Benjamin Hodde

About Benjamin Hodde

I’m a Product & Operations leader who builds harmony in complexity - whether in fintech products, aerospace systems, or a music mix. Across every field I’ve worked in, my throughline has been turning chaos into clarity through systems that scale and empower creativity. Over time, I’ve learned that my real craft isn’t only in solving problems, it’s in architecting the operating systems behind innovative products. That clicked for me one night while wrestling with a messy music project at home. Once I stepped back, designed the workflow, and set the structure, the creativity unlocked instantly.I bring that same systems-first mindset to product organizations, building the machinery that cuts through complexity, scales what works, and enables teams to deliver with clarity and momentum. And while I’m not topping any music charts, the operating rhythms I build are always on beat.

Experience

1. Technical Program Manager

   Microsoft

   Feb 2026 — Present

Education

• Birmingham-Southern College

  Bachelor of Science in Pre-Engineering

  2013 — 2016

• University of Alabama at Birmingham

  Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

  2016 — 2018

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Management
• Matlab
• Microsoft Word
• Mathematics
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Research
• Mobile Devices
• Customer Service
• Thermodynamics
• Mechatronics
• Project Management
• Engineering Coding
• Physics
• Qbasic
• Machine Design
• Critical Thinking
• Microsoft Powerpoint