Ben Adamsky

Ben Adamsky

Software Developer

Skilled end-to-end software engineer with a keen sense for design, offering a unique blend of technical expertise and creative problem-solving. Experienced in intelligently steering teams, navigating product lifecycles, and propelling startup growth.

Experience

Co-Founder, CTOPonder

A web3 social survey platform

Dec 2023 - Present

Software EngineerFreeport

A web3 platform dedicated to simplifying fine art investing

Dec 2022 - Apr 2024

  • Core engineer in the successful launch of a collection of Warhols that generated over $150,000 in revenue within the first 6 weeks
  • Designed and delivered extensive platform features end-to-end, devised API routes and backend models, and optimized the analytics pipeline
  • Engineered sophisticated UI elements in a virtual art gallery that seamlessly integrated tokenized real-world assets and NFTs
  • Collaborated closely with the CEO and CTO to ideate and implement growth-oriented features, including high impact referral and collector programs
Freelance React DeveloperUpwork

Dec 2018 - Dec 2022

  • Provided freelance services to clients ranging from startups to enterprise-level businesses
  • Achieved Top Rated status within the first year on the platform and Expert-Vetted shortly after, a distinction representing the top 1% of talent
  • Conceptualized and architected dashboards, onboarding flows, landing pages, API integrations, and fully responsive interfaces for web and native apps
  • Authored industry-spanning web and brand copy for businesses, including high profile clients such as Lyft and Carnival Cruise Line
Co-Founder, COOKettle

Online events built for communities

May 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Oversaw product development from ideation to launch, guided MVP iterations, and coordinated user feedback to refine onboarding processes
  • Directly oversaw 4 software engineers in a rapid decision-making environment
  • Developed advanced virtual event software that supported real-time activities
Founding Software EngineerBranch

An immersive virtual HQ for remote teams

Apr 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Developed innovative peer-to-peer spatial audio solutions for virtual offices in a dynamic, venture-backed tech startup
  • Part of the core team responsible for an MVP that secured $15.5M in funding from investors such as Naval Ravikant, Sahil Lavingia, and Homebrew
  • Played a key role in making major architectural decisions of the core app and custom style library
Co-Founder, Director of OperationsKonjure

A decentralized website builder

May 2018 - Dec 2019

  • Developed a peer-to-peer website builder that reached finalist status in multiple accelerator programs
  • Contributed to the tokenomics of the KONJ token and aided in the development of a desktop app for running validator nodes hosted on IPFS
  • Recruited for and represented the company at numerous blockchain events in NYC and SF
Web & Game DeveloperSelf-Employed

Feb 2014 - Sep 2016

  • Developed websites, configured game servers, and developed game plugins as side income while attending high school
  • Contributed to several bootstrapped game and web hosting companies, collectively serving thousands of users, later bought out by industry-leading competitors
Contact
benadamsky.comhi@benadamsky.com
Skills

HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
JavaScript, TypeScript
React.js, Next.js, Node.js
Storybook
REST API, Webhooks
PostgreSQL, Prisma
Vercel, AWS
ESLint, Prettier, Jest

Projects

Surveycaster

Open source bot dedicated to driving engagement on Farcaster

Libs vs Cons

A satirical card game that debuted on Kickstarter
Education

Sep 2016 - Jun 2018

Coursework toward B.S. in Computer Science

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick