Cybersecurity · Networking · Programming

Shaikh Sadik Rahman

My research explores where cybersecurity and artificial intelligence meet human-centered learning, from empathic AI to educational technology that helps people learn better, together.

BSc in IT · Cyber Security Published Researcher · Taylor & Francis (Q1)
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About

I'm a final-year Bachelor of IT (Cyber Security) student based in Brisbane, Australia, currently completing an internship at Rabone Systems, working hands-on with access control and physical security systems, and turning what I study into real installations and real-world practice.

Alongside my studies, my work has reached peer-reviewed research as a published author in the Journal of Research on Technology in Education (Taylor & Francis, Q1). I've also been selected for CQUniversity's CoICT Industry Mentoring Program, an invitation-only program for outstanding final-year IT students.

I'm now seeking graduate roles, research collaborations, and PhD opportunities at the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

Research

My work spans cybersecurity, AI, and human-centered learning, across published research and ongoing studies.

Cybersecurity ↗ Artificial Intelligence ↗ Empathic AI ↗ Educational Technology ↗ Collaborative Learning ↗
Published · 2026

A systematic review on cultural context, time orientation, and power distance in ICT-mediated collaborative learning in higher education

Chunpeng Zhai, Santoso Wibowo, Chantana Viriyavejakul, Shaikh Sadik Rahman
Journal of Research on Technology in Education · Taylor & Francis (Q1)

A PRISMA systematic review examining three under-studied cultural dimensions: Hall's high/low-context communication, polychronic vs. monochronic time orientation, and Hofstede's power distance, and how they shape participation in ICT-mediated collaborative learning. Screening 22 studies across five databases, it shows how many digital learning environments implicitly favour low-context, monochronic, low-power-distance norms, placing extra demands on students from other cultural backgrounds.

This paper was produced through an international research collaboration across Australia and Thailand.

Read paper (DOI) ↗ Google Scholar ↗
Ongoing research

Enhancing Cybersecurity Awareness for Older Adults through Empathic AI Dialogue System Support: A Qualitative Interview Study

Qualitative interview study · Reflexive thematic analysis

An ongoing qualitative interview study into how older adults experience online scams and cybersecurity education, and how empathic AI dialogue systems can build their trust, confidence, and decision-making, working toward a framework for age-appropriate, AI-supported cybersecurity awareness.

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security Major)

Central Queensland University

Brisbane, Australia

Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC)

Cambrian School

Dhaka Board, Bangladesh

Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

Khulna Zilla School

Jessore Board, Bangladesh

Job & Experience

Security Systems Intern · Rabone Systems

Brisbane, Australia · Current

Hands-on with access control, AV automation, and networking: ICT Protege, Crestron, and UniFi, from configuration to live installation and documentation on real customer projects.

  • ICT Protege: built complete access-control systems from scratch, controllers, readers, doors, inputs/outputs, and floor-level lift access with access levels and schedules. Certified Protege WX Installer, Level 1 & Level 2, with deep hands-on knowledge of Protege WX.
  • Crestron: install, configure, and program Crestron AV and control systems, processors, touch panels, and displays, including commissioning and troubleshooting of video conferencing and room-control setups, working alongside a Master-level Crestron Certified Programmer (CCP-M).
  • UniFi: deploy and manage Ubiquiti UniFi networks, access points, switches, gateways, VLANs, and PoE, alongside IP security cameras, gaining hands-on experience with how the full network and surveillance system works end to end.
  • ICN device migration: worked on a live ICN (Integrated Communications Network) migration for a commercial high-rise, taking over backbone network devices across two contractors and consolidating 200+ Ethernet-LAN devices (type, location, IP, termination, cabling, and BACnet IDs) into a single register.

Team Member / Acting Supervisor · Woolworths Group

Part-time · 2025 to Present

  • Worked across night fill, fresh convenience, grocery, deli, and customer service.
  • Acted as department supervisor, coordinating team activities and ensuring smooth workflow.
  • Managed stock replenishment and service operations, meeting daily productivity targets.
  • Completed training in food safety and hygiene, WHS, manual handling, and fire safety.

Team Member · Coles Group

Casual · 2025 to Present

  • Worked in bakery and customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Operated POS systems and processed cash and card transactions accurately.
  • Maintained workplace hygiene, safety, and compliance standards.

Technical Installation & Support Intern · Bangladesh Government Radio Station

Khulna, Bangladesh · 2022, 6 months

  • Installed and supported broadcast equipment in a government technical environment.
  • Diagnosed and resolved issues in electronics systems, signal infrastructure, and hardware components.
  • Managed radio frequency allocation and power transmission for clear, reliable signal delivery.
Technical Skills
Cybersecurity
Digital Forensics/ Cryptography/ Network Security/ Penetration Testing
Networking
TCP/IP/ DHCP/ VPN/ Firewalls/ VLANs/ PoE/ UniFi/ Cisco Packet Tracer/ Wireshark
Access Control & AV
ICT Protege WX/ Crestron AV Control/ Controller & Reader Configuration/ Door & Lift Access/ Access Levels & Schedules/ IP Security Cameras/ Commissioning
Tools & Platforms
Kali Linux/ Autopsy/ OSForensics/ OpenSSL/ Azure/ VirtualBox/ GitHub
Programming
Python/ Java/ SQL
Academic Projects

Digital Forensics Investigation: M57.biz

COIT12201 · 2025

  • Performed forensic acquisition and analysis of disk images and USB media in OSForensics and Autopsy, carving deleted artefacts and correlating filesystem metadata, registry, and link-file evidence to reconstruct an IP exfiltration timeline.
  • Documented findings to evidentiary standard, addressing hash verification, chain of custody, and admissibility under the Evidence Act 1995.

Network Security Architecture: Mining Corporation

COIT12202 · 2025

  • Architected a defence-in-depth hybrid cloud and on-premises design using Azure Firewall, RBAC, and VPN, enforcing segmentation and least privilege across corporate network boundaries to constrain lateral movement.
  • Mapped each control to the threat model and residual risk, justifying architectural trade-offs for a real-world corporate scenario.

Secure Client/Server Application: Applied Cryptography

COIT13240 · 2026

  • Implemented a Python client/server encrypting CSV payloads under AES and DES, with Diffie-Hellman key exchange establishing ephemeral session keys.
  • Hardened Apache TLS on a cloud Linux VM, managing certificate and cipher-suite configuration, and verified ciphertext confidentiality in transit through Wireshark capture analysis.
Contact

Open to graduate roles, research collaborations, and PhD opportunities. Feel free to reach out.

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Based in Brisbane, Australia