15 years ago, I made one of the best decisions of my life: I joined Red Hat. I remember all the emotions I felt leaving my previous "safe job". I was excited, nervous, and honestly apprehensive after learning how often I would be presenting and doing public speaking during my first week on the job. I remember thinking they hired the wrong person and I may not have taken the role if I understood that going in. Alas, there's something about having a wife and 1 year old counting on you that makes failure not an option. Needless to say I couldn't be happier with how things have worked out and it's been the adventure of a lifetime. I'm grateful for everyone I've worked with here; thank you for the confidence, camaraderie, friendship, growth, and the many laughs. Very few people get to work for their favorite company and far fewer can claim a 15 year run there. A few stats: - Worked with *the best engineers* on the *coolest technologies*. - Traveled to 29 states in the US & 8 countries - Presented at 13 Red Hat Summits plus a bunch of other conferences. - Given hundreds of presentations - Worked with thousands of customers and our largest partners - Told countless (lame) Dad jokes - Consumed an unthinkable amount of coffee Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this incredible ride. Here's to many more! #RedHat
Ben, you were a joy to work with. So glad you are at Red Hat !
You kidding, right? You still have the same energy as if you just joined Red Hat. It's amazing working with you, Ben
Congrats, Ben! You officially ROCK! You made a huge impact during our time together building rapport and credibility with the Walmart engineering team. Your impact and work effort are second to none! You deserve all the goodness that comes your way!
Congrats! I was a little nervous at the start as that’s how some goodbye notes start, but you signed it with “heres to many more” and I was relieved! You make RH more enjoyable and exciting work!
Congratulations Ben! You are the best.
Do we get purple jackets @ 15? Congratulations!
Congratulations, Ben! And thanks for everything. Working with you is a real privilege.
👍You stood out…in a good way.
It's been an awesome ride congratulations, and hope you have 15 more.
Congratulations from the Red Hat Afterlife! Always loved working with you….Can it really be 15 years?