Benjamin van Walbeek

Benjamin Van Walbeek has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Benjamin is currently working as a Sr. Technology Governance Analyst at American Equity since January 2023. In this role, they are responsible for developing internal IT operating standards and conducting audits of information systems.

Prior to their current role, Benjamin worked at Farm Bureau Financial Services as a Sr. Information Risk Analyst from September 2016 to February 2020.

Benjamin also has experience working as a System Liaison II at Principal Financial Group from September 2014 to August 2016, where they designed and implemented training guides and managed access for internal and external users.

Before joining Principal Financial Group, Benjamin worked as a Residence Hall Director at Grand View University from May 2012 to August 2014. In this role, they were responsible for creating programs, counseling students, and managing resident assistants. Benjamin also served as a Resident Assistant at Grand View University from August 2010 to April 2012.

Additionally, Benjamin gained experience as a Temporary Summer Express Claims Team member at Farm Bureau Financial Services from May 2011 to August 2011.

Benjamin Van Walbeek holds a Master's Degree in Innovative Leadership from Grand View University, which they obtained from 2012 to 2014. Prior to this, they completed their Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management, General, also at Grand View University, from 2008 to 2012.

In addition to their academic accomplishments, Benjamin has obtained various certifications. In August 2020, they achieved the ITIL Foundation Level certification from PeopleCert. Subsequently, in November 2018, they obtained the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification from ISACA.

More recently, in February 2022, Benjamin obtained the ITIL Specialist: Drive Stakeholder Value certification from PeopleCert. This was preceded by two additional certifications from PeopleCert: ITIL Specialist: Create, Deliver, and Support in October 2022, and ITIL Specialist: High Velocity IT in December 2022.

Based on the provided information, Benjamin Van Walbeek has demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and professional development through their educational achievements and certifications.