Michael Benowitz
Manager, Software Engineering
What I do at The New York Public Library
Mike is a Software Engineering Manager where he helps lead back-end development at NYPL Digital, focusing on API design/development and ETL pipeline creation.
Why The New York Public Library
Working in the Digital department at NYPL gives you an opportunity to work on projects that directly benefit people not just in New York but across the globe. And you can do so with a unique group of coworkers that are dedicated to this mission.
Who am I?
Mike holds an MLIS from Pratt Institute and since graduation has worked in digital libraries/archives. He primarily works with Python on big-data applications. He started at NYPL by working on the Digital Research Books project and has since contributed to several other initiatives.
Advice for prospective candidates
At NYPL one of the best skills that anyone can bring to the table is an open and curious approach to solving problems.