Ben S.

Ben S. is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in software engineering, machine learning, customer service, and education. Currently serving as a Software Engineer at Deakin University, Ben is involved in a quantum key distribution project while also mentoring over 80 Bachelor and Master IT students as a Casual Academic. Previous experience includes working as a Machine Learning Practitioner at Defence, where Ben focused on end-to-end natural language processing projects, and as a Summer Research Student at the Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation, specializing in IoT malware research. Ben's early career involved management and customer service roles at various companies, including Dick Smith Electronics and Dell, where responsibilities included staff training and store management. Academic qualifications include Bachelor's degrees in Cyber Security and Information Technology from Deakin University and the University of Southern Queensland, respectively.