Ben Hopkins
About Ben Hopkins
Ben Hopkins serves as the Principal Product Manager for Consumer Apps at Cambridge Mobile Telematics, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in product management and marketing, with previous roles at Hitachi Vantara, Citi, and Salesforce, among others.
Work at Cambridge Mobile Telematics
Ben Hopkins has served as the Principal Product Manager for Consumer Apps at Cambridge Mobile Telematics since 2019. In this role, he has been instrumental in spearheading significant updates to app permissions to comply with privacy changes in Android and iOS platforms. He also led the development of a new summary metrics feature in the DriveWell app, which allows users to track trends in driving risk events over time. His contributions have focused on enhancing user experience and ensuring compliance with evolving privacy standards.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Cambridge Mobile Telematics, Ben Hopkins worked at Hitachi Vantara as a Senior Product Manager for Pentaho Analytics from 2016 to 2019. His earlier roles include Product Marketing Manager and Senior Product Marketing Manager at Pentaho, where he focused on product marketing strategies. He also served as a Product Marketing Manager for Competitive Analysis at Marketo from 2012 to 2013, and as an Equity Research Associate at Citi from 2007 to 2010.
Educational Background
Ben Hopkins earned an AB in Economics from Harvard University, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business from 2010 to 2012. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in both economic theory and business strategy.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Ben Hopkins has led several significant projects. He drove the initial launch of the Safest Driver consumer telematics mobile app, which included features for partners to conduct safe driving contests. He collaborated with a major ride-sharing partner to implement the first safe driving competition for thousands of drivers. Additionally, he delivered the first major white label telematics app release for a large auto insurance company, introducing new features for policyholders.