Ben Isenstein | Resume
Calgary, AB, Canada | Open to Relocate
Contact
Call and text in Canada: 403-477-4176
WhatsApp: 403-477-4176
Call and text if abroad: 917-936-1492
Email: ben.isenstein@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benisenstein
Summary
A proficient full-stack developer with four years of experience in software development. Five years of transferable experience in extremely fast-paced environments as a freelance musician.
Systems thinker, with experience building tools for developer teams. Able to learn quickly, solve problems effectively, and apply new learnings across projects.
Ambitious team member with a passion for clear communication, collaboration, and accountability. Values interpersonal skills, achievement, and cultural competence with all colleagues/clients.
Over ten years of experience in varied environments with an emphasis on giving and receiving mentorship (YMCA, Elizabeth Fry, SAIT Summer Camps, Ottawa Youth Jazz Summit).
Education
Full Stack Developer (Evolve Vocational Program) - InceptionU, Calgary, AB (2021)
https://www.inceptionu.com/full-stack-developer-program
Bachelor of Music (Jazz Piano Performance, Honors) - University of Toronto (2020)
Professional Development
- Complete Python Bootcamp | Zero to Hero in Python - Udemy for Business (2021)
- JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures - FreeCodeCamp.org (2021)
- SEEDS CONNECTIONS | Building Student Leaders - Cenovus Energy (2014)
Work Experience
Freelance Web Developer, Application Software Consultant (2021 - Present)
- Project manager/web developer for UPWEGO.ai, built and styled Shopify storefront for client. (Nov-Dec 2021)
- Software engineer in Data & Analytics at Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Service (OMERS) via DevTheory Inc. Building private full-stack applications for financial research, data analysis, dashboarding. Utmost security requirements managing pension funds in Ontario, New York, London, Singapore. (Jan 2022-Sep 2024)
Open Source Software Contributor (2021 - Present)
- sinonjs/fake-timers - Browser clock APIs for testing. Upstream dependency of Jest.
- wilfredinni/python-cheatsheet - All-inclusive Python cheatsheet.
Contractor, Tutor Doctor Calgary (September 2020 - April 2021)
- Providing student-specific academic tutoring to high school students in Math, Science and English. Maintaining communication with families, planning lessons, submitting invoices.
Camps Leader, SAIT Summer Camps (June - August 2018, August 2019)
- Delivered unique, engaging, educational and skill building experiences to youth in grades 4-12 in a safe and fun environment
- Six single-week business-oriented camps: Next Great Entrepreneur, Investment Masters, Corporate Creators, Money Masters, Supply Chain of Command, Advertising Adventures
- Worked with children who are neuro-diverse and have varying needs
- Demonstrated a strong ability to manage stressful situations calmly and effectively
- Modelled appropriate behaviors for children and youth
Collaborative Freelance Musician, Canada/Italy (2015 - 2020)
- Participant, Siena Jazz International Summer Workshop, Italy (2019)
- Member, TD Ottawa Jazz Festival Youth Summit, All-Expenses Paid Youth Residency (2019)
- Presented by Youth Jazz Canada in Toronto (2017)
- Toronto Undergraduate Jazz Festival (2016, 2017, 2019)
- Led an inter-provincial music project at Cafe Resonance, Montreal (May 2018)
Business Owner/Operator, Flow Custom Kendamas (2012-2014)
- Imported over 400 kendamas (Japanese skill toy), resulting in gross sales of ~$10,000
- Grew a customer base locally to over 100 people
- Promoted community through weekly events, competitions and private functions
Additional Experience
Youth Mentorship Volunteer, Elizabeth Fry Society of Calgary (Fall 2020 - Summer 2022)
- Received training in understanding the Alberta criminal justice system, issues of immigration, Indigenous perspectives, and mentoring youth dealing with criminal charges.
- Attended meet-and-greets with potential mentees, spent time one-on-one, establishing rapport.
- Engaged in continual outreach and meetings with matched mentee, encouraging personal growth, finding purpose, and a life outside the criminal legal system.