About me

Hello I'm Ishtiaq (he/him), an undergraduate student from the department of CSE, BRAC University. I am currently working as a Digital Forensic Investigator at Team Matrix - Elite Hackers . Moreover, I am working with the BRACU Duburi Team in the Operations and Management Department. My interests lie in the fields of Systems security and Networking, Autonomous System, Forensics, Investigations and Machine Learning. I aspire to pursue advanced research in my chosen field of interest, aiming to address real-world problems and contribute meaningful insights to the scientific and technological community.

My undergraduate thesis is being conducted under the supervision of Arif Shakil Sir, where I am exploring Electro magnetic side forensics to detect AI genareted video..

I recently worked on a project using FlutterFlow, developing an app called Rajshahi City App for Android and iOS that aims to provide city-related information and services.

In addition to working on multiple project-based assignments, I have also had the opportunity to work as a trainer for several organizations and conduct webinars on technical topics.

Resume

Research Interests

  1. Digital Forensic

  2. Investigation

  3. Systems Security and Networking

  4. Autonomous Systems

  5. Machine Learning

Work Experience

Digital Forensic Investigator

2024 - Present
Team Matrix - Elite Hackers | Dhaka

Team Matrix Elite Hackers is a leading provider of cybersecurity courses, services, and solutions. This team of experts is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations stay safe online. We believe that everyone has the right to a secure online presence, and that cybersecurity education is essential to achieving this goal.

Skills: Investigation, Autospy, FTK Imager, CTF Challenges, Case Solving, Cybercrime trends, Malware Analysis.

Team Member

2023 - 2024
BRACU Duburi | Dhaka

BRACU Duburi is an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) developed by students at BRAC University. It's a pioneering project in Bangladesh, designed to perform tasks like water quality monitoring, search and rescue, and underwater research. The AUV's design incorporates features like autonomous navigation, data collection, and the ability to operate in challenging conditions like low light and turbulent waters.

Skills: Team Management, Aurdiuno, STM, RasberryPi, Autonomous.

Campus Ambassador

2023 - Present
Team Matrix | Dhaka

Team Matrix Elite Hackers is a leading provider of cybersecurity courses, services, and solutions. This team of experts is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations stay safe online. They believe that everyone has the right to a secure online presence, and that cybersecurity education is essential to achieving this goal.

Skills: Communication Management, Kali Linux , CyberSecurity, System Security, Digital Forensic.

Founder & Publisher

2020 - 2024
Doinik Prothom Pata | Rajshahi

Doinik Prothom Pata is the most popular news portal based on Rajshahi District.

Skills: Team Building, IT Consultant (System Security, Streaming, Digita Marketing, Website management, IT Support) .

Senior Executive

2021 - 2024
BUCC | Dhaka
Senior Executive [Nov 2022 - Dec 2024]

Skills: Trainer, Auditing, Teaching, Team Building.

Executive [Aug 2022 - Nov 2022]

Skills: Negotiation, HTML5, Teamwork, Graphics Design, Wordpress Development.

Member [Aug 2021 - Aug 2022]

Skills: Canva, HTML5, Photoshop, Illustrator.

Graphics Designer

2020 - 2022
Service Key | Dhaka
Senior Designer [Jul 2021 - Mar 2022]

Skills: Graphics Design, Communication.

Graphics Designer [Jun 2020 - Jul 2021]

Skills: UX Design, Photoshop, Illustrator.

Graphics Designer

2020 - 2021
Sell in BD | Dhaka

Sell in BD is a popular e-commerce platform in bangladesh

Skills: UX Design, Social Media Ad Design.

Research Experience

  1. Electromagnetic Side-Channel Forensics to Detect AI-generated Video

    AI-generated Media Forensics, Electromagnetic (EM) Side-Channel Analysis

    For my Undergraduate thesis, under the supervision of Arif Shakil Sir, We are working on Electromagnetic Site Forensics for Detecting AI-Generated Videos. With the growing concern of crimes facilitated by AI-generated videos, our research focuses on distinguishing between AI-generated and real mobile-recorded videos by analyzing their digital signal patterns. The goal of this work is to introduce a new forensic approach that can set boundaries against digital crimes and enhance the reliability of video evidence.

Education

  1. B.Sc. In Computer Science and Engineering

    BRAC University

    March 2021 — Ongoing

    CGPA: [--]/4.00

    Notable Courses:

    CSE110- Python-I CSE111- Python-II
    CSE220- Data Structures CSE221- Algorithms
    CSE340- Computer Architecture CSE341- Microprocessors
    CSE360- Computer Interfacing CSE370- Database Systems
    CSE422- Artificial Intelligence CSE470- Software Engineering
    CSE471- Systems Analysis and Design CSE320- Data Communications
    CSE321- Operating System CSE331- Automata and Computability
  2. Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC)

    Rajshahi Govt. City College

    2018 — 2020

    CGPA: 5.00/5.00

  3. Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

    City Ideal School & College

    2013 — 2018

    CGPA: 5.00/5.00

Technical Skills

  1. Investigation

    EnCase, Autospy, FTK, Oxygen Forensics Detective, Wireshark, Xplico

  2. Operating System

    Windows, Kali Linux, Ubuntu

  3. Programming Languages

    C/C++, Python, Java, Javascript, x86 Assembly, Bash, Dart

  4. Frameworks

    Docker, Django, NextJS, React, Flutter, Oracle DBMS, LaTeX

  5. Libraries

    Sklearn, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn

  6. Dev Tools

    Visual Studio Code, Git

  7. Design Tools

    Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, Flimora, Capcut

Projects

  • Android App

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    Dart, FlutterFlow

    The Rajshahi City App is a free Android application that centralizes essential services for Rajshahi residents. It offers features like online marketplace, doctor appointments, real estate services, transport schedules, and tourist information. The app also includes emergency support (blood donation, police, fire), job updates, vehicle rentals, and contacts for tutors, mechanics, and restaurants. With 24/7 support, it provides a one-stop solution to simplify daily life.

  • Danger3.01 SMS Bomber

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    Python, GUI, Inno

    Danger3 is a desktop automation tool designed to simulate multiple OTP request attempts to various world wide service providers. This tool uses to perform automated login or registration requests using the inputted phone number. It was built strictly for cybersecurity research, stress testing, and educational awareness not for malicious use.

  • SpoofHat Email Spoofing

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    Python, GUI, Inno

    Spoof Hat is a desktop application designed to send spoofed emails for educational and security testing purposes. This software uses a fixed SMTP configuration and allows users to customize the name, subject, and message of the spoofed email. It was built strictly for cybersecurity research, stress testing, and educational awareness not for malicious use.

  • Reporter Post Wordpress Plugin

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    html, css, javascript, php

    A WordPress plugin that gives each reporter a unique submission link with a newspaper‑style form. Reporters can submit posts directly without accessing the dashboard — including title, content, category, and featured image — which are automatically published under their own author profile.

  • Tiny inode-based filesystem (MiniVSFS)

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    Ubuntu, Kali, C

    MiniVSFS” is a lightweight inode-based file system project written in C. It includes a builder tool to create new file system images and an adder tool to insert files into the root directory. Key features include superblock checksum, inode and data bitmaps, and support for 12 direct block pointers, making it a simple yet effective implementation for learning and experimenting with file system concepts.

  • Nil-Chithi (Modern + 90s Love Letter)

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    Html, CSS

    Nil-Chithi is not merely a program, but a journey of love told through design. It begins with the quiet turning of a calendar, as though time itself pauses to honor the day. From there, a delicate envelope drifts into view, guarding words that wait to be discovered. Once opened, it unfolds into a heartfelt letter—each line carrying warmth, memory, and devotion. And as the final words settle, a shower of vibrant confetti bursts forth, like emotions overflowing beyond the page. This is not just a gift of code, but a tender celebration—an intimate, poetic experience created to surprise your beloved on their birthday.🌸

  • Graphics Design Project

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    Photoshop, Illustrator

    I’ve been passionate about graphic design and motion graphics since before starting university and began exploring creative work through Photoshop and other design tools early on. After getting into university,I had the opportunity to work with several companies and creative agencies,gaining hands-on experience in both professional and freelance projects.I’m still actively creating and experimenting with new ideas constantly learning and improving my design skills. Below, you’ll find a collection of my demo works, showcasing some of the projects I’ve worked on so far.

  • Video Editing

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    After Effect, Capcut Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator

    Experienced video editor with a strong background in motion graphics. I’ve worked with numerous companies and agencies, producing professional, visually compelling content for diverse projects

Research

  • Electromagnetic Side-Channel Forensics to Detect AI-generated Video

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    Work in Progress

    Digital Forensic, EM Side Channel Analysis

    For my Undergraduate thesis, under the supervision of Arif Shakil Sir, We are working on Electromagnetic Site Forensics for Detecting AI-Generated Videos. With the growing concern of crimes facilitated by AI-generated videos, our research focuses on distinguishing between AI-generated and real mobile-recorded videos by analyzing their digital signal patterns. The goal of this work is to introduce a new forensic approach that can set boundaries against digital crimes and enhance the reliability of video evidence.

  • Case Study: Digital Photo Forensics – Verifying Viral Animal Images

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    Digital Forensic, Photo Forensic

    Two viral images, identified as picA and picB, circulated widely on Facebook and Instagram, claiming to show a newly discovered four-eyed animal in South Sudan. These posts gained rapid attention and were reshared thousands of times without verification. As part of Team Matrix’s Advanced Cyber Security Training Session, the task involves conducting a Digital Forensic Investigation to analyze the authenticity of the images, verify the accuracy of the claims, and determine whether the photographs have been digitally altered or misrepresented.

  • Case Study Analysis: Unfair Dismissal

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    Artificial Intelligence, Ethics

    This paper analyzes the case study “Unfair Dismissal” from The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, focusing on [CO4] Social and Environmental Impacts and Sustainability, [CO5] Ethical Issues such as Bias, Transparency, and Accountability, and [CO6] Legal Implications and Engineer Responsibility. The wrongful termination of Ibrahim Diallo by an automated workforce system illustrates the dangers of over-reliance on AI without human oversight. The report highlights social, ethical, and legal implications, emphasizing responsible human-AI collaboration. This assignment is for the Artificial Intelligence (CSE422) course at BRAC University.

  • Python Programming Language -I

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    CSE110

    This course introduces foundational knowledge of string manipulation, arrays, control structure, file input/output, and the like. The debugging techniques and programming tools will make the students well-equipped in creating fundamental programs. From the anticipated outcomes of this course students will be able to Use flow control design tools, create flowcharts for solving problems. Write, debug, and execute programs using a programming language from hands-on experience & Apply branching and looping structures to control program flow, and implement conditional statements, loops, and basic programming concepts to solve simple problems.

  • Python Programming Language -II

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    CSE111

    This course would be an introduction to data structures, formal specification, and syntax of Object Oriented Programming (OOP), elements of language theory, and mathematical preliminaries. Other topics that would be covered are formal languages, structured programming concepts, and a survey of the features of existing high-level languages. Students would design and write applications using an appropriate language. The course includes a compulsory 3-hour laboratory work each week.

  • Data Structure

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    CSE220

    This course is an introduction to data structures, where the students will study the elementary data structures such as arrays, lists, stacks, queues, trees, etc. These data structures will be used to study and implement different algorithms such as sorting, searching, tree traversal, etc. The course includes a 3 hour mandatory laboratory per week as CSE220L. In the laboratory, the students will use a standard programming language, usually Java, to implement the various data structures and algorithms learned in the theory component of the course.

  • Algorithm Analysis & Design

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    CSE221

    This course addresses the study of efficient algorithms, their analyses and effective algorithm design techniques. Standard algorithm design strategies, such as, Divide and Conquer paradigm, Greedy method, Dynamic programming, Backtracking, Basic search and traversal techniques, Graph algorithms, Elementary parallel algorithms, Algebraic simplification and transformations, Lower bound theory, NP-hard and NP-complete problems are discussed in the course. Examples of data structures and algorithms studied in details are Heaps; Hashing; Graph algorithms: Shortest paths, Depth-first and Breadth-first search, Network flow, Computational geometry, Minimum Spanning Tree; Integer arithmetic: GCD, primality; polynomial and matrix calculations; Sorting; Performance bounds, asymptotic analysis, worst case and average case behavior, correctness and complexity. The course includes a compulsory 3 hour laboratory work every week.

  • Circuits and Electronics

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    CSE250

    Fundamental electrical concepts and measuring units of electrical charge, voltage, current, resistance, and power; Laws of electricity (Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's Current and Voltage law) and various methods of electrical circuit analysis (Nodal, Mesh); Introduction to basic electrical circuit elements; I-V characteristics; Circuit analysis in Direct current, First-order Transient and Alternating current mode, for various combinations of Resistive, Inductive and Capacitive networks; Phasor representation of sinusoidal quantities; Circuit theorems for linear circuits (Source Transformation, Superposition, Thevenin, Norton and Maximum Power Transfer). This course includes compulsory 3-hour laboratory work.

  • Digital Logic Design

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    CSE260

    This course provides an introduction to digital systems such as computer, communication and information systems. Firstly, the course will cover Boolean algebra, digital logic gates, combinational logic circuits, decoders, encoders, multiplexers and demultiplexers. The course will then cover sequential circuits: asynchronous and synchronous counters, registers, flip-flops. An introduction to memory elements and registers will also be provided. Hands-on experience will be provided through lab works and lab project. The course includes a compulsory 3-hour laboratory work each week.

  • Operating Systems

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    CSE321

    This course provides a general understanding of the principles and concepts governing the functions of operating systems and acquaints students with the state-of-the-art approaches that make the design, implementation, and operation of complex operating systems possible. The core of the course contains concurrent programming (threads and synchronization), inter-process communication, process and thread management, storage and resource management and communication, and an analysis on security and protection.

  • Numerical Methods

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    CSE330

    Fixed Point Arithmetic, Polynomial Interpolation, Differentiation, Nonlinear Equations, Linear Equations, Least-Squares Approximation, Numerical Integration

  • Automata and Computability

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    CSE331

    Alphabets, strings, and languages, Deterministic Finite Automata (DFA), Regular Languages, the Regular Operations, Regular Language closure properties, Nondeterminism, Nondeterministic Finite Automata (NFA), Equivalence between DFA and NFA using Subset Construction, Regular Expressions, Equivalence between Regular Expressions and Finite Automata, Converting Regular Expressions to NFA, Converting DFA into Regular Expressions using the State Elimination Method, Nonregular Languages, Pumping Lemma for Regular Languages, Context-Free Grammars (CFG) and Context-Free Languages (CFL), Parse Trees, Derivations, and Ambiguity, Chomsky Normal Form (CNF), the Cocke-Younger-Kasami (CYK) algorithm, Pushdown Automata (PDA) and its equivalence with CFGs, Turing Machines (TM), Turing-Recognizable and Turing-Decidable Languages, TM Variants, Undecidability, the Halting Problem, Reducibility.

  • MICROPROCESSORS

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    CSE341

    This course introduces the architecture, working mechanism and functionality of different microprocessors. This course primarily focuses on the Intel 8086 microprocessor’s architecture, its memory partitioning and registers, the instruction set, timing diagrams and its interrupt structure. Additionally, the concepts I/O addressing and the idea behind Direct Memory Access and its cascading are also discussed. Lastly, the course concludes with some concepts of the more advanced Intel 80x86 microprocessors and their basic architecture. The course includes a compulsory 3-hour laboratory work each week.

  • Computer Interfacing

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    CSE360

    This course will give an overview of computer interface components and their characteristics. It will cover detailed discussion on some programmable interfacing ICs, sensor, hardware, and software calibration on sensor interfacing, some processing devices which can interface computers with the real world and some output devices. This course also includes high power interface devices, LED, LCD, Seven segment display, transducers, stepper motors and peripheral devices. In addition, it will also introduce some software simulation tools to develop an interfacing system. Some advanced topics like Human Computer Interface (HCI), Brain Computer Interface (BCI) would be also discussed with some case studies.

  • Database

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    CSE370

    This course is designed as an introduction to relational database management systems (RDBMS) focusing on the efficient design, implementation and optimization of an RDBMS. Topics covered will include the advantages and disadvantages of DBMS, database architecture, data modeling using ER and EER models, relational integrity constraints, relational schema mapping from ER/EER, indexing, hashing and normalization. SQL Query formulation will be extensively practiced in both the theoretical and laboratory components of the course. The course includes a compulsory 3 hour laboratory work each week as CSE370L. Students must complete several hands-on SQL assignments and a group project for the laboratory work. The group project will involve the design and implementation of a complete database system including a user interface

  • Artificial Intelligence

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    CSE422

    Concepts of artificial intelligence, rationality, intelligent agents and their structures. Problem representation; task environments, search strategies, constraint satisfaction problems, constraint propagation, rule chaining, inference and learning in intelligent systems; systems of general problem solving, game playing, expert consultation, recognition, understanding and translation. Use of heuristic vs. algorithmic programming; cognitive simulations- vs. machine intelligence; study of some expert systems such as robotics and understanding. Solving problems in AI language.

  • Introduction to Robotics

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    CSE461

    This course introduces robotics by discussing basic laws, architectures, control systems, perceiving techniques, and communication. It will also investigate kinematics, motor action, mechanical engineering issues, advanced communication protocols and uses of AI in robotics.

  • Software Engineering

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    CSE470

    Introduces students to all aspects of SDLC. Make them familiar with standard practices and techniques in the software industry. It aims to reduce the gap between academic and industry practice. Projects by students where they analyze the requirements and develop a system with industry best practices.

Achievements

Leadership Skills

  1. Team Matrix & BRACU - Team Matrix

    2022 - Present
  2. BRACU Duburi

    2023 - 2024
  3. BRAC University Computer Club

    2021 - 2024
  4. Service Key IT Farm

    2020 - 2023

Advanced Leadership Skills

  1. Founder

    Doinik Prothom Pata

    June 2020 - August 2025 [Visit Our Facebook Page]

    doinikprothompata.com is one of the most popular bangla news portals based on Bangladesh Specially Focused on Rajshahi District.

  2. Student Tutor

    2022 - Present

    Tutored many students ranging from high school, college and undergrad-level students.

Certificates

CEH Certificate

Certified Ethical Hacker

Team Matrix - Elite Hacker

2024 View Certificate
CEH Certificate

Two-Day Cybersecurity Webinar

Team Matrix - Elite Hacker

2024 View Certificate
ML Certificate

Supervised Machine Learning

Coursera - Stanford

2025 View Certificate
ML Certificate

Advance Research Career in Machine Learning & XA

Neural Research

2025 View Certificate
DF Certificate

Digital Forensic Investigator (Intern)

Team Matrix - Elite Hacker

2025 View Certificate
DF Certificate

Participation Award

Chittagong University Scientific Society

2023 View Certificate
DF Certificate

Contribution Award

IEEE Computer Society Bangladesh Chapter

2023 View Certificate
DF Certificate

Ambassador for the IEEE CS BDC Summer Symposium

Dept of ICT Islamic University Kusthia

2023 View Certificate
DF Certificate

Brand Ambassador

IEEE PES DAY

2024 View Certificate
DF Certificate

Participation Award

BRAC University

2022 View Certificate
DF Certificate

Participation Award

Dept of Mechanical Engineering, KUET

2023 View Certificate
DF Certificate

Participation Award

Dept of EEE & IUBAT Robotics Club

2022 View Certificate

Mathematics Olympiad

Bangladesh Mathematical Olympiad

2017 View Certificate

In Appreciation of the Content Writing Team

ট্যাকিয়ন

2024 View Certificate

Video Editing with AI

futurenation

2025 View Certificate

Understanding the Ecosystem of Facebook Ads

futurenation

2025 View Certificate

Facebook Ad Creative Basics & Audience Targeting

futurenation

2025 View Certificate

Creating & Launching Facebook Ad Campaign

futurenation

2025 View Certificate

No Code Web Developement with WordPress

futurenation

2025 View Certificate

Introduction to 2D Animation

Grameenphone Academy

2025 View Certificate