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Benjamin Linares

Managing Partner at Linares Consulting

Gig Harbor, United States

Benjamin Linares is a visionary technologist and transformational leader with over 25 years of experience in driving innovation and sustainable growth across global organizations. His career is defined by a relentless focus on operational excellence, technological advancement, and fostering financial accountability. Benjamin has consistently delivered scalable solutions that redefine industry benchmarks, from launching groundbreaking FinOps strategies at Starbucks to leading the deployment of frictionless "Just Walk Out" technology at Amazon, and optimizing healthcare network systems for Kaiser Permanente.

As a recipient of the Bravo and Spirit of Starbucks awards, Benjamin’s achievements are recognized as emblematic of excellence and commitment to organizational success. Known for his ability to inspire teams, align strategic goals, and turn complex challenges into actionable opportunities, Benjamin combines technical expertise with a passion for empowering individuals and businesses to achieve their fullest potential. With a track record of impactful execution and visionary thinking, he continues to be a catalyst for transformative change and a trusted advisor to leaders and organizations worldwide.

Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: Seattle
Speaking Topics: FinOps, Technology, digital transformation, Leadership and Growth, Industry Specific Insights, Storytelling and Communication.

Benjamin Linares Points
Academic 0
Author 3
Influencer 30
Speaker 3
Entrepreneur 0
Total 36

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Company Information

Company Type: Company
Minimum Project Size: $1,000+
Average Hourly Rate: $300+
Number of Employees: 1-10
Company Founded Date: 2023
Media Experience: 25
Last Media Training: 04/01/2025
Last Media Interview: 04/21/2025

Areas of Expertise

Analytics
Architecture
Big Data
Business Continuity
Business Strategy
Careers
Change Management
Cloud 30.10
Coaching
Creativity
Culture
Customer Experience
Customer Loyalty
DevOps
Digital Disruption
Digital Transformation
Emerging Technology
Entrepreneurship
FinTech 30.14
Innovation
IT Leadership
IT Operations
IT Strategy
Leadership 30.05
Management
Open Innovation
Personal Branding
Product Management
Project Management
Retail
Transformation 30.62

Industry Experience

Consumer Products
High Tech & Electronics
Hospitality
Professional Services
Retail

Publications

3 Article/Blogs
Architecting an Experience of Trust
LinkedIn
March 28, 2025
But earning trust isn’t about relying on intuition or hoping the numbers align. It’s about delivering quality data that’s accurate, relevant, and consistently reliable. Without that foundation, our cost optimizations, forecasts, and recommendations risk becoming costly missteps.

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Tags: Transformation

The Cost of Failure
LinkedIn
July 18, 2024
Understanding unit economics helps a company determine not just the average cost, but also the fluctuations, revealing the highs and lows of technology usage and expenses. But I've found that focusing solely on the average cost of technology use can be misleading. Instead, I've learned the immense value of drilling down into the cost of failure.

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Tags: Transformation

Cloud Resilency
LinkedIn
July 20, 2023
Aren't you impressed by the capabilities cloud computing offers? It's a turbo-charged, rocket-fueled, mind-bending leap into the digital stratosphere. But you may need to brace yourselves for a wild ride, as this ever-changing landscape should be met with with the agility of an acrobatic maestro and the cunning of a tech-savvy ninja.

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Tags: Transformation

1 Speaking Engagement
Tessell Weekly - FinOps Frontline Stories From Ben@Starbucks Unlisted
Tessell
July 01, 2024
FinOps expert Ben Linares from Starbucks joins the business value experts at Tessell to share his stories from the frontline.

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Tags: Cloud, FinTech, Leadership

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