Hi, I'm Benjamin Prosnitz - Software Engineer at Snowflake Computing
I am driven by the challenge of building reliable systems that support global services. I thrive in high-stakes environments where complex problems require rigorous technical focus and collaborative innovation.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Developed foundational systems expertise while working on the Google Fuchsia project.
Currently specializes in building scalable data infrastructure at Snowflake.
Can provide deep technical insight into OS architecture and cloud-scale system integration.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Growth
Began by building large-scale payment infrastructure for India at Google.
✦ Distributed Systems
✦ Large-Scale Infrastructure
Operating System Specialization
Deepened technical expertise working on the Fuchsia project at Google.
✦ OS Development
✦ Low-Level Systems
Startup to Enterprise Scaling
Joined nxyz.ai to tackle modern cloud challenges, followed by Snowflake acquisition.
✦ Cloud Computing
✦ Startup Integration
💪🏻 Superpowers
Scalable Infrastructure Expert
Engineering robust systems that perform under immense global load
✦ Architected core components for high-concurrency operating systems.
✦ Transitioned complex data services into reliable cloud-scale solutions.
Cross-Functional Integration Specialist
Navigating the complexities of rapid organizational change and product growth
✦ Led engineering efforts during pivotal startup acquisition phases.
✦ Bridged technical requirements across diverse, global engineering teams.
Systems Thinking Practitioner
Applying rigorous academic foundations to real-world software challenges
✦ Leverages Stanford and Northwestern technical training for deep code optimization.
✦ Analyzes system-wide performance to identify critical bottlenecks.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring cutting-edge advancements in distributed cloud architectures.
✦ Engaging with communities centered around backend systems engineering.
✦ Discovering emerging technical challenges in the high-growth software sector.
I can help with
✦ Advising on the technical nuances of low-level OS development.
✦ Mentoring junior engineers on optimizing systems for performance.
✦ Consulting on the integration of engineering teams during acquisitions.
I would love your help on
✦ Discussing industry trends in modern, cloud-native data architectures.
✦ Connecting with peers navigating the transition from startup to enterprise.
✦ Finding experts in advanced performance debugging and systems reliability.