Dr. Afzal Badshah

About

Dr. Afzal Badshah has over fifteen years of professional experience in teaching, research, and technical training, with a strong focus on advanced communication systems and big data offloading technologies. He is the developer of two specialized simulators, RegionalEdgeSimPy and CommDriveSim, which model and optimize data offloading decisions in smart city and vehicular environments. These simulators incorporate AI-driven decision-making and are widely used for training researchers and students in emerging communication paradigms.

Dr. Badshah possesses extensive hands-on expertise with networking equipment, particularly in switching and routing. He has practical experience in configuring and troubleshooting networks using Cisco technologies and frequently utilizes Cisco Packet Tracer for teaching network design and analysis. He also employs Wireshark for protocol analysis and troubleshooting, providing trainees with real-world diagnostic skills.

His background includes the installation, maintenance, and optimization of networked systems in industrial and educational environments. Over the years, he has conducted numerous workshops and training sessions on network configuration, cloud computing, and AI integration in communication systems. He holds multiple certifications from the British Council, Microsoft, and QAED, reflecting his commitment to delivering high-quality technical training.

In addition, Dr. Badshah has authored technical manuals and detailed tutorials to enhance learning in object-oriented programming, cloud computing, and network analysis. These resources have been adopted in academic programs to train faculty and students. His contributions, supported by numerous publications in IEEE Access, Scientific Reports, and ACM Computing Surveys, demonstrate a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in deploying and troubleshooting advanced communication systems.

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