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Ph.D. in Computer Science

Iowa State University

• Selected Coursework: Introduction to Machine Learning · Natural Language Processing · Design & Analysis of Algorithms

B.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), Dhaka

• Earned 148 credits with Summa Cum Laude, majored in Information Systems
• Selected Coursework: Artificial Intelligence & Expert Systems · Computer Vision & Pattern Recognition · Human-Computer Interaction · Data Warehousing & Data Mining

• The Vice Chancellor’s Award. Acknowledges the recipients’ extraordinary efforts in completing a challenging thesis.

• Summa Cum Laude. The highest academic honor for earning grades within the highest percentage of the department.

• Dean’s List Honors. Nominated five times in recognition of outstanding academic performance.

• Merit-Based Academic Scholarship. For maintaining academic excellence throughout the undergraduate period.

• Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship. Ranked 4th among the 700+ enrolled students for the Summer 2017–18 and Fall 2018–19 semesters.

• Bangladesh Government’s Ministry of Education Scholarship. Awarded based on Secondary School Certificate (SSC) result.

Research Assistant

KI Research Lab

• Developed a dataset for forecasting future lockdowns and implemented modified Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) to analyze the data, resulting in an accuracy rate of over 96%.
• Contributed to developing a convolutional neural network (CNN) model for the detection of HER2 breast cancer from image data, achieving an accuracy rate of 88%.

Undergraduate Thesis

Code Repository

• Background studies comprised existing methodologies for fake news detection and state-of-the-art techniques for handling dataset imbalances.
• Collected datasets through different sources were analyzed with the help of statistical and machine learning models and the results obtained by them.
• Presented the result as first author at International Conference on 4th Industrial Revolution and Beyond (IC4IR) 2021.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

COM S 309 - Software Development Practices

Graduate Teaching Assistant

COM S 228 - Introduction to Data Structures

• Conducted recitations and held office hours to support the lecture material and clarify doubts.
• Proctored examinations and graded student homework assignments, maintained exam integrity, enforced coding standards, and provided constructive feedback.
• Demonstrated expertise in Data Structures and Java, effectively assisted students in comprehending and applying fundamental concepts.

ICT Consultant (Remote)

Titan ICT, Perth, WA, Australia

• Implemented Deep Neural Networks pre-trained with audio datasets to develop an advanced audio analytics system that can capture, analyze, and classify audio from different sources for mining environments.
• Worked on an automated Conversation AI (Voice Bot) solution for effective work management and scheduling using Python, Twilio, and Power Automate.

Trainee Information Technology Officer (Remote)

Synergic Improvement Solutions Ltd., Perth, WA, Australia

• Assisted with the planning and executing IT projects and initiatives.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

American International University-Bangladesh

• Assisted in two courses of Artificial Intelligence & Expert Systems, which comprised about 70 and 80 students.
• Collaborated closely with course instructors on lesson planning and preparing of the instructional materials.
• Maintained effective communication with instructors to report student progress and documented student performance.
• Conducted one-on-one meetings with students to address doubts and foster a supportive learning environment.

Tutor/Mentor

Several Undergraduate Courses and Other Grades

• Provided tutoring and academic support to junior and peer students in challenging courses, including Discrete Mathematics, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, and Digital Electronics. Additionally, I offered part-time tutoring to Grade 5, Grade 7, Grade 10, and Grade 12 students.

Gold Awardee

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award

• Engaged in various activities to promote personal growth and development, including skill development, social service, regular physical activities, and adventurous excursions.
• Successfully organized and participated in a range of events and initiatives aimed at serving and supporting the community, including food and donation drives, events for underprivileged children, and efforts to provide warm clothing and blankets to those in need.
• Conducted research on the effectiveness of lockdown during COVID-19 and authored reports and essays on a variety of topics.

Member & Volunteer

AIUB Computer Club

• Coordinated in the organization of various events, including CS Fest, Cyber Gaming Fest, and others.
• Attained skills in areas such as leadership, communication, problem-solving, group development, and management.