Summary
Benjamin Smith is a pragmatic technology leader and co-founder currently serving as CTO of Residia AI, bringing 11 years of hands-on software engineering experience across startups and mid‑stage companies. He’s built full‑stack systems using JavaScript, Python, C++, Ruby on Rails, Java and CSS, and moved through roles at companies including SixFifty, Mavenlink, FieldEye and WeWork after Teem’s acquisition. Benjamin combines product-minded engineering with startup execution—shifting from individual contributor roles into technical leadership and company building. A Utah State CS graduate based in Utah, he’s comfortable shipping production systems and navigating the technical tradeoffs of growth-stage software. Notably, his career shows a pattern of joining teams during transitions or acquisitions, suggesting strength in integrating systems and stabilizing engineering operations.
11 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science, Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science at Utah State University