Benjamin Diaz's Linkedin Analytics

Hello! I'm a father of two, workaholic, video game enthusiast, and sports fanatic who loves to connect. I believe in working hard, giving back to the community, and empowering others around me to be the best with what they have. Personally: I’m all about competition - whether it’s sports, action sports, video games, or Fantasy Football (a must when you're a Minnesota sports fan) - I love the strategy, energy, and camaraderie that comes with it. Outside of that, you’ll usually find me around a grill which is a year-round passion. I also find purpose in giving back to the community; I'm proud to serve on the board for CreateMPLS, and co-founded a new meetup group called Twin Cities Data Science & Analytics. My family: I met my wife in 2007 - we toured the Midwest from 2008 to 2017, and then settled back in MN. We have two children (I will avoid ages as I will forget to update it) and they are awesome! I never thought I would be the one that tries to show everyone pictures of my kids... but that's who I am. Professionally: I work for a family owned company that was founded by my parents in the 80's. It was named after the initials of my two older brothers and I. Send me a message to see if you can guess my middle name. There is no prize.. (hah!) BGD Companies is dedicated to providing its customers with high quality custom-designed commercial and residential products. Our distinctive collection of custom manufactured furniture offers the widest selection of booths and banquette seating, chairs and tables, imported rattan chairs, carpet and rugs for Malls, Restaurants, Casinos, Country Clubs, and much more. Overall, if I reached out to you, my goal is connect for the long term. If you reach out to me, I will be happy to connect as well. Let's build a relationship and maybe, one day, we'll cross paths more formally. More about me: Strength Finders: 1. Restorative 2. Woo 3. Positivity 4. Context 5. Adaptability Myers-Briggs: ENTP - But my friends say I'm an F PI: Persuader If you're curious about any of my endeavors - hit the links below! BGD Companies - https://bgdcompanies.com/ CreateMPLS - https://www.creatempls.org/ Twin Cities Data Science & Analytics - Meet Up (TCDSA): https://www.meetup.com/tcdatascience/ - Discord Channel: https://lnkd.in/g9He_wWt (Join code: 7dPMudmhbR) - Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14611115/ Make it a great day, and call me Ben.