Ben McAllister

Current

• Founder, Director of Development at Listen Faster

Past

• Lead Software Engineer at Adapx
• Senior Software Developer at Irdeto Mobile
• Software Development Engineer at Sunhawk Corp.

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Education

• University of Washington
• University of Washington

Recommended

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Connections

63 connections

Industry

Computer Software

Websites

• My Company

Ben McAllister’s Summary

Dynamic, creative, and innovative software and technology artistry and solutions – custom engineering, and detail oriented client service and satisfaction. I offer a diverse skill set, unique creative and artistic problem solving with a solid history of client services, technological solutions, and creative vision.

Ben McAllister’s Specialties:

Audio and Video programming and production, including the Processing language (processing.org)
Engineering for embedded platforms, including cell phones
Windows Media DRM, Windows Media Device Manager SDK (WMDM)
Digital Rights Management
Music Composition/Sound Design
Touchscreen technology

Ben McAllister’s Experience

• Founder, Director of Development

  Listen Faster

  (Computer Software industry)

  January 1998 — Present (11 years)

  Listen Faster provides software engineering consultation and content creation for a range of clients, including embedded device manufacturers and users, interactive exhibitors and musicians. We use audio, video, motion tracking, device familiarity and discipline to provide solutions to often esoteric problems.

• Lead Software Engineer

  Adapx

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)

  July 2006 — July 2008 (2 years 1 month)

  http://www.adapx.com
  Lead Engineer on Capturx for Microsoft Office OneNote 2007
  Lead Engineer on Capturx for Microsoft Office Excel 2007

• Senior Software Developer

  Irdeto Mobile

  (Public Company; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)

  January 2001 — July 2006 (5 years 7 months)

• Software Development Engineer

  Sunhawk Corp.

  (Public Company; 51-200 employees; snhk; Online Media industry)

  January 1998 — January 2000 (2 years 1 month)

Ben McAllister’s Education

• University of Washington

  BA, Music Theory, 1995 — 1999

  Activities and Societies:

  Dean's List, UW Symphony, UW Wind Ensemble

• University of Washington

  BM, Music Composition, 1995 — 1999

Additional Information

Ben McAllister’s Websites:

• My Company

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