Ben has an extensive background in web development. After starting MyNiceTie in 2006, he taught himself to code by building a website to reach new customers. Over the years he has continued to learn while building many other websites for clients and his own startups. In 2013, he started at VOLTAGE as a Senior Front-end Developer and built websites and web assets for some amazing companies like Reebok, Sherwin Williams, Brunton, Winter Park, and others. In early 2015, Ben left voltage to work as a contract web developer and has continued to hone his JavaScript skills with several complex sites using Angular, Responsive Development, D3, Google Charts, WordPress, Shopify, and other tools.