About
Greetings! I'm Md Shahidur Rahaman, currently embarking on an exciting journey as a PhD student in Texas A&M University , College Station with a deep-rooted passion for cybersecurity and software security. I recently graduated with a Master's of Science in Computer Science from Baylor University, where I not only advanced my technical skills but also developed a keen interest in the intricate aspects of software and cyber safety.
I am currently under the mentorship of Nitesh Saxena at the SPIES research lab. My present research focus is at the crossroads of Cybersecurity, Software Engineering. I am also interested in an interdisciplinary area that leverages machine learning (ML) techniques to improve cybersecurity measures and apply cybersecurity principles to safeguard ML systems.
Interest
I am currently focused on the dynamic intersection of Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Software Security, and Machine Learning. My research aims to:
- Cybersecurity: Develop innovative strategies for advanced threat detection and mitigation, enhancing digital system defenses against emerging cyber threats.
- Software Engineering: Explore efficient, reliable software development methodologies, integrating machine learning to improve the software development life cycle.
- Software Security: Investigate secure coding practices, creating frameworks for security testing to build resilient software systems.
- Machine Learning: Apply machine learning algorithms in cybersecurity for threat and anomaly detection, while addressing AI ethical challenges, biases, and privacy concerns.
Education
Baylor University
August 2021 - December 2023CGPA: 3.51
Military Institute of Science and Technology
January 2014 - January 2018CGPA: 3.54
Skills
Experience
Academic Experience
Graduate Research Assistant
January 2023 - December 2023
- Pioneered funded project, enhancing cybersecurity materials for high school students benefiting 110 students.
- Employing advanced penetration testing methodologies, cultivated a remarkable 25% surge in the acquisition of vulnerability identification skills.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
August 2021 - December 2022
- Actively managed 12 software engineering lab projects as a Scrum Master for 72 students, promoting Agile methodologies and facilitating collaboration.
- Mentored students in lab sessions, providing technical support and encouraging growth in software engineering skills.
Professional Experience
Software Engineer
December 2020 - July 2021
BASIS Europe Distribution GmbH
- Spearheaded full-stack software development of an in-house project using BBj technology, achieving a 40% processing time reduction.
- Implemented OAuth2 and SAML authentication in Car Management System with BBj, resulting in a 70% decrease in unauthorized access incidents.
- Evaluated executable JAR development for client-based project, achieving 15% improved system responsiveness and 25% error rate reduction.
Senior Officer, IT
March 2019 - November 2020
- Architected and executed a robust Debit Card management solution through a Restful API, seamlessly empowering operations for a vast user base surpassing 3 million.
- Directed the seamless execution of SOAP to Restful migration, boosting API response speed by 40% and lowering downtime by 20%.
- Developed a potent Servlet-based Credit Card processing system, optimizing operations for 200,000 users.
Software Engineer
March 2018 - February 2019
- Managed “Magic Doors” and “ReportSp” ASP.NET Core projects, achieving 25% faster responses and 20% higher satisfaction for 100,000 users.
- Optimized ICDDR, B’s fleet delivery, improving efficiency by 40% and on-time deliveries by 20% for 500 vehicles.
- Accelerated cross-functional teams for requirements gathering, defining project scope, and ensuring timely delivery.
Publications
FarmEasy: An intelligent platform to empower crops prediction and crops marketing
Publication date: 2021/10/20
Access Control Design Practice and Solutions in Cloud-Native Architecture: A Systematic Mapping Study
Publication date: 2023/3/24
Static-Analysis-Based Solutions to Security Challenges in Cloud-Native Systems: Systematic Mapping Study
Publication date: 2023/2/4
Developing an mHealth Application to Empower Community Health Service for Married Couple: Challenges and Opportunities
Publication date: 2018/9/13
Contact
Location:
L.F. Peterson Building, 435 Nagle St, College Station, TX 77843
Email:
mdshahidur_rahaman@tamu.edu
Call:
+1 254 327 6044