Benjamin Clifford

Benjamin Clifford is an accomplished engineering leader with a robust background in technology development and team management. Currently serving as the Director of Engineering at Acorns, Benjamin oversees banking-related technology and the financial movement within the company's ecosystem. Previously, as Head of Engineering at Pillar, Benjamin led the development of a top-rated student loan contender app, backed by prominent investors. Benjamin's experience includes engineering management roles at Catalyst Software and Percolate Inc., where leadership capabilities and hands-on contributions resulted in significant advancements in product development. Benjamin holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Rochester.