About

Ben Hayward is a Full-Stack Developer with a passion for Blockchain and Web technologies. He has a genuine interest in programming and picks up new languages quickly, always working with a security-orientated mindset. Ben is an advocate of the FOSS movement and enjoys working on the cutting edge of technology. Currently, Ben works as a Full-Stack Developer for Minds, a well-established Ethereum-backed social media network. In this role, he is responsible for platform and bug development. Ben's past experience includes working as a Director for Cryptodev Ltd, where he offered contracted development services in the Blockchain, Web, and Security space. He also worked as a Back-end Developer for Nvent, where he was one of the primary developers assigned to build Nvest's decentralized cryptocurrency banking system. Ben holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Teesside University, where he graduated in 2017. He has been in the industry for 5.87 years and has expertise in Ethereum, Blockchain, Web, Smart Contract, Decentralised, and Backend technologies. With his extensive experience and passion for technology, Ben is a valuable asset to any team. He is adaptive and can quickly pick up new languages, environments, and paradigms.