Ashfaque Z. Rahman

Experience

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  BRAC Information Technology Institute (BITI)

  Aug 2002 - Nov 2002

  Analyst Programmer (Intern)

  ► Designed and integrated online examination system, which met institute’s needs, delivered programming solutions, and implemented client enhancements ► Steered thorough requirement analysis for online examination system development and created system design of programs and systems to facilitate work of users► Formulated database design with tables, relations, constraints, and index and developed database for online examination system. Performed programming by leveraging ASP and SQL server Show less

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  SDNP (UNDP)

  Mar 2003 - Sept 2006

  Research Officer (IT - Website)

  ► Served as an active member of consultancy group in “IT Infrastructure Development for Sadharan Bima Corporation (SBC), Bangladesh” project as well as need analysis group for “IT Infrastructure Development and Process Automation of Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (BPC)”► Conducted requirement analysis of IT infrastructure development and process automation, prepared consultation reports, and piloted feasibility study and survey for IT infrastructure development► Led requirement analysis of Bangladesh tourism dynamic web portal with online hotel reservation system and need analysis for radio link and internet bandwidth and establishment of local area network at the head office of BPC► Spearheaded all activities of software development team members and provided support in supervision and monitoring of ICT4D need assessment related to MDGs ► Designed, updated, refined, and modified virtual library information system (VLIS) by using HTML, Perl, CGI, and MySQL► Developed web design by utilizing HTML, JavaScript, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, MS FrontPage, PHP 4, ASPX, Perl, CGI, MS SQL Server 2000, MySQL 5.0, and Oracle 9i Show less

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  Airtel

  Sept 2006 - Oct 2011

  Assistant Manager / Acting Head of International Roaming

  ► Assisted in planning and execution of all strategic and operational affairs of international roaming while managing new international tie-ups, relations with existing roaming partners, and roaming discount agreement► Built and strengthened business relationships amongst Airtel/Warid Bangladesh, network operators, GSMA, and other roaming associated industry groups ► Communicated with SCCP carrier for the establishment of SCCP link and operator B data in Airtel / Warid Bangladesh switches and planned, prioritized, and managed tests and launches of roaming services in coordination with IREG and TADIG► Created periodic reports on international roaming that enhanced top management’s decision-making competence► Oversaw data clearing, financial clearing, and NRTRDE services and coordinated all activities of retail international roaming product developmentAchievements:★ Credited for launching with 100 roaming partners within 6 months of operation that set as record in GSMA history★ Introduced and launched CAMEL (prepaid) roaming service and GPRS roaming service★ Initiated and established bilateral new roaming agreements with mobile operators worldwide to start commercial operation according to marketing strategy★ Directed successful implementation of international roaming project and roaming services🏆 Award:★ Received Critical Employee Award for demonstrating special contribution during the launch phase of Warid Bangladesh Show less

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  Mir Telecom Group

  Nov 2011 - Oct 2013

  Assistant General Manager / Regional Manager, International Carrier Services

  ► Delivered performance analysis and reporting of voice traffic especially for the EUUS and APAC regions and implemented robust strategies for Voice Carrier Services and new business development to increase revenue growth► Nurtured long-term relationship with international voice carrier partners to maintain and ensure premium quality voice termination (in and out) and profitability ► Streamlined international (voice) carrier services operations and developed company's hubbing business at various destinations► Strategized annual business, capacity, reach, and coverage plans and checked carrier revenue performance for multiple regions► Provided strategic direction to regional team with a focus on fostering a collaborative work environment and implementation of the best industry practices► Oversaw all aspects of PR and communication design, development, and implementation at all touch-points and assured brand equity to generate more revenueAchievements:★ Championed the successful launch and integration of Mir One2One direct calling across USA in 2013★ Generated revenue in challenging voice market of Bangladesh and positioned company as a strategic market leader with the fundamental goal of achieving a sustainable competitive advantage Show less

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  Ooredoo Qatar

  Oct 2013 - Dec 2014

  Account Manager Roaming

  ► Established, developed, optimized, and enhanced portfolio of wholesale roaming and international A2P/P2P SMS business of Ooredoo Qatar► Analyzed and executed steering of roaming to ensure cost optimization► Led TAP implementation process and addressed all RAP related issues with appropriate recommendations and adjustments► Formulated and delivered business cases to management and pricing committee for the development of different discounted IOT deals► Managed and monitored DCH, FCH, Signaling, and SMS/MMS providers and related activities and acted as a company's contact point for negotiations with service providers ► Analyzed preferred partners’ traffic and revenue in order to ensure accurate proposal for negotiation, calculations, and implementation of IOT discounts in TAP and their consistency with signed contract► Directed IREG and TADIG team and prioritized tasks for successful launches and implementation of new roaming services in profit-generating destinations► Proactively supported end-to-end process and stakeholders (e.g. Sales, Business Managers, Finance, etc.) to develop relevant support tools► Maintained vendor relationships in order to find potential new components and solutionsAchievement:★ Achieved product - Ooredoo Passport (OP), a big success in whole Middle East region by reducing cost and increased overall outbound data consumption in year 2014-2015 Show less

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  Ooredoo Global Services

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2018

  Account Manager Roaming

  ► Identified opportunities, devised strategy, managed worldwide preferred partner relationships, service providers, and Group OpCos generated millions of annual revenue KPI for wholesale international roaming and A2P/P2P SMS business► Developed and executed a wholesale roaming roadmap through partner relationship management and negotiation to meet average cost per unit and outbound roaming cost reduction targets► Prepared and presented business cases/pricing simulations for new wholesale roaming discount deals and retail roaming propositions to Management & Pricing Committee► Managed DCH/FCH, IPX/GRX, Signaling, and international SMS/MMS service providers and assured cost savings for the group OpCosAchievements:★ Reduced cost for outbound roaming in 2017 through successful and extensive IOT discount negotiation with preferred partners, managing partner relationships, and traffic steering★ Enhanced revenue for inbound roaming in 2017 by securing increased inbound roaming traffic through preferred agreements with potential roaming partners and IOT discount negotiations★ Coordinated technical and commercial team efforts in developing and introducing new WiFi roaming product for the Group OpCos in 2017★ Led successful and extensive IOT discount negotiations with preferred partners and delivered value through overall cost reduction and revenue enhancement in 2015★ Successfully handled commercial negotiations and managed hundreds of preferred/discount agreements with operators worldwide on behalf of 10 Ooredoo Group operations across GCC, MENA, and SE Asia regions🏆 Award:★ Received Employee of the Month Award for striking crucial group deals (IOT discount) and significant cost saving initiatives for the Group Show less

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  Telecommunications

  Nov 2018 - Feb 2019

  Product Management Consultant
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  Vodafone Business Centre Melbourne

  Mar 2019 - Nov 2020

  ► Planning and executing business growth strategies targeting corporate customer acquisition and retention► Successfully managing, retaining, and strengthening relationship with existing SME customers► Increasing SME customer base through identifying and mapping product strengths and customer needs► Building a pipeline by creating, identifying, and responding to opportunities► Negotiating with excellence with stakeholders and ensuring smooth business operations flow

  • Operations Manager, SME Sales

    Feb 2020 - Nov 2020

  • Business Development Manager

    Mar 2019 - Feb 2020
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  Independence Australia

  Nov 2020 - May 2021

  Procurement
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  A-FLO Equipment

  May 2021 - now

  Procurement