About
Education
🎓 Ph.D. in Computer Science (Ongoing)
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa (Spring 2023 – Present)
Advisor: Dr. Wei Le
🎓 B.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), 2018
📚 HSC (Higher Secondary School Certificate)
Ananda Mohan College, 2013
📚 SSC (Secondary School Certificate) Mymensingh Zilla School, 2011
Research Experience
Differential Debugging Framework for ML Model Versions
Duration: Fall 2023 – Present Supervisor: Dr. Wei Le Affiliation: Program Analysis & AI Lab, Department of Computer Science, Iowa State University
Researching methods to debug and analyze inconsistencies across different ML model versions by leveraging differential testing and invariant learning. This work aims to detect regressions in reliability, fairness, and numerical stability introduced during model evolution.
Floating-Point Arithmetic Across Compilers
Duration: Summer 2024 – Fall 2024 Supervisor: Dr. Ignacio Laguna Affiliation: Parallel Systems Group, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Investigated numerical differences between NVIDIA and AMD GPUs under various compilers to identify cross-platform floating-point inconsistencies. Developed tools to compare computations at scale for high-performance computing and AI workloads.
Virtual Internship System
Duration: Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 Supervisor: Dr. Abu Sayed Md. Latiful Hoque Affiliation: E-system Research & Development Lab, BUET
Designed a virtual internship platform to benchmark software development skills in a blended learning environment, adopted in academic and industry collaborations. Publication: Conceptual Design of Virtual Internship System – ICCIT 2020
Scene Reconstruction from Multiple Static CCTV Cameras
Duration: Dec 2018 – Oct 2019 Supervisor: Dr. Md. Monirul Islam Affiliation: Department of CSE, BUET
Proposed a system to reconstruct 3D scenes from multiple static CCTV cameras for surveillance and smart city applications.
Professional Experience
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Role: Computing Graduate Intern Group: Parallel Systems Group Duration: May 2024 – Aug 2024
Key Project:
- Cross-Platform Floating-Point Precision Analysis Investigated numerical discrepancies between NVIDIA and AMD GPUs across different compiler toolchains for HPC and AI workloads. Developed automated comparison tools for detecting floating-point inconsistencies at scale, improving cross-platform reliability. This work resulted in the paper: “Testing GPU Numerics: Finding Numerical Differences Between NVIDIA and AMD GPUs” (arXiv 2024).
Reve Systems
Role: Software Engineer Team: R&D (E-Governance) Duration: Nov 2020 – May 2022
Key Projects:
- Parliament Resource Planning Developed an enterprise resource planning solution for accounting, procurement, and compliance for government operations.
- Bond Management Automation – National Board of Revenue Built an ERP system to automate domestic and international bond management for the Government of Bangladesh.
ERA-InfoTech Ltd.
Role: Software Engineer Team: R&D (Artificial Intelligence) Duration: Nov 2019 – Nov 2020
Key Projects:
- AVA ChatBot for Bank Asia Limited Designed an AI-driven FinTech chatbot with interactive banking features such as account opening, balance inquiries, and transaction history.
- Face Recognition-Based Attendance System Built a real-time attendance system with spoof detection for secure workplace environments.
- Foreign Remittance System Integrated APIs from multiple money transfer companies into core banking systems.
- Robotic Process Automation for Agent Banking Automated transaction verification workflows for banking agents using RPA tools.
Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited
Role: Junior Software Developer Team: R&D (Mobile) Duration: Dec 2018 – Oct 2019
Key Projects:
- Custom Android ROM for Walton Mobiles Developed custom Android ROM optimized for MTK6580 SoC devices.
- Feature Phone OS Enhancements Implemented notification and UI improvements for Walton feature phones.
💡 Across all roles, I worked extensively on end-to-end software design, performance optimization, and AI-driven applications, contributing to projects impacting government, banking, and large-scale consumer systems.
Technical Strengths
💻 Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, C, C++, Oracle SQL, MySQL, Dart
🛠 Tools: HTML, CSS, Docker, Git, DialogFlow, MATLAB, Network Simulator-2, CISCO Packet Tracer, LaTeX
⚡ Frameworks: Spring Boot, Flask, Django, Keras, Flutter, React Native, AngularJS, Node.js, Vue.js, Bootstrap
🖥 Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, Mint, Fedora), Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
🔧 Hardware: ATMega32, Arduino, HiKey960, NeonKey
Volunteer Experience
CSE Fest’18 – Technical & Cultural Festival
Organizer & Student Coordinator, BUET (May 2018)
- Managed a 40-member team to conduct professional competitions & exhibitions.
- Organized 10+ events, including Inter-University Programming Contest & Hackathon for the first time at BUET.
Student Association of Mymensingh (SAM), BUET
General Secretary (2017 – 2018)
- Coordinated 200+ members & alumni, organizing annual cultural events and networking activities.
BUET Math Club
Organizing Secretary
BUET System Analysis, Design & Development Community
Organizing Member
Academic Achievements & Scholarships
🏅 Technical Scholarship from BUET
🏅 Ranked Top 2% in BUET entry examination (2013)
🏅 Placed in Top 1% in SSC & HSC exams (Bangladesh), awarded Education Board Merit Scholarships
Let’s Connect
📧 Email: ahzahid@iastate.edu
💻 GitHub | 🔗 LinkedIn | 🌐 Google Scholar
💬 If you’d like to play a blitz chess game or discuss research over coffee, feel free to reach out! ☕ ♟