Who is Ben Van Houten? 'Love Is Blind' Season 6 contestant pursues a career that once 'haunted' him
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA: 'Love Is Blind' Season 6 contestant Ben Van Houten is not just an entrepreneur but also a cloud solutions architect from Charlotte, North Carolina.
He studied Bachelor's in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Web Development at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Ben's standout quality is 'curiosity of life'. He is also an avid dog lover and frequently shares photos with his furry companion, Kiba.
Ben kicked off his professional career as a Senior Support Engineer at Microsoft in April 2012. He was later promoted to Sr Support Escalation in 2014. In a career pivot, Ben transitioned to the role of Cloud Solutions Architect and DevOps Engineer in 2018.
According to his LinkedIn, Ben has spent the majority of his career supporting and developing for Fortune 500 companies, strongly focusing on cloud infrastructure, mobile, and web solutions.
After working for various companies, Ben took the risk and created his firm, Phantom Cloud, in 2018. In December 2023, Ben opened up about his business and claimed that he pursued a career that once 'haunted' him.
He shared a photo of himself relaxing in what appears to be a living room accompanied by Dipen Parmar's quote, "The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding."
He further elaborated in the caption, "The work I once avoided haunted me, but it is now paving my way out of the daily grind, turning my business dreams into reality." He added, "Each day brings its own struggles, and I’m far from finished. Yet, I can now see the light at the end of the tunnel."
What is Ben Van Houten looking for in his 'Love Is Blind' partner?
'Love Is Blind' Season 6 contestant Ben Van Houten is in search of a 'once-in-a-lifetime' kind of chemistry that would push him to open up.
He has been enjoying his freedom for the last few years but is now ready to find the 'right' person because 'without an actual connection and partner, you can’t experience true joy.'
According to his Netflix profile, Ben desires a partner who would add value and peace to his world. He also revealed his hopes that his ideal partner would join him in his fitness classes along with walks with his beloved dog.
Ben claimed that he 'can be too sarcastic for [his] own good' and he is afraid that he might use his humor as a defense mechanism in the pods.
Will Ben Van Houte find a connection on 'Love Is Blind' Season 6?
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'Love Is Blind' Season 6 contestant Ben Van Houte is on a quest for a genuine life partner on the Netflix show. However, fans have to wait till Valentine's Day to discover if Ben has indeed found the right person.
Although Ben's love life is currently under wraps, he has already started preparing for the next phase of life. He shared, "I work from home because, eventually, I want to be around my future family 24/7."
However, Ben has recently taken to his social media and teased his upcoming Netflix show gig. He shared a few screengrabs from the trailer of 'Love Is Blind' Season 6 and wrote in the caption, "Oh man, the trailer’s out – it’s getting real now! Hope you’re up for the ride and curious if I find that connection."
Ben shared another post featuring a photo of himself with the caption, "Hey Everyone! Join me on Love Is Blind Season 6, where my only guide is passionate curiosity. Let’s see if it leads to a true connection."
'Love Is Blind' Season 6 will premiere on February 14, 2024 on Netflix.