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Ben Cohen

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Cybersecurity & Networking Student · Coding Instructor · QA & Technical Writing

Sydney, NSW · hello@bencohen.com.au · bencohen.com.au

Profile

Computing Science (Honours) student majoring in Cybersecurity and Networking, recently back from an international exchange at Beijing Institute of Technology. Lead coding instructor with a track record of teaching programming to learners of all levels, backed by hands-on experience in software QA testing and technical writing. Solid foundations across Python, C/C++, machine learning and data science, with strong communication, curriculum-design and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Technical skills

  • Programming: Python, C / C++, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL
  • Focus areas: Cybersecurity, Networking, Machine Learning, Data Science, Software QA / Manual Testing, Technical Writing & Documentation
  • Tools & other: Git, VS Code, Linux / command line, curriculum & lesson design, conversational Mandarin (developing)
  • Strengths: Communication, teamwork, adaptability, fast learning, time management, working under pressure

Experience

Lead Coding Instructor

Code4Fun Sydney Programming School · Sydney, NSW · Jan 2024 – Present

  • Lead and deliver hands-on coding classes (Python, JavaScript, Scratch, game and robotics projects) to students across a wide range of ages and skill levels.
  • Develop and refine lesson plans and learning materials, breaking down complex programming concepts into accessible, engaging activities.
  • Support and guide fellow instructors to maintain consistent teaching standards across classes.
  • Track student progress, adapt pace and content to individual needs, and communicate outcomes with parents.

Music Tutor & Band Assistant (Contract)

Emanuel School · Randwick, NSW · 2023 – 2025

  • Delivered one-on-one and small-group music tuition and supported ensemble rehearsals and performances.
  • Helped run the school’s annual week-long residential music camp full-time (2023, 2024, 2025), coordinating logistics and mentoring student musicians.

Technical Writer & Manual Tester

Elcom Technology · Woolloomooloo, NSW · Nov 2022 – Dec 2023

  • Reorganised and rewrote product documentation to align with the v12.0 release of Elcom’s CMS.
  • Performed manual QA testing on pre-release builds against tester scripts, logging and reporting defects.
  • Built training materials for the v12.0 rollout and completed client content population.

Earlier experience

  • Freelance Music Producer, Fiverr (2018–2019): composed and recorded original tracks for international clients, self-managing orders and workload from age 14.
  • Hospitality & Retail, McDonald’s and Mr Liquor (2020–2022): customer service, cash handling and store operations.

Education & international programs

Bachelor of Computing Science (Honours), Cybersecurity & Networking major

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) · Sydney, NSW · Feb 2024 – Present (expected 2027)

Exchange Semester

Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) · Beijing, China · Jan – Jul 2026

Tropical Data Science School

Universiti Sains Malaysia · Penang, Malaysia · Jan 2025

International Strategic Management Workshop

Poznań University of Technology · Poznań, Poland · Apr 2025

Higher School Certificate

Emanuel School · Randwick, NSW · 2022