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Benji Labonte

@benjilabonte

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Software engineer passionate about cloud solutions and user experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can contribute to impactful projects and grow my technical expertise.

I'm a dedicated software engineer with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Florida. My experience at Dell has equipped me with a strong foundation in developing scalable microservices and enhancing IT infrastructure observability. I thrive on automating processes and creating efficient REST APIs that drive service reliability.

Throughout my career, I've successfully optimized monitoring dashboards and built user-friendly interfaces using React. My role as a Technical Product Manager allowed me to lead teams in agile environments, improving productivity and feature delivery rates. I am committed to leveraging my skills in programming and cloud technologies to create impactful solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Software Engineer II (SRE)

Current

Dell

Jul 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Automated microservices and developed REST APIs for the Dell Digital Cloud platform, enhancing service efficiency and reliability. Optimized Splunk & Dynatrace dashboards for monitoring IT infrastructure, improving observability on metrics for Dell products.

Microservices REST APIs Splunk Dynatrace Kubernetes React Infrastructure Observability Cloud Computing Automation

Software Engineer I

Dell

Oct 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Developed a machine learning dialogue management system using Composer and .NET. Participated in design sessions and agile lifecycle management for the Intelligent Bot, driving improvements in bot performance and user satisfaction.

Machine Learning Composer .NET Agile User Engagement Performance Metrics Software Development

Parliamentarian

Progressive Black Men, Inc, University of Florida

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Facilitated technology workshops and tutoring sessions for minority students, focusing on C++, Java, and web development. Engaged in community service and promoted technological literacy among minority groups.

Facilitation C++Java Web Development Mentorship Public Speaking

Tech Lead

Software Engineering Club, University of Florida

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Contributed to the development and maintenance of Clubfinity, a mobile application connecting students and organizations. Assisted with development testing and organized hackathons, fostering collaboration and innovation.

Mobile Application Development Team Collaboration Testing Software Development Leadership Community Engagement Innovation

Technical Product Manager

Dell

Aug 2021 - Oct 2021 (2 months)

Designed and implemented features for the SRE Assistant chatbot, enhancing functionality and user experience. Led daily stand-ups and managed sprint boards, improving team productivity and feature delivery rate by 15%.

Product Management Chatbot Development Agile Team Leadership Implementation User Experience Productivity Roadmapping Communication

Software Engineer

Consider Herbs

Jan 2020 - Apr 2020 (3 months)

Developed a 3D interactive model of the human body and integrated it with frontend/backend systems, enhancing user engagement and website functionality. Collaborated in an agile environment using React.

3D Modeling Frontend Development Backend React Agile User Engagement Web Development Software Engineering

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering

2017 - 2021

Activities and societies: Participated in the Software Engineering Club as Tech Lead, contributing to the development of Clubfinity, and engaged in community service with Progressive Black Men, Inc.

Studied Computer Engineering with a focus on various relevant coursework including Data Structures & Algorithms, Discrete Math, Operating Systems, Databases, Software Engineering, Software Security, Computer Organization, Digital Logic Microprocessors, Signals and Systems, and Circuits.