Andrei Cozma
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Personal Statement

I am an enthusiastic and dedicated team player with a positive attitude in my personal, professional, and academic life. I always strive to attain the highest possible standards of quality and excellence and am driven to adapt to any situation.

My fascination with computers, electronics, and science from an early age has sparked a passion for exploring and learning about the inner workings of current and emerging technologies that have become essential to our day-to-day lives. I am continually seeking to learn new skills, gain new experiences, and the knowledge needed to help find solutions to world problems.

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Topics of Interest
Intelligent Systems
Deep Learning
Machine Learning
Computer Vision
Natural Language Processing
Cybersecurity
Web Development
Data Science
Data Analytics
Mobile & Embedded Systems
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Education
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Computer Science Ph.D.University of Tennessee, Knoxville
2024 - Present

Concentration: Intelligent Systems & Machine Learning

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Computer Science M.S.University of Tennessee, Knoxville
2022 - 2024

Concentration: Intelligent Systems & Machine Learning

Thesis: "KIPPO - Koopman-Inspired Proximal Policy Optimization"

GPA: 3.86
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Teaching Assistant
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Computer Science B.S.University of Tennessee, Knoxville
2018 - 2022

Minors: Cybersecurity, Business Administration

Summa Cum Laude
GPA: 3.87
Research Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Chancellor's Honors Program
VolHacks Hackathon Leadership
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Leadership
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Work Experience
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Graduate Research AssistantThe University of Tennessee, Knoxville
01/2023 - Present

Research assistant part of the Advanced Imaging and Collaborative Information Processing (AICIP) research group advised by Dr. Hairong Qi.

Python
PyTorch
TensorFlow
Deep Learning
Machine Learning
Digital Signal Processing
Computer Vision
Generative Networks
Graduate Teaching AssistantThe University of Tennessee, Knoxville
01/2023 - 05/2023

Teaching assistant for COSC 420/527 Biologically-Inspired Computation with Dr. Catherine Schuman.

Evolutionary Algorithms
Spiking Neural Networks
Biologically-Inspired Computing
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Software Development Engineer (Security Architecture)Zoom Video Communications
09/2022 - 12/2022

Internship (Fall 2022)

Developed and maintained an Electron application using Quasar Framework with Vue.js and TypeScript in a NodeJS-based development environment, interfacing with Atlassian Jira.

Created visualizations of business logic to improve the effectiveness of the security review process and speed up the analysis of data relations and linkages.

Performed data processing, aggregations, and mappings by spidering through various sets of data queried using a REST API.

Improved the user interface design, including layout, navigation, and visual design elements, to enhance the user experience, discoverability, and transparency.

Utilized git flow with GitLab for development practices and Atlassian Jira for project management.

TypeScript
Vue.js
Electron.js
Quasar Framework
Atlassian Jira
Git & GitLab
REST APIs
Cybersecurity
Data Analytics & Visualization
Inter-process Communication
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Cybersecurity Research AssistantThe University of Tennessee, Knoxville
05/2022 - 08/2022

Assist with research and various ongoing projects, including the development of software and scripts to aid with the data collection, creation of visualizations, performing analysis of results, and writing and documenting research and findings.

Python
GoLang
Linux
Git & GitHub
Cybersecurity
Phishing
Data Analytics
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Undergraduate Teaching AssistantThe University of Tennessee, Knoxville
01/2022 - 05/2022

Teaching assistant for Dr. Doowon Kim's Introduction to Cybersecurity course. Primary responsibilities include assisting students and answering questions they may have about the course materials, providing helpful feedback, grading quizzes and other assignments, exam proctoring, etc.

Cybersecurity
Security Goals
Threat Modeling
Software Security
Operating System Security
Cryptography
Network Security
Human Factors
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Undergraduate Research AssistantThe University of Tennessee, Knoxville
03/2021 - 10/2021

Assist with research on various ongoing projects, developing software and scripts to aid with collecting and analyzing data, creating visualizations, and interpreting results.

Topics: Security updates for JavaScript libraries, timeliness of security patches becoming available, the amounts and versions of vulnerable libraries still widely in use, crypto-jacking, certificate collection, phishing blacklists, and more.

Python
JavaScript
Bash Scripting
Linux
Git & GitHub
Docker
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
Cybersecurity
Web Security
Certificates
Phishing
Data Analytics
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Software Developer Intern (Summer)Elo Touch Solutions
05/2021 - 08/2021

Design, implement, and test software frameworks, solutions, and demo applications for ELO's enterprise touchscreen solutions and customers and business partners.

Using Java, Kotlin, Linux, Bash Scripting, Git, Atlassian JIRA, and the Android SDK to develop enterprise solutions with the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) as part of an Agile work environment.

Java
Kotlin
C/C++
Python
Bash Scripting
Linux
Git
Atlassian Jira
Gradle
WebView
Cordova
Jenkins
Operating System Development
AOSP
Android SDK
Embedded Systems
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Software Developer Intern (All-Year)Elo Touch Solutions
01/2020 - 12/2020

Design, implement, and test software frameworks, solutions, and demo applications for ELO's enterprise touchscreen solutions and customers and business partners.

Using Java, Kotlin, Linux, Bash Scripting, Git, Atlassian JIRA, and the Android SDK to develop enterprise solutions with the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) as part of an Agile work environment.

Java
Kotlin
C/C++
Python
Bash Scripting
Linux
Git
Atlassian Jira
Gradle
WebView
Cordova
Jenkins
Operating System Development
AOSP
Android SDK
Embedded Systems
Achievements, Licenses, & Certifications
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Project Management Foundations (LinkedIn)No expiration
Awarded 09/2021
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From Data to Insights with Google Cloud Platform SpecializationNo expiration
Awarded 08/2020
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Google Cloud Essentials CertificateNo expiration
Awarded 07/2020
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Tennessee Scholar Certificate of ExcellenceNo expiration
Awarded 05/2018
Activities & Societies
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VolHacksUT's Yearly Hackathon Event
04/2019 - 05/2022
Operations Manager for Sponsorships (2019)
President (2020-2021)
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Pi Kappa PhiGreek Letter & Social Fraternity
04/2019 - 05/2022
Chapter Secretary
Housing Manager
Website Developer
Alpha Sigma Chapter
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Chancellor's Honors ProgramUT's Principal Honors Program
08/2018 - 05/2022
Member & Volunteer
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Computer Science & Robotics ClubsClub Leadership Experiences
09/2014 - 05/2018
President
Organizer
Tutor
HackClub Chapter
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National Honor Society & Beta ClubHonor Societies Experiences
08/2016 - 05/2018
Initiated Member
Volunteer
Awarded Medallion for Most Volunteer Hours
Skills
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