Benji Shankwitz is a multidisciplinary maker and software professional with a decade of hands-on experience building products that connect people to practical experiences and well-being. Currently leading work at Farm, he combines development, design, and entrepreneurial instincts from roles ranging from freelance consulting to co-founding a local produce marketplace. His background in philosophy informs a user-centered approach to problem solving and clearer communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders. Benji thrives in small teams where wearing many hats is the norm, having led development, branding, and product strategy across startups and creative collectives. Not immediately obvious, he has repeatedly translated civic and community-focused ideas into operational businesses and systems, blending impact-driven goals with pragmatic execution. Based in the United States, he describes himself simply as someone who likes to make—and consistently ships.
10 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor’s Degree, Philosophy, Bachelor’s Degree, Philosophy at Florida State University
Contributions:4 pushes, 2 branches in 1 year 8 months
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