# Benon Garuka

> Engineer | C# .NET Expert | Azure Solutions & Architecture | AI, Data & Scalable Systems

Location: Oakland, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/benon

As an engineer, my focus is solving complex business problems with optimized, scalable solutions – choosing the right tools for the job, rather than being tied to a single technology stack.

With 10+ years developing enterprise applications, I've built and maintained global-scale systems serving millions of users across multiple industries, consistently delivering solutions that emphasize scalability, performance, and measurable business value.

As a full-stack developer, I bring deep expertise across the entire technology stack. I've architected large-scale applications using .NET technologies (ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework, WPF), Node.js, Angular, React.js, and SQL Server, with extensive Azure cloud experience in deployment and infrastructure management.

I've also developed Machine Learning systems, transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive business decisions. My Master's degree in Computer Science with emphasis in Data Analysis provides the theoretical foundation that's essential for today's AI-driven technology landscape.

My engineering philosophy is simple: understand the problem first, then apply the right technology to solve it. This approach, combined with my diverse technical background and deep engineering fundamentals, enables me to deliver optimal solutions quickly and effectively.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies - Workers Compensation Division
Jan 2025 – Present | Walnut Creek, California, United States

### Senior Software Engineer @ CSC TCI
Jan 2021 – Jan 2025

### Senior Software Engineer @ DepositLink
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States

### Senior Software Developer @ Aspen Technology
Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | United States

### Software Developer @ Aspen Technology
Jan 2013 – Jan 2021
I develop software for the manufacturing/Processes industry.

### Student worker @ Academic Resource Center at California Baptist University
Jan 2012 – Jan 2013
Took notes for disabled students.

### Intern @ Rwanda Ministry of Health
Jan 2011 – Jan 2011

### Call Center Agent @ Consultants For Efficient Training
Jan 2008 – Jan 2009
Solved client problems regarding personal cell phones and internet issues over the phone


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science, Concentration in Data Analytics
Boston University Metropolitan College

### Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering
California Baptist University

### Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering
California Baptist University


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

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Last updated: 2026-04-11