Benjamin Walker
About Benjamin Walker
Benjamin Walker serves as the Southwest Regional Manager at CAST AI, where he has been employed since 2024. He has extensive experience in sales engineering and management, having held various roles at companies such as AppDynamics, Jive Software, and Starburst Data.
Current Role at CAST AI
Benjamin Walker serves as the Southwest Regional Manager at CAST AI, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing regional operations and driving business growth in the Southwest region of the United States. His focus includes generating new business opportunities and managing client relationships.
Previous Experience in Sales Engineering
Walker has extensive experience in sales engineering, having worked at AppDynamics in various roles from 2016 to 2021. He began as a Sales Engineer and progressed to Solutions Architect for the Western USA and Canada. His tenure included involvement in AppDynamics' acquisition by Cisco in 2017, where he contributed to the integration process.
Founding Roles and Business Development
Walker held a founding role as a Solutions Engineer at Sqreen for four months in 2021, where he contributed to the establishment of the company's technical solutions. He also served as the Founding Account Executive and Sales Leader for Starburst from 2021 to 2023, where he built a $4M ARR APAC business as the sole field employee.
Educational Background
Walker studied at The University of Texas at El Paso, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. His studies spanned from 2007 to 2010, providing him with a diverse academic foundation that supports his technical and analytical skills.
Research Experience
In addition to his corporate roles, Walker has experience in academic research. He worked as a Research Assistant at The University of Texas at El Paso from 2008 to 2010 and briefly at the University of Houston-Downtown in 2010. This experience contributed to his analytical capabilities and understanding of research methodologies.