Ben N.
Toronto (Old Toronto), Canada · Data Scientist · UpWork
University of Ottawa
16 followers
About
I’m a freelance data scientist specializing in Python, large language models, and generative AI. I develop high-performance pipelines and resilient distributed systems that improve speed, reliability, and scalability. Through hands-on projects, I’m building expertise in AI for cybersecurity, including autonomous defense, intelligent threat detection, and secure AI infrastructure. Adaptable and results-driven, I turn complex challenges into strategic, high-impact solutions.
Specialties
- AI / ML Security
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Malware Analysis
- Third-Party Risk
- Threat Detection
Skills
- Agentic AI
- LLM
- Python
- C++
- JavaScript
- GenAI
- LangGraph
- LangSmith
- LangChain
- MCP
13 skills in total
Licenses & Certifications
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Introduction to Agent Skills
Anthropic
Issued May 2026
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Introduction to Model Context Protocol
Anthropics
Issued May 2026
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Google Certificate Cybersecurity
Coursera
Issued Jun 2024
6 certifications in total
Experience
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Data Scientist
UpWork
Feb 2025 — Present
Education
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University of Ottawa
Bachelor, Social Sciences
Sep 2006
Repositories
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ben854719/Arctic-BlueSense-AI-Powered-Ocean-Monitoring
An AI-powered system monitors the Canadian Arctic Ocean for defense, environmental protection, and research. It processes sensor and vessel data, detects anomalies, secures information with RS256 encryption, and delivers real-time alerts to startups, government agencies, defense companies and researchers.
Jupyter Notebook
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ben854719/Arctic-Sentinel-AI-Native-ISR-Dashboard
The application is a modular AI-native ISR dashboard for autonomous threat detection and strategic insight. It combines C++ parsing, RS256-encrypted telemetry, OpenCV anomaly detection, ML forecasting, and Matplotlib 3D overlays across satellite and infrastructure data.
Jupyter Notebook · 1 star
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ben854719/Biometric-Aware-Fraud-Risk-Dashboard-with-Agentic-AI
This system uses biometric signals, behavioral analytics, and an Agentic AI Avatar to detect and explain stock fraud in real time. Built for fintech, it adapts to market shifts and supports avatar-led investigation and compliance clarity.
Jupyter Notebook · 1 star
Recent posts
[celebration:new_certification]Has successfully verified **AWS Educate Introduction to Generative AI - Training Badge** (Amazon Web Services Training, Certification) and 2 more certifications
Still struggling to break into cybersecurity? Keep reading.
You don't need another paid certification.
You don't need another paid course.
You don't need another paid bootcamp.
You don't need another unpaid "entry-level" internship.
Trust me, none of it moves the needle on its own.
What you need is proof.
Proof that you understand what recruiters are looking for.
Proof that you have the hands-on skills to help organizations secure critical infrastructure.
Proof that you can work well in a team.
Proof that you understand how the moving parts of an infrastructure work together, not just individual components.
So how do you get that proof? It's simpler than you think.
Build a home lab. Work on real cybersecurity projects. Document everything.
Publish your write-ups on GitHub, a blog, or LinkedIn, so recruiters can see exactly what you can do.
Proof beats promises every time.
It is a great article
📰 Trust Is Not What It Seems — And Fraudsters Are Counting on It
https://www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/trust-is-not-what-it-seems-and-fraudsters-are-counting-on-it
via Dark Reading · 🛡️ Powered by Cyberr Threat Intelligence — platform.cyberr.ai/news
👉 Check out **Eternal Boundaries**! Join us and be part of the conversation.
https://cyberr.ai/groups/eternal-boundaries
Hello everyone,
My name is Ben, and I’m new to both cybersecurity and this platform. I’m looking for a practical, beginner-friendly way to build foundational skills and choose certifications that can support an entry-level career path. I would appreciate the group’s advice on two questions:
1- For someone with limited cloud experience, which certification path is a better starting point: AWS or Microsoft Azure? I’m especially interested in which option is more beginner-friendly, offers accessible study materials, and provides a useful foundation for cybersecurity work.
2- Which cybersecurity certification would you recommend for an entry-level candidate on a limited budget? I know that CompTIA Security+ is widely recognized, but the exam cost is currently beyond my budget. I would be grateful for suggestions for lower-cost or free alternatives that still teach practical fundamentals and are respected by employers.
If you have experience with either certification path, please share what you would recommend. You can leave a comment or send me a direct message on this platform.
Thank you for your time.
Have a great weekend,
Ben N.