Samid Rahman

Overview

Exploring programming paradigms, systems architecture, and mathematical foundations- Passionate about building from first-principles and understanding through hands-on implementation of complex systems.

Languages & Frameworks

Python Java Haskell Flask ROS2

Data & Databases

SQL NoSQL ETL Pipelines Data Warehousing

DevOps & Tools

Linux Git Docker Kubernetes Azure CMake Bash

Experience

Digital Technology Placement

GE Aerospace

Jul 2023 - Aug 2024

Real-Time Tracking System Architecture

Engineered C#/.NET application with RESTful API integration using Flask microservices. Designed fault-tolerant system processing 10,000+ daily transactions with 99.9% uptime, achieving zero data loss through transactional integrity.

Full-Stack Dashboard & ETL Pipeline Development

Built scalable data integration platform connecting SAP Cloud APIs to Oracle Data Warehouse. Achieved 60% query performance improvement and 25% reduction in data processing latency through database optimization strategies.

Autonomous CRUD System Implementation

Developed microservices architecture using Flask REST APIs on AWS S3. Reduced operational overhead by 40% through process automation and API integration.

Database Performance Engineering

Implemented advanced Oracle SQL optimization techniques including partitioning strategies and query execution plan analysis, achieving 5% improvement in shop floor turnaround time.

Featured Projects

Lorenz Attractor Visualization

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C++ OpenGL 4.2 GLSL Python CMake ImGui

High-performance chaotic dynamical system visualization achieving 100+ FPS with 15,000+ trajectory points. Represents 30-100× performance improvement over Python prototype through native C++ OpenGL implementation.

Implemented 4th-order Runge-Kutta numerical integration for Lorenz equations
Discovered critical numerical precision requirements with compiler optimizations
Eliminated CPU-side rendering bottlenecks through GPU-accelerated rendering

Autonomous Robotics Systems

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ROS2 Python C++ CMake SLAM

ROS2-based autonomous navigation system with sensor fusion and path planning algorithms, implementing SLAM mapping and obstacle avoidance with 95% navigation accuracy.

Developed C++ nodes for sensor fusion and Python path planning algorithms
Reduced control loop latency by 40% through optimized message passing
Integrated real-time sensor data processing with low-latency motor control

ML/NLP COVID-19 Fact-Checker

Dissertation - First Class

Python BioPubMedBERT NLP Machine Learning

High-efficiency automated fact-checker using novel counter-claim generation framework with Semantic Role Labeling and dependency parsing.

Fine-tuned BioPubMedBERT classifier achieving 65%+ accuracy and 70%+ supported-claim recall
Optimized for deployment on consumer-grade hardware
Created robust, balanced dataset for medical claim verification

Education

MSc Advanced Computer Science

Cardiff University

Sep 2025 - Sep 2026

Relevant Modules (First Semester):

Programming Paradigms (First Class)
Robotics (2:1)
Machine Learning for NLP (First Class)

BSc Computer Science with Year in Industry

Cardiff University

Sep 2021 - Jul 2025

Final Classification: 2:1

Leadership & Volunteering

Volunteering Lead Communicator

GE Aerospace Employee Volunteering Committee

2023 - 2024

Coordinated quarterly charitable initiatives including hands-on allotment clearance for men's mental health charity, leading cross-functional team communication across business units.

Accessibility Hackathon - Team Lead

Cardiff University

2025

Led multidisciplinary team developing "SightSense" AI-powered smart glasses for visually impaired individuals, creating technical architecture and privacy framework.

Game Development Team Lead

Cardiff University

Led team of 6 developing text-based adventure game, managing complete project lifecycle from conception to implementation with version control and agile methodologies.