# Ben Kennel

> Staff Software Engineer at Ripple

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/benkennel

I am currently a software engineer at Ripple working on RippleNet, which helps banks and payment providers make cross-border payments. 

My experience covers both backend and frontend development with a variety of languages, including Java, Python, AngularJS, and Bash, as well as software automation tools such as Jenkins and Kubernetes. Through my projects at AT&T, I have work experience with agile development methodology and contributing to open source projects, namely the cloud platform OpenStack.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Ripple
Jan 2019 – Present

### Associate Software Engineer @ AT&T
Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | San Ramon, CA
Technology Development Program/FlexForce
- Oracle HCM Integrations - Interface and microservice development for HR applications
- Network Cloud - Test automation for networking components and OpenStack community development
- Mobile social media application for employees

### Mobile Application Developer @ University of Notre Dame - Mobile App Challenge
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Notre Dame, IN
- Developed mobile app designed to aid residents of South Bend, IN with scheduling, financial management, requesting city assistance, and other tasks
- Designed software to meet specifications of creators and potential users
- App won 1st place in Notre Dame Mobile App Challenge

### Software Developer/Research Assistant @ University of Notre Dame - Mobile Computing Lab
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Notre Dame, IN
•	Developing mobile- and web-based games for autistic children
•	Integrating speech recording and recognition technology to create interactive experience
•	Implementing simple interactive games and voice-controlled adventure games

### Student Assistant @ University of Notre Dame - Department of Computer Science
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Notre Dame, IN
•	Installed and configured Linux machines for department faculty and students
•	Tested and evaluated virtual machine software for potential future use
•	Sorted and took inventory of department property

### Research Assistant - SourceForge Research Data Archive (SRDA) @ University of Notre Dame - Department of Computer Science
Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Notre Dame, IN
•	Backed up, restored, and maintained database using Unix system administration skills
•	Learned SQL through managing databases in MySQL and PostgreSQL
•	Edited and refined research papers involving information from the database
•	Studied open source software development processes and virtual team interactions


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science / Engineering Corporate Practice (Minor)
University of Notre Dame

### Computer Science
University College Dublin


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

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Last updated: 2026-04-05