M.Sc Md Delwar Hossain

Background

My name is Delwar Hossain, and I joined the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) in March 2025 as an IT specialist. Originally from Bangladesh, I hold both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Computer Science. In 2021, I moved to Germany to pursue a second master’s in Cognitive Systems at the University of Potsdam, with a focus on natural language processing and machine learning. 

At PIK, my role involves solving a variety of technical challenges, ranging from scripting and identity management to desktop support and data analysis, as well as implementing new technologies that support our institute’s mission. I’m passionate about continuous learning and enjoy creating technical videos in my spare time. I look forward to connecting with and contributing to the team with my skills and enthusiasm.

Interested Areas

• System Administration (Linux + Windows)
• Identity Governance and Administration(IGA)
• Cloud Computing & Virtualisation
• Web Design and Development (Typo3, WordPress)
• IT Automation
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Data Analytics

Education

🎓 M.Sc. in Cognitive Systems: Language, Learning, and Reasoning

University of Potsdam, Germany |  Present

🎓 M.Sc. in Computer Science

Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh | 05.2017 - 04.2018
Thesis: Sentiment Analysis of Tweet Data 

🎓 B.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering

Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh | 01.2013 - 12.2016
Final Project: Developed a Mobile App for Health Management System(iCare)

Experience

💼 Working Student in IT Administration: GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, Potsdam, Germany | 12.2022 - 02.2025

• Provided 1st Level IT support for GFZ/RIFS.
• Managed users and clients via MS Active Directory.
• Developed and updated IT documentation using Mattermost, Notion, MediaWiki, OneNote, and NextCloud.
• Managed the ticketing system (OTRS) for issue tracking.
• Administered IT assets using Snipe-IT.
• Deployed and configured hardware and software.
• Handled IT onboarding and offboarding.
• Set up and decommissioned IT workstations; conducted topic-related research.

💼 Working Student in Web Design: Hasso Plattner Institute, Potsdam, Germany | 08.2024 - 01.2025

• Designed, developed, and launched the website for the "Path to Power: 2024" project and HPI site.
• Managed and updated the website using WordPress and Typo3.
• Uploaded, tested, and optimised web pages for desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms.
• Collaborated with the research team to ensure website content aligned with project goals.
• Troubleshot and resolved web-related issues independently.
• Ensured the website was user-friendly and visually appealing.
• Maintained domain, hosting, and SSL certificate.
• Project Site: Path to Power

💼 Teaching Assistant in Mobile Security: Hasso Plattner Institute, Potsdam, Germany | 10.2023 - 03.2024

• Beta tested new practical exercises, provided early feedback, and contributed to improving them.
• Assisted students in labs with tasks such as setting up Android Studio, virtual devices, and addressing basic technical questions.

💼 Student Assistant in IT: Hasso Plattner Institute, Potsdam, Germany | 03.2022 - 03.2023

• Maintained internal files and IT inventory.
• Provided technical support and regular updates for Apple and Windows computers.
• Set up hybrid team spaces for collaborative work.
• Used tools like Miro, Slack, and Trello.

💼 Student Assistant in Design Thinking and Innovation Research: Hasso Plattner Institute, Potsdam, Germany | 04.2022 - 09.2022

• Conducted research using data science methods.
• Supported teaching activities for the master class.

💼 Lecturer, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering: World University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh | 09.2018 – 12.2020

• Conducted lectures and student evaluations.
• Developed lesson plans and organised exams.
• Provided student counselling and supervision.

💼 ICT Instructor: Community Participation and Development, Dhaka, Bangladesh | 11.2017 – 09.2018

• Taught HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and SEO.
• Introduced frameworks like Bootstrap.
• Trained students in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and Adobe Photoshop.

💼 Java and Android Apps Development Trainer: Open IT Ltd., Dhaka, Bangladesh | 08.2015 – 12.2016

• Taught Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Covered Method Overloading and Overriding, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Abstraction, and Encapsulation.