New Adventures:

About three weeks ago I quit my job at Santa Clara University to pursue a position and career that would be more conducive for a person that has ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder).  I did not have any real leads to start with, but I did have a great curiosity for what it might be like to work at a place like Google. 

What sparked my interest was when Google came to Santa Clara University and gave a professional talk about Google technology and life as an employee on Monday, November 6th, 2006.  I had gone to the meeting with intentions of getting information for the students of the Electrical Engineering Department, but I left the presentation incredibly inspired and curious about what kind of company Google really was.

Since I have left Santa Clara University, I have had a good amount of time to do a little background research of various aspects of the company.  Here are a few of the key elements that I found to be very important:

Culture
Team Oriented
Opportunity to Learn
Mission
Care about the Customer
Environmentally and Community Conscious 
Child Care and Family-Oriented
Take Care of their Employees
They are looking for the brightest and most capable people
Many of the tools they offer have helped me over come many challenges of having ADD
They are committed to methods of universal access of information
20% Time

The opportunity to work for Google also fits well with many of my personal passions in areas of Data Storage, Data Recovery, Data Mining, Image Processing, the Environment, and creation of tools that help empower people with disabilities.

With my diverse background and skill set, I would be a positive addition to the Google team.  I could provide a combination experience and expertise that is rarely found in one individual.  With my drive and determination, I would be eager to be involved in company and community activities that help support their mission.

For all that may read this letter, I would like to ask you to pass this information on to any one that can be of assistance in achieving my goal to become a Google team member. In the past three weeks I have worked very hard to post to the internet as much about myself and capabilities as possible.  It is meant to display the depth and diversity of who I am.

There is still so much more that I would like to share, so the process of refining the material that is posted as well as new additions continues to be a labor of love.

Thank You
Ben Greer

Google                                                                                                 Feb. 9, 2007
Human Resources

To Whom It May Concern:

I have been preparing for the day I submitted my first application to Google ever since Monday, November 6th when they came to Santa Clara University and gave a professionals talk about Google technology and life as an employee.  I left the presentation incredibly inspired and knew that I had to look deeper into what Google is and what it represents.  Don’t get me wrong I am not a new comer to Google and the plethora of tools it has brought to the public for free.  I just never thought about working there until that day.

When I came across the posting for a Corporate Environmental Programs Associate I was really excited that such a unique and outstanding position was available.  Originally form Oregon, I have always had a great sense for environmental preservation and self-sustainable living.  Many of my friends often come to me with computer and other technical related question. This also means that I have been their source for recycling their tech-trash.  Many people still don’t understand what to do with batteries when they go bad.

My interest in topics of environmental concern is quite extensive from electric cars to cutting edge technology using thin-film solar cells.  I am always doing product research and reading the internet to learn as much as I can.  I tend to be a deep thinker in that way. Problems are hardly ever solved in an instant.  It is usually many coordinated instances that achieve results. To proceed and find positive solutions you must regularly take inventory and proceed forward knowing what the benefits and risks are.

It is my understanding that Google wants exceptional people to work in an exceptional environment.  The challenge is not just finding exceptionally intelligent people, but finding the right kind of person that you like, understands the culture, and is exceptionally intelligent.

My resume, when read like stats on the back of a baseball card might give you some impressive information to the diversity of my skills.  To understand how I bring them all together and create the great player everyone wants on their team, I invite you to see my online resume at http://www.bengreer.com and also visit my personal page.

I will end this with a quote: (read more at: http://www.bengreer.com/spiritofkungfu.html )

“Mere technical knowledge is only the beginning of Kung Fu.
To master it, one must enter into the spirit of it”
Bruce Lee
Master of Martial Arts and Philosopher

I look forward to any opportunity you might have to discuss my qualifications or answer any questions.

Thank You,

Ben Greer