Xuan Hu

My Journey as
an Analyst, a Runner, a Creator, and a Father

Data-Driven Growth Leader | Technical Modeler | Professional Problem Solver

My Professional Blueprint

I architect proprietary systems where standard frameworks fail. My approach merges the relentless discipline of a marathoner with the technical depth of a system wide analyst and a full-stack builder. Whether I am restructuring performance measurement for $9B enterprises or engineering cross-platform applications from the ground up, I specialize in building the "unbiased version of the truth". I don’t just solve problems with data; I build the solutions that remediate the root cause.

Experience

Independent Development & Family Leadership

2025 – Present

Founder & Lead Developer

Independent App Development | New York, NY

RaceTrak – Social Racing Platform (React/Cross-Platform): Architected a solution to bridge the gap between the sidelines and the course, allowing supporters to join the runner's journey in real-time.

  • The "Why": Built to solve the isolation of long-distance racing; RaceTrak ensures that while you run the miles, you never run alone by bringing family and friends onto the course with you.
  • Data Integrity Engineering: Currently developing a proprietary algorithmic system to mitigate hardware-induced "GPS drift" and signal inconsistencies, ensuring runners and spectators receive true, high-fidelity performance statistics regardless of hardware limitations.

RunPrep – The Ultimate Pre-Run Flight Check (Swift/iOS): Engineered a comprehensive "Swiss army knife" for runners that synthesizes Apple Weather data, gear, and fuel into a single actionable dashboard.

  • Optimal Window Algorithm: Developed a multi-variable engine that analyzes atmospheric elements to suggest the best running time of day based on current environmental conditions, individual user preferences and historical performance data.
  • Exertion Modeling: Built an analytical system that helps users adjust their training intensity based on a real-time synthesis of external environmental factors and desired internal exertion levels.

Director of Domestic Troublemakers (Fatherhood)

Full-Time Father | New York, NY

Strategic Resilience: Applied the immense mental fortitude and relentless discipline of a marathoner to the 24/7 operational demands of a multi-child household.

Rapid Adaptation & Learning: As a first-time father, navigated novel challenges by rapidly assimilating referencing books and research to master new parenting methodologies, demonstrating the ability to apply solutions in real-time.

Operational Multitasking: Maintained high performance across the concurrent demands of childcare, household logistics, and independent development through rigorous prioritization and adaptable execution.

Strategic Experience

Fusion Analytics
2013 – 2024

Head of Growth & Partnerships

Systems Innovation: Orchestrated a data-driven lead generation engine and CRM system to replace legacy referral methods.

Market Expansion: Expanded the sales pipeline by 200% through a total rebuild of the company vision and USP to align with new AI offerings.

Strategic Leadership: Mentored consultant teams to deliver strategic insights for key industry players, solidifying long-term enterprise partnerships.

2019 – 2023

Head of Client Experience

Enterprise Architecture: Implemented a unified performance measurement system for a $9 billion retailer, providing a single version of the truth for C-suite decision-making.

Methodology Overhaul: Revamped traditional Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) for a $2 billion retailer by implementing objective-based analysis that corrected for traditional sales-data bias.

Operational Efficiency: Reduced consulting hours for deliverables by 25%–50% by optimizing technical workflows and process efficiency.

2013 – 2017

Senior Consultant / Consultant

Unconventional Modeling: Utilized ARIMA and Multivariate regression to predict macroeconomic trends in discretionary income and cross-border sales.

Growth Engineering: Built proprietary dashboarding models that increased consulting deliverables by 100% within six months.

Market Entry Defense: Conducted deep-dive pricing elasticity and customer research to capture 200% market share growth for key clients.

The Business & Finance Foundation

Co-op Experiences
2011

Investment Banking Analyst

BMO Capital Markets

Performed DCF, trading comparables, and industry analysis for multiple $200M–$300M deals, including IPOs and M&A.

2010

Business Analyst

CIBC World Markets

Developed quantitative analysis for the Fixed-Income and Currencies Distribution desk and built an innovative database solution for macroeconomic dashboards.

2009

Systems Analyst

TD Bank Group

Developed a SQL risk monitoring database that reduced process run-times by 95%.

Education

University

2007 - 2012

Bachelor of Mathematics, Statistics

University of Waterloo | High Distinction

Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance

Wilfrid Laurier University | High Distinction

Certification

CFA Program

Passed all three levels of the CFA Program.

Skills & Interests

Strategic & Leadership

Strategic Planning Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) Team Leadership Agile/Scrum

Technical & Development

Python SQL R Power BI Tableau Swift/iOS Development Web Development React Econometrics Modelling Statistical Analysis Machine Learning Data Visualization Data Analysis Data Science Data Strategy ARIMA MMM

Athletic

Marathoner (NYC Marathon Finisher – 3:22:01) Mentally resilient Disciplined Trained for the "long game"

Languages

English (Native) Chinese (Professional Working)

Input & Inspiration

The Running Ground

Nicholas Thompson

"Running is a release... a way to step out of the churn of daily life."

The Signal and the Noise

Nate Silver

The art and science of prediction and finding truth in data.

The Hard Thing About Hard Things

Ben Horowitz

Navigate the real-world challenges of building and leading startups.