2014 - Sep 2015
Contributions:3 commits, 2 pushes in 1 year 3 months
Ampletracks/Ampletracks
Dec 2022 - May 2025
Contributions:2 reviews, 1 PR, 33 pushes in 2 years 5 months
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