Abdus-Samad Arshad has extensive experience in software engineering and mechanical engineering. He received his MEng in Information and Control Engineering from the University of Cambridge with distinction. His major project involved developing bicycle racing simulation software using MATLAB and C++. Currently he works as a Learning Support Officer teaching maths and physics. He has also gained work experience in construction management and innovations research.

1. ABDUS-SAMAD ARSHAD
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/samadarshad samadarshad@outlook.com
EDUCATION
2012–
16
University of Cambridge, Pembroke College.
MEng Information and Control Engineering – Merit (transcript available on request)
Major Project (40% of grade – 2.1)
Software development: designed a MATLAB program to test different bicycle racing tactics in the velodrome.
 Translated a project from MATLAB into C++ to achieve 50x speed gain for statistical experiments.
 Created a live visual feedback of simulations and restructured the software to help with debugging.
 Updated the simulation from 2-d to 3-d and implemented a novel aerodynamics theory.
 Reported to weekly supervisions and presented to the British Cycling team.
Modules (60% of grade – First Class)
 Machine learning
 Statistical pattern processing
 Practical optimisation
 Sustainable energy
 Optimal and predictive control
 Control systems design
 Random and non-linear vibrations
 International business economics
BA Mechanical and Renewable Energy Engineering – 2.1.
 Hardware: creating electronics for winning team robot (’14) and pair-work building an AM radio receiver
(’13)
 Awarded by The Technology Partnership for the winning design in 2nd
year team robot build project.
 Awarded with Merchant Taylors’ Scholarship - one Pembroke student every 3 years.
 Degree accredited by the InstMC, IMechE, RAeS and IET.
2006–
12
Pimlico Academy, London.
A Level 3A*s 1A: Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Product Design GCSEs 8. Including Maths & English
SOFTWARE WORK EXPERIENCE
6/13–
7/13
Software Engineer. VisionRT, London.
 Pair-worked to automate a radiotherapy setup process using computer-vision principles.
 Designed experiment and identified a setup needing only 1/3rd
of the computation effort for similar level of
accuracy.
 Researched on algorithms to classify input data which helped to setup in ~1 sec vs 60 sec manual process.
 Coded in C++ with Visual Studio and used company’s custom C++ libraries.
 Prepared an internal research report and delivered a demonstration to the CEO of the company.
WORK EXPERIENCE
10/16–
present
Learning Support Officer/Teacher. Southbank UTC, London .
 Plan and deliver Maths and Physics lessons to a class of 15 students in year 12 following the new national
curriculum.
 Plan and motivate a class of 15 students in year 10 in after-school activities - most from difficult
backgrounds.
7/16–
9/16
Construction Manager. Cambridge Development Initiative (CDI), Tanzania, Africa.
 Responsible for simplified sewerage network expansion, connecting 11 houses to the 40-house network.
 Planned daily activities, managed money and delegated to four Tanzanian undergraduate students.
 Presented network data to help persuade Tanzanian government partners and achieve CDI’s long term goal.
 Wrote grant applications alongside my degree - awarded in total £2300 including a scholarship which goes to
only 2 people/year in Cambridge.
 Currently advise as an External Consultant to a Tanzanian NGO (11/16–present).
6/14–
9/14
Innovations Researcher. BAE Systems, Portsmouth.
 Prepared a report on the feasibility of using 3D Printing for minor ship repairs.
 Interviewed key stakeholders and represented BAE Systems Maritime Services division in meeting with
clients, technology specialists and patent advisors.
 Coordinated an online film collaboration involving 20 interns across the UK.
INTERESTS
Arabic Writing (11/16). Attended STEM Across Europe conference (11/16). Attended Polygeia Global Health conference
(11/16). Team project using the Arduino in Cambridge University SynBio Make-a-thon (7/16), Cycling and Wing Tsun.
REFEREES
Industry, Supervisor at BAE Systems (2014)
James Orrell, Senior Mechanical Engineer.
Academic, Major Project Supervisor (2016)
Prof Anthony Purnell, Head of Technology, British Cycling.
Contact details can be made available upon request