Hello, I'm Ben Guenter, a seasoned Principal Software Engineer with extensive experience in full-stack development, specializing in .NET performance optimization and Industrial IoT solutions. I have a proven track record of elevating application scalability, reliability, and developer velocity through pragmatic design decisions, automation, and cross-team collaboration. I’m passionate about turning business needs into solid technical foundations, leading teams of engineers, and fostering a culture of engineering excellence. I enjoy delivering impactful solutions by balancing pragmatism with ambition and by mentoring peers to grow their skills.

Ben Guenter

Hello, I'm Ben Guenter, a seasoned Principal Software Engineer with extensive experience in full-stack development, specializing in .NET performance optimization and Industrial IoT solutions. I have a proven track record of elevating application scalability, reliability, and developer velocity through pragmatic design decisions, automation, and cross-team collaboration. I’m passionate about turning business needs into solid technical foundations, leading teams of engineers, and fostering a culture of engineering excellence. I enjoy delivering impactful solutions by balancing pragmatism with ambition and by mentoring peers to grow their skills.

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Hello, I’m Ben Guenter, a seasoned Principal Software Engineer with extensive experience in full-stack development, specializing in .NET performance optimization and Industrial IoT solutions. I have a proven track record of elevating application scalability, reliability, and developer velocity through pragmatic design decisions, automation, and cross-team collaboration.

I’m passionate about turning business needs into solid technical foundations, leading teams of engineers, and fostering a culture of engineering excellence. I enjoy delivering impactful solutions by balancing pragmatism with ambition and by mentoring peers to grow their skills.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Full-Stack Engineer at Autostore
December 1, 2022 - October 11, 2025
Known for pragmatic focus, I built the software foundation and set the technical direction for a team of around 20 engineers, ensuring we prioritized the most valuable improvements. I worked to understand both business and team needs to blend them for delivering significant value. I served as the primary engineer responsible for handling and resolving escalated bugs, ensuring critical issues were addressed effectively and efficiently.
Principal Full-Stack Engineer at Autostore
December 1, 2022 - Present
Led a cross-team initiative to enhance the cloud-hosted application's high availability, redundancy, and scalability. Developed a continuous load-testing framework to identify bottlenecks and target optimizations on the most critical areas. Redesigned and rebuilt the external hardware translation layer for improved performance and deployment management, leveraging RabbitMQ. Implemented an automated version checker to refresh client browsers on new releases. Facilitated cross-team collaboration to align ideas and features across multiple teams. Championed engineering excellence by reinforcing company-wide standards and nurturing a strong development culture.
Senior Full-Stack Engineer at PetroTranz Inc.
May 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
I quickly became effective within their existing complex software ecosystem. I worked closely with the business to resolve critical bugs, implement new features, and optimize system performance. I mentored new developers, conducted code reviews, and ensured adherence to best practices. Key outcomes included over 50% memory usage reduction, a custom Full-Text Search engine to speed queries, and a suite of load tests using Gatling and Scala to measure, diagnose, and resolve performance bottlenecks.
Full-Stack Software Developer at Arc Resources Ltd
January 1, 2018 - October 11, 2025
Delivered significant performance improvements by reducing memory usage by over 50% and implementing a custom Full-Text Search engine to accelerate data queries and reduce cache needs. Also developed a suite of load tests using Gatling and Scala to measure performance bottlenecks and guide optimizations.
Full-Stack Software Developer at Independent
October 1, 2014 - Present
Freelance Full-Stack Software Developer delivering scalable software solutions for clients across industries. I design and implement robust systems, mentor junior developers, and collaborate closely with clients to understand business needs and translate them into maintainable software.

Education

Diploma in Software Development at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services