# Benjamin Colwell

> Senior Software Engineer

Location: Greater Seattle Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/benjamincolwell

I’m a Senior Software Engineer and Game Developer with 10+ years of tech industry experience as an individual contributor, development lead, and senior engineer. I wear many hats and have extensive hands-on experience with a number of modern frameworks and languages, most notably C#, TypeScript, and JavaScript. Frontend is my area of expertise; I prefer to focus on the application layer and the intersection of frontend and backend systems.

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ SumUp
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
Developed front-end React applications using a modern web stack. Full stack development work across different teams to facilitate the integration of a point of sale terminal acquisition to the US market.

### Senior Software Engineer @ Palmetto
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021
Developed a mobile app front-end using React and Ionic, shipping new direct-to-consumer features. Developed new responsive React UI components and unit tests utilizing Storybook.

### SDE II @ Microsoft
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020
Worked on the PlayFab Game Manager website, implementing new React pages from design, and porting existing pages to React. Developed accessible data-driven React components with responsive UI and semantic HTML.

### Web Developer @ POSSIBLE
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018
Developed the Xbox.com Year In Review website, working on a small team with tight deadlines. Implemented a responsive multimedia experience for desktop and mobile browsers, with accessibility at top of mind.

### Software Engineer @ DreamBox Learning
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017
Ported the DreamBox app and math lesson content from Flash to HTML5 Canvas. Converted and optimized art assets from Flash to Adobe Animate HTML5 format. Implemented core JavaScript library features, TypeScript components, unit tests, and developed bespoke tools/scripts to help automate the conversion process.

### Consultant, Software Engineer @ Apex Learning
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Seattle, WA
Developed interactive educational labs, accurately representing science topics such as biology, chemistry, etc. Worked closely with designers to implement the labs according to each lesson’s specific requirements.

### SDE II, Team Lead @ CDK Global
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015
Lead the technical transition of the creative team’s display ad templates from Flash to HTML5. Developed new responsive/adaptive display ad products and custom tools. Implemented team process improvements.

### SDE @ GameHouse 🔜 GDC
Jan 2011 – Jan 2012
Developed casual social games for Facebook, implemented critical game logic and procedural animations, integrated with Facebook API for friends and leaderboards. Shipped Collapse Blast and Bayou Blast.


## Education
### Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) in Web Design and Interactive Media
Art Institute of Seattle
Jan 2005 – Jan 2007


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/benjamin-colwell

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Last updated: 2026-03-22