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Ben Chen

Ben Chen

This is Ben Chen

Security Engineer, UCLA Student, Tech Geek, Everything Nerd.

Professional Summary

  • Incoming Summer '25 Security Engineer Intern @ Amazon.com (Seattle, WA) - focusing on Payments Security.
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  • Summer '24 Cybersecurity Intern @ Walmart Global Tech - focused on Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance & cloud security.
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  • Security+, CCSK, AWS certified; skilled in cloud/AI security, compliance, and risk analysis.
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  • UCLA Computer Science Regents Scholar (Class of 2026). Always looking for new opportunities.

Key Skills

Cybersecurity

Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Python Programming

Adaptibility

Highlights

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Developed 8 custom Cloud Configuration Rules for Walmart’s PCI architecture, identifying over 1,000 security issues.

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Co-authored a GDPR compliance research paper presented at MIT Undergraduate Research Technology Conference.

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Led a project to create an AI-powered URL Threat Analyzer, achieving 96.77% accuracy.

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Security+, CCSK, and AWS Certified.

Testimonials

“Ben possesses the skills for cybersecurity or any research role that demands creative problem-solving abilities and a dedication to making a positive societal impact... Ben's collaborative nature and well-rounded perspective make him a valuable asset. Even at this early stage in his career, he has demonstrated a research-oriented mindset and skills that could significantly contribute to any team focused on advancing cybersecurity and safeguarding individual rights.”- Jimmy Lu, Machine Learning Researcher at UC Santa Cruz
“I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend Ben for any technology-related internship or cybersecurity full-time role. His blend of technical expertise, visionary leadership, and commitment to mentoring make him an ideal candidate for any position in this field.”- Tommy Yu, Deep Learning Research Assistant at SF State University

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