This is Ben Chen

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

Professional Summary

Ambitious Computer Science Regents Scholar at UCLA (Class of 2026).

Gained experience in Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) during a Summer 2024 internship at Walmart Global Tech (Bentonville, AR).

Skilled in cloud security, AI security, compliance frameworks, and risk analysis.

Incoming Summer 2025 Security Engineer Intern @ Amazon.com (Seattle, WA). Always looking for new opportunities.

Key Skills

Cybersecurity

Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Python Programming

Adaptibility

Highlights

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

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

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

Mentored members of UCLA’s Regents Scholar Society and many Computer Science students.

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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