Alex Benson
Innovation & Technology Leader
alexbbenson@gmail.com
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812-552-9494
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linkedin.com/in/alexbenson1
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github.com/pollychrome
Summary
Innovation-focused technology leader with 10+ years of experience driving enterprise transformation, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering technology-enabled solutions with measurable business impact. Proven track record of scaling platforms to millions of users, executing complex enterprise modernization initiatives, and championing emerging technologies to drive strategic growth.
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Core Competencies
Enterprise Innovation Strategy
AI & Emerging Technologies
Change Leadership
Cross-Functional Team Management
Enterprise Modernization
Agile/Scrum (PSM II)
Data & Analytics
Vendor & Partnership Management
Professional Experience
Jan 2020 - Present
- Spearheaded enterprise technology innovation for 9-figure manufacturer, delivering ERP/WMS modernization with full operational adoption after multiple prior failed attempts
- Led organizational change management and cross-functional stakeholder alignment across internal and external teams to operationalize enterprise solutions
- Built and launched Canary, an automated vulnerability intelligence platform scanning 10+ databases across 8 ecosystems — from proof-of-concept to production on cloud infrastructure
- Developed Joan, an AI-powered productivity platform, and BuffRamen, a science-based fitness application — demonstrating full-lifecycle product innovation
Jul 2022 - Jan 2025
- Drove technology-enabled business transformation, scaling platform from hobby project to 1M+ downloads and 2-3M monthly active users through data-driven strategy
- Established innovation metrics and KPIs leveraging analytics to identify retention bottlenecks and deliver measurable improvements in user engagement and revenue
- Pioneered automated content pipeline using custom tooling, eliminating thousands of hours of manual processes and enabling scalable operations
- Led revenue model innovation, transitioning platform to subscription-based monetization with year-over-year growth
CFO & Scrum Master
Blocher Consulting LLC Indiana- Championed enterprise-wide agile transformation, implementing modern development methodologies that drove revenue growth from $250K to 7-figures
- Managed technology portfolio across semiconductor, defense, and manufacturing sectors, delivering custom enterprise solutions with measurable ROI
- Led organization of 20+ staff through leadership transition as Acting CEO while maintaining operational continuity and strategic partnerships
- Established vendor relationships and managed government contracting processes including federal, state, and local RFP responses
Education
Bachelor of Science in Management
2014Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Certifications
Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II)
Scrum.org
Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO I)
Scrum.org
Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
Scrum.org