About Me
Hello! I'm Bentley Hensel, a seasoned technology executive and innovation leader with an entrepreneurial heart and a knack for redefining boundaries. Over my career, I've garnered extensive experience in leading inn
Hello! I'm Bentley Hensel, a seasoned technology executive and innovation leader with an entrepreneurial heart and a knack for redefining boundaries. Over my career, I've garnered extensive experience in leading innovative product development, managing end-to-end product lifecycles, and handling multi-million dollar budgets. What truly drives me is my relentless curiosity and love for transforming problems into scalable, effective solutions.
Hobbies
My hobbies are diverse and reflect my natural curiosity and love for exploration.
Outdoors
I'm an avid backpacker, with one of my most remarkable adventures being the Pacific Crest Trail hike in 2015. There's something invigorating about exploring the uncharted paths, as it gives me a fresh perspective and often parallels the challenges I love tackling in my professional life.
Sailing
My affinity for the open water has led me to develop a passion for sailing. Just like technology, sailing is about adapting to changing environments, charting the course, and thriving amidst uncertainty - something that I find both challenging and fulfilling.
Tech
Beyond using technology in my work, I also indulge in homelabbing - a hobby that allows me to test, learn, and experiment with technology right from the comfort of my home. It fuels my passion for continuous learning and keeps me at the forefront of the latest tech trends.
Projects
I enjoy working on multiple projects, as they offer me the opportunity to apply my skills, learn new things, and create value. Most of my projects are available on GitHub, which I believe is the most underrated social platform. You can check them out [here](your GitHub link), or in the Projects section of this site (still under construction!).
Professional | Work
For a comprehensive overview of my professional journey and accomplishments, please visit my LinkedIn profile. You'll find my experiences ranging from spearheading the CivicGPT initiative and architecting GovA11y at CivicActions, to leading operations at Blitz Digital Group & Potomac Reach Media, and even starting from scratch and growing Gizmo Shipping into a multi-million-dollar business.
Apart from technology, I have an interest in politics, which has led me to work on various campaigns, influencing digital strategies and executing award-winning marketing initiatives.
Living in Arlington, VA with my two Roombas - Wall-e and Eve - I am looking forward to contributing my knowledge and skills to projects and organizations that value innovation, adaptability, and a data-driven approach.
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