Hi, I'm Benjamin Stein - Lead Application Development Engineer at American Family Insurance
I am fueled by the challenge of untangling complex legacy systems and turning them into scalable, modern engines. I thrive in high-stakes environments where precision, clarity, and bold innovation matter most.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Spearheaded enterprise-grade software architecture transformations within highly regulated legacy financial environments.
Currently leading mission-critical application development initiatives to modernize digital infrastructure at a major insurance firm.
Provides strategic technical guidance on navigating complex architectural migrations and scaling robust development teams.
🚀 Career trajectory
Corporate Foundation
Spent early years consulting on large-scale infrastructure and systems in New York.
✦ Consulting
✦ Systems Integration
Big Tech Engineering
Scaled search and platform technologies at Google's Mountain View headquarters.
✦ Software Engineering
✦ Scale
Global Autonomy
Shifted to remote-first roles as a software developer, embracing global mobility.
✦ Remote-First
✦ Agile Development
💪🏻 Superpowers
Systems Architect
Designing scalable frameworks for global impact
Architected high-volume software solutions in fast-paced corporate environments.
Streamlined complex technical workflows to improve engineering team velocity.
Remote Operations Specialist
Navigating borderless collaboration with efficiency
Adapted engineering methodologies for seamless distributed team engagement.
Cultivated sustainable productivity cycles outside of traditional office constraints.
Technical Mentor
Guiding developers through complex technical transitions
Mentored junior engineers through mission-critical system implementations.
Translated sophisticated technical requirements into actionable development roadmaps.
I'm excited about
Discovering innovative startups that prioritize distributed architecture and global talent.
Connecting with fellow digital nomads to discuss sustainable remote work culture.
Exploring new technical domains where geographical flexibility drives team innovation.
I can help with
Providing expert guidance on transitioning engineering teams to remote workflows.
Auditing technical architectures for scalability and long-term system maintainability.
Sharing insights on maintaining high performance while working as a nomad.
I would love your help on
Finding new opportunities that value experience over proximity to an office.
Learning about emerging tech communities that welcome contributors from abroad.
Connecting with peers building projects that support the digital nomad ecosystem.