Ben Saks offers expert-level training and consulting in the C and C++ programming languages. In addition to providing general C/C++ instruction, he has substantial experience working with embedded systems and has developed training materials specifically for that domain.
He is a member of the ISO C++ Standards committee. He's involved in two of the committee's study groups:
- SG14 - Low-latency systems (embedded systems, financial trading, and game development)
- SG20 - Education
He has spoken at several conferences, including CppCon: The C++ Conference, the C++ and System Software Summit, the Embedded Systems Conference, and NDC Techtown. At CppCon, he's the chair of the Embedded Track and a member of the program committee.
Ben previously worked as a software engineer for Vorne Industries, where he used C++ and JavaScript to develop embedded systems that help improve manufacturing productivity in factories all over the world. In addition to his work developing training materials, he is a contributing author on multiple patents.
Ben earned a B.A. with Distinction in Computer Science from Carleton College.