Hi, I'm Scott Benson - Co-Founder at Ponderosa.ai, Inc.
I'm a senior software engineer passionate about using advanced algorithms and machine learning to tackle climate change. I thrive in environments where complex data can be transformed into solutions for a sustainable future.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Served as CTO, building technology foundations for early-stage companies.
Develops cutting-edge AI and software solutions for climate change challenges.
Can help others by sharing expertise in scalable ML infrastructure.
🚀 Career trajectory
Founder and CTO
Established technology strategy and built initial products as CTO at NativeMinds.
✦ Startup Founding
✦ CTO Role
✦ Early-Stage Tech
Advanced Engineering at Scale
Developed cutting-edge AI and software solutions at Google and Waymo, focusing on complex systems.
✦ Autonomous Vehicles
✦ Staff Engineer
✦ Large-Scale Systems
Energy Sector Specialization
Applied research and software engineering to energy markets and climate solutions at Equilibrium Energy.
✦ Climate Tech
✦ Energy Markets
✦ Research Software
Co-Founder in Climate Tech
Co-Founder and Software Engineer at Ponderosa.ai, using autonomous drones to fight wildfires
✦ Climate Tech
✦ Founding Team
✦ Machine Learning
💪🏻 Superpowers
Climate Tech Innovator
Building AI solutions for environmental impact
✦ Specializes in algorithms and machine learning for climate change.
✦ Develops data visualization tools for energy market insights.
✦ Applies data science to address pressing environmental challenges.
Full-Stack Problem Solver
From foundational technology to advanced AI
✦ Experienced in C++, Python, and Go for robust software development.
✦ Leverages TensorFlow and ML expertise for intelligent systems.
✦ Drives product development from concept to implementation.
Strategic Technology Leader
Guiding startups and scaling ventures
✦ Co-founder of two AI-focused startups
✦ Contributed to high-growth environments at Waymo and Equilibrium.
✦ Identifies and solves complex technical challenges effectively.
I'm excited about
✦ Using AI and autonomous drones for fighting wildfires
✦ Connecting with other founders and pioneers in climate tech
✦ Learning more about autonomous drone technology
I can help with
✦ Offering insights on data visualization for complex datasets.
✦ Providing guidance on applying algorithms to real-world problems.
I would love your help on
✦ Learning more about emerging climate science research.
✦ Finding investors and partners for Ponderosa.AI