ISTIAQUE MAHMUD
Transforming Data into Action for Business
Business Analytics | Researcher | Entrepreneur
📍 Alumnus, MSU Texas
I am Istiaque Mahmud, an MBA graduate in Business Analytics from Midwestern State University, Texas. With over five years of professional experience in Events, Marketing, Business Analytics, Business Development, I specialize in leveraging data-driven insights to optimize decision-making and drive sustainable growth.
Pronouns: He / Him
Fun fact: I was a DJ before becoming a Business analyst now I mix data beats instead of music 🎶📊
📚Research & Publications
My academic journey is rooted in business analytics, artificial intelligence, and data science.
I have authored and co-authored more than 13 peer-reviewed papers published in IEEE conferences and Scopus-indexed journals, covering areas such as:
Credit card fraud detection and predictive modeling,Business intelligence and data visualization,Marketing & consumer behavior analytics,Cloud computing and AI applications in finance,Sustainable innovation and business transformation
I have also presented at international conferences, including IEEE ICECET 2025.
Alongside journal and conference papers, I am the author of The Future Revolution of Transforming Business Through Sustainable Innovation, published by C5K Books (2024).
This work highlights how businesses can leverage data and technology to balance growth with sustainability, offering practical insights for academics, entrepreneurs, and policymakers.
Book
Beyond research, I have a project U.S.-based e-waste recycling startup focused on promoting sustainability and responsible electronic waste management. This reflects my commitment to bridging entrepreneurship, innovation, and environmental responsibility.