Luis Ruvalcaba

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Director, Workplace Programs- Americas at Google

El Dorado Hills, California, United States

Overview

Luis Ruvalcaba serves as Googles Director of Workplace Programs for the Americas, drawing on deep operational experience from his time as COO at Urbane Cafe. Educated at Chabot College, he is described by colleagues as a motivating leader with contagious energy who believes in developing talent from within.

He successfully transitioned from being Chief Operations Officer in the restaurant industry to leading major workplace and food programs at tech giant Google.

Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Informal

Enthusiastic

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Topics They Care About

Workplace Experience
As Director of Workplace Programs, he leads the strategy and execution of services, amenities, and the overall employee environment for Google in the Americas.
Operational Leadership
His career progression from COO at Urbane Cafe to multiple director roles at Google demonstrates a consistent focus on leading large-scale, complex operations.
Talent Development
He emphasizes the importance of developing employees into "rock stars" and focuses on attraction, selection, development, promotion, and retention.

Media Appearances

Luis has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Director, Workplace Programs- Americas at Google
8-2024
Director, Workplace Programs- Bay Area at Google
4-2022 - 8-2024
Director, Food Program at Google
5-2021 - 4-2022
Chief Operations Officer at Urbane Cafe
10-2020 - 5-2021
Operations Consultant at Urbane Cafe

Education

1991 - 1994
Education details unavailable from Chabot College

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Avoid cutting into their flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Luis is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Luis

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

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    How fast (or slow) will Luis move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Luis take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

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