Ben Newton - Commerce Frontend Specialist

Now

Updated December 2025

Here's what I'm focused on right now:

Professional Life

My day job is all about leading frontend architecture across several major digital properties for a global entertainment brand. I spend most of my time working with different teams, shaping new features, improving experiences, and keeping the tech ahead of where the business is going. It's demanding work, but I still genuinely enjoy it.

And while the day job is fun and challenging, my nights are where I've been building out multiple products - the things I'm excited to bring to life and eventually turn into something much bigger.

Side Projects

Building the future of content intelligence and developer productivity

Life & Focus

Location

Still loving Orlando. Three years in now and it continues to feel like the right place at the right time.

Fitness

This year has brought the most meaningful progress in years - losing more weight, eating better, and rebuilding core strength after years of desk-bound work. Slow but steady improvement.

Style

I've recently developed a love for hats - my Stetson Open Road Straw has quickly become a favorite. Just ordered a Butler County Retro Western Hat from Two Roads Hat Co that should arrive any day. Didn't see this phase coming, but here we are.

Entertainment

Currently watching The Lowdown on FX, Landman on Paramount, and Pluribus on Apple TV. I also just finished Peacemaker on HBO - I was surprised how much I liked it considering I'm not a DC fan. James Gunn really made it work.

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Development & AI Focus

Right now I'm deep into Claude Code, Cursor, and the broader agent ecosystem. My focus is on how AI can meaningfully support engineering teams and accelerate complex projects - not by replacing developers, but by expanding what a single experienced engineer can accomplish. Most of my personal projects are built around this philosophy.

Goals

I'm working on being more active online and sharing what I'm learning, what I'm building, and what nearly 30 years of development has taught me. The long-term aim is freedom. The path is building great products and sharing the journey.

What's a "Now" Page?

A quick snapshot of what I'd tell a friend I haven't seen in a year - what I'm building, what I'm focused on, and what matters right now.