Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Seyed Mosayeb Alam

Seyed Mosayeb Alam

Summary

As Chief of Staff at ShopUp, I am pivotal in steering strategic initiatives, enhancing alignment, and ensuring organizational coherence, directly collaborating with the Founder and CEO.

A Computer Science Engineer from the Islamic University of Technology and having a knack for financing, risk management, and investment, my profile is a unique blend of business insight and technological proficiency.

This distinctive skill set has been critical in leading and executing multiple strategic levers at ShopUp, contributing significantly to its growth and impact, without taking too much risk.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Of Staff

ShopUp
08.2022 - Current
  • Served as Chief of Staff to the principal founder and CEO, driving strategic initiatives, including but not limited to program management, project management.
  • Played a critical role in the executive decision-making and leadership cadre, molding the strategic blueprint of the organization.
  • Fostered synergy with co-founders to design and enact strategic frameworks - Raised, Deployed, and Managed 60 million USD in debt capital, optimizing financial leverage.
  • Developed and implemented risk management frameworks to safeguard company capital. - Recruited and developed top talent, including leadership within the organization.
  • Engineered financial strategies that enhanced profitability and financial stability.
  • Advocated for and implemented a culture of capital arbitrage as well as protecting capital based on data

Founders' Deputy, OSP

ShopUp
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Orchestrated the establishment of the largest Mother Hub within the nation's premier logistics network.
  • Achieved substantial cost reductions in logistics by enhancing processes, and upholding the preeminence of the large parcel network.
  • Recruited and cultivated top-tier second-inline leaders, laying the foundation for enduring growth.
  • Developed a comprehensive 5-year strategic roadmap for the logistics sector through in-depth market analysis.
  • Secured a landmark 20 million USD in debt financing, marking a first for the organization.
  • Spearheaded the launch of the company's third Strategic Business Unit (SBU), surpassing numerous milestones.
  • Successfully executed several high-impact strategic initiatives and partnerships, involving key stakeholders from government, regulatory bodies, and external entities.
  • Contributed significantly to the team responsible for securing Series A investment.

Manager, IOT and Smart Products

Robi Axiata Limited
10.2019 - 01.2021
  • Led the development and launch of innovative IoT and smart products, managing cross-functional teams for design and deployment, and establishing industry benchmarks.
  • Forged strategic partnerships with technology providers and managed vendor contracts for cost-effective procurement, enhancing product capabilities and market penetration.
  • Oversaw product lifecycle management from concept to post-launch, adopting agile methodologies to speed development and improve productivity.
  • Conducted market research to guide product development aligned with emerging trends and customer needs, fostering a culture of innovation.
  • Developed and implemented go-to-market strategies and quality assurance processes, collaborating with marketing for impactful campaigns, thereby boosting product visibility and sales.
  • Analyzed customer feedback and usage data for continuous product improvement.
  • Ensuring EBITDA positivity by the end of Year 2 through strategic financial oversight.

Deputy National President JCI Bangladesh

JCI (Junior Chamber International)
01.2024 - Current
  • Ascended to Deputy National President, JCI Bangladesh, 2024.
  • Enhanced JCI Bangladesh's reach by increasing Local Chapters.
  • Bolstered international business relations, creating numerous opportunities.
  • Achieved record-high membership levels for JCI Bangladesh.
  • Spearheaded initiatives aimed at eradicating poverty.

Various JCI Positions

JCI (Junior Chamber International)
Dhaka
01.2017 - 12.2023
  • Community Development Projects
  • Attend and Conduct trainings
  • Develop next level leaders

Specialist, Carrier Billing and Digital Platforms

Robi Axiata Limited
Dhaka
01.2016 - 09.2019
  • Spearheaded the expansion and growth of BDApps, the National App Store of Bangladesh, by orchestrating targeted outreach programs across 60 universities in 7 months, delivering over 80 training sessions to students.
  • Innovated and implemented strategies for BDApps, significantly enhancing user engagement and platform adoption. - Set a revenue-generation record (All-time high) by empowering students with the skills and knowledge to monetize their applications effectively on BDApps.
  • Developed and leveraged partnerships with educational institutions to foster a robust ecosystem of young developers, driving the digital platform's growth.
  • Pioneered initiatives to increase platform visibility and accessibility, resulting in marked improvements in app submissions and active user base.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Islamic University Of Technology
Dhaka
10-2015

MBA - Business Administration

Masters of Business Administration
Dhaka

Skills

  • VUCA practitioner
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Incentive Alignments
  • Risk Management and Resolution
  • Project Management

Accomplishments

  • Project Manager of the Year - PMI Bangladesh, 2023
  • ShopUp Super Star (0.01%), 2022
  • Multiple awards from Robi, 2016 - 2020

Certification

  • Certified Scrum Master
  • Certified Product Owner
  • Product Management (ISB)

Languages

Bengali
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Persian
Beginner (A1)
A1

Timeline

Deputy National President JCI Bangladesh

JCI (Junior Chamber International)
01.2024 - Current

Chief Of Staff

ShopUp
08.2022 - Current

Founders' Deputy, OSP

ShopUp
01.2021 - 08.2022

Manager, IOT and Smart Products

Robi Axiata Limited
10.2019 - 01.2021

Various JCI Positions

JCI (Junior Chamber International)
01.2017 - 12.2023

Specialist, Carrier Billing and Digital Platforms

Robi Axiata Limited
01.2016 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Islamic University Of Technology

MBA - Business Administration

Masters of Business Administration
Seyed Mosayeb Alam