Skip to content

benm-dev/benm-dev

Folders and files

NameName
Last commit message
Last commit date

Latest commit

 

History

3 Commits
 
 

Repository files navigation

Hi, I'm Benjamin Marshall 👋

Software Developer from Sydney, Australia

LinkedIn Email GitHub


👨‍💻 About Me

I started coding at 13 and have spent the last 8 years building production systems that scale. I founded a hosting company that served 8,000+ customers globally, built CAD systems handling 1,000+ concurrent users, and co-founded an AI-powered job marketplace.

Now I'm completing my Diploma in Software Engineering at TAFE NSW (graduating mid-2025) and seeking a developer role where I can focus on writing great code and learning from experienced engineers.

Why I'm transitioning from founder to developer:

  • I love building software, not running businesses
  • Want to learn best practices from experienced teams
  • Prefer deep technical work over fundraising and operations
  • Ready to contribute my production experience to a collaborative environment

🚀 What I've Built

Hawk Technology & Design (2017-2021)

Founder & Lead Developer

  • 🎮 Built custom CAD/MDT systems for gaming communities using PHP and JavaScript
  • 🌍 Managed global infrastructure across 8+ locations (UK, US, EU, AU)
  • 👥 Served 8,000+ customers across US, Canada, Europe, and Australia
  • 📊 Scaled real-time systems to 1,000+ concurrent users
  • 💼 Successfully exited the business in 2021
  • 🛠️ Tech: PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, Discord API, Server Administration

Pro X (2021-2022)

Co-Founder & CTO

  • 🤖 Built AI-powered job marketplace with ML recommendation engine
  • 🎓 Integrated MyeQuals API for university credential verification (50+ institutions, 5M+ degrees)
  • 📱 Developed web platform (60% complete) and iOS app in Swift (40% complete)
  • 🧠 Implemented ML/NLP systems for intelligent job matching
  • 🏗️ Tech: Python, Machine Learning, NLP, Swift, API Integration

Current Projects (2022-Present)

Freelance Developer

  • 💻 Custom development projects while completing diploma
  • 🔧 Building tools and automations for clients
  • 📚 Continuously learning new technologies and frameworks

🛠️ Tech Stack

Languages:       Python, PHP, JavaScript, Swift
Backend:         API Development, Database Design, Server Infrastructure
Frontend:        JavaScript, iOS Development (Swift)
AI/ML:           Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing
Tools:           Git, MySQL, RESTful APIs, Discord API
Cloud:           Server Administration, Multi-region Deployments
Specialties:     Scaling Production Systems, API Integration, Bot Development

📊 GitHub Stats

GitHub Stats Top Languages


🎯 What I'm Looking For

I'm actively seeking a Junior Developer role in Sydney (or remote) where I can:

  • ✅ Work alongside experienced engineers and learn industry best practices
  • ✅ Focus on writing clean, maintainable code
  • ✅ Contribute my production experience with scaled systems
  • ✅ Grow my technical skills in a collaborative team environment
  • ✅ Continue my diploma studies alongside work (graduating mid-2025)

💡 Quick Facts

  • 🎓 Currently completing Diploma in Software Engineering at TAFE NSW
  • 🧠 Have ADHD - great at hyperfocusing on complex problems
  • 🏗️ Built production systems that served thousands of real users
  • 🌱 Always learning - currently exploring modern frameworks and cloud technologies
  • 📍 Based in Sydney, NSW, Australia
  • 💬 Ask me about scaling systems, API integration, or building Discord bots

📫 Get In Touch

I'm actively looking for opportunities and would love to connect!


I've been managing production systems since I was 13. Now I want to learn how to build them the right way.

About

No description, website, or topics provided.

Resources

Stars

Watchers

Forks

Releases

No releases published

Packages

 
 
 

Contributors