# Ben Frailey

> Software Engineer at Betterment

Location: New York, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/benfrailey

I am a Software Engineer II at Garmin, where I develop innovative and impactful solutions for marine devices. I apply my skills and knowledge in C/C++, system design, and debugging to design, implement, and test software features and enhancements for various marine products, such as chartplotters, radars, and sonars. I collaborate with a team of engineers and testers to deliver high-quality and reliable software that meets the needs and expectations of our customers.

I graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a minor in Math in May 2021. During my studies, I conducted research on security and privacy in cloud computing and virtual reality, resulting in a publication in IEEE Transactions on Services Computing and an award for outstanding junior student in CS. I also contributed to the development of a new cloud computing course and a cyber range for the CS department, gaining valuable experience in teaching and learning. My goal is to continue to grow as a software engineer and leverage my security expertise to create secure and immersive solutions for the tech industry.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Betterment
Jan 2024 – Present | New York, New York, United States
Software engineer on the Betterment for Advisors platform at Betterment.

### Software Engineer II @ Garmin
Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | Olathe, Kansas, United States
Developing marine chartplotters in C++ and maintaining legacy code written in C.
Communicating cross-functionally with many roles including technical leads, testers, and designers in order to establish project requirements and develop solutions.
Carry features through the entire development process ranging from concept, design, development, testing, and merging.
Participate in code reviews as well as architecture, and detailed design document reviews.
Build and test software on various hardware devices and rigs.
Lead meetings related to feature development.

### Undergraduate Researcher - Security in Cloud Computing @ University of Missouri-Columbia
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Columbia, MO
o	Working to implement a cyber range within the University of Missouri System
o	Helping to develop a new Cloud Computing course in CS department
o	Conducting research on security, privacy attacks in virtual reality

### REU Researcher - Cybersecurity in Virtual Reality @ University of Missouri-Columbia
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Columbia, Missouri Area
o	Conducted research on security, privacy attacks in virtual reality
o	Studied how network attacks can impact user immersion
o	Compiled results into research paper for submission/publication in an academic journal
o	Presented findings at a Research Poster Forum


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science
University of Missouri-Columbia

### St Louis University High School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ben-frailey

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Last updated: 2026-04-13