Benjamin Ripka

Experience

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  Spartan Controls

  Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

  Service Desk Analyst

  This position was largely about communicating with internal clients at Spartan Controls, and helping them overcome technical issues of varying scale, from software malfunctions to hardware issues. I was working with a very knowledgeable team, who left me with a far better understanding of computer systems in an industrial environment.

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  DevFacto

  Jan 2019 - Sept 2019

  Junior Software Developer

  At Devfacto I worked with various clients to evaluate their software needs and propose, design and implement the ideal solution to fit them. I gained first hand experience with DevOps practices and Agile development strategies such as sprint planning, frequent testing and design iteration, all the while building a strong skill set in modern software development tools and languages.

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  INVIDI Technologies

  May 2020 - Jan 2021

  Software Developer

  I had the privilege of working with a skilled team of backend developers to build and maintain a high performing, cloud-deployed, multi-tenant, software monitoring system. This role introduced me to managing large scale data streams, designing microservices and APIs, as well as designing around security concerns.

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  NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)

  Sept 2021 - Feb 2024

  Research Officer II
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  Scribeberry

  Jan 2024 - now

  Chief Software Architect

  I lead the design and development of Scribeberry’s medical AI charting tools. We’re brining AI into the hands of healthcare providers, to make them as effective as possible.