Detailed Professional Experience

Current Position: Casual Academic at UNSW Sydney (July 2021 - Present)

Role and Responsibilities

As a Casual Academic in the School of Computer Science and Engineering, Raktim contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate education while pursuing his PhD research.

Teaching Duties:

Conduct laboratory sessions for computer science courses
Lead tutorial classes on programming and algorithms
Provide one-on-one mentoring to students
Assist in course material development and updates
Grade assignments and provide constructive feedback

Courses Taught:

COMP1511: Programming Fundamentals
COMP2521: Data Structures and Algorithms
COMP3311: Database Systems
COMP9417: Machine Learning and Data Mining

Student Impact:

Mentored over 200 students across various courses
Developed innovative teaching materials for complex concepts
Received positive feedback for clear explanations and patient guidance
Helped students transition from theoretical concepts to practical implementation

Research Integration

Incorporates current research findings into teaching materials
Supervises undergraduate research projects
Collaborates with faculty on curriculum development
Organizes workshops on AI and machine learning topics

Previous Role: Teaching Assistant at RMIT University (July 2017 - October 2019)

Academic Responsibilities

During his Master's program, Raktim served as a Teaching Assistant, gaining valuable experience in higher education.

Key Contributions:

Conducted weekly laboratory sessions for 50+ students
Assisted in course delivery for computer science subjects
Developed supplementary learning materials
Provided technical support for programming assignments

Courses Supported:

Introduction to Programming (Java, Python)
Data Structures and Algorithms
Database Systems
Software Engineering Fundamentals

Skills Developed:

Effective communication of complex technical concepts
Patience and adaptability in teaching diverse student groups
Time management and organizational skills
Collaborative work with academic staff

Research Activities

Conducted literature reviews for research projects
Participated in research group meetings
Presented findings at internal seminars
Collaborated on data collection and analysis

Early Career: Lecturer at World University of Bangladesh (September 2013 - December 2016)

Full-Time Academic Position

After completing his Bachelor's degree, Raktim joined as a full-time Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

Teaching Portfolio:

Programming Courses: C, C++, Java, Python programming
Core CS Subjects: Data Structures, Algorithms, Database Systems
Mathematics: Discrete Mathematics, Statistics for CS
Specialized Topics: Computer Networks, Operating Systems

Administrative Duties:

Course coordinator for multiple subjects
Examination committee member
Student advisor and mentor
Curriculum development participant

Student Supervision

Thesis Supervision: Guided 15+ undergraduate thesis projects
Project Mentoring: Supervised capstone projects in software development
Research Guidance: Introduced students to research methodologies
Career Counseling: Provided guidance on academic and career paths

Notable Projects Supervised:

Web-based student management systems
Mobile applications for local businesses
Data analysis projects for social impact
Machine learning applications in healthcare

Professional Development

Attended faculty development programs
Participated in curriculum review committees
Engaged in continuous learning through online courses
Built networks with industry professionals

Impact and Recognition

Consistently received high student evaluation scores
Recognized for innovative teaching methods
Contributed to department's accreditation process
Helped establish computer lab facilities

Skills Developed Through Experience

Teaching and Communication

Pedagogical Skills: Developed effective teaching strategies for diverse learning styles
Public Speaking: Comfortable presenting to large audiences
Technical Communication: Ability to explain complex concepts simply
Cross-cultural Communication: Experience with international student populations

Leadership and Management

Team Coordination: Led teaching teams and research groups
Project Management: Managed multiple courses and research projects simultaneously
Mentoring: Guided students and junior colleagues
Conflict Resolution: Handled academic disputes and student concerns

Technical and Research

Curriculum Development: Designed course content aligned with industry needs
Assessment Design: Created fair and comprehensive evaluation methods
Research Methodology: Applied rigorous research practices
Technology Integration: Incorporated new technologies into teaching

Professional Networks and Collaborations

Academic Collaborations

UNSW Research Groups: Active member of multiple research teams
International Collaborations: Partnerships with researchers globally
Industry Connections: Collaborations with healthcare institutions
Conference Networks: Regular participant in academic conferences

Professional Memberships

IEEE Computer Society member
ACM member
Australian Computer Society (ACS) member
Bioinformatics Australia member

Community Engagement

Peer Review: Regular reviewer for academic journals
Conference Organization: Committee member for academic conferences
Outreach Programs: Participant in STEM education initiatives
Open Source Contributions: Active contributor to research software projects