Ben Mackie

Ben Mackie is a technology executive with extensive engineering leadership experience. He previously worked as Head of Engineering at Atlassian and later joined Qwilr as their Head of Engineering in September 2020.12 After serving as CTO, he announced his departure from Qwilr in October 2023.5

Professional Background

Key Career Highlights::

• Head of Engineering at Atlassian for 6 years12
• Head of Engineering and later CTO at Qwilr13
• Known for building world-class products and organizations1

Professional Credentials

Ben holds several professional certifications:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• PMI Certified Agile Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP)4

Leadership Style

He is recognized for his unique approach to engineering leadership, with a focus on:

• Understanding both technology and team dynamics
• Emphasizing the importance of people and culture
• Inspiring loyalty and trust within his teams14

As of October 2023, Ben has moved on from Qwilr and is exploring becoming a founder.5