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Teddy Benson

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Director of Data Architecture & Platforms at Universal Destinations & Experiences
📍 Kissimmee, Florida, United States

Teddy Benson is the Director of Data Architecture & Platforms at Universal Destinations & Experiences, leveraging a 30-year career in technology to bridge data, AI, and business outcomes. A Florida State University graduate and patent holder, he has held leadership roles at Disney and co-founded a company acquired by Google. People who have worked with him describe him as "visionary", "charismatic", and an "incredible technologist".

Outside of work, Teddy is deeply passionate about storytelling and game design, acting as a Game Master and content creator for tabletop role-playing games. His other interests include 3D printing, tinkering with new tech gadgets, and the strategy of Texas Holdem poker. He is also planning a family trip to Iceland to view a solar eclipse.

He once ran a Dungeons & Dragons adventure for friends inside Bran Castle, famously known as Draculas Castle, in Romania.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Director of Data Architecture & Platforms
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Kissimmee, Florida, United States
Personality Overview

How Teddy shows up

Results Focused
Strategic Planner
Risk-Accepting

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Priorities

Topics Teddy cares about

Applied AI & Data
His career focuses on turning raw data into actionable strategies and real-world impact using AI, and he is a frequent speaker on the topic.
Personalized Experiences
A core part of his role involves using data and AI to craft immersive, personalized guest experiences on a massive scale for Universal.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
Director of Data Architecture & Platforms
Universal Destinations & Experiences
1-2021 - 5-2023
Senior Director of Field Engineering
BlueCat
9-2015 - 1-2021
Director for Disney's Decision Science and Integration
Walt Disney World
4-2018 - 4-2018
Speaker for SAS Global Forum 2018
Walt Disney World
12-2017 - 12-2017
Speaker for the TDWI Leadership Conference 2017
Walt Disney World
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Education
1986 - 1990
BS
Florida State University
1987 - 1987
Education details unavailable
St. Petersburg College
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Behavioral profile

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