Ben Longden

Ben Longden is a seasoned software developer with over twenty years of experience in creating software using various languages and methodologies.

Ben has served as a technical consultant at esteemed organizations like Virgin, PZ Cussons, the United Nations' World Food Programme, Cinch, and major energy suppliers, focusing on delivering high-value software solutions.

With a strong passion for nurturing exceptional software delivery teams, Ben's current focus areas include smart home technology, renewable energy, net zero initiatives, energy reform, demand flexibility, and marketwide half-hourly settlement frameworks.

Ben Longden pursued Applied Computing at the University of Dundee for his formal education.

Throughout his career, Ben held pivotal roles including Engineering Practice Lead, Senior Manager at Accenture UK & Ireland; Engineering Practice Lead at Infinity Works; Principal Consultant at Infinity Works; Chief Technical Officer at Inviqa; Technical Assurance Manager at Inviqa; Technical Team Lead at Ibuildings; Software Engineer at Ibuildings; Lead Developer at PlusNet; Senior PHP Developer at PlusNet; Data Developer at Acxiom; and Developer at Aerodeon.