Ben Thompson

Ben Thompson is a seasoned analytics engineer with extensive experience in data science and engineering across prominent companies. Currently serving as a Senior Staff Analytics Engineer at Faire since June 2021, Ben leads a team delivering critical company objectives and has successfully implemented a new data model, significantly improving operational efficiency. Prior roles include Staff Analytics Engineer and Staff Software Engineer at GitHub, where Ben developed a data querying platform and machine learning frameworks, and Data Scientist positions at Uber and KIXEYE, focusing on product insights and marketing strategies, respectively. Ben holds a PhD in Astrophysics from Texas Christian University and has a background in developing innovative data solutions in various academic and professional settings.