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Ben Cheung

Ben Cheung

Biochemist turned software engineer, community builder

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Joined May 2025
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Summary

Ben Cheung is a software engineer with diverse experience in full stack development, cloud engineering, and data pipelines/infrastructure, proficient in languages and technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Python, React, Node, Kafka, and Spark, across roles at companies like Manulife, Coinbase, Veeva Systems, Riot Games, TD Bank Group, and Checkfront. bencheung+1
Ben is a strong advocate and enabler for career changers entering the tech industry, co-founding Tech Career North (formerly Tech Career Change) and creating numerous resources, workshops, and guides to support individuals transitioning from non-technical backgrounds, drawing from his own experience as a biochemist turned software engineer. bencheung+4
He is a prolific community builder and educator, actively participating in and organizing events like hackathons with nwPlus at UBC, and creating workshops and guides on topics such as networking, frontend development with React, and API development. bencheung+7
Ben has a strong portfolio of personal and hackathon projects demonstrating his technical skills, including web applications (FriendDash, UBC Course Explorer, BCS Degree Dashboard, GitHub Issue Explorer), games (Warlocked, HiddenClassicsRPG, Pack Frenzy), and utility tools (groupr, Re:Meet, CampusPals, DropIt, #HowAreYouTweeting). bencheung+17

Work

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Writing

Introducing: Tech Career North 🍁

September 1, 2024

An article introducing the Tech Career North community for Canadian tech professionals, students, and career changers.

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Approaches to excel in your tech internship or new grad role

April 1, 2024

A write-up offering guidance on navigating internships and new graduate roles in the professional tech world.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Networking Strategies

February 1, 2023

A guide to help beginners build their networks, set up coffee chats, and overcome the fear of reaching out, including templates.

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Computer Science Second Degree & Diploma Programs for Career Transitioners / Tech Career Changers

February 1, 2023

A compilation of computer science second-degree and diploma programs for individuals transitioning into tech.

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Tech Career Change Community Resources for your transition into tech!

January 1, 2023

A compilation of resources for individuals looking to transition into tech, provided by the Tech Career Change community.

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Building a Tech Career Change Community

January 1, 2023

An article discussing the foundation and goals of the Tech Career Change community, aiming to support those transitioning into tech.

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Tech Internships & New Grad “Get the Bread” Handbook

May 1, 2022

A compilation of job search experiences, processes, and opinions for securing tech internships/co-ops and new grad roles.

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All About APIs (ft. Express & MongoDB) [nwPlus Workshop]

April 1, 2022

A workshop guide on creating an Express.js backend server with a MongoDB database and building its API for CRUD operations.

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Ultimate Guide to UBC’s Bachelor of Computer Science Second Degree Program

February 1, 2020

A comprehensive guide to the University of British Columbia’s Bachelor of Computer Science (UBC BCS) Second Degree program, covering admissions, course planning, and student advice.

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Hobbies

Engaged in gaming, specifically the RTS flash game Stick Empires, where he was formerly ranked 1 in DM and 3 in classic. youtube