Benjamin Cole

Senior Software Engineer / Business Systems Analyst

Beverly, Massachusetts, United States

About

Experience

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (19 yrs 1 mo)
    • Senior Software Engineer
      Oct 2022 - May 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      • Successfully migrated over 40 graduate programs to the Slate CRM system, streamlining application processes. • Directed the integration of Anthology with Canvas LMS, enhancing data accuracy for student surveys. • Coordinated daily support and enhancement requests as the Primary Business Systems Analyst for multiple departments ensuring operational reliability

    • Senior Business Systems Analyst
      Jul 2018 - Sep 2022 · 4 yrs 3 mos

      • Served as the primary Business Systems Analyst for multiple departments, ensuring seamless daily operations. • Successfully migrated the Undergraduate and Transfer Admissions Application to Slate CRM, enhancing user experience. • Implemented API integrations between Slate and the MIT Student Information System, improving data flow and accessibility.

    • Senior Software Engineer
      Dec 2012 - Jun 2018 · 5 yrs 7 mos

      • Led the migration of the online teacher evaluation system from Java 1.4 to Java 6, significantly improving performance. • Implemented Scrum and agile methodologies, enhancing team collaboration and project delivery. • Directed a team to address over 400 security vulnerabilities in the Student Information System, ensuring compliance. • Coordinated the migration of 27 critical applications from Oracle OC4J to Apache, streamlining operations.

  • Senior Software Consultant at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
    Jul 2003 - Feb 2006 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Migration of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to a custom service oriented application leveraging OO Perl and Oracle to meet HIPAA compliance mandate for all incoming EDI transactions

  • Inforonics (Littleton, MA)
    • Product Manager
      Aug 2002 - Jul 2003 · 1 yr

    • Senior Software Engineer
      Jun 2001 - Jul 2003 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Senior Software Engineer at Harrison & Troxell, Inc
    Jan 2000 - May 2001 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Software Engineer at Harrison & Troxell, Inc.
    Feb 1999 - Dec 1999 · 11 mos