Summary
Benjamin Mummery is a Senior Software Engineer in Edinburgh with six years’ experience building developer-focused tools and APIs across quantum computing, defence, and research institutions. He combines an API-first, user-centred design approach with strong DevOps and automation skills—having redesigned Python SDK surfaces, led CLI/API parity efforts at Zapata, and engineered custom git hooks to streamline developer workflows. Equally comfortable leading cross-disciplinary teams and public-facing events, he has a track record of translating research code into production-ready software, mentoring apprentices, and teaching engineering best practices. He holds a PhD in Astrophysics and brings uncommon strength in rapidly upskilling to new toolchains (C++, Artifactory/Conan, Jenkins) while maintaining high standards for security and documentation.
7 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Physics, Astrophysics, Master of Physics, Astrophysics at University of Liverpool
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Astrophysics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Astrophysics at Liverpool John Moores University