Summary
Ben Schaefer is a versatile web and marketing operations engineer based in Portland with nine years of experience building responsive, SEO-conscious interfaces for startups and established organizations. He brings full-stack front-end expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (jQuery, Angular, React), Bootstrap and PHP, paired with hands-on UX, QA, and content strategy experience from roles at CollegeNET, Market Genomics, and multiple agency clients. Comfortable wearing many hats, Ben has led redesigns, mentored bootcamp students, and served as the primary web resource on cross-functional teams, bridging design, development, and product planning. His background in philosophy, math, and classics at Whitman College informs a thoughtful, user-centered approach to problem solving and clear technical communication. Currently focused on web and marketing operations for PDXMiniMakers, he combines practical maintenance skills with a track record of shipping polished, accessible sites.
9 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Additional credit during high school, Additional credit during high school at College of Marin
High School, High School at San Marin High School
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy at Whitman College
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