For over nine years, I have operated at the intersection of deep technical research and scalable product engineering, building a reputation as a Senior AI Engineer and Data Scientist who translates complex algorithms into tangible business return on investment. A First Class Honours graduate from University College London (UCL), I distinguish myself not just by building models, but by architecting end-to-end production systems that solve ambiguous business problems. My career is defined by a unique ability to transform experimental "pet projects" into fully commercialized SaaS products and startups, effectively bridging the gap between the research lab and the enterprise boardroom.
Most recently, I have been at the forefront of the Generative AI revolution, designing Agentic AI systems that fundamentally change how enterprises handle knowledge. At Ascend Performance Materials, I architected sophisticated RAG-based chatbots and Custom GPT agents that integrated seamlessly with internal data silos like SharePoint and Dynamics 365. These were not mere prototypes; they were robust operational tools that revolutionized internal workflows, accelerating literature reviews by five to ten times and doubling the efficiency of CRM analysis. Beyond the modeling layer, I demonstrated a keen awareness of enterprise security needs by engineering compliance pipelines that automated the centralization of ChatGPT workspace logs into SIEM systems, ensuring that innovation never came at the cost of auditability.
My capacity for product leadership was most visibly demonstrated during my tenure at SSL Wireless, Bangladesh's leading fintech provider. There, I led the development of a real-time face recognition system that achieved 99.5% accuracy on custom datasets. The success of this technology was so profound that it was spun off into a dedicated startup, SSL Sentinel, for which I secured the first eight enterprise clients. Simultaneously, I built DocChecker.ai, an automated eKYC and document verification SaaS. By processing complex OCR and resemblance checks with 98% mean average precision, this system reduced manual review backlogs by 40% and became a key revenue driver, proving my ability to deliver AI that directly impacts the bottom line.
Underpinning these product successes is a rigorous engineering mindset focused on scale and reliability. Unlike pure researchers who may stop at a notebook prototype, I am deeply embedded in the engineering lifecycle. I have architected multi-cloud data pipelines across GCP, AWS, and Azure capable of handling over 100 million rows per month, optimizing processing speeds by up to 30 times through distributed computing. My expertise spans the full MLOps stack, utilizing tools like Apache Airflow for orchestration, MLflow for tracking, and Docker with FastAPI for deploying containerized microservices that ensure zero downtime. Whether deploying pedestrian detection on edge devices like the Jetson Nano or forecasting transaction volumes that drove a 7% increase in gateway usage, I build systems designed to withstand the demands of real-world production environments.
Today, I offer a rare combination of skillsโspanning Generative AI, Computer Vision, and Data Engineeringโbacked by a proven playbook for turning data into intelligent products. Currently based in the US on an H-1B visa, I am available for C2C contracts or full-time roles, ready to bring this blend of technical depth and strategic product vision to my next challenge.
embeddings, semantic search, transformer model, LLM, Diffusion, RAG, vector database, GAN, GenAI, agents, chatbot, machine translation, speech recognition
Binary Morphology, Perspective/Affine Transformation, Edge Detection, OCR, object segmentation, object detection, facial recognition, video generation
linear algebra, statistics, algorithms & data structures, data visualisation, A/B testing, classical machine learning, deep learning, SQL, churn Analysis, time series forecasting, natural language processing, named entity recognition
Designing resilient, high-throughput data flows that feed analytics and ML.
automating ML lifecycle using MLflow, orchestrating DataOps & MLOps pipeline using Airflow, automating deployment using CI/CD pipeline via Jenkins
English & Bengali Communication, PPT presentation, Client & Stakeholder Communication, Team Management, Project Management using Jira
Domain Knowledge: fintech, sms, telecom, facial image, pedestrian image, document OCR/parsing/inference, merchant onboarding, eKYC, crm, chemical industry, research & patent literature, robotics, embedded systems
Astute 360 Corporation is a software consultancy company in Texas, USA that develops inhouse products and outsources consultants on C2C contracts. I worked as a GenAI Data Scientist at Ascend Performance Materials for 7 months.
Ascend Performance Materials, Texas, USA โ Generative AI Data Scientist (C2C contract with Astute 360 Corp.)
Mar 2025 โ Sep 2025Ascend Performance Materials is the world's largest fully integrated producer of nylon 66 resin. I worked as a GenAI Data Scientist at Ascend on a C2C contract with my parent company, Astute 360 Corp with Collabera as the implementation partner. My role was to develop generative AI applications on top of enterprise data.
SSL Wireless is the leading fintech and software corporation in Bangladesh, recognized as a top fintech company in the country. I was promoted to a senior role in January 2022 and since then led, managed, and mentored the next generation of data scientists.
L&Y is a start-up that aims to develop friendly and animated online courses in AI and machine learning.
Southeast Bank Limited is one of the mainstream local banks in Bangladesh.
Insight Robotics is a Hong Kong Robotics company whose flagship product is a fire-detection robot.
A full-stack machine learning solution combining EfficientNet-B0 deep learning, PaddleOCR text extraction, and RetinaFace facial detection to authenticate EU Driving Licenses with 95% end-to-end accuracy and <2 second inference time.
Three-Stage Verification Pipeline:
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An AI-powered stock market analysis system combining NeuralProphet time series forecasting, NewsAPI sentiment analysis, and LangGraph agentic workflows to generate automated investment recommendations for top tech stocks with 30-day price predictions and confidence intervals.
Five-Stage Analysis Pipeline:
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Comprehensive hands-on curriculum combining mathematical foundations with practical ML implementations. From-scratch algorithm development using custom educational library (m_learn). 7 progressive modules with 40+ Jupyter notebooks covering core data science concepts.
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Course: Electronic and Electrical Engineering
University College London (UCL) is a world-leading, multidisciplinary powerhouse ranked in the global top 10. As London's leading multidisciplinary university, we foster disruptive thinking, innovation, and global impact, producing top-tier, research-driven graduates ready to tackle complex challenges. Hire UCL talent for diverse, high-caliber, and critical-thinking expertise.
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Final Year Project โ KORUZA โ Free Space Optical System
The project was sponsored by Koruza. The aim of project Koruza is to develop a low-cost open-source free space optical system for primary use in community wireless networks.
Summer Research Experience โ UROS Studentship, UCL Engineering Faculty
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Scheme (UROS) is a studentship awarded to the best undergraduates by UCL Engineering Faculty in order to encourage a career in Research and Development.
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Deep Learning Specialization (5 courses)
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Machine Learning Specialization (4 courses)
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Data Engineering, Big Data, and Machine Learning on GCP (5 courses)
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Python Specialization (5 courses)
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"His contributions were pivotal in delivering key projects that significantly influenced new product development in the company."
"He possesses deep knowledge in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, NLP, and Generative AI, and excels at translating complex challenges into scalable, data-driven solutions."
"Within two months he created a novel image-based smoke detection algorithm that the company implemented in its wildfire detection robots long term."
"He consistently impressed me with his diverse skillsetโproficient in Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, and Big Dataโwith clear communication and a collaborative spirit."
"He is a standout Data Scientist who combines deep technical expertise with the soft skills needed to turn AI systems into commercial successes."
"Itrat is an outstanding student who graduated with a first class MEng, showing consistently high academic performance and strong experimental and analytical skills."
"His academic ability is outstanding; he achieved yearly exam averages at First Class level in every year of the programme."
"He excels in finding new ideas to grow the generative AI space within a company and quickly assimilates into fast-paced work cultures."
"His code bases were clear, effective, readable, and reproducible, and his leadership and mentorship enabled me to progress rapidly in my career."