Maruf Ahmad
Number: 18-20, Level 4, Road: 03, Block: B Nobodoy R/A, Mohammadpur, Dhaka
Summary
Certified Google Project Manager and Scrum Master with 17 years of software project management experience, specializing in scope, schedule, client communication, and testing. Successfully directed global IT projects and proficient in AWS solutions architecture, Python, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Flutter, Java, C#, Go, and Figma.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Project Management
Mediusware Inc
USA & Bangladesh
07.2024 - Current
- Managed and oversaw the engineering projects for a USA based company with branch office in Bangladesh
- Provided guidance to a team of 80 engineers and various project and product managers
- Successfully managed project deliveries and cultivated an inclusive engineering culture for USA-based clients.
- Architected AI based software solutions for multiple USA government projects.
Senior Manager (Project Management)
Kona SL
Dhaka
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Took charge of a project at Kona SL, the Korean arm of Kona I, recognized as Asia's foremost company in payment solutions.
- Contributed to the expansion and success of Kona SL by developing cutting-edge software solutions for prominent financial institutions in Bangladesh.
- Directed projects for 40 members and 3 teams, managing a $5M annual budget
- Designed and implemented cloud-based microservices that greatly improved project efficiency.
Technical Manager (Project Management)
o2ones Inc.
Korea
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Led a team of technical experts in creating object detection algorithms for night vision surveillance cameras
- Achieved annual sales of $20 million by managing a team of 20 members, successfully exporting AI cameras to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa.
Technical Manager (Project Management)
ShinwooTNS
Korea
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Oversaw the management of Zscaler cloud security maintenance for Samsung, enabling employee support with Shinwoo TNS as the vendor in Korea.
- Utilized Zscaler certifications to enhance security operations and implement policy updates through collaboration with the USA Zscaler team
- Directed a 10-member team that resulted in $50 million in annual sales from Samsung and Posco.
Teaching (Software Engineering)
Ghent University (Korea)
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Delivered comprehensive instruction on data science and Python for 1st and 2nd semester Bachelor's degree courses, encompassing both theoretical concepts and hands-on experience
- Contributed to the development of security algorithms through hands-on experience with computer vision and AI techniques as a research lab assistant in a computer vision lab.
Research Engineer (Software Project)
SUNY Korea
09.2015 - 02.2017
- Developed algorithms as a full-time Research Assistant at Suny Korea
- Contributed to a Korean government project focused on information security and testing.
Startup COO (Project Management)
Iftisoft Ltd
Bangladesh
03.2008 - 08.2015
- Managed full stack software development projects for clients from South Korea and Canada
- Managed and developed Wishwork, a full freelancing system project similar to Upwork and Fiverr, along with other projects.
Education
Master of Computer Science & Engineering, First class - Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms
Stony Brook University
USABachelor of Information Technology, First class - Cloud and Network Security
KIIT University
IndiaSkills
- Expert in managing scope, schedule, business, client communication, and testing of any software project
- Google project management professional and Scrum Master certified
- Experienced on AWS technical solution architecture, Python, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Flutter, Java, C#, Go & Figma
- Microsoft Certified AI Engineer
- Zscaler cloud security and sales certifications
- Blockchain architect certification
- Fluent in Bengali, English, Hindi, Urdu, and Korean language
Vendor Certifications
- Zscaler Sales Engineer, 2019, e53cbc43-d3f2-4204
- Microsoft Azure AI, 2021, H844-6231
- BTA Blockchain Solution Architect, 2023, 1090b9e1027d1589
- TOPIK Korean Language, 2021, 166/200
- Google Project Management Professional, 2024, 22M3TYSKE4A3
- IBM Scrum Master Professional, 2024, 27W34B4SZ636
- Google Cybersecurity Professional, 2024, 3FHQJS2QE7L9
International Patents
- 1020210183359, PN-11135, Video conference solution engine development for security with AI
- http://eng.kipris.or.kr/enghome/main.jsp
Hobbies and Interests
Cricket, Cooking, Chess
References
- Ashief Ahmed, Security Solution Architect, Bank of Canada, Sibling
- Md. Nazrul Islam, Project Management Director, Kona SL, Bangladesh, Colleague
Timeline
Director of Project Management
Mediusware Inc
07.2024 - Current
Senior Manager (Project Management)
Kona SL
04.2022 - 06.2024
Technical Manager (Project Management)
o2ones Inc.
04.2020 - 03.2022
Technical Manager (Project Management)
ShinwooTNS
04.2019 - 03.2020
Teaching (Software Engineering)
Ghent University (Korea)
03.2017 - 02.2018
Research Engineer (Software Project)
SUNY Korea
09.2015 - 02.2017
Startup COO (Project Management)
Iftisoft Ltd
03.2008 - 08.2015
Master of Computer Science & Engineering, First class - Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Information Technology, First class - Cloud and Network Security
KIIT University
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