Abu Sayed Mahfuz www.TechSprit.org Summary: •Academic study and knowledge in Modern and Classical Theology of Islam, Early and Later Development of Islamic Thoughts and root causes behind the disagreements among major Islamic Organizations and Schools of Thoughts •Over Twelve years of Liaison in Politics & Community activism, practical involvement with Congressional, State and local level leaders in Michigan •Over 25 years of all together experience in Bangladesh politics in theory and in practice •Participated hundreds of distinctive events and leadership training including meetings with Government and elected officials, FBI, US Attorney Community and Religious leaders •Experience in Interfaith activities, Diversity, Differences in Faith, color, Culture and Religions •Senior Information Technology Consultant with over 20 years’ experiences for distinguished entities including 7 years for US government DOJ, DHS Academic Achievements: •Masters in Computer Information Systems, University of Detroit, Mercy, Detroit, Michigan, USA, 2005, •Masters in Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences (Thesis on Implementation of Shariah Law), International Islamic University Malaysia, 1995 •MA (Theology and Islamic Studies, First Class), Islamic University, Bangladesh, 1989 •Kamil in Hadith, (Masters equivalent), Dhaka Alia Madrasah, Bangladesh,1987 •BA(Honors) Minor in Public Administration, Political Science and Islamic History, Islamic University, Bangladesh Professional Experiences: •Software Engineer, DOJ-DHS, (Booz Allen & Hamilton) since 2021-Current •Cybersecurity Engineer, CISA-DHS Feb 2020-July 2021 •Senior Consultant IT, DHS, 2016-2020 •Hewlett Packard, IT System Integration Test Lead, Fannie Mae, October 2012-2016 •University of Michigan Health Systems (Contractor) 2011-2012 •Urban Science (Contractor) 2011 •Valassis Digital Marketing, Michigan 2010-2011 •Ford Motor Company 2007-2008 •University of Detroit Mercy (Database Manager) 2001-2004 Teaching & Education Administrative Experience: •Wayne County Community College, Lecturer Adjunct, Muslim World Studies Detroit Michigan (2005-2010) •Al Ikhlas Training Academy (1996-2007) Full Time and Adjunct Instructor, Muslim World Studies, Arabic, Islamic studies •Oakland International Academy, (EMAN), Inc., Michigan (2006), Instructor, Technology and Computer Information Systems •Islamic Center of North Detroit, Instructor Principal & Administrator (Adjunct) Weekend and Summer School 1996-2010 Journalistic Experience: •Editor & Publisher: Bangla-Amar.com 2002-2013 •Executive Editor, for graduate student Journal at IIUM 1994 -95 •Chief editor, Success, Islamic University Admission Guide, Bangladesh 1988-89 •Associate Editor, Ekush (21), Language Day publication, Bangladesh, 1989 •Reporter & Columnist, Daily Sangram, Bangladesh 1989-92 •Reporter & Columnist, Fortnightly Palabadal, Bangladesh, 1992-2000 Training /Professional Courses Attended •Presenter at International Islamic University, Ctg, Bangladesh oTopic: Software Quality Engineering •Presenter at International Islamic University Student Seminar oTopic: Revival (Tajdeed) in Islamic Thought •Representative and speaker, Educational Seminar for Interfaith Partners, MRDI, Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion, USA 2005 •Participant on Interfaith Relationship Seminar, New York City Police Department, 2004 •Participant and contribution on American Muslim Social Scientists Seminar Organized by AMSS Publication: Books •Software Quality Assurance: Integrating Testing, Security and Audit •Islam & Terrorism (Published) •Muslims and Islam in America (in Bengali, Published) •Marriage, Divorce and Parenting and Western Perspective (in Bengali, Published) •From China Sea to Atlantic Book on Traveling experience (in Bengali, Published) •Python for New Learners (Amazon.com) •Momentary Affection: Living with a rural Malaysia family •Automated Testing: Architecture and Design •Cyber Security what & How •How to be Happy & Successful in Life •Software Quality Management •Number of published articles over 50 Leadership and Management: Social Activities: •Board Member & acting Secretary, Association of Muslim Scientists Engineers and Technology Professionals (AMSET, formerly known as AMSE), 2014-2016 •Commissioner City of Hamtramck Human Relations Commission 2005-2011 •Community Liaison for USA Congressman John Conyers Jr. 2008-2013 •Community Liaison for USA Congressman David Bonior 2000-2002 • Community Liaison for Ken Cockrel Jr. (Mayor, city of Detroit) 2000-2012 •Organizing member for Anti-Discrimination and Violence 2006-2013 •Member of Hamtramck Weed and Seed (Michigan) 2004-2010 •Founding Chairman, Bangladeshi American Democratic Caucus, (MI) 2004-2008 •Board Member, Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion 2005-2010 •Student coordinator, International Institute of Islamic Thought, Malaysia 1993-95 •National president for Bangladesh Madrasah Student 1991-92 •Vice President University Journalist Union 1989-90 •University reporter for several national dailies in Bangladesh 1987-92 •Founding Director: Batikrom Cultural Organization, Islamic Univ. BD 1986-89 Language proficiency: •Arabic Fluently Speak, Read with Tajweed, Write and Understand •English Fluently read, Write and speak •Urdu Fluent in reading, writing and speaking •Bangla Mother tongue, and very good writing skill •Malay speak and understand basic •Hindi Understand and speak basic

Chief Advisor: Dr. Iqbal Unus [Ph.D, Emory University 1977] has focused his professional career on the evolving Muslim presence in America, gaining distinctive insight into its growth. He is associated with the International Institute of Islamic Thought, and has served as secretary general of the Islamic Society of North America, where he is currently member of the Board. He has published several articles in Islamic Horizons, a book chapter in The Muslims’ Place in the American Public Square, and two children’s books, as well as abridged Apostasy in Islam: An Historical and Scriptural Analysis, and edited Muslim American Life: Reflections and Perspectives. He served on the Research Committee for The US Mosque Survey 2011. https://www.iqbalunus.com/

Advisor & Research Scholar Dr. Muhammad F. Islam is an adjunct professor for the Online Engineering Programs at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. He is an INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Dr. Islam has over 17 years of technical and leadership experience in systems architecture, development, cloud computing, security engineering, data analytics, systems lifecycle management and business process re-engineering. He led multiple task orders within the US Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Treasury, and Department of Veterans Affairs. These projects ranged from $6M to $14M in annual funding, and he oversaw them from initiation to project execution and delivery for service-oriented IT products. Dr. Islam earned his Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from the George Washington University, Washington, DC. His dissertation research focused on applying probabilistic risk analysis models to analyze the operational reliability of cloud/distributed computing architectures. He received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from West Virginia University and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Alabama. Dr. Islam is a member of the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) for Systems Engineering. https://online.engineering.gwu.edu/Muhammad-Islam

Research Scholar: • Self-motivated scientist with 11+ years of experience in the field of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology with a focus on the genetic manipulation, expression, purification, and biochemical characterization of drug transporter protein(s) associated with multidrug resistance mechanisms leading to 6 publications. • Strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to explain scientific concepts to diverse audiences, as evidenced by 4 awards for research proposals, numerous oral presentations, and actively mentoring 20+ students. •Synergistic team member with strong leadership, management, and relationship-building skills and experience working in cross-functional teams, evident from 7 interdisciplinary research collaborations. https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadiarr/