Md Nahidul Satil, PMP®
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Cybersecurity Governance Researcher

Md Nahidul Satil, PMP®

Prospective Graduate Researcher

Austin, Texas 78665 (929) 471-8424 mdsatilislam@gmail.com

Available for Graduate Research & Strategic Technical Leadership (Ph.D. / M.S. Opportunities)
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Scholarly Profile & Mission15+ Years Systems Record

“Advancing national cyber resilience by connecting cybersecurity governance, civil–military coordination, and institutional capacity in developing and middle-income states.”

Research-oriented technology professional and former military officer with 15+ years of experience spanning defense operations, enterprise technology, cybersecurity, systems integration, and large-scale digital programs. Research interests focus on cybersecurity governance, national cyber resilience, cyber policy, critical infrastructure protection, and civil–military coordination in developing and middle-income states.

Mature Engineering Judgment

Brings an uncommon combination of mature engineering judgment, software automation experience, cybersecurity awareness, and high-stakes systems leadership to a research environment.

Cross-Domain Translator

Comfortable working across technical and non-technical teams, translating operational problems into system requirements, validation plans, and measurable performance criteria.

Applied Research Orientation

Particularly well positioned for applied research connecting academic methods with real-world software, transportation, healthcare, manufacturing, government, defense, or cyber-physical systems.

Experience
15+Years Systems & Ops
Optimization
+25%Process Accuracy
Mission Scope
UNInternational Peacekeeping
Academics
3.59Master of Defence Studies
Research FociCore Inquiry Tracks

Cybersecurity Governance & Policy

TRACK 01

National cybersecurity strategy, cybersecurity governance frameworks, cyber policy development, institutional coordination, and cyber risk governance.

National StrategyGovernance FrameworksPolicy Development

National Cyber Resilience

TRACK 02

National cyber defense, critical infrastructure protection, cyber capability development, and cyber resilience in developing and middle-income states.

Critical InfrastructureCapability DevelopmentResilience

Civil–Military Cyber Governance

TRACK 03

Civil–military coordination, military cyber capability, defense–civilian cybersecurity integration, and cyber operational readiness.

Civil–Military CoordinationMilitary Cyber CapabilityOperational Readiness

Cybersecurity in Developing Countries

TRACK 04

South Asian cybersecurity, developing-country cyber capacity, cybersecurity institutional development, and international cybersecurity cooperation.

South Asian CybersecurityInstitutional DevelopmentInternational Cooperation
Research ExperienceActive & Completed Studies

Independent Research Project

Independent

2026 – Present

Toward a Resilient Digital Battlefield: Detection Capability and Strategic Force Development in Middle-Income Countries within a South Asian Context

Examines national cyber resilience and cybersecurity governance challenges in middle-income South Asian states, with Bangladesh as the primary case study.
Investigates the preparedness of military and civilian institutions to respond to contemporary cyber threats.
Examines civil–military coordination, national cybersecurity policy, and institutional cyber capability development.
Uses primary survey data and secondary policy/literature analysis to assess cybersecurity readiness.
Applies the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 as a reference framework for evaluating organizational cybersecurity posture, and develops strategic recommendations for strengthening national cyber resilience while supporting military operational readiness.

Graduate Researcher

Bangladesh University of Professionals

2015 – 2016

Integration of JCOs and NCOs as Facilitators with the Senior Command and Leadership for Promoting Participatory Leadership in Bangladesh Army

Conducted independent graduate research examining the feasibility of integrating Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) as facilitators/advisors to senior military leadership.
Developed primary and secondary research questions examining leadership, organizational decision-making, information flow, and the role of JCOs/NCOs within the Bangladesh Army.
Collected and analyzed evidence using surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, document study, and professional experience.
Examined existing command and information-flow structures and identified organizational "grey areas" affecting participatory leadership.
Developed recommendations for selection, education, training, and progressive employment of JCOs/NCOs as facilitators at brigade, division, and Army levels.
Completed the study as part of the requirements for the Master of Defence Studies (MDS), Army Staff Course, 2015–2016.
Field RecordChronological Milestones

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Software Development Engineer in Test • TriZetto Provider Services, Healthcare

Mar 2021 – Jan 2026 • Austin, TX (Remote)
Designed and implemented automated test frameworks using C#, .NET, Selenium, and Azure DevOps for enterprise healthcare software, creating a strong foundation in reproducible validation and software reliability.
Integrated application, API, and database validation across the software lifecycle and used SQL-based reporting to convert execution data into actionable quality metrics for technical decision-making.
Expanded regression coverage and accelerated defect detection, providing practical experience relevant to research in automated software testing, dependable systems, and AI-assisted quality engineering.

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)

SDET Consultant (Part Time) • PRIMUS Global

Mar 2023 – Oct 2024 • Austin, TX (Remote)
Evaluated build-versus-buy alternatives for internal testing platforms by combining technical feasibility, scalability, and cost considerations to support executive decision-making.
Architected modernization of legacy manual workflows into a scalable Behavior-Driven Development automation platform and coordinated requirements with engineering stakeholders.
Developed dashboards and operational metrics for quality, execution progress, and deployment performance, demonstrating experience with data-informed systems engineering.

Square Textile Group

Head of Technical & HR

Mar 2019 – Jan 2020 • Dhaka, Bangladesh
Led enterprise data and workflow modernization across ERP and HR systems, including automated reporting, standardized process documentation, and product traceability workflows.
Improved operational accuracy by 25%, illustrating the measurable impact of systems integration and data-driven process redesign in a manufacturing environment.

Bangladesh Army

Military Officer

Jun 2004 – Feb 2019 • International Deployment (UN)
Coordinated cross-border logistics and operational reporting during a United Nations peacekeeping deployment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, strengthening expertise in resilient systems, risk management, and mission-critical operations.
Certifications & DegreesValidated Standards
PMP® CertificationProject Management Institute (PMI)
CompTIA Security+Systems Security, IAM & Hardening
AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerCLF-C02 Infrastructure Competence
CISSP (In Progress)ISC2 Candidate • Target Exam Q4 2026
Google Project Management CertificateGoogle Career Certificates

Formal Education

Master of Defence Studies (MDS), Army Staff Course

Bangladesh University of Professionals

CGPA 3.59 / 4.00

Bachelor of Arts

National University

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Welcoming inquiries from principal investigators, research faculty, admissions committees, and technical directors looking for disciplined systems expertise.

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Base of OperationsAustin, Texas 78665