James Hu

850 E. Wetmore Rd
480-326-7404 | Jameshu@email.arizona.edu |
EDUCATION
University of Arizona, Eller College of Management Tucson, Arizona
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration May 2020
• Major: Pre-Business
• GPA: 3.195
• Honors: Wildcats Excellence Scholarship, Zipperman Scholarship, UA Honors School
• Relevant Work: MIS 464: Data Analytics, AI Lab Workshop & Training Seminars

PROFESSIONAL & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

University of Arizona Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab Tucson, Arizona
Research Assistant April 2019 – Present
• Perform research using Python-based coding and AI methodology for malware evasion
• Assist in the development of technical research slide decks for professional presentations
• Communicate with team members about project tasks, goals, and deliverables

Tyzinc Technologies Hangzhou, China

Summer Intern May 2018 – July 2018
• Helped commercialize project for startup company through exploration of AI applications
• Developed a computer vision architecture in Python for a new type of vending machine
• Learned about the Chinese business climate through participation in marketing venture meetings

RESEARCH PROJECTS
Evading DL based Malware Detectors with AMG: A Recurrent Neural Network Approach
UA AI Lab September 2019 – Present
• Research aims to automate improvements in antivirus software
• Currently exploring the vulnerabilities in malware detection software through the systematic
modification of malware samples
• Planning to converge project by the end of Spring 2020 and publish in a top security conference

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Project

UA AI Lab April 2019 – Present
• Research aims to protect vulnerable individuals from online data leaks
• Automating the gathering of leaked PII across the dark and surface web to study how it impacts an
individual’s online privacy
• Currently aiming for a product prototype by the end of Spring 2020

SKILLS, ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

Languages: Fluent in English; Conversational Proficiency in Chinese
Technical Skills: Python, MySQL, Git, Neo4J, HTML, CSS, Java, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Interpersonal Skills: Group Project Lead, Stress/Time Management, Problem Solving, Motivated
Activities: MISA, Hack Arizona, MIS Speaker Series Attendee, IEEE What’s Next in Technology
Interests: Personal Coding Projects, Competitive Swimmer, Online Content Creator, Cooking