Ben Chen

This is Ben Chen

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

Professional Summary

  • Summer '25 Security Engineer Intern @ Amazon.com (Seattle, WA) - focused on Payments Security Engineering.
  • Summer '24 Cybersecurity Intern @ Walmart Global Tech (Bentonville, AR) - focused on Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance & cloud security.
  • Security+, CCSK, AWS certified; skilled in cloud/AI security, compliance, and risk analysis.
  • UCLA Computer Science Regents Scholar (Class of Dec 2025). Always looking for new opportunities.

Key Skills

Cybersecurity

Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Python Programming

Adaptibility

Highlights

Highlight 1

Built an AI agent that annually automates >20 weeks of cybersecurity tasks as an Amazon Security Engineer intern.

Highlight 2

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

Highlight 3

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

Highlight 4

Security+, CCSK, and AWS Certified.

Testimonials

“Ben posseses a strong leadership quality that is not often found in someone early in their career. As the youngest person in the internship program, he consistently demonstrated initiative and knowledge in his interactions ... he would never shy away from asking tough questions or answering complex questions from senior leadership with clarity and confidence ... Ben does his best to assist others, making him a valuable colleague and a wonderful person. I highly recommend Ben Chen for any future tech position, as he would be a great asset to any team.”- Jason Li, Software Engineer at Walmart Global Tech
“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 University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign
“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

Publications

Latest LinkedIn Activity