Benjamin Linares 🌐

Seattle, Washington, United States
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I help enterprises convert technology investment into sustained, measurable business…

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  • Optimizing Ai

    In 2024 alone, Fortune 500 companies spent over $40 billion on AI infrastructure across GPUs, storage, and networking…

  • Making Every Bean Count!

    How it started In June 2020, Starbucks (David Rogan) recruited me with a straightforward mission, “Help save money in…

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  • Driving Impact with Relentless Focus

    In any field, the fundamental question we must ask is, are we optimizing for the things that truly matter? When it…

  • Architecting an Experience of Trust

    In FinOps trust isn’t a luxury, it’s the cornerstone that prevents the entire structure from crumbling under the weight…

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  • The Cost of Failure

    Understanding unit economics helps a company determine not just the average cost, but also the fluctuations, revealing…

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  • Shift Left - Creating a Proactive FinOps Strategy to Maximize Business Investments.

    As the digital era progresses, it's crucial for us to adapt and ensure our application development processes are both…

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  • Cloud Resilency

    Aren't you impressed by the capabilities cloud computing offers? It's a turbo-charged, rocket-fueled, mind-bending leap…

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  • The Transformative Power in Us All - Inspiring Words and Tones

    Thanks for reading, I'm really grateful that you're here with me today as we explore something fascinating: the power…

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  • Leadership & Neural Impacts

    Leadership and trust extend far beyond mere direction and personal triumph; they embody a profound responsibility…

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  • Multi-Cloud State of Mind

    In the thrilling realm of today's digital landscape, where technology evolves faster than a cheetah on roller skates…

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Volunteer Experience

  • Boy Scouts of America Graphic

    Assistant Scout Master

    Boy Scouts of America

    - 7 years 6 months

    Children

    I am an engaged Assistant Scout Master with the Boy Scouts of America. My time and experienced is shared with an amazing group of boys and fellow leaders.

    Instilling sound judgement, learning useful skills, and teaching methods to problem solve individually and as part of a team are some of the things we do.

  • Director - Upward Sports

    Upwards Sports

    - 12 years 8 months

    Children

    Upwards Sports Basketball and Soccer programs.

    League Director CBCBellevue 2018- Present
    Coach commissioner IBC Highland 2010-2017
    Referee commissioner IBC Highland 2010- 2017
    Coach IBC Highland 2009-2017
    Assistant Coach IBC Highland 2008-2009

  • Advisor to Executive Director

    Defy Ventures of Washington

    - 2 years 7 months

    Social Services

    Consulting the Executive Director for Defy Washington who passionately coaches inmates to discover and create a plan for themselves once they are introduced back into society. Developing new growth mindset, coaching for innovation and real world success.

  • Volunteer (Coach)

    YMCA Tom Taylor

    - Present 3 years 5 months

    Children

    Post-Covid, I wanted to get back into my local community after relocating. I have been vounteering for 26 years, enjoying roles as coach, commissioner and director of children's sports programs.

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    Volunteer

    Junior Achievement of Washington

    - Present 3 years 1 month

    Education

    I championed the effort to put a Starbucks inside BizTown so kids could learn what it means to be a Partner as well as understand financial accountability.

  • Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA) Graphic

    Mentor

    Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA)

    - Present 11 months

    Education

    I am a judge for the FBLA competitions offering advice, mentorship, and guidance in business and leadership.

Honors & Awards

  • Top 25 Thought Leaders on Transformation

    Thinkers360

  • Spirit of Starbucks

    Starbucks

    The Spirit of Starbucks Award recognizes partners that make exceptional contributions to their partners, customers and community while embracing our mission and values. Partners that receive the Spirit of Starbucks Award are true champions of the Starbucks Culture.

  • Bravo award

    Starbucks

    The Starbucks Bravo Award recognizes partners that achieve goals supporting the mission, values and objectives of Starbucks. Partners that receive the Bravo Award continuously strive to be their best while courageously leading themselves and others to achieve exceptional results.

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