Benjamin Ludman

VP, Engineering

Brigit

Sep 2023 - Current (3 years)

Brigit is a financial health platform helping everyday Americans relieve stress today, start saving for tomorrow and permanently transform their financial futures by getting them on the path the better financial wellness. We're protecting the 100M hardworking Americans who live paycheck to paycheck from predatory financial services, and empowering them will tools and financial products to save them money and bring them much needed stability.

VP, Engineering

Block Renovation

Dec 2019 - Jun 2023 (3 years 7 months)

Block modernizes the way we do bathroom and kitchen renovations. We consolidate design, procurement, and construction all under one roof to provide clients with architect-grade renovations at mid-market prices. We focus on simple, sleek designs and execute them with the utmost quality in weeks — ensuring a virtually hands-off experience for homeowners. Block was founded by T. Luke Sherwin, a co-founder of Casper, and Koda Wang, a former COO of HuffPost. The company currently services the NY/NJ areas.

Director Of Engineering

Foursquare

Aug 2017 - Sep 2019 (2 years 2 months)

Senior Engineering Manager

Foursquare

Aug 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year 1 month)

Engineering Manager

Foursquare

Jan 2016 - Aug 2016 (8 months)

Tech Lead, Web Platform

Foursquare

Oct 2015 - Aug 2016 (11 months)

Senior Software Engineer

Foursquare

Feb 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)

Software Engineer

Foursquare

Jan 2011 - Feb 2015 (4 years 2 months)

Teaching Assistant, Department of Computer Science

Columbia University

Sep 2010 - Jan 2011 (5 months)

Introduction to computer science and programming in Java • Supported 200 students during twice weekly office hours and through an online discussion forum • Graded designs, documentation, programs and written problem sets for 25 students

Software Engineering Intern

Mindspark Interactive Network Inc

Jun 2010 - Aug 2010 (3 months)

• Designed and implemented backend features for the new version of the Zwinky virtual world product using the Java Spring framework • Contributed to twice weekly team standups and collaborated with a team of 10 engineers and web developers in an Agile environment

Network and Telecommunications Technician

Columbia University Information Technology

Jan 2008 - May 2010 (2 years 5 months)

• Led large scale projects such as campus-wide wireless upgrades and the rewiring of academic and residential buildings • Set up and maintained multiple computer and telecommunications systems for academic departments • Provided technical support to various academic, administrative and residential users • Collaborated with a group of twenty technicians, usually working in a of team of seven

Staff Sergeant - Computer Section Head and District Network Administrator

Israel Defense Forces

Aug 2006 - Jun 2007 (11 months)

• Directed computer communications of main district and four sub-districts, with bases spanning four cities • Managed team of ten technicians and operators, and supervised the district Help Desk • Oversaw computer communications for numerous training exercises involving cooperation and coordination with multiple military units and governmental bodies • Implemented a district wide PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) and Knowledge Management System using MS Sharepoint • Instructed and certified new technicians

Sergeant - PC, Network and Telecommunications Technician

Israel Defense Forces

Nov 2004 - Aug 2006 (1 year 10 months)

• Set up and maintained multiple computer, encryption and telecommunications systems ensuring complete data flow between districts, sub districts, commanders and troops • Provided technical support to various systems users in bases and in the field

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