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Ben Rodes

Benjamin Rodes contributed to the github/codeql repository by developing and refining static analysis queries and documentation for cryptographic workflows. He enhanced the reliability of security analysis by normalizing cryptographic algorithm name matching in the JCA query language, using Java and CodeQL to reduce false positives and improve determinism. Benjamin also addressed a critical bug in OpenSSL HMAC analysis, ensuring correct AVC retrieval in MACAlgorithmInstance.qll after a type cast refactor. Additionally, he improved documentation clarity for ECKeyGenOperation, reinforcing maintainability. His work demonstrated a thoughtful approach to query language development and static analysis, focusing on correctness and long-term code quality.

Overall Statistics

Feature vs Bugs

33%Features

Repository Contributions

3Total
Bugs
2
Commits
3
Features
1
Lines of code
0
Activity Months3

Work History

October 2025

1 Commits

Oct 1, 2025

October 2025 monthly summary focusing on key accomplishments in security query development and reliability. The work centered on hardening cryptographic algorithm name matching in the JCA query language (CodeQL), delivering a precise and secure normalization to improve the accuracy of security findings.

June 2025

1 Commits

Jun 1, 2025

June 2025 focused on stabilizing the OpenSSL integration in CodeQL by addressing a critical AVC retrieval bug in HMAC analysis. The fix ensures AVC is correctly accessed when an explicit hash algorithm is provided in MACAlgorithmInstance.qll, preventing incorrect AVC handling after a type cast refactor and reducing potential analysis inaccuracies.

May 2025

1 Commits • 1 Features

May 1, 2025

May 2025 monthly summary for github/codeql: Delivered a targeted documentation correction for ECKeyGenOperation.qll to fix a typo ('manipualted' to 'manipulated'), improving clarity and maintainability without changing functionality. This work reinforces code quality standards and reduces potential confusion for developers interacting with the ECKeyGenOperation OpenSSL workflow. No code changes beyond documentation were needed this month.

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Quality Metrics

Correctness93.4%
Maintainability93.4%
Architecture93.4%
Performance86.6%
AI Usage40.0%

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

Javaql

Technical Skills

Query Language DevelopmentStatic Analysiscodeqldocumentationstatic analysis

Repositories Contributed To

1 repo

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github/codeql

May 2025 Oct 2025
3 Months active

Languages Used

qlJava

Technical Skills

codeqldocumentationstatic analysisQuery Language DevelopmentStatic Analysis