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.