Resume of Tasdidaa Shamsi

tasdidaashamsi@googlemail.com; zhaldin@gmail.com
Apt-3A, House-38, Road-7, Block-E, Mirpur-12, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
+8801712036999, +8801943090029; +8801911310619; +8801317902274

CAREER OBJECTIVE
To utilize my analytical skills acquired through my different levels of studies, to contribute towards the
development of the people through research, teaching and service to the society in the field of Science.

PROFILE

I am a versatile and hard-working person who has completed my Masters in Public Health (American
International University-Bangladesh), Executive MBA (IBA, The University of Dhaka) and Biomedical
Engineering (from the University of Sheffield, UK). I am in English Medium teaching covering Edexcel
and Cambridge curriculum for ten years now spanning six schools in Bangladesh and one school in
Malaysia. I have worked as a QA Technologist with good experience in operations and health and safety
having worked in two different factories-a pizza base manufacturer and a seafood manufacturer for more
than two years. I have 17 years of experience in the field of research with several publications including
one in a journal by Elsevier as well acceptance of abstracts in several international conferences. I have
good grounding in the field of diseases. I have a practical hands-on approach in that field. I always
persevere to achieve the best results. I am able to collect and analyse information, digest facts/figures and
quickly grasp complex technical issues. I have excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills and can
swiftly identify the root of any problem and can develop an effective solution. I have proven ability to
manage and complete projects to the highest standard, with a meticulous attention to detail and within
agreed deadlines. One of my greatest attributes is I can plan things to extreme detail. I am also known to be
a very enthusiastic, diplomatic and trustworthy individual who is very conscientious and courteous.
EDUCATION

Masters in Public Health (MPH) – American International University Bangladesh - Double major,
Reproductive and Child Health and Epidemiology. (CGPA-3.70/4.00)
May2010 - Feb2012
Thesis titled: “Knowledge on Breast-feeding among the Women of Reproductive Age (15-49) Attending
Outpatient Department of Selected Tertiary Level Hospitals in Dhaka, Bangladesh”
Executive MBA – IBA, University of Dhaka (CGPA – 3.22/4.00) Sep 2010 - Sep 2012
BEng (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering – University of Sheffield, UK Sep 2004 – Jun 2007
A’Level – Mastermind College, Dhaka Feb 2003 - Jun 2004 Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
O’Level – South Breeze School, Dhaka Jan 1990 - Jan 2003 ‘A’ in eight subjects (Science)
OTHER TESTS: GRE 1060, GMAT 550, IELTS (GT) 8.5, TOEFL iBT 108
WORK EXPERIENCE
 Senior Teacher Biology and Chemistry ISTem (Jan 2024-Now)
 Senior Science Coordinator (Head of Science: Physics, Chemistry and Biology) at Premier
School Dhaka, Mirpur (Jan 2022-June 2024)
 Senior Biology Teacher- St. Joseph International School (July 2021-July 2022)
 O-Level and A-level Biology Teacher at Juvenile English Medium School (Jan 2020- Now)
 Adjunct Faculty, Leading University Sylhet, teaching Environmental Health and Public Health
Administration (Oct 2020-Oct 2021)
 Research Scientist at Global Public Health Research Foundation (Feb 2020- Jan 2021)
 Brighton International School, KL setting up Biology lab and role of Biology O-level teacher.
(2019)

1
  South Breeze School- Biology Teacher for Class V, VII-VIII. I give Science lessons for iPrimary
and iSecondary (Jan 2016 – Oct 2019)
 Faculty, Green University of Bangladesh teaching Environmental Science and Business Maths
(Jan 2015 - Jun 2015)
 Greendale International School Taught Chemistry and Biology to Class VIII and Class VII
(Aug 2014-Aug 2015)
 USAID NGPHEP (Next Generation of Public Health Experts Fellowship Program) Fellow
for AIUB - (Dec 1, 2013 - Jul 2015)
 Eminence- Assistant Co-ordinator, Research on Non-Communicable Diseases & Early
Childhood Development (May 12-Sep 12). This was a 3-month contract and I was under
extension. Here I have worked as rapporteur at several conferences and written reports for several
research projects namely Road Safety Awareness and Hand-washing linked to Health & Hygiene
etc.
 Asra Foundation, BlueSky Consultancy- Full time Fundraising & Proposal Writing
Development Consultant (Aug11 - May12) - I have successfully set up an education centre in
Jheelpar Slum during this tenure.
 I have worked as a Quality Assurance Technologist at Whitby Seafoods, Whitby (Aug 09 – May
10) following a stint as a Food Technologist in Kiren Foods, Rochdale. (Apr 08 – Aug 09). In
my job as Food Technology Consultant, I have:
 Compiled specifications for existing products
 Implemented a generic HACCP system for existing products
 Dealt with Customer complaint investigations
 Implemented and enforced QA procedures
 Helped in the maintenance of Quality Assurance system
 Dealt with the EHO(Environmental Health Officer) and HSE(Health and Safety Executive)
 Helped in Staff training, management & development
 Participated in Internal Audits
 Acted as a HACCP team member
 Got involved in BRC audit and participated in compilation of the corrective actions and audit
report writing
 Performed the GMP audit weekly, traceability tests and mass balance tests.
All of the above requires strong grounding and practice of research.
 Clerical Marker for Edexcel. (May 08 – Jun 08)
 Customer Service Advisor, Dixons Store Group International outsourcing agency, Capita in
Sheffield. (Oct 07 – Jan 08)
 Hall Guide, Department of Accommodation Services, University of Sheffield, showing
prospective students around Halls of Residences. (Nov 04 – May 07)
 Student Ambassador, University of Sheffield for two years (Oct 05 – Dec 07)
 Batch Processing Officer, Prescription Pricing Authority. (Mar 05 – Jun 05)

TRAININGS
Jan 2008 - Feb 2008 - Bio2work
Finished the ‘bio2work’ training course; an innovative new programme to help employers in Yorkshire &
Humber's bioscience and healthcare industries to recruit suitably trained graduate level staff.
Yorkshire Forward supported us and the course was delivered by SYBEN alongside other professional
organizations like NHS, Covance, Smith and Nephew, Astrazeneca, GSK, Pfizer etc.

2
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS & PLACEMENTS

Jun 2006- Sep 2006 - ICDDR, B Bangladesh

Second year summer internship was in ICDDR, B, a research centre in Bangladesh, looking at medical
machines such as Haematology Analyser and Ion Analysing machines.
Jun 2005 - Jul 2005 - Siemens Bangladesh
In second year internship worked at a project to analyse medical machines in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which
was a joint venture between Siemens Bangladesh and the newly opened Apollo Hospitals in Dhaka. Saw
how X-ray machines and CT scans work during this internship
Jul 2005 - Sep 2005 - National University of Singapore
In this internship worked under a PhD student at the National University of Singapore to see how people
are affected when they are deprived of sleep for 36 hours. It was a joint project between the Mechanical
Engineering department and the National University Hospital. fMRI and EEG were used in these
experiments.

ACHIEVEMENTS
 I achieved the Social Business Award from Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus in 2011.
 My most significant achievement to date has been the Sheffield Graduate Award, which was
awarded in final year, which highlights interest in extracurricular activities (July07).
 In my final year I have also obtained the Skill Build Award given by White Rose CETL Enterprise
for enterprising skills (May07).
 I also obtained the Skills for Work Certificate awarded by the Careers Service in final year
(May07).
 I was elected as a course representative for my course in the Staff-Student committee.
(October04)
 I was elected as the secretary of the Bangladeshi Society of the University of Sheffield and so
have organised various events on behalf of the society (October06).
 I represented Bangladesh at my university (October05-July07).
 I was awarded ‘The Best Poster Award’ during Poster presentation in first year of studies
(December04).
 I won the Daily Star National award in Bangladesh, which was awarded to straight A students in
Bangladesh nationally (January03).

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

I am proficient in the use of Microsoft Office. I have delivered presentations to lecturers and classmates
regarding issues such as dialysis machines. I have worked out coursework using Matlab and Ansys. I have
used Excel spreadsheets to deal with statistical problems in my university assignments. I have also used the
Internet for research purposes. I am well conversant with SPSS due to using it during MPH research.

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

 My most favourite interests include travelling. I have travelled to Nepal, India, Singapore,
Malaysia, Thailand, Maldives, Sri Lanka and US. I have lived in the UK for six years and in
Malaysia for one year and have explored all the nooks and corners of this place.
 I understand English, Bengali, Hindi and basic French and want to learn more.