Shuchona Malek Orthi — Researcher & IT Project Management Scholar

National Interest Impact

Advancing U.S. Strategic Priorities Through Research Excellence

My research directly addresses critical U.S. national priorities in cybersecurity resilience, healthcare modernization, and AI-driven infrastructure optimization. Through 17+ peer-reviewed publications (185+ citations, h-index 8), I have contributed novel frameworks in zero-trust security architectures, privacy-preserving federated learning for healthcare systems, and AI-augmented risk intelligence—all domains identified as essential to U.S. technological leadership and national security. Currently employed at Tek Intelligent (E-Verified U.S. company), I apply this research expertise to real-world IT project delivery, strengthening U.S. digital infrastructure. My work has garnered international recognition through competitive grants ($23,700), verified peer reviewer status at IEEE Access (Web of Science), IEEE conference presentations, and 11 completed peer reviews demonstrating exceptional ability and thought leadership in fields of substantial merit to the United States.

185

Total Citations

Publications

IEEE Reviews

h: 8

H-Index

Areas of Expertise

Research Focus & National Interest Alignment

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Zero-Trust Security & Cybersecurity Risk Intelligence

Developing AI-driven frameworks for threat detection and zero-trust architectures to protect U.S. critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats—directly supporting national security imperatives.

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Privacy-Preserving Healthcare AI & Federated Learning

Creating federated learning systems that enable secure medical data analysis while protecting patient privacy—advancing U.S. leadership in digital health innovation and HIPAA-compliant AI deployment.

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AI-Augmented IT Project Management

Pioneering machine learning-based risk prediction and decision support systems that enhance efficiency and success rates of enterprise IT projects—strengthening U.S. competitiveness in technology delivery.

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Big Data Governance & Cloud-Based MIS

Developing DataOps frameworks and cloud management information systems that optimize data pipeline automation and stakeholder collaboration—supporting U.S. digital transformation initiatives.

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Digital Transformation & Business Analytics

Researching AI-driven business intelligence systems and predictive analytics that empower data-driven decision-making—contributing to U.S. economic productivity and innovation capacity.

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Agile Systems & Technology Integration

Investigating management information systems for agile project governance and cross-functional technology integration—enhancing organizational effectiveness in U.S. enterprises.

Presentations & Proceedings

Conference Contributions & Thought Leadership

Published 2025

AI-driven cybersecurity in IT project management: Enhancing threat detection and risk mitigation

Journal of Posthumanism

Published 2023

Advanced Cyber Threats and Cybersecurity Innovation-Strategic Approaches and Emerging Solutions

Journal of Computer Science and Technology Studies

Published 2025

Federated learning with privacy-preserving big data analytics for distributed healthcare systems

Journal of computer science and technology studies

Published 2025

Big data and cloud computing in IT project management: A framework for enhancing performance and decision-making

Published 2023

Leveraging management information systems for agile project management in information technology: A comparative analysis of organizational success factors

Journal of Business and Management Studies

Published 2024

AI-driven project management systems: Enhancing IT project efficiency through MIS integration

Published 2025

Digital Transformation in the USA Leveraging AI and Business Analytics for IT Project Success in the Post-Pandemic Era

Journal of Posthumanism

Published 2025

Advancing Healthcare Management and Patient Outcomes through Business Analytics: A Strategic Approach

Journal of Management World

Published 2025

The Role of Cloud-Based Management Information Systems in Enhancing IT Project Governance and Stakeholder Collaboration

Published 2023

AI-Driven Cyber Threat Intelligence as a Management Information System: Integrating Cybersecurity Governance and IT Project Management for Organizational Resilience

The Eastasouth Journal of Information System and Computer Science

★ Publications list auto-updated weekly from Google Scholar (185 citations, h-index 8, i10-index 7).

Career

Professional Experience

Feb 2026–Present

Business Analyst

Tek Intelligent (E-Verified Company), Remote (Fairview, TX, USA)

Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements and system specifications. Analyze existing systems and data flows to identify improvement opportunities; create comprehensive documentation supporting continual business process enhancement. Investigate technical issues and perform business analysis to strengthen U.S. IT infrastructure delivery.

2021–2023

Project Coordinator

Relisource Tech Inc, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Led Clinical Trial Management platform rollout; managed daily scrums, sprint planning, and procurement. Delivered cross-functional project reporting for enterprise technology clients while ensuring data quality control and compliance with project standards.

2020–2021

Project Planning & Branding Executive

Realme Bangladesh

Developed strategic marketing and branding plans; managed event planning, budgeting, and execution for product launches. Conducted market research and data analysis to optimize marketing efforts while leading cross-functional team coordination.

2015–2020

Project Associate

N2SYS — Intelligence Solutions for Business

Tracked project timelines ensuring adherence to budgets and compliance policies; organized project meetings and supported risk assessment activities across multi-phase software development engagements over a 5-year period.

Academic Training

Education

Master of Science in IT Project Management

Westcliff University, Los Angeles, CA, USA — Completed November 2025

CGPA 3.59/4.00

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing

University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

CGPA 3.59/4.00

Bachelor of Arts in English

Stamford University, Bangladesh

CGPA 3.33/4.00

Recognition

Grants & Awards

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Global Leaders in Development & Excellence (GLIDE) Scholarship — $1,700

Merit-based scholarship from Westcliff University recognizing academic excellence and leadership potential in graduate studies in IT Project Management.

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Simcubator Innovation Grant — $5,000

Competitive innovation grant awarded by Switzerland-based startup incubator for Shafa Care HealthTech venture focused on AI-driven healthcare accessibility solutions.

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Startup Development Grant — $17,000

International research and development grant jointly awarded by BYLC Bangladesh and Netherlands Embassy for demonstrated innovation in health technology and social impact through data-driven digital health solutions.

Technical Expertise

Skills & Competencies

Project Management

Agile Scrum Sprint Planning Risk Assessment Stakeholder Management JIRA

Data & Analytics

Data Analysis Business Intelligence Predictive Analytics IBM SPSS Microsoft Excel

Research Skills

Peer Review (IEEE Access) Literature Synthesis Academic Writing Grant Writing

Domain Expertise

AI in Project Management Zero-Trust Security Big Data Governance Cybersecurity Frameworks Healthcare IT Digital Transformation