Shuhan Mirza is a PhD candidate and graduate research assistant at George Mason University specializing in applied cryptography, blockchain, and privacy, with a current research focus on strengthening instant messaging privacy under co-advisors Dr. Foteini Baldimtsi and Dr. Giuseppe Ateniese. He brings nine years of industry experience—including five-plus years in FinTech—building scalable, distributed systems and leading cross-functional teams at bKash and other firms that served millions of users. Shuhan combines production-hardened engineering instincts with academic rigor, translating real-world security needs into research-driven solutions. A former graduate teaching assistant, he blends mentorship and collaboration into both classroom and lab settings. Outside academia, he identifies as a "wannabe cryptographer," signaling a hands-on curiosity that fuels both his code and cryptographic inquiries.
9 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Computer Science and Engineering, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Computer Science and Engineering at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
Higher Secondary Certificate Science, Higher Secondary Certificate Science at Murari Chand College
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Science at George Mason University
Secondary School Certificate Science, Secondary School Certificate Science at Blue Bird School and College
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