Summary
Benjamin Allen is a pragmatic software engineer based in Beaverton, Oregon with 11 years of experience building web and systems software across a broad polyglot stack including JavaScript, Python, Ruby, Node.js, and several C-family languages. He focuses on delivering practical, maintainable solutions for the full stack—from HTML5/CSS-driven UIs to backend services—and is comfortable switching languages to fit the problem. Known for a playful approach to code ("writes wacky software"), he pairs creativity with solid engineering discipline. His background in both scripting and compiled languages suggests strength in performance-sensitive and integration work. Local to the Portland metro area, he brings a decade-plus of hands-on development experience and a willingness to experiment with unconventional ideas to solve real problems.
11 years of coding experience