Researcher · Lecturer · ICT4D Advocate

Md Shafayet
Shahed Ornob

MIS Lecturer exploring how digital systems can drive equitable urban transformation. Passionate about ICT4D, smart governance, and bridging the urban-rural digital divide.

5
Journal Articles
4
Conference Papers
5
Research Projects
Md Shafayet Shahed Ornob
Where Technology Meets Purpose
Bridging digital systems thinking with real-world impact.

My lifelong fascination with technology has grown into a strong interest in how it can improve lives and strengthen society. This passion led me to pursue both bachelor's and master's degrees in Management Information Systems at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, graduating with distinction (CGPA 3.79/4.00).

As an MIS lecturer at Leading University, I teach digital transformation, sustainable system designs, management science, and mathematics while supervising student research. My published work in Scopus Q1 and Q2 journals spans digital financial inclusion, Industry 4.0 readiness, and corporate sustainability — demonstrating a consistent record of quantitative, policy-relevant scholarship.

Serving as Joint Secretary of the SUST Career Club, building its website, and facilitating digital skills workshops took my understanding of digital tools beyond theory — I saw directly how they can strengthen institutions and communities.

Current Position

Lecturer, MIS
Leading University, Sylhet

Research Focus

ICT4D · Digital Inclusion · Smart Cities · Urban Data Governance · 4IR

Education

MBA in MIS (Distinction)
BBA in MIS · SUST

Professional Journey
From IT operations to academia, building bridges between theory and practice.
Oct 2025 – Present
Leading University
Sylhet, Bangladesh

Lecturer, MIS

Conducting MIS lectures, leading lab sessions, supervising student research and theses, preparing course materials and evaluating performance with structured feedback. Currently contributing to the Department of Business Administration, shaping future professionals in digital transformation and sustainable systems.

TeachingResearch Supervision
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Nov 2024 – Sep 2025
Pearson VUE - UKG
Sylhet, Bangladesh

IT Operations Manager & TCA

Managed test center IT systems, HRIS operations (domestic and overseas), and served as Certified Test Center Administrator for UKVI-approved tests.

IT OperationsHRISCompliance
Jun 2023 – Oct 2024
FAB – Erasmus+ (SUST)
Sylhet, Bangladesh

Research & Teaching Assistant

Designed course modules for IT in Business, HRM, and Family Business Management. Created video lessons and quizzes for the FAB VE online platform.

Erasmus+Curriculum Design
Apr 2020 – May 2023
Incyte Technologies LLC
Dubai, UAE (Remote)

System Administrator

Managed hardware/software infrastructure, implemented security protocols, and maintained the company website ensuring continuous functionality and security.

Sys AdminSecurityWeb
Investigating Real-World Problems
Five research projects spanning digital inclusion, industry readiness, sustainability, and microcredit.
● PRI Funded

Impact of Digital Financial Services on Poverty of Haor People in Bangladesh

Evaluated poverty reduction outcomes through expansion and deepening approaches using quantitative analysis, revealing the stark urban-rural digital divide in marginalised communities.

July 2022 – June 2023
Urban Access
Rural Access
Digital Literacy
Infrastructure
● Ongoing

Capability Assessment of SMEs in Bangladesh in the Interface of 4IR for Sustainability

Analysing Fourth Industrial Revolution readiness of SMEs using statistical tools and developing assessment frameworks for enterprise sustainability evaluation.

July 2022 – Present
Tech Adoption
Digital Skills
Policy Support
Sustainability
● Completed

Structural Impediments to Sustainable E-Commerce Supply Chains in South Asia

Assessed infrastructure and policy challenges in South Asian e-commerce and conducted environmental impact analysis of supply chain operations.

July 2023 – June 2024
Infrastructure Gap
Policy Weakness
Environmental Cost
Sustainability Score
● Completed

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Practices in Bangladesh

Analysed corporate sustainability data using EViews, R, and Python regression models for SDG alignment and impact analysis.

January 2022 – June 2022
GRI Compliance
SDG Alignment
Disclosure Quality
Impact Score
● Completed

Longitudinal Impact of Microcredit: A Study on Sylhet Division

Facilitated Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews. Performed statistical analysis using SPSS for microcredit programme evaluation.

January 2022 – June 2022
Formal Credit Impact
Informal Credit Impact
Poverty Reduction
Women Empowerment
What My Research Reveals
Insights from published journal articles with real-world implications.
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Digital Financial Services & Poverty Reduction

Q1
Scopus Indexed
Haor
Region Studied
Digital financial services can reduce poverty in marginalised communities, but the impact is uneven — urban-rural gaps widen when access, literacy, and infrastructure remain unequal. Technology alone is insufficient without systemic support.
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Industry 4.0 Research: A Systematic Review

Q2
Scopus Indexed
NLP
Topic Modelling
Using topic modelling to systematically review 4IR business research, the study maps dominant themes and emerging gaps — highlighting a need for sustainability-focused and SME-oriented 4IR scholarship.
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Corporate Sustainability & SDG Alignment

Q2
Scopus Indexed
GRI
Framework Used
Corporate sustainability reporting in Bangladesh shows progress but significant gaps remain in aligning disclosures with SDG targets through GRI standards — suggesting a need for stronger regulatory frameworks.
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Microcredit & Poverty Alleviation in Haor

2
Papers Published
SPSS
Analysis Tool
Formal microcredit programmes show significantly higher impact on poverty alleviation than informal ones in the Haor region, with distinct discriminating factors affecting efficiency and socioeconomic outcomes.
Scholarly Works
Peer-reviewed journal articles contributing to digital inclusion and sustainability research.

Digital financial services in marginalised communities: pathways to poverty reduction and economic empowerment

Islam, M. N., Ornob, Md. S. S., & Hossain, Md. M. (2025)
Information Technology for Development, 1–27
doi.org/10.1080/02681102.2025.2521272
Scopus Q1

Business research on Industry 4.0: a systematic review using topic modelling approach

Islam, M.N., Hossain, M.M. & Ornob, M.S.S. (2024)
Future Business Journal, 10, 111
doi.org/10.1186/s43093-024-00398-2
Scopus Q2

Corporate sustainability reporting practices in Bangladesh through the lens of GRI standards in the interface of SDGs

Islam, M. N., Ornob, M. S. S., Islam, M. R., & Akter, S. (2025)
International Journal of Green Economics
Scopus Q2Accepted

Comparative Impact of Formal and Informal Microcredits on Poverty Alleviation in the Haor Region of Bangladesh

Islam, M. N., Islam, S., & Ornob, M. S. S. (2024)
Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting, 24(6), 371–388
doi.org/10.9734/ajeba/2024/v24i61368
Journal

Discriminating factors of formal and informal micro-credits programs in Bangladesh: An efficiency approach

Islam, M. N., Islam, S., & Ornob, M. S. S. (2024)
BUFT Journal of Business & Economics (BJBE), 5, 21–34
doi.org/10.58481/BJBE/2402
Journal
Presentations Worldwide
Sharing research at international forums from Dhaka to London.
🇬🇧 London, UK

Structural Impediments to Sustainable E-Commerce Supply Chains in South Asia

CBER 9th International Conference on Globalization, Entrepreneurship and Emerging Economies · University of London
December 2024
🇧🇩 Chittagong

Strategic Digital Transformation for Competitive Advantage: Opportunities and Imperatives for Selected Firms in Bangladesh

1st International Conference on Sustainable Business Transformation · University of Chittagong
January 2025
🇧🇩 Rajshahi

Leveraging Business Analytics for Enhanced Decision-Making in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: A PLS-SEM Analysis

8th International Conference on The Role of Statistics and Data Science in 4IR · University of Rajshahi
December 2024
🇧🇩 Dhaka

Linkage between Corporate Sustainability Reporting Practices in Bangladesh and SDGs: GRI Standards Perspective

International Conference on Business, Technology and Innovation · ICMB, Dhaka
November 2024
Courses I Teach
Equipping the next generation with data-driven and sustainable systems thinking.

Digital Transformation

How organisations and cities adapt to digital-first environments.

Sustainable Systems

Building systems that balance efficiency with environmental responsibility.

Management Science

Quantitative methods for evidence-based decision-making.

Mathematics

Foundational analytical skills underpinning data-driven research.

IT in Business

Information technology applications in modern business contexts.

Research Supervision

Guiding student research in MIS, ICT4D, and sustainability.

Beyond the Classroom
Translating academic knowledge into community impact.
Digital Literacy

Digital Skills Workshops in Sylhet & Moulvibazar

As Joint Secretary of SUST Career Club, I led digital literacy training in urban Sylhet and rural Moulvibazar. The contrast was stark: urban participants engaged readily, while Moulvibazar faced low digital literacy, absent connectivity, and deep distrust of digital tools.

200+
Participants
10+
Workshops
500+
Club Members
↗ Sylhet City & Moulvibazar, Sylhet Division
Web Development & Leadership

SUST Career Club — Joint Secretary

Rose from Departmental Executive to Joint Secretary (2019–2024). Developed the official website, led technical operations including database design and resource optimisation, and mentored students on both soft and technical skills.

↗ Shahjalal University of Science & Technology
From My LinkedIn
Sharing professional milestones and reflections.
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Md Shafayet Shahed Ornob

@ssornob · LinkedIn

Grateful to have been part of Leading University — sharing reflections on teaching, academic growth, and the journey of shaping future professionals in Management Information Systems.

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Featured on Campus
Moments beyond the classroom — from organising to being interviewed.

Job Fest on Campus — And They Picked Me for an Interview

When SUST Career Club organised a campus-wide Job Fest to connect students with industry professionals and recruiters, I was right in the middle of it — not just as an organiser, but also as someone the media team pulled aside for an on-camera interview. It was a proud moment: helping build something from the ground up and then being recognised as a voice worth hearing.

The Job Fest brought together hundreds of students, multiple employers, and a buzz of energy that reminded everyone why career readiness matters as much as academic excellence.

SUST Career Club Job Fest Campus Life Interview
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Thoughts & Reflections
Exploring the intersections of technology, equity, and urban futures.
Where I Want to Go
Challenges I aim to address through RePIC and beyond.
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Equitable Data Governance

How cities can establish rules on data stewardship so smart infrastructure serves everyone.

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Inclusive Smart-City Design

Ensuring marginalised populations are visible in urban data systems.

03

Socially Just Transitions

Post-industrial cities navigating 4IR while protecting vulnerable communities.

04

Urban Remote Sensing

Spatial analytics to map exclusion and support evidence-based urban planning.

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Participatory Planning

CityLab-style co-design that centres community voices in decision-making.

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ICT4D & Sustainability

Digital systems knowledge to reduce divides and advance the SDGs.

Academic Journey
Building expertise from mathematics to management information systems.
2024 – 2025 · Awarded with Distinction

MBA in Management Information Systems

Shahjalal University of Science & Technology (SUST)

🎓 CGPA 3.79/4.00 · Distinction
2019 – 2023

BBA in Management Information Systems

Shahjalal University of Science & Technology (SUST)

Thesis: Strategic Digital Transformation for Competitive Advantage in Bangladesh

CGPA 3.71/4.00
2018

Higher Secondary School Certificate (Science)

Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Sylhet

GPA 4.92/5.00
2016

Secondary School Certificate (Science)

Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Sylhet

GPA 5.00/5.00 · Perfect Score
Recognition
Academic excellence and competitive achievements.
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1st Runner-Up

Bangladesh Mathematical Olympiad (Regional Round)

2018
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Board Scholarship

General Category, Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education

2016

Talentpool Scholarship

Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Sylhet

2013
Let's Connect
Open to research collaborations, academic partnerships, and conversations about ICT4D and urban systems.