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PhD Researcher in Business Systems & Analytics

AI • Blockchain • Cybersecurity in FinTech

Contact

• Location: New South Wales, Australia
• Email: mdrafsun.sheikh@uon.edu.au
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mdrafsunsheikh
• Website/GitHub Pages: rafsunsheikh.github.io

Career Summary

• Doctor of Philosophy (ongoing) in Business Systems & Analytics, University of Newcastle. Research areas include Artificial Intelligence, Decentralized Technologies (Blockchain), and Cybersecurity in FinTech.
• Bangladesh Army Officer (Captain) with 9+ years of experience across CSE, teaching methodologies, R&D, presentations, stakeholder management, administration, cybersecurity systems, fraud detection, reporting & documentation, team leadership, and strategic planning & execution.
• Passionate about project management, automation, technical process analysis & evaluation, innovation, curriculum analysis, IT systems management, networking, software design & development, global education systems, quality control, and modern analytical methodologies.

Key Proficiencies

• AI & Data: Machine Learning, Neural Networks, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Research Methodology, Python Programming
• FinTech & Security: Digital Payment Systems, Blockchain Technology, Biometric Authentication, Cybersecurity Concepts
• Cloud & Delivery: Cloud Computing, Project Management, Technical Leadership, Teaching & Mentoring

Academic Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Business Systems & Analytics — Ongoing, Newcastle Business School, The University of Newcastle, Commenced December 2024

• B.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering — First Class (2022), Military Institute of Science & Technology (MIST)

Courses & Certifications

• Signals Officers Basic Course, Signal Training Center & School, Bangladesh Army — Grade: 73%
• Cisco: Cyber Security — 4 months
• Stanford University: Machine Learning — 4 months
• Google: Managing Machine Learning Projects with Google Cloud — 2 months
• Amnesty International: Digital Security & Human Rights — 1 month
• Fortinet: NSE 1 Network Security Associate — 2.5 months
• Fortinet: NSE 2 Network Security Associate — 3 months
• DeepLearning.AI: Generative AI with Large Language Models — 2 months
• Kiron.pro: Python for Data Science — 3 months
• Cognitive Class: Data Analysis with Python — 2 months
• Industrial Training: IPvision Canada Inc. — 2021

Selected IT Projects

• THE-WUR World University Ranking Application — Web application aligned with Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
• Ptmodels — Open-source Python package for image classification tasks.
• Army Command Management System (ACMS) — Real-time monitoring of military movements and strategic operations.
• Digidak — Comprehensive military digital correspondence system.
• Ask-Uni — Generative AI chatbot web application.
• Signature Fraud Detection — Signature forgery detection system for banking.
• AI Surveillance System — Hardware-integrated surveillance architecture.
• Fraud Guard — Real-time AI fraud transaction detection (2024).
• E-Commerce Payment Hub — Secure and versatile payment solutions (2023).
• Crypto Pay Gateway — Blockchain-based cryptocurrency payment gateway (2023).
• Bio Wallet — Biometric-authenticated digital wallet (2022).

Academic Experience

Newcastle Business School — Sessional Tutor

Feb 2025 – June 2025

• BUSA3001 - Artificial Intelligence in Business

Newcastle Business School — Research Assistant

June 2025 – Present

• Business Systems and Analytics

Newcastle Business School — Associate Lecturer

June 2025 – Present

• BUSA3007 - Data Governance Using Blockchain for Business

Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS) — Reviewer

Feb 2025 – Present

• Artificial Intelligence
• Blockchain
• Design Science Research

Industry Experience

IPvision Canada Inc — Intern

Feb 2021 – Mar 2021

• Participated in the development of RingID, a social media platform.
• Contributed to testing, debugging, and user interface design.

AUDD - Australian Digital Dollar — Junior Full Stack Developer

May 2025 – Present

• AI and Blockchain
• Stablecoin

Military Experience

Bangladesh Army

Captain — Dec 2020 – Mar 2024 Lieutenant — Dec 2018 – Dec 2020

Units & Roles

• 10 Signal Battalion — Acting Company Commander (Mar 2024)
• 7 Signal Battalion — Dec 2018 – Mar 2024
• Division IT Officer (Additional Appointment) — Aug 2023 – Apr 2024
• Platoon Commander, Operating Platoon — Nov 2022 – Apr 2024
• Quartermaster — Apr 2022 – Nov 2022
• Communication Liaison Officer, MLRS Long-Range Missile Firing — Apr 2023
• Platoon Commander, Signal Center Platoon — Dec 2020 – Apr 2022
• Second-in-Command, Radio Platoon — Dec 2018 – Dec 2020
• Officer Cadet, Bangladesh Military Academy — Dec 2015 – Nov 2018

Key Contributions

• Directed Large-Scale IP Network Deployments: Led strategy and execution at 10 Infantry Division, ensuring resilient, secure connectivity across remote sites.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Integration: Requirement analysis, system design & development, and deployment of advanced communications ensuring operational readiness.
• Satellite Communications & Security: Maintained satellite systems; resolved classified network issues; implemented security in collaboration with NTTN.
• Cybersecurity Awareness: Led workshops and seminars for officers, soldiers, and families (2022–2023).
• AI & Deep Learning Education: Delivered training on future applications addressing multidimensional challenges.
• Software Architecture & Delivery: Produced HLD/LLD, diagrams, specifications; obtained client approvals; drove robust, scalable solutions.
• Military IT Systems: Delivered Digidak and ACMS, enhancing operational efficiency and planning.
• Quality Assurance: Testing, analysis, and bug reporting via agile practices.
• IT Project Leadership: Oversaw delivery and deployment of critical military applications.
• Innovative Surveillance & Security: Implemented an 81 km surveillance project in FDMN camps with innovative engineering.

Cross-Agency Communication

• Served as communication liaison for Tiger MLRS long-range missile firing; coordinated with Air Traffic Control (ATC), Bangladesh Air Force RADAR, and Bangladesh Navy for air/sea clearance using encrypted wireless communications.
• Collaborated repeatedly with NTTN for IP-based transmission support.

Major Achievements

• Surveillance & Security Establishment Project — FDMN Camps, Cox’s Bazar (Feb 2022 – Dec 2023) Project Cost: BDT 12.7 Crore Led 150+ engineers/technicians; deployed 2000+ cameras across 81 km of remote, hilly terrain.

• Construction of Shorobor Community Complex — 10 Infantry Division (Mar 2023 – Apr 2024) Project Cost: BDT 5.65 Crore Served as Project Officer delivering a multi-compound facility across seven separate compounds.

• Redesigned Network Architecture — 10 Infantry Division, Cox’s Bazar (May 2023 – Aug 2023) Engineered a comprehensive redesign of network architecture and transmission infrastructure.

Volunteering & Community

• Cyclone Amphan Nation-Building (May 2020 – Jul 2020): Disaster relief volunteer: distributed emergency supplies, supported medical aid, and assisted search & rescue.
• Community Rebuilding: Cleanup, debris removal, temporary shelters, and psychosocial support.
• Infrastructure & Education: Supported repairs, livelihood programs, and education initiatives.

Skills

• Soft Skills: Teamwork, communication & convincing, inspiring & influencing, negotiation, leadership.
• Languages: Bengali (native/fluent), English (fluent).

References

• Prof. Shah J. Miah — Professor of Business Analytics; Program Director, Bachelor of Business Analytics; Director of Alumni Engagement, Newcastle Business School, The University of Newcastle Email: shah.miah@newcastle.edu.au

• Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Nazrul Islam, PhD — Associate Professor, Department of CSE, MIST Email: nazrul@cse.mist.ac.bd

• Lieutenant Colonel ASM Nur Mokarrom — Commanding Officer, 7 Signal Battalion Email: 7sigbn.co@army.mil.bd

Last updated: October 25, 2025