Benjamin Matthews

“As my direct manager at ComplYant, Benjamin played an instrumental role my personal growth in the company and the team. Benjamin possesses a rare combination of qualities that make him an exceptional leader and mentor. These qualities include his attentive and empathetic listening, his ability to provide honest and constructive feedback, and his interest in the success of the engineers on his team. His ability to push to be our best selves was truly invaluable. Benjamin's willingness to go above and beyond is another quality that sets him apart. He does everything to the best of his ability. An example of this was when he planned our engineering meet up. He organized all of our activities and meals, as well as developed an interactive scavenger hunt that was a lot a fun and fostered a bonding opportunity for the team. I am so grateful to have had Benjamin as my manager. All of these qualities and his ability to make everyone feel like a valued member of the team is beyond compare. He would make a great addition to any team he joined.”

“I had the privilege of working for Benjamin during my tenure at ComplYant, and from my initial interview with him I sensed that he would be a devoted manager, mentor, and advocate for his employees. During our time together this was proven true time and again; Benjamin exudes all of the characteristics of an ideal Engineering Manager, and truly empowers his employees to find the best in themselves every day. Regardless of what is going on with him personally or professionally, he is always quick to inquire “what can I do for you?” and “what do you need from me?”, and delivers when asked. Outside of his managerial role, we thrived working in tandem in a technical lead capacity, where we leaned heavily on each other to organize and plan the engineering side of our pod’s work, review code, and optimize engineering cycles to keep our delivery schedule on-track. He has an innate, efficacious ability to assess and process complex situations, and formulate decisive plans from available information. I learned a great deal about what it means to be in a lead role by working alongside Benjamin. Benjamin would be an invaluable asset to any organization that hopes to create a welcoming, encouraging, and nurturing environment for its engineering team. I would not hesitate to join a team with him at the helm.”

“Benjamin is an incredible leader and talented developer. As Engineering Manager at ComplYant, he kept us focused and motivated. He is a keen listener and consistently provided honest, but kind feedback and helped steer us towards our goals. He is action oriented, which is not an insignificant attribute these days. Through our one-on-one's, I came to some pretty career changing realizations that propelled me into action and a lot self and career growth during my time working with him (I was able to grow from Junior to Senior Engineer). He was also always willing and able to jump in an Around session and tackle a code problem or talk through an architecting question, so his engineering background shines in so many applications of his managerial position. Beyond all of his qualifying skills and attributes, Benjamin has an amazing attitude. His sunny and positive disposition lifts up others around him. I can't say enough about what an amazing impact Benjamin had on me, our team, and our company. I would highly recommend him as engineering manager.”

“Benjamin's dedication to his team's success is truly commendable. He exudes a genuine sense of care and empathy, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. His approachability and willingness to listen make him an invaluable resource for both his team members and colleagues across the organization. As a leader, Benjamin exemplifies the qualities that one would hope for in any managerial role. His guidance is not limited to technical matters alone, but extends to personal and professional development, ensuring that each member of his team has the opportunity to grow and thrive. One of Benjamin's most remarkable qualities is his innate ability to lead with grace and humility. He fosters an environment of collaboration and open communication, which enables his team to excel and consistently exceed expectations. His leadership style is a true testament to his character - humble, yet powerful. Benjamin is more than just an Engineering Manager; he is a mentor, a friend, and a true asset to any team or organization lucky enough to have him. His dedication to both his craft and the success of his team is a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence.”

“Benjamin is an incredibly talented engineer and engineering manager. His technological expertise allows him to be incredibly effective at planning projects, helping teams manage workflow, and helping others solve challenges. He manages difficult situations with ease, communicates clearly, and puts people first. He is very skilled at recognizing bottlenecks within an organization and taking corrective action early. I enjoyed working with Benjamin and would be happy to do so again anytime.”

“I cannot say enough good things about Benjamin. From the moment I met him, he had me in awe of his technical skills as well as his ability to make you feel completely at ease. Benjamin provides honest and fair feedback, has incredible leadership skills, and is the type of leader that you look forward to working with. He would be an asset to any company, especially in a technical leadership capacity.”

“I knew from the first interview I was in with Benjamin that he was a good human, and then I got the chance to work with him and my already high expectations were exceeded. He is a top-notch manager, leader, and person. He's kind, personable, supportive, generous, agile, and talented as heck to boot! During our time at ComplYant, he not only had high praise from other members of the engineering team as a great manager, but he regularly took the time to support and participate in the culture that was being built, contributing very positively to the environment we'd created. He was open and honest with his feedback while being considerate of the folks he worked with, and he never shied away from a challenge. I sincerely hope I get to cross paths again with Benjamin in the future - but even if I don't, I know he'll do amazing things, and I can't wait to see where he goes next. 11/10, would work alongside again.”

“Benjamin is a good developer, an empathetic leader, and an overall great human. I have had the opportunity to work with Benjamin for nearly two years and I love the way he thinks about long-term solutions to problems and then coaches the team to implement great ideas. His team looks to him as a mentor and a guide, and of course a friend. I would highly recommend Benjamin to lead a team to greater success, especially if they have some big challenges to overcome along the way.”