Ben Vickery

Ben Vickery is a professional with a diverse background spanning military service, finance, and technology. He currently works at Google in a Strategy & Operations role, with a focus on Developer X.12

Career Progression

1. Military Service: Ben served in the Marine Corps as a cryptologic linguist, where he was fluent in Pashto and worked in signals intelligence for the National Security Agency in Afghanistan.1

2. Education:

   • Undergraduate studies in finance and economics at Columbia University1
   • MBA from the Evening & Weekend MBA Program at Berkeley Haas School of Business13

3. Google Career:

   • Started as a general financial associate, focusing on internal processes for compliance1
   • Transitioned to a strategy and operations role after two semesters at Haas1
   • Currently holds a position in Strategy & Operations, with a focus on Developer X23

Skills and Expertise

Ben's background has equipped him with a unique set of skills:

• Leadership and teamwork from his military experience
• Analytical abilities honed at Google, including risk management and process efficiency
• Strategic thinking developed through his MBA and subsequent roles
• Financial acumen from his education and early career experiences

Additional Involvement

During his MBA, Ben was actively involved in:

• The Consulting Club at Haas
• The Finance Club, where he was a principal for the Haas Socially Responsible Investment Fund
• VetNet, volunteering to help military veterans transition to civilian careers1

Ben Vickery's LinkedIn profile (username: benvickery) describes him as a results-driven individual focused on process efficiency.3 His diverse experiences in the military, finance, and technology sectors have shaped his career trajectory and contributed to his current role in strategy and operations at Google.