Osama Ahmed Khan

505 Polk St, Bethlehem, PA 18015, USA Ph: 610-868-3705 • Email: osama@lehigh.edu

 

OBJECTIVE

To obtain research consultancy position in organization focusing on Textual Data Mining & Approximation Algorithms.

 

RESEARCH

            Design and Implementation of Hybrid Fellegi-Sunter Neural-Network model, currently under development in the TMI (Text Mining Infrastructure 1.3). The model based on the Object Isomerism Algorithm (currently under development) will be used for resolution of object identifiers in vertically distributed databases.

  • Shenzhi Li, Christopher D. Janneck, Xiaoning Yang, Aditya Belapurkar, Osama A. Khan, Tianhao Wu, Murat Ganiz, Mark D. Dilsizian and William M. Pottenger. (2006) “Distributed Higher Order Text Mining”, Lehigh University Technical Report LU-CSE-06-010.

 

EDUCATION

PhD in Computer Engineering, Current GPA: 3.31

Research Areas: Textual Data Mining & Approximation Algorithms

Courses: Textual Data Mining, Advanced Data Mining, Web Mining, Intelligent Decision Support Systems, Pattern Recognition & Document Analysis

 

Master of Science in Computer Science, CGPA: 3.92

Thesis: Parametric Classification in Domains of Characters, Numerals, Punctuation, Typefaces and Image Qualities

Courses: Advanced Artificial Intelligence, Computer Visualization, Biomedical Algorithms, Parallel Computing, Theory of Computation, Advanced Computer Architecture, Design & Analysis of Algorithms

 

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering, CGPA: 3.78

Courses: Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Database Management Systems, Operating Systems, Telecommunications, Computer Communication Networks, Computer Architecture & Organization, Microprocessor Based System Design, Software Engineering, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming, and Numerical Methods   

 

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCES & PROJECTS

Managed the Engineering 1 website performance and functionality. Performed the ongoing day-to-day operation of the server, including maintaining system security, monitoring usage statistics and logs, modifying configuration settings, and backing up the system. Successfully completed website migration from LUE1.net to two new domains LUENGR1.net and UBEAS230.net. Tasks were performed utilizing knowledge of PHP, MySQL, and HTTP and FTP servers.

 

Helped out students with lab assignments and homework. Conducted and taught labs for C++, MS Excel and MATLAB. Assisted professors in grading homework and exams for Compiler Design, Programming in C & the UNIX Environment, and Engineering 1.

Instructed Visual Basic to pre-freshmen college students in intensive eight-week summer program TEXPREP 2005. Provided hands-on experience ranging from algorithmic design to advanced application development through various module structures.

 

Assisted professors in grading, in creative advancement of coursework, and in website development. Helped out students with assignments. Offered lectures and graded homework and exams for Design & Analysis of Algorithms, Foundation of Algorithms, C Programming & Microsoft Office XP.

 

Developed INFINITY Voice Logging System, which was designed to record audio conversations/messages between Control Tower and pilots and among the Civil Aviation Authority staff. Contained in system are user-friendly software and dedicated hardware to process logging from almost all audio sources.        

 

  • MOBILINK, Karachi, Pakistan, Senior Year Project, Jan 2001 - Dec 2001

Designed and implemented internetwork model through Frame Relay using CISCO routers (WAN technology). Authored project report with detailed comparison between X.25 and Frame Relay technologies, model plan and execution steps, router configuration and successful results.

 

Worked as part of project team, dedicated to Pakistan Navy Dockyard. Created and maintained the project database and website. Provided innovative ideas to improve successful and timely completion.

 

  • GOLDSOFT, Karachi, Pakistan, Intern, Summer, 2000

Completed research on Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) in the form of a hypothetical study report labeled Directory Enabled Network (DEN). Included in report was detailed study of different architectures that WAP is compatible with, structure and effective usage of DEN, and its useful applications.

 

  • EOBI, Karachi, Pakistan, Intern, Summer, 2000

Designed database EOBI Management System to run on three zones of EOBI (Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution). All information from zones was gathered and analyzed to make valuable decisions to improve the user benefits policy. Proposed and initiated wired network among three zones to provide resourceful communication. Both database and network were first time designed, created and implemented at EOBI.

 

SKILLS

Computer:

  • Languages: C++, Visual Basic, PHP
  • Application Tools: T-LAB 5.3, WEKA 3, Text Mining Infrastructure 1.3 (TMI), MATLAB 7.0, Microsoft HTML HELP, Microsoft Office 2007, XP, 2000
  • Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, ME,  9.X, NT 4.0
  • Databases: MySQL
  • Web Designing Tools: Microsoft Front Page 2003, Adobe Photoshop 7.0

 

Languages:

  • Urdu - Native
  • Hindi - Fluent
  • Arabic - Learning

 

LEADERSHIP

Prepared agendas for, and called and presided over all meetings of the Executive Board, oversaw all tasks of board members, and supervised all MSA affairs. Represented the Muslim community in all matters pertinent to Muslim student life at Lehigh, served as the primary MSA spokesperson, served as a liaison between the MSA and the Lehigh administration and provided effective leadership for the achievement of the goals of the MSA. Laid foundations for the Muslim Association of Bethlehem (first organization for the Muslim community in Bethlehem), and initiated the process for and worked diligently for the creation of first mosque in Bethlehem. Kept all financial records of the MSA accurate, operated all funds, and collected and spent money appropriately, by paying the organization’s various expenses and by depositing its funds into the respective accounts. Accepted donations from all MSA members and non-members in order to support the organization.

 

  • IEEE, NED Chapter, Karachi Section, Pakistan, Vice Chairman, Jan 2001 - Dec 2001

Planned and conducted wide-scale seminar Technology Extravaganza, held on August 11, 2001 at NED University of Engineering & Technology, with an attendance of 500 scholars, professionals, faculty and students. Increased the society membership on campus by 33% in one year.

 

ACTIVITIES

Enabled connectivity and collaboration between Muslim Student Association and Global Union, promoting campus awareness and understanding of issues affecting the Muslim world. Organized panel discussions, seminars, lectures, and identified and acquired sponsors for the events.

 

AWARDS & HONORS

  • WHO’S WHO Outstanding Student Award 2005, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, Mar 2005
  • RAUL LONGORIA Prestigious Scholarship, UTPA, Edinburg, TX, Aug 2004-May 2005
  • ORACLE Developer 6i/ DBA 8i diploma, CCEE NEDUET, Karachi, Pakistan, Oct 2001
  • COMPTIA A+ OS Module certification, Mar 2001

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

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