Curriculum vitae
Rofikul Masud · Bonn, Germany
ben-masud.org · [email protected]
Updated 8 October 2026
Profile
MSc Computer Science student at the University of Bonn with a background in machine learning, data science and software development. Research experience at institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences, industry experience as a machine learning developer in the financial sector, and current work in university IT administration. Analytical, adaptable and used to international, interdisciplinary teams.
Education
MSc Computer Science
University of Bonn, Institute of Computer Science
April 2026–2028 · Bonn, Germany
Studies in progress; GPA not yet available.
BSc Computer Science and Computer Engineering
Novosibirsk State University
September 2021–July 2025 · Novosibirsk, Russia
Work experience
Student Assistant (Studentische Hilfskraft)
Bonn Graduate School of Economics (BGSE)
July 2026–present · Bonn, Germany
- IT administration and website maintenance.
Junior Machine Learning Developer
AITISIB LLC
July 2024–June 2025 · Novosibirsk, Russia
- Developed and maintained scalable, secure solutions for financial institutions, integrating AI and machine learning models.
- Automated workflows, managed CI/CD pipelines and optimised infrastructure for traditional and AI-driven applications.
Data Science Intern (R&D)
Sberbank-Technology, Model Risk Management
May 2024–July 2024 · Novosibirsk, Russia
- Developed and validated machine learning models for risk prediction; automated processes in Python and ensured data quality.
Co-founder
Priests of Ob Sea (student start-up, NSU)
November 2023–March 2026 · Novosibirsk, Russia
- Built software, mobile and AI-based products with a five-person team; took part in national hackathons and secured funding.
- Roles: UI/UX designer, full-stack developer, ML developer, tester.
Research experience
Research Intern · Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
A. P. Ershov Institute of Informatics Systems (RAS, Siberian Branch)
June 2025–March 2026
Research Intern · Laboratory of Machine Graphic Software Systems
Institute of Automation and Electrometry (RAS, Siberian Branch)
November 2024–May 2025
Research Intern · Laboratory of Modern Computer Technologies
Novosibirsk State University
September 2024–May 2025
Bachelor’s thesis
ML for direct and inverse problems in borehole logging (VIKPB device signals)
September 2024–June 2025
- Led to a peer-reviewed, Scopus-indexed publication in the IEEE XVII APEIE Conference Proceedings, 2025.
- Advisor: Alexander A. Vlasov, PhD (NSU / Institute of Automation and Electrometry).
Skills
Programming: Python, Java, C/C++, SQL, Go, JavaScript, Haskell.
ML / AI: Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch; CNNs, RNNs, transformers; NLP (spaCy, Hugging Face); computer vision (OpenCV, YOLO).
Data: NumPy, Pandas, R, SQL; statistical analysis, time series, A/B testing; Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, Tableau, Power BI.
Web and backend: React, HTML/CSS, Flask, FastAPI, REST APIs, microservices; MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite.
DevOps and tools: Docker, Nginx, CI/CD, Linux administration, shell scripting; AWS, GCP; Git, GitHub, GitLab, Jira; Selenium, Postman, PyTest, JUnit.
Languages
English (C1) · Russian (B2) · German (A2, preparing for B1)
Volunteering and interests
Mentor in a university mental health peer-support club; organiser of literary evenings at the university library; member of a cycling club and an archery club.
Interests: reading, blogging, hiking, swimming, reciting poetry.