Ben C.

Ben C. has a diverse and extensive work experience in the technology industry. Ben started their career at Excell Data in 2004, where they worked as a Program Manager, coordinating with Microsoft partners for build and packaging standards. Ben then moved to Excell Data's Digital Media Division, where they served as a Release Manager, controlling the rollout of new codecs and DRM code packages to licensees.

In 2005, Ben joined WaMu as a Release Manager and later became a Technology Manager, leading Enterprise Change Control for the eCommerce group. During this time, they focused on improving development team efficiency and capabilities.

Ben joined Microsoft in 2008 as a Release Program Manager, managing project release cycles for web-based applications and driving global collaboration. Ben defined release criteria and implemented a change control process.

From 2009 to 2010, Ben worked at Populus Group as a Technical Project Manager, delivering web and database services in an agile development environment. Ben then joined LG Consulting as a COE Project Manager, managing workstreams and projects across multiple practice areas.

In 2010, they joined Expedia, Inc. as a Director of Technology, leading the eCPt DevOps group and ensuring continuous delivery for over 7,000 users. Ben hired and developed a global team and implemented various tools and automation systems.

From 2017 to 2022, Ben worked at The Pokémon Company International as a Director and later as a Senior Director of DevOps. Ben focused on revamping the cloud-based environment to support business growth and led a high-performing DevOps organization.

Ben joined Crop Circle Games in 2022 as a Development Platform Director, where they built and led the Development Platform organization to scale core functions and capabilities across studios.

In the same year, Ben also joined Possibility Space as a Development Platform Director and later became a DevOps Engineering Director. Ben built and led a DevOps team, focusing on people and culture, and designing a secure and scalable cloud architecture.

Overall, Ben C. has a track record of building and leading teams, implementing tools and automation systems, and driving efficient development processes in various organizations throughout their career.

Ben C. completed their Bachelor of Science in Management/Information Technology Management from Kaplan University in 2007 after attending from 2002 to 2007. Prior to that, they attended the University of Washington from 1998 to 1999, but did not earn a degree or specify a field of study. Later, from 2008 to 2011, Ben pursued a Master of Science in Technology Management from City University of Seattle.