Md Ali Azad

Master's Student in Computer Science · Uppsala University · Uppsala, Sweden
+46 70-077 54 01 · aliazad969@gmail.com

I'm a passionate researcher and engineer specializing in machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and natural language processing. Currently pursuing my Master's in Computer Science at Uppsala University, Sweden, as a recipient of the prestigious Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals (SISGP) 2024.

With over 4 years of industry experience as an IT Engineer and Head of Quality Assurance at Euro-Bangla Ceramics Ltd., I've successfully developed and deployed real-world AI solutions including automated visual inspection systems using YOLO models and emotionally intelligent human-robot interaction systems. My research has been published in multiple IEEE conferences, with one paper receiving an IEEE Honorable Mention Award. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Bangladesh, graduating with distinction (CGPA: 3.88/4.00).


Education

Uppsala University

Master of Science in Computer Science

Master's Thesis (ongoing): Research on NetFlow-based network traffic analysis using machine learning methods.
Recipient of the Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals (SISGP) 2024

September 2024 - June 2026

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering

CGPA: 3.88/4.00 (With Distinction)
College: Sylhet Engineering College
Thesis: Bangla Handwritten Character Recognition using Deep Convolutional Neural Network
Advisor: Md Mahadi Hasan Nahid

March 2016 - March 2021

Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Sylhet

Higher Secondary School Certificate (Science)

GPA: 5.00/5.00

April 2012 - March 2014

Experience

Teaching Assistant

Uppsala University, Department of Information Technology

Teaching assistant for Data Engineering II (1TD076), supporting students in advanced data engineering concepts, distributed systems, and big data technologies.

March 2026 - June 2026

IT Engineer & Head of Quality Assurance

Euro-Bangla Ceramics Ltd. · Sylhet, Bangladesh

Led IT infrastructure management and quality assurance operations for a manufacturing company. Developed and deployed machine learning systems for automated visual inspection using YOLO models, achieving significant improvements in defect detection accuracy. Managed the company's IT systems including website, servers, and computer networks. Successfully implemented real-time crack detection systems for ceramic products, reducing manual inspection time by over 60%. [Job Profile]

March 2020 - August 2024

Research & Publications

Research Interests

Focus Areas

Machine Learning · Deep Learning · Large Language Models · Internet Microscope · Natural Language Processing · Computer Vision · Data Engineering · Real-time Detection

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers & Journal Articles
  • Md Ali Azad, Md Mahadi Hasan Nahid. "VisuCeram: A Comprehensive Dataset for Sanitary Ware Ceramic Defect Detection with YOLO Models and Benchmarking." 2025 IEEE 7th International Conference on Sustainable Technologies For Industry 5.0 (STI). IEEE, 2025. [Link]

  • Md Ali Azad. "Developing an Emotionally Intelligent Human-Robot Interaction System with Furhat (EmotionBot): A Multimodal Deep Learning Approach." 2025 International Conference on Electrical, Communication and Computer Engineering (ICECCE). IEEE, 2025. [Link]

  • Md Ali Azad. "Scalable sentiment classification of Reddit data using Apache Spark and VADER." Big Data and Computing Visions 5.3 (2025): 168-183. [Link]

  • Md Ali Azad, Hijam Sushil Singha, and Md Mahadi Hasan Nahid. "Zilla-64: A Bangla Handwritten Word Dataset Of 64 District Names of Bangladesh and Recognition Using Holistic Approach." 2021 International Conference on Science & Contemporary Technologies (ICSCT). IEEE, 2021. [Link]

  • Md Ali Azad, Hijam Sushil Singha, and Md Mahadi Hasan Nahid. "Bangla Handwritten Character Recognition Using Deep Convolutional Autoencoder Neural Network." 2020 2nd International Conference on Advanced Information and Communication Technology (ICAICT). IEEE, 2020. (IEEE Honorable Mention Award) [Link]

Featured Projects

AI Powered Developer Workflow Hub

A one-stop AI-enhanced developer workflow platform that combines task/project management, GitHub integration, AI-assisted code reviews, changelog automation, and collaboration tools.

GitHub Stars Predictor Using CI/CD Pipeline

A scalable machine learning platform that predicts GitHub repository star counts using distributed infrastructure, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines.

Live Crack Detection In Sanitary-Ware Products Using YOLOv4

This project leverages the power of YOLOv4, an advanced object detection algorithm, to identify and locate cracks in ceramic sanitary-ware products in real-time. This cutting-edge solution employs deep learning techniques to enhance the quality control process in manufacturing.

Bengali Handwritten Character/Word Recognition

Enhanced the Bengali Handwritten Character/Word Recognition System through the implementation of Machine Learning algorithms. Two research papers based on this project have been published in IEEE conferences.

Digital Garment Management System

Winner of NSU Inter-University Hackathon 2020. A web application providing an efficient and user-friendly platform for vendors and buyers to connect and transact, featuring procurement system, point of sale, and inventory management.


Skills

Programming Languages
  • Python, C/C++, Java, MATLAB, MySQL, Haskell
Machine Learning & Data Science
  • PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, Keras, pandas, OpenCV
Data Engineering & Big Data
  • Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Apache Pulsar
Cloud & Deployment
  • Docker, AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda)
Web Development
  • HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Django, Flask, Next.js
Development Tools
  • Git, Jupyter Notebook, Visual Studio, Sublime Text, Brackets, LaTeX
Languages
  • Bengali (Native), English (Professional), Swedish (Beginner)

Awards & Achievements

  • The Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals (SISGP) 2024: Awarded as a scholarship recipient for Master's studies at Uppsala University, Sweden.

  • IEEE Honorable Mention Award, ICAICT 2020: One of our papers ranked among the top 5 in the field of NLP-ML at the conference.

  • Winner of HACK NSU Season 2 Hackathon: We built a web application in 2 days and implemented features such as a procurement system, point of sale, and inventory system of a garment. Our team was awarded first place for our innovative solution and effective use of the Django web framework.

  • Best UI Design HACK NSU Season 2: We also won the best User Interface Design award for implementing additional features and designing a standard database.

Extra-curricular Activities

Volunteer Work

Assisted in relief efforts after the flood in our area in 2022, providing shelter and raising funds for affected families. Raised funds from foreign friends and relatives during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating resourcefulness and commitment to social causes. Volunteered with two charity organizations, developing teamwork and communication skills.

One of the Founders

Raise Hands - A social organization
January 2016 - July 2018

Member

United Social Association
January 2015 - August 2017

Sports & Creative Pursuits

Active member of a local sports club, regularly playing badminton, cricket, and football. Winner of multiple badminton tournaments, showcasing discipline and competitive spirit. Designed the logo for a manufacturing company, which has gained recognition across the country. Passionate blogger, showcasing writing and communication skills.