Ben Schmidt

Ben Schmidt is an experienced technology professional currently serving as the VP Development at Tech Start UCalgary, where oversight of the project team's technical progress and assistance with engineering inquiries are key responsibilities. Ben also holds a Front-End Developer Co-op position at Opencare.com and previously led a team as Project Manager at Tech Start UCalgary to develop a web application aimed at enhancing the recruitment experience for tech workers. Prior experience includes roles at Nestlé Nespresso SA as a Coffee Specialist and as a Software Developer at Tech Start UCalgary, where involvement in game development utilizing the Unity Engine occurred. Ben's career began in the hospitality sector as a Barista at Mastertons Coffee & Tea Specialists and GRASS ROOF FARM STALL AND RESTAURANT. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the University of Calgary, education also includes a National Senior Certificate from Theodor Herzl High School.