Benjamin Massey

Hey! My name is Benjamin Massey.

I'm a computer nerd whose both hobby and job is programming.

I have been working as a C++ developer at Downstream since 2021.

I got into programming as a hobby in 2014, where I fit it into school projects whereever possible. Throughout Summers, I managed to fit three internships in: two at Portland State and one in Boston. In 2021 I graduated with a Bachelors in Computer Science from the University of Oregon.

Currently daily driving Debian 13 with either Niri or my own WM pick-full-wm.

My favorite language is Rust, but I have lots of work experience in C++, plus plenty of web and Python sneaking in as they please. I initially learned in Java, as well, with a lot of hobby projects in Unity (C#), and a recent interest in Godot.

Thanks for stopping by! Feel free to contact with the form at the bottom.

Developed and co-developed client-driven custom applications. Utilized the Cinder library in C++ with OpenGL shaders and XML layouts. Wrote backend web systems in Rust for both front-end and API usage. Used Teams, Git, Jira, Figma, and Confluence to work with others. Explored related industry like design, UI/UX, QA, and project management.

C++ Rust OpenGL Web APIs Content Management Design

Created self-driven VR project in Unity with C# with the goal to help visualize 3D coordinate paths. Coded and managed a connected AWS server in order to provide ease-of-use among company teams. Assisted on other projects within the AR/VR department. Provided in-person help and detailed documentation about work done at the company.

C# AWS JavaScript Unity Augmented Reality Virtual Reality

Took an outdated MATLAB codebase and rewrote it into an updated Python version. Helped collect Terahertz data and analyze the details of said data. Automated data collection with Python scripting. Gave presentations on code progress and gathered data.

Python MATLAB Automation University Research Equipment

Used an extensive Java library to work on an experimental asynchronous computer chip. Ran both emulated and real tests. Attended regular meetings and worked more closely with University researchers. Gave presentations and wrote papers on the data collection, the test I wrote, and the chip results discovered.

Java Circuitry Research Presentations Papers University