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Rochester, Ny, Us

Rochester, Ny, Us

Working on research in Usable Security and Deep Learning at Center for Cybersecurity. Currently leading DeFake research group aimed at developing and studying deepfake detection technology and its effects on journalism, intelligence analysts, privacy and security.⦾ [HCI, Research] Designed, developed, performed, and published a qualitative user study to identify journalists' requirements for a deepfake detection tool. Used interactive prototypes on Figma to aid the study and extract rich user feedback from the studies. Performed in-person individual study interviews, focus-groups, and fly-on-the-wall observations as opportunities presented themselves.⦾ [UX/UI, Research] Used the results of the aforementioned study to design and develop an accessible user interface to provide rich and interpretable deepfake detection results for journalists.⦾ [HCI, Research] Designed, developed, and performed a scenario-based role-play study to assess the effects of deepfake detection tools on journalists' verification and decision workflows.⦾ [CV/ML] Designed, developed, guided, and published deep learning models, and methods for deepfake detection.⦾ [CV/ML, Mentorship, Project Management] Mentoring, managing, and brainstorming ideas for students across three Universities on to accomplish various milestones for the deepfake detection project.⦾ [Project Management] Handling the management of the DeFake project using Basecamp using an adaptive framework, mixing Kanban and Waterfall depending on the task and staff.⦾ [Public Speaking] Spoke at various academic and industry seminars on various technical, ethical, and social aspects of deepfake detection in academia, industry, and law.⦾ [Research] Contributed to funding proposal-writing and official communications with funding organizations.⦾ [Research] Reviewed papers and posters for USENIX Security and SOUPS conferences.

Dhaka, Dhaka, Bd

Boomerang Digital is a technology startup with expertise in UXR, UI/UX Design, Web Development, Social Media Management, and Video Production.⦾ [Web Development] Led a team of 4 developers to develop and deploy custom CMS-based websites for local and international clients using custom Wordpress and Laravel frameworks.⦾ [UX/UI] Designed high and low fidelity wireframes to evaluate UX for various national and international projects using Moqups, Figma, or Balsamiq. Eventually converted the wireframes into UI using Figma, Adobe Illustrator, or Adobe Photoshop depending on the requirements of the team.⦾ [Design] Developed Branding elements and guidelines for international projects like Sales Stack and Outbound Edge. Due to startup nature of the company, provided consultation on various design projects in the company.⦾ [Project Management] Participated in requirement analysis client meetings before the start of the web development and UX/UI projects I was a part of.

⦾ [Product Design] Designed sublimation-based textile, ceramic, and magnetic souvenir products used at various international sports events in Bangladesh⦾ [Web Development] Designed developed and deployed various iterations of the portfolio website.⦾ [Management] Proof-read and translated product communications with potential and existing clients.

Dhaka, Dhaka, Bd

Chaldal is the largest online platform for grocery and delivery based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was ranked ninth in the world's best 500 startups in 2015. Backed by Y-Combinator and 500 start-ups, Chaldal stocks over 4000 products in its two warehouses and delivers goods within an hour.⦾ [UX/UI, Web Development] Designed UX/UI and developed an offer and coupon management platform significantly increasing it's usage.⦾ [UX/UI, Web Development] Redesigned UX/UI and developed customer order scheduling workflow to increase product repeat scheduling.⦾ [Web Development] Deployed an A/B testing platform to track implementation, and evaluation of future UI changes.⦾ [UXR] Designed and carried out in-person qualitative user study interviews to evaluate the effectiveness of existing online grocery store workflows.

Dhaka, Dhaka, Bd

⦾ [Web Development] Led a team of 2 developers to develop and deploy custom CMS-based websites for local and international clients using custom Wordpress and Laravel frameworks.⦾ [UX/UI] Designed high and low fidelity wireframes to evaluate UX for various national and international projects using Moqups or Balsamiq. Eventually converted the wireframes into UI using Figma, Adobe Illustrator, or Adobe Photoshop depending on the requirements of the team.⦾ [Design] Developed Branding elements and guidelines for local projects. Due to startup nature of the company, provided consultation on various design projects in the company.⦾ [Project Management] Participated in requirement analysis client meetings before the start of the web development and UX/UI projects I was a part of.

Dhaka, Dhaka, Bd

⦾ [Web Development] Developed websites using PHP, and customized Wordpress CMS framework.⦾ [Branding] Designed logos for various local clients.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Computing And Information Sciences

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science And Engineering With A Minor In Molecular Biology

High School, Physical Sciences

High School, Physical Sciences

Grade V

Junior School, Grade I - Grade V