Seminar on ‘Emerging Career Opportunities’ held at CSEDU
28 October, 2024: The seminar regarding “Emerging Career Opportunities”, arranged by the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Dhaka for the freshers of CSEDU 30th batch of Undergraduate, was held on 28th October,2024 at the Auditorium of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Dhaka.
The revered guests who graced the seminar with their thoughtful comments are:
1. Mr. Sumon Ahmed Sabir
Chief Technology Officer,
Fiber@Home Limited
2. Mr. Md. Shahinur Rahman
VP, Software Development,
Research and Engineering
Bkash Limited.
3. Dr. Mosaddek Hossain Kamal
Professor,
Department of Computer Science & Engineering,
University of Dhaka
4. Dr. Md. Abdur Razzaque
Professor and Chairman,
Department of Computer Science & Engineering,
University of Dhaka
The seminar was started with the honorable guests arriving at around 11:30 AM.
Mr. Md. Shahinur Rahman, an alumnus of the 15th batch of CSEDU, shared his valuable insight about how he started as a software developer and then rose to his position as a VP . He also shared how the CS field is so much dynamic with paths like product management, software quality assurance and how it is changing rapidly with the global perspective shifting quite frequently. He pointed out how the diverse fields of CSE provide an enlightened future for the ones who are studying in this field. His insights surely helped as well as inspired the newbies of CSEDU'30 to explore different career paths after they would be graduated, and also gave them an overview of how important it is to develop skills. Then he answered questions from them regarding choosing career path, challenges and how they should choose what to do and not to do.
After a great interactive speech, Mr. Sumon Ahmed Sabir Sir shared his life story about how he chose this field of Computer Science & Engineering on the back of his curiosity and determination of not giving up. He shared with the students how the Internet and the computer science its unraveled its full potential in Bangladesh from the very beginning and how it continues to grow rapidly. He pointed out that skill acquisition goes a long way in securing a good career. As the pioneers of NTTN concept in Bangladesh, they are working towards a digitalized Bangladesh enriched with networking echelon. He also answered the freshers' questions after his interactive speech, cleared their doubts and gave them hope and inspiration to achieve greater heights.
After that, Dr. Mosaddek Hossain Kamal talked about how the department of Computer Science & Engineering has evolved and is shining brightly as the zenith of quality and success. He talked about the future of Bangladesh in CSE and how the learners could be the key to that, with the guidance of our predecessors and our teachers. From his experience in working with IoT devices and automations, he depicted the broader picture of choosing CSE and showed them the different sectors in which CSE is quintessential .
The honorable Chairman of the Department of CSE, Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Razzaque concluded the seminar with his valuable speech. He didn't take up much time, as it had been already late. He hoped that the all greeners were benefitted from listening to the honorable guests through learning as well as acquiring knowledge of the diversified sectors of enormous CS field. He always expects from them that they would prepare themselves according to the instructions given by all members of CSEDU family like their qualified predecessors and maintain the legacy of shining brightly in future. He emphasized on demonstrating perseverance in achieving goals and dreams of the students.