Hello there, my name is
Benjamin Banwart
I build things for the web
I work as a Software Engineer for Miller's Professional Imaging and thoroughly enjoy my craft. I specialize in building exceptional digital tooling and infrastructure.
About Me
Hello! I'm Benjamin, a Full-Stack Software Engineer & DevOps Administrator delivering high-impact, business-critical solutions for eCommerce businesses.
Currently working with Miller's Professional Imaging/Mpix, where I manage end-to-end development and deployment of internal applications and oversee our Kubernetes-based DevOps infrastructure.
Today, I architect and maintain a full suite of modern web applications—tools essential for seamless order processing, data handling, cross-departmental API integration, and automated reporting at Miller's Professional Imaging.
When I'm not coding or learning a new technology, you might find me traveling, working on a construction project, working out, playing an instrument, or playing video games with friends.
Technical Skills
Languages & Frameworks
Tooling & Automation
Databases
DevOps & Cloud
Operating Systems
Work Experience
June 2023 - present
Software Engineer
- Led the consolidation and modernization of internal tooling, reducing manual workflows, improving UX, increasing operational efficiency, streamlining operations, and cutting redundant software
- Built and optimized a modern Kubernetes infrastructure, reducing deployment times and improving system scalability, as well as system reliability and uptime
- Managed end-to-end project life cycles, including idea inception, requirement gathering, UI/UX design, development, QA testing, user feedback, CI/CD, and deployment
- Implemented critical bug fixes and system optimizations across the company's various codebases
- Assisted colleagues by troubleshooting, debugging, and fixing troublesome or broken orders in the system
- Engaged in agile development processes and participated in system design discussions within teams
- Collaborated with engineers to maintain and enhance business-critical order entry and order processing backend applications, as well as shared business logic APIs
April 2014 - June 2023
Software Developer
- Developed Jinja templates for production paperwork and reporting in the companyʼs ERP system
- Advised on web design and UI/UX improvements
- Managed product listings on Amazon, Etsy, and Walmart, optimizing for high sales and profit margins
- Collaborated with product analysts and sales departments to ensure detailed and accurate product listings
- Operated machinery to maintain inventory and ensure product availability for pickers
- Troubleshoot inventory issues using product SKU-based ERP systems
July 2022 - June 2023
Software Developer Contract
- Developed task automation web application for product creation to sync across multiple sales channels
- Integrated third-party APIs and created a web portal for Sekan to view, use, and manage software
- Setup Microsoft Azure for company
- Developed web scraper to aid in repetitive purchasing tasks for warehouse supplies
Notable Projects
Pokemon Battle Game is a simulation of a battle from the original Pokemon games. Choose three Pokemon to fight against the CPU's randomly selected team. The game continues until one team's Pokemon all faint. Developed with vanilla JavaScript, CSS, and HTML for an authentic nostalgic experience.
MERNstagram is a PERN-stack social media application created as a milestone project for my KSU course. Developed in collaboration with three classmates, it taught us effective team workflows and git version control. The application is built as a monorepo with the front-end hosted on Netlify, back-end on Heroku, and database on ElephantSQL.
