David Benge
David Benge is a recent graduate of Eleven Fifty Academy’s Software Development program.
He lives in Crawfordsville Indiana with his wife and his two little girls.
His hobbies include pc gaming, hiking, spending time with family, and anything else that might deliver dopamine. This includes, but is not limited to, woodworking, landscaping, 3D printing, building pc’s, sewing, working on motorcycles, diving into different fictional universes (i.e. Marvel to Star Wars to The Lord of the Rings), etc. etc. If it is a hobby, he will probably be interested.
David changed his career path from manufacturing to the tech industry at the beginning of the year and is thrilled to be in a career that he is passionate about and enjoys!
- Software Developer
- Crawfordsville, IN
- LinkedIn Profile
- GitHub Profile
Skills
.NET (C#)
Azure
SQL
Python
JavaScript
Awards
Learning Award (Eleven Fifty)
to acquire and refine knowledge and skills through relevant talents, instruction, shared experiences, living, self-direction, and practice.
Service Medals (Army)
Army Commendation Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Two Campaign Stars
National Defense Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
Nato Medal
Combat Action Badge
Contact
Work Experience
Learning Assistant
Jan 2015 -
Answer student questions during assigned hours both in person and virtually. Test and debug student code and serve as tutor or supporting staff member for the class.
Assist Instructors in teaching and delivering of relevant course material to EFA students. Perform administrative tasks like reporting daily attendance, responding to student inquiries and preparing needed materials for classes or programs.
Water Treat Operator
Mar 2012 - Dec 2014
Facilitated chemical company change by utilizing prior knowledge of Water Treatment and the resources available.
Led and worked closely with the new supplier representative to implement entire system change over between chemical companies during a year-long transition.
Primary employee responsible for daily walkthrough, maintaining software tracking system, monitoring chemical levels, checking for system malfunctions, and reporting or repairing issues.
Daily Quality Control on water systems by grabbing samples, running water tests, and adjusting systems as necessary.
Utilized daily tracking software to infer trends on water chemical composition.
Utilized water management software systems to automate and regulate water composition.
Utilized knowledge of water systems and profitability to control cost of treatments and to research for better alternatives.
Liaison between Millwrights, Chemical Suppliers, and Management.
Machinist
May 2014 - May 2017
Utilized knowledge of G-Code Software to develop programs that cut cost by eliminating waste, shortening run-times, and removing ineffective tools.
13D AFATDS Operator
Oct 2009 - Dec 2011
Worked in group to perform complex mathematical formulas by utilizing own mathematical skills and AFATDS system to ensure pinpoint accuracy.
Verified calculations and answers by verbally communicating results in fast-paced environment.
Education
Ivy Tech Community College
Jun 2021 -
The Software development program prepares students to develop, test and maintain the software applications that people use everyday with their computers and other technical devices. The coursework involves a combination or practical programming techniques and problem-solving skills.
This program prepares students to start a career in the fast changing world of information technology with practical knowledge and skills for a position in software development.
Estimated Graduation Date: May 2023
Program Overview
Eleven Fifty Academy
Jan 2021 - April 2021
12-week immersive learning program for Software Development taught with industry-guided curriculum, real-world project-based learning, and 500+ hours of logged coding time and training
Received the Eleven Fifty Academy Core Values Learning Award