Abu Sayed Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman
MSc, MBA, MCSE, PRINCE2, MPM, CIPM, FAAPM, CBE
Project Management Professional
Professional Info
I am currently working as a Senior Vice President at one of the leading commercial banks in Bangladesh. I am also the Head of Project Management Office that focuses on innovation, green banking, digital finance and financial inclusion in Bangladesh. As a project leader of many of our financial inclusion initiatives, I have introduced innovative digital measures to enhance financial access.
I have knowledge & certification in PRINCE2 Methodologies including knowledge in PMBOK Guidelines. I thrive in deadline-driven environments; efficient team leader & player with excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, problem solving and leadership capabilities to attain organizational objectives. My experience, knowledge and professional certifications in the fields of Information Technology and Operational Business places myself in that unique position of the link between Technology and Business which works as a synergy to move the Bank towards a more modernised technological based Digital Bank.
Work Experience
National Credit and Commerce Bank Ltd, Head Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Dec 2018 - till date:
Senior Vice President & Head of PMO
United Commercial Bank Ltd, Corporate Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018:
First Vice President & Senior Project Manager, Deputy Head of PMO
Mar 2016 - Dec 2016:
Vice President & Senior Project Manager, Deputy Head of PMO
Nov 2014 - Mar 2016:
Vice President & Project Manager, Branch Control & Development Division
Jan 2014 - Oct 2014:
Vice President & Project Manager, Information Technology Division
May 2011 - Dec 2013:
First Assistant Vice President & Project Manager, Information Technology Division
ONE Bank Ltd, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Jul 2010 - May 2011:
Project Coordinator & Retail Team Leader, CBS Implementation Project
Jul 2008 - Jun 2010:
Senior Principal Officer, In-Charge of Research & Development Unit, Retail Banking Division
Dhaka Bank Ltd, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Aug 2007 - Jun 2008:
Principal Officer, In-Charge of Research & Development Unit, Retail Banking Division
Jan 2007 - Aug 2007:
Principal Officer, In-Charge of Business Process Re-engineering Unit, Corporate Office
Apr 2006 - Dec 2006:
Senior Officer, In-Charge of Business Process Re-engineering Unit, Corporate Office
Jan 2005 - Mar 2006:
Senior Officer, Flexcube Retail Specialist, Information Technology Division
Jul 2003 - Dec 2004:
Officer, CBS Implementation Project, Project TURBO, Information Technology Division
Feb 2003 - Jun 2003:
Officer, Financial/Credit Analyst Officer, Credit Division, Corporate Office
Aug 2002 - Jan 2003:
Officer, Financial/Credit Analyst Officer & Systems Administrator, Banani Branch
Aug 2001 - Aug 2002:
Probationary Officer, Financial/Credit Analyst Officer, Credit Department, Banani Branch
LEADS Corporation Ltd, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Feb 2001 - Aug 2001:
Programmer & Systems Analyst, STAG-Strengthening The Auditor General Project
Publications
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Demand for Exports of Bangladesh, The Jahangirnagar Economic Review, Jun 2004
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The Demand for Imports of Bangladesh: An Econometric Study, Journal of Business Administration, IBA, University of Dhaka, Vol. 29, No. 1 & 2, Jan & Apr 2003
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Structural Characteristics of Export Receipts of Bangladesh, Bank Parikrama, A Journal of Banking and Finance, BIBM, Volume XXVII, Nos., 2 & 3, Jun and Sep 2002
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An Econometric Analysis of Export Supply Function: The Case of Bangladesh, Bank Parikrama, A Journal of Banking and Finance, BIBM, Volume XXV, Nos., 2 & 3, Jun and Sep 2000
Certifications
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CBE (Certified Blockchain Expert), Blockchain Council, USA (Aug 2020), Certificate ID: 22040250, https://www.credential.net/a169cef5-940f-4a9f-9613-e4ddc2a64d66;
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CIPM (Certified International Project Manager), American Academy of Project Management, USA (Dec 2014), Membership ID #: 41558238;
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MPM (Master Project Manager), American Academy of Project Management, USA (Dec 2014);
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PRINCE2 (Project IN Controlled Environment, Foundation Exam), APMG-International & OGC, UK (Jan 2013); Candidate Registration No. P2R/660161
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MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer), Microsoft Corporation, USA (2000), MCID: 1786271, Certification Number: A054-2501
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MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional), Microsoft Corporation, USA (2000), MCID: 1786271, Certification Number: A054-2502
Academics
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MBA (Finance), North South University, Dhaka (2002)
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M.Sc. (Statistics), Dhaka University (2000)
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B.Sc. Hons. (Statistics), Dhaka University (1998)
Professional Memberships
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Member, Bankers Club of Bangladesh, LTD, Dhaka, Membership ID: LM-0469
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Member & Candidate, Association of Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist, ACAMS
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Honorary Global Advisor, American Academy of Project Management, USA
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Fellow Member, American Academy of Project Management, USA
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Member, Gregorian Club Ltd (Proposed All Saints Club), Dhaka, Membership ID: CU-006
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Member, Bangladesh MBA Association, Dhaka
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Member, Alumni Association, North South University, Dhaka
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Member, Alumni Association, Notre Dame College, Dhaka
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Member, St. Joseph’s Old Boys Association, Dhaka, Membership ID: L1991003