EDUCATION
University of Texas San Antonio
Data Scientist: Researching and Analyzing Big Data ~50-100 GB Scrapping Online Interactions in Cyber Security.
September 2014 – December 2018 (Anticipated Ph.D.) University of Texas San Antonio
M.Sc. Computer Sciences (3.6)
Emphasis: Dropbox Data Analytics and Visualization September 2010 – December 2012
Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA
B.Sc. Computer Science and Mathematics (3.9)
January 2007-May 2010
WORK EXPERIENCE
September 2014 - December 2018
Data Scientist and Researcher: focused on using Data Analytics, Sciences and Programming to develop scripts to mine and analyze online data with relations to cyber threats both in dark and surface web. Data from dropbox, medhelp, hackforum as well as over 30 other related online forums have been mined and analyzed so far. Latest project focused specifically on the investigating the outbreak of ransomware both in dark web and surface web forums and finding creative and innovative methods to curb its spread. H.E.B Company, August 2013 – September 2014
Software Engineer: Java, Javascript, PHP, Python, HTML, JSP, SQL, Tomcat, Glassfish, Git, Bash and Shell Scripting, Spring and Struts frameworks and much more. Was Responsible for developing software being used by different teams for the smooth functioning of the organization. One of the Highlights of my tenure was being part of the 3-man team that developed the Primo Picks web application for which commercial aired during Super bowl 2014. All projects involved all round involvement in software development life cycle from requirements analysis to deployment and maintenance. FBD Co. Ltd, June 2013 – August 2013
Software Developer: Built online engineering lab-requesting web application with PHP framework. Application accepted requests and Engineers logged in and selected requests to work on and kept logs and updated progress till completion.
Monsanto Company, January 2009 – August 2009
Software Developer Intern: Built and deployed KIOSK (Touch Screen) interactive training software in C#, developed Fire-department and co-ops websites, setup plant wide network of print servers for over 150 printers, general IT supports servicing over 500 employees, developed and updated online employee training courses.
ICITD Research Center, Dec 2006-May 2010
Research Associate & IT Support: Performed Data Analysis/ Data Visualizations and Research on the growth and spread of the Internet in developing nation. Analyzed the impact of this growth in areas of Cybercrime, Telemedicine, Tele-Education.
Also Managed Logistics and Technical Operations, comprehensive IT support including running, updating and installing recent software packages, and debugging and testing different systems and equipment. PERSONAL
Phone
ac7ljq@r.postjobfree.com
Address
6803 Seco Creek, Apt 10102
San Antonio, TX, 78256
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages
Java (CERTIFIED)
Python
SQL
C/C++
C#
R
PHP
MATLAB
HTML
Technologies & Softwares
Tableau
Tensorflow
Hadoop
RapidMiner
SAS
NetworkXL
Gephi
SPSS
Spring & Strusts
Django
John Shu, Data Scientist
Researching and Analyzing Big Data
University of Texas at San Antonio
ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
September 2014 - Present
Lead Instructor: for Data Analysis and Visualization, Java Object Oriented programming 1&2 with labs, Operating Systems, Management Information Systems, Information Systems and Cyber Security Department, Responsibilities involve preparing and delivering lectures, grading exams, projects, labs, quizzes, home works and assignments (these are all different). Also offers on-on-one tutoring during office hours Instructor for Data Visualization and Analysis Course, Computer Science Department September 2016 - Present
Web Developer: Information Systems Frontiers (ISF) Journal Website Manager. Built, deployed, update and manage the ISF Academic Journal website involving periodic correspondence with the journal’s audience and participants. September 2008 – Dec 2009
Vice President AITP: (Association of Information Technology Professionals), SUBR, LA Planning and Supervision of Educational and Social Events. August 2007 - May 2010
Science Coordinator/Docent: LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory) Presented Astro-physics and science related concepts to students and guests. Also set up experimental exhibits to show case and explain the research going on there as well as some of these concepts.
HONORS/AWARDS
Graduating Student Marshall of over 800 students (Summa Cum Laude), Honors Award for Highest GPA in the College of Sciences, Distinguished Scholars Award Tulane University, Presidents/Deans List (4x), Honor’s College, Schreiner University Texas Honors Institute.
COMPUTER/LANGUAGE SKILLS
Posses Extensive experience in Windows, Mac (Intel) and Unix Systems (Ubuntu). Data Science and Analytics experience include Hadoop, Tensorflow, Tableau, RapidMiner, R, SAS, NetworkXL, Gephi, SPSS. Programming Languages include Java (CERTIFIED), Python, SQL, C/C++, PHP, MATLAB, HTML, Java Server Pages, Adobe suite.
Other experience with C#, Perl, Shell scripting.
Functional knowledge in Django, Tomcat, Glassfish, Spring and Struts technologies. HOBBIES
Composing and Playing Music, Keyboard, Bass and Electric Guitars and Drums. REFERENCES
Eric M. Akuta, Ph.D.
University of Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: 225-***-****
Email: ac7ljq@r.postjobfree.com
Victor A. Mbarika, Ph.D.
Southern University A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
Phone: 225-***-****, 225-***-****
Email: ac7ljq@r.postjobfree.com
Jared M. Lorio
Monsanto Company
Luling Louisiana, 70070
Phone: 985-***-****
Email: ac7ljq@r.postjobfree.com
Kay Robbins, Ph.D.
University of Texas San Antonio
San Antonio, TX 78249
Phone: 210-***-****
Email: ac7ljq@r.postjobfree.com