Ben Schafer develops software for Anton. Ben came to DESRES from Hewlett–Packard, where he focused on compiler optimizations and improving performance and support for parallel codes targeting multicore platforms. Ben earned an M.Eng., which integrated a fellowship with Compaq lab's parallel computing research program in Cambridge, and a S.B. in computer science, both from MIT. When torn away from the computer, Ben enjoys spending time with his family, sampling NYC's fine kosher cuisine, and the occasional game of squash.