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Rafi Irtiza Rasa

Software Engineer with 6+ years of sole ownership over a 5-application MIS ecosystem processing 1M+ field data points across health/WASH programs in Bangladesh. Builds cross-platform systems (Android, Windows desktop, web) from field collection through executive reporting. Additional experience in full-stack freelance development and AI product development. B.Eng. in Mechatronics from Monash University.

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Experience

Software Engineer

Jan 2022 — Present

Max Foundation Bangladesh · Dhaka, Bangladesh

  • ~Sole engineer with full ownership of all software, apps, and databases across 4 major programs
  • ~Built 5-application MIS ecosystem (Android, desktop, web) processing 1M+ data points
  • ~Architected database-driven form generation enabling zero-code survey deployment across multiple releases
  • ~Built WHO Child Growth Standards analytics computing z-scores for 100K+ child records
  • ~Serves 125+ end users across 8+ partner organizations including World Vision and Action Against Hunger

Systems Development Engineer

Nov 2019 — Dec 2021

Max Foundation Bangladesh · Dhaka, Bangladesh

  • ~Led design and development of IT systems for Max NutriWASH project
  • ~Built first versions of data collection app and Healthy Village Tracker dashboard
  • ~Established foundational architecture (CIA system, delta sync) that scaled into the current MIS ecosystem

Systems Development Engineer

Apr 2019 — Sep 2019

BDWholeseller · Dhaka, Bangladesh

  • ~Database management system development
  • ~PHP API and Android application development

Consumer Technology Expert

Oct 2017 — Jan 2019

David Jones · Sydney, Australia

SAP Operator

Feb 2016 — Jul 2016

Robi Axiata Ltd. · Dhaka, Bangladesh

Engineering Intern

Nov 2014 — Feb 2015

Ecosensa Technologies · Selangor, Malaysia

Freelance & Client Work

Funded Academy

Multi-app prop trading platform

Laravel 12, Vue 3, Next.js, Nginx

Funded Academy

Pre-launch analytics & security

Laravel 12, Vue 3, TypeScript

Onupom Shopno

Education & scholarship platform

Laravel 11, Vue 3, MySQL

BD Muscle & Fitness

E-commerce platform

Next.js 14, TypeScript, PostgreSQL

TITAN Development

Marketing website

React 19, TypeScript, Vite

Consulting

Data Analyst — The World Bank

Data validation and analysis for menstrual hygiene WTP study in rural Bangladesh

Aug 2024

Data Specialist — BURO Bangladesh

Analysis of 5,000+ survey entries for Basic Health Education Program behavior change study

Apr 2023

GIS Specialist — ACS International Limited

GIS-based maps for climate resilient water technologies across 39 Unions in Khulna District

Jan — Mar 2017

Education & Certifications

Education

B.Eng. in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering

Monash University Malaysia · 2011 — 2016

Jun 2025

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate

Google (Coursera)

Mar 2025

Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders Specialization

Vanderbilt University (Coursera)

Sep 2023

Software Engineering Specialization

HKUST (Coursera)

Publications & Recognition

Publication

“Democratising data insights for improved project monitoring and accountability”

42nd WEDC International Conference, Sep 2021 · Co-authors: K. A. Islam, M. Alam

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