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A refined portrait of my engineering leadership, creative voice, and entrepreneurial direction.

Identity

Lead AI Platform Engineer · Traveler · Storyteller · Photography Enthusiast · Tech Writer · Entrepreneur — one integrated body of work.

Portrait of Shamiul Shifat

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Crafting resilient enterprise AI infrastructure while building a narrative body of work across engineering, writing, travel, and visual storytelling.

My Story

I design and scale AI platforms where reliability, clarity, and execution discipline are non-negotiable. I currently lead AI platform engineering at Betterdata AI, working at the intersection of distributed systems, machine intelligence, and product strategy.

Over the years, I have learned that strong platforms are not just technical artifacts — they are trust systems. They allow teams to move faster, make better decisions, and ship with confidence.

Beyond engineering, I document the world through travel, narrative writing, and photography. Those practices sharpen how I lead: observe deeply, simplify complexity, and communicate with intent.

Principles I Work By

  • Build systems that remain graceful under pressure.
  • Prefer architectural clarity over short-term cleverness.
  • Treat developer experience as a strategic advantage.
  • Measure meaningful outcomes, not just delivery volume.
  • Pair technical rigor with narrative precision.

Personal Layer

Travel expands perspective. Photography refines attention. Storytelling strengthens signal.

Together, these disciplines shape my leadership style: technically rigorous, aesthetically aware, and deeply human.

Skills and Capabilities

AI Platform Engineering

  • LLM platform architecture for enterprise scale
  • Inference optimization for latency, cost, and resilience
  • Retrieval systems and knowledge orchestration
  • Evaluation, observability, and AI safety controls

Cloud, DevOps, and MLOps

  • Kubernetes platforms, service mesh, and observability
  • CI/CD pipelines for model and service delivery
  • Data and feature workflows across model lifecycle stages
  • Reliability engineering for distributed AI workloads

Product and Storytelling

  • Translating platform strategy into business outcomes
  • Technical writing for engineering and executive audiences
  • Founder-style product thinking and go-to-market alignment
  • Public speaking, workshops, and executive briefings

My Skills

62 skill markers

A concise snapshot of my skills, grouped for fast review across domain expertise, technical stack, collaboration strengths, and broader capability areas.

Industry Knowledge

Leadership

Endorsed

Statistical Data Analysis

Cloud Computing

IT Infrastructure Management

Software as a Service (SaaS)

Software Development

Platform as a Service (PaaS)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Responsible AI

Optimization

Endorsed

API Development

Deep Learning

3 endorsements

Data Science

4 endorsements

Research

3 endorsements

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Endorsed

Machine Learning

Endorsed

Data Analysis

2 endorsements

Engineering

2 endorsements

Telecommunications

Project Planning

2 endorsements

Automation

Endorsed

Tools & Technologies

Python (Programming Language)

LinkedIn Assessment Passed

C++

Endorsed

C

Matlab

LinkedIn Assessment Passed

TensorFlow

Apache Spark

Endorsed

Databases

Endorsed

Database Management System (DBMS)

Arduino

2 endorsements

Blockchain

Embedded Systems

Endorsed

Express PCB

Simulation Software

Microcontrollers

2 endorsements

Power Electronics

Endorsed

Analog Circuit Design

Endorsed

LaTeX

Endorsed

Java

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

2 endorsements

Microsoft Word

2 endorsements

Microsoft PowerPoint

2 endorsements

Interpersonal Skills

Team Leadership

Endorsed

Team Management

2 endorsements

Organization Skills

2 endorsements

Public Speaking

Endorsed

Communication

2 endorsements

Project Management

3 endorsements

Strategic Planning

2 endorsements

Business Development

Start-ups Management

Other Skills

Data Visualization

2 endorsements

Data Structures

Endorsed

Programming

Endorsed

Data Analytics

Applied Machine Learning

Endorsed

Reinforcement Learning

Robotics

6 endorsements

IOT

Algorithm Design

Technical Understanding

Experience Timeline

May 2026 — Present

Lead AI Platform Engineer · Betterdata AI

Singapore · Remote

  • Leading AI platform engineering across infrastructure, MLOps, and synthetic data workflows.
  • Building production-grade systems for secure deployment across cloud, on-prem, and enterprise environments.
  • Turning complex ML pipelines into reliable, operable platforms teams can trust.

Jun 2022 — May 2026

Machine Learning Engineer · Betterdata AI

Remote

  • Promoted from trainee to full-time engineer and took ownership of end-to-end ML delivery.
  • Scaled model training and generation pipelines for enterprise-grade data workflows.
  • Contributed to platform reliability, model operations, and deployment efficiency.

Jan 2022 — Jun 2022

Machine Learning Engineer Trainee · Betterdata AI

Remote

  • Started hands-on with synthetic data systems and modern machine learning workflows.
  • Built foundational experience in production-focused AI development.

Jan 2015 — Jan 2022

Data Science & Deep Learning Researcher · Self-employed

Rajshahi

  • Invested deeply in data science and deep learning experimentation.
  • Built independent projects and research-driven prototypes to strengthen practical depth.

Aug 2020 — Dec 2020

Data Analyst Intern (Virtual) · Quantium

Greater London, United Kingdom

  • Completed a 12-week virtual analytics internship focused on real business problem-solving.
  • Applied structured data analysis to support evidence-based decision making.

Jul 2020 — Sep 2020

Virtual Experience Program — Engineering · Microsoft

Virtual

  • Completed a 12-week engineering experience program with emphasis on product, research, and business context.
  • Strengthened professional communication, growth mindset, and solution-oriented thinking.

Jan 2019 — Jul 2020

International Ambassador · United For 2030

London, United Kingdom

  • Represented and supported UN 2030-aligned advocacy and awareness initiatives.
  • Contributed to mission-driven community engagement around sustainable impact.

Jun 2018 — Apr 2019

Campus Director · Hult Prize Foundation

RUET, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

  • Led campus-level entrepreneurship and innovation programming.
  • Received formal recognition for leadership and community mobilization.

Education

2016 — 2021

Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology

Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Grade: First Class

Built a strong engineering foundation in electronics, communication systems, and applied computation.

Focused research on AI-driven next-generation wireless communication applications, bridging core engineering with machine learning practice.

2011 — 2015

SSC + HSC, Science

Cantonment Public School & College, Saidpur

Nilphamari, Rangpur, Bangladesh

Completed secondary and higher secondary science education with emphasis on analytical fundamentals, quantitative reasoning, and academic discipline.

Volunteering

Apr 2017 — Present

Volunteer · ESR (Electronics Society of RUET)

Education

Contributed to recurring workshops and seminars focused on electronics, engineering practice, and student learning culture.

2018 — Present

Student Volunteer · IQAC (RUET)

Education

Supported departmental quality-assurance programs under IQAC, helping coordinate activities that strengthen higher-education standards and academic process quality.

Mar 2018 — Present

Assistant Organizing Secretary · Innovation Society of RUET (ISR)

Science and Technology

Help lead planning and execution of innovation-focused events, workshops, and student engagement initiatives across RUET.

May 2018 — Present

Joint Organizer · Innovation Society of RUET (ISR)

Education

Co-organized the “Idea to Startup: The Art of Leadership & Entrepreneurship” workshop at RUET, coordinating speakers, logistics, and execution support.

Workshop photos: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1k6PlUFblK0Fn06OkX7ymsFizb1LR9nz5

Dec 2019 — Dec 2019

Management Volunteer · IEEE RUET Student Branch

Education

Volunteered at the 3rd International Conference on Electrical, Computer & Telecommunication Engineering (ICECTE 2019), supporting event operations and coordination.

Jan 2018 — Dec 2019

Joint Organizing Secretary · GDDA RUET

Human Rights

Served in an elected coordination role for the Greater Dinajpur District Association, supporting student and alumni service initiatives across academic, social, and community activities.

Licenses & Certifications

A focused record of certifications across deep learning, AI engineering, data science, and software foundations.

DeepLearning.AI

  • DeepLearning.AI TensorFlow Developer (Specialization — 4 courses), Oct 2020
  • Natural Language Processing in TensorFlow, Oct 2020
  • Deep Learning Specialization (5 courses, Andrew Ng), Sep 2020
  • Structuring Machine Learning Projects, Jul 2020

IBM

  • Advanced Data Science with IBM (Specialization — 4 courses), Aug 2020
  • Advanced Data Science Capstone, Aug 2020
  • Applied AI with DeepLearning, Jul 2020
  • Fundamentals of Scalable Data Science, May 2020
  • Advanced Machine Learning & Signal Processing with IBM Watson, May 2020
  • Blockchain Essentials with IBM Architecture, May 2020
  • IBM Blockchain Essentials V2 Badge, May 2020
  • IBM Deep Learning Essentials Badge, Apr 2020
  • Deep Learning Fundamentals, Apr 2020
  • IBM Big Data Foundations — Level 1 Badge, Apr 2020
  • Big Data 101: Fundamentals with Hadoop, Apr 2020 (Credential ID: BD0101EN)

Coursera & Rhyme

  • Build a Machine Learning Web App with Streamlit and Python (Rhyme/Coursera), May 2020
  • Facial Expressions Detection using Deep CNN, Keras, TensorFlow (Rhyme/Coursera), May 2020
  • Python A–Z for Data Science with Real Exercises (Coursera), Mar 2020 (Credential ID: CS3448262678ddf6662)
  • Advanced AI: Deep Reinforcement Learning in Python (Coursera), Jan 2020

Udemy

  • TensorFlow 2.0 Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Feb 2020 (Credential ID: UD7557262638833dg76272)
  • Machine Learning Bootcamp: Python, TensorFlow, Colab, Mar 2020 (Credential ID: UD2213245638451538893fd43)
  • The Complete Database Management System, Mar 2020 (Credential ID: UD5727365362782gha6828)
  • SQL Beginner to Guru: MySQL Edition, Mar 2020 (Credential ID: UD5336772515267828jxf757)
  • Zero to Deep Learning with Keras & Python, Dec 2019
  • Complete Guide to TensorFlow for Deep Learning with Python, Nov 2019
  • LaTeX, Nov 2019
  • LaTeX for Professional Publications, Aug 2019

Google, Yale, freeCodeCamp, Sololearn, Hult Prize

  • Intro to TensorFlow for Deep Learning (Google), Dec 2019
  • Yale University Certificate (Md. Shamiul Islam Shifat), Jun 2020
  • Python (freeCodeCamp), Mar 2019
  • Hult Prize Campus Director Certificate, Apr 2019
  • Java (Sololearn), Jul 2018 (Credential ID: 10682263824)
  • Java (Sololearn), Feb 2018 (Credential ID: 36981AH87K)
  • C++ (Sololearn), Feb 2017 (Credential ID: 65D665438KS76)
  • HTML5 (Sololearn), May 2017 (Credential ID: 23768AHF7339K)