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Biography
Md. Sharifur Rahman has made notable contributions to the telecommunications industry, drawing on 16 years of experience in LTE, 3G, and 2G RAN planning and optimization. Throughout his career, he has held key roles at global companies such as Telenor, Telekom Malaysia, VEON, and Huawei, where he has consistently applied his expertise to improve consumer services and manage complex programs.
Rahman’s academic background includes a doctorate in AI, with a focus on nanotechnology and Industry 4.0 applications. His research in areas like machine learning, deep learning, and big data has been instrumental in developing practical solutions that address the evolving challenges of the digital age.
Over the years, Md. Sharifur Rahman has led a variety of projects, guiding teams across different cultures and disciplines. His leadership has been central to the successful execution of several national projects, where he has met and often exceeded challenging sales targets. Rahman’s approach is characterized by a focus on practical outcomes and a commitment to advancing the telecommunications field in meaningful ways.
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Data Science
17 Jan 2022 → 29 Jun 2023
Award Date: 29 Jun 2023
Master, MSc in Computer Science (Intelligent Systems)
Sept 2012 → Feb 2014
Award Date: 27 Feb 2014
Master, Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Banking & Finance, University of Dhaka
Oct 2005 → Jun 2008
Award Date: 5 Dec 2009
Bachelor, Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering
Jan 2001 → Apr 2005
Award Date: 5 Feb 2006
PhD, AI for Smart Semiconductor Manufacturing
2 Oct 2023 → …
External positions
Head of RF Planning and Optimization, Huawei Technologies
7 Jan 2014 → 6 Jan 2020
Optimization Senior Engineer
3 Sept 2006 → 5 Jan 2014
Customer Manager
Jan 2006 → Aug 2006
Intern
Sept 2005 → Dec 2005
Keywords
- QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Computer Vision
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Evaluating the Performance of Common Machine Learning Classifiers using various Validation Methods
Rahman, M. S. & Yogarajah, P., 22 Dec 2022, Artificial Intelligence, Soft Computing and Applications. 23 ed. AIRCC Publishing Corporation, Vol. 12. p. 45-51 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Adaptive Instantaneous Traffic Signal Management Through Cascade Object Detection
Rahman, M. S. & Islam, M. R., 8 Nov 2014, Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering. ( Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering; vol. 312).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Rapid Retinopathy Detection using Ablation-Guided Deep Learning
Rahman, M. S. & Sharmin, K. S. (Contributor), 28 Feb 2026, In: The Journal of Health Informatics in Africa. 13, 1, p. 17-31 15 p., 615.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Existence of the rs7041 Polymorphism in the Vitamin D Binding Protein Gene Among Bangladeshis with Low Serum Vitamin D: A Pilot Study
Rahman, R., Rahman, K. L., Pervez, I., Sarker, S., Rahman, M. S., McPherson, P. A. C. & Akhter, Q. S., 30 Sept 2025, In: Next Research. 2, 3, p. 1-6 6 p., 100570.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Machine Learning with Heuristic Search-based Hybrid Framework for Cycle Time Optimization in Semiconductor Production
Rahman, M. S., Islam, M. M. M., Prasad, G., Bhattacharyya, S., McCreadie, K., Reiter, T. & Parker, N., 7 Jul 2025, (Published online) 2025 IEEE Conference on Artificial Intelligence (CAI). IEEE, p. 1286-1291 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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