Ben Talesnik
CS @ University of Maryland
Education
University of Maryland, College Park
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (minor: Technology Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation)
Work Experience
BBYOWashington, DC
AZA & BBG Operations Intern
Built internal tools with React/Next.js to boost efficiency for 50+ staff, optimized event systems for 5,000+ participants, and automated workflows saving 3+ hours/week.
Capital Technology GroupRemote
Software Development Intern
Developed a performant 3D movement map web app to visualize 200k+ data points, implementing custom rendering and lazy loading to boost algorithm speed by 90% and optimize Cesium for large datasets.
MooseTriviaRemote
Full Stack Developer
Elevated user experience through coding, designing, and daily maintenance of a website serving 1,000+ paying users. Established direct websocket connections for real-time updates.
BBYOBaltimore, MD
International Vice President of Finance (Graph Aleph Gizbor)
Served on the Teen Board of Directors reaching 60+ countries and 80,000+ teens yearly. Oversaw and advised 40+ Regional VPs of Finance in fundraising, philanthropy, budgeting, and finances.