PROFILE• Setup business strategy for bicycle line of business align with group's vision. Designing & implementing SAP ERP for group companies including process driven bicycle business.• From bike design built for market demand, sourcing, CKD & SKD spare importing, product receiving with quality inspections, production plan with automate BOM management for manufacturing, pre-assembly and assembly line, in-progress quality inspections, warehouse management systems, distributions, sales plan with yearly target, cash & limited credit sales including dealer portals, after sales and support with product batch verification, adaptive commission/reward mechanism to ensure flowless operation and continuous improvement with systems data analytics for each line of bicycle business aspect. • Over 24 years of business development and process improvement experiences for a $4.5bn global company in various business verticals; (i.e. Manufacturing, FMCG, Agri., Impulse Foods, Beauty, Oils & Fats, Sales & Distribution and Packaging businesses). Results focused, customer service oriented, well-organized individual with a proven record of success for operations & projects while balancing costs, benefits & risks.CORE COMPETENCIES • Assess, plan and implement business process framework• Budgeting & budgetary control • Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities• Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills
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Executive DirectorSq Group May 2022 - PresentSq Group, Suvastu Suraiya Trade Center (Level: 08 – 13), Banani, Dhaka-1213.• Providing strategic leadership & guidance relating to the group's business improvement process, information technology, infrastructure, and ERP systems.• Ensuring availability, capacity management, and performance to the enterprise and keeping pace with business demands.• Implementing best practices for SAP Business One with process streamline. • Oversee and manage group's $100m bicycle line of business. • Responsible for overall business operations, budgeting, supply chain, manufacturing, distribution and continuous growth.
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Manager Information ServicesIffco Group Jan 2015 - Aug 2021Tiffany Tower, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesResponsibilities:• • Develops and maintains company’s IT Strategy including but not limited to: value delivery, strategic alignment, resource, performance and risk management• Upgrade, update and maintain necessary infrastructures, networks and security systems to reduce operational cost, process improvements & operational excellency • Creates and manage annual IT budgets to support business operation & priorities globally• Manage complex IT projects complete life-cycle (linked with emerging technologies) including post implementation training and benefit realization• Oversee policies, standards, processes, & guideline as per ISO 27001 standard• Manage security incident investigation & response, including prevention, detection & recovery • Planning infrastructure and security program road‑map, coordinate business continuity and disaster recovery effortsKey Achievements: Yearly savings $12m communication cost by integrating PSTN with Microsoft Teams globally. Migrated managed SOC operation to cloud for global landscape with no downtime. Implemented security countermeasure as part of ISO 27001 external audits Achieved business continuity and disaster recovery in a fire disaster within SLA & zero business impact. -
Manager Information TechnologyIffco Group Jul 2010 - Jan 2015Dubai, United Arab EmiratesResponsibilities:• Develop, implement and manage infrastructure & security KPI• Drive continual improvement on audit compliance, process efficiency and operation• Project Lead, Oracle eAM and CET Member for “Orbit Project” (one of the world’s largest Oracle EBS implementation as per the application footprints). Key Achievements:Reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Reduced breakdown work orders for UAE plants by 8% and achieved direct saving USD$ 1.5m in FY2013-14.
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Associate Manager – Networks & SecurityIffco Group Jan 2006 - Jun 2010Dubai, United Arab EmiratesResponsibilities:Associate Manager, Networks & Security 2006 – 2010• Manage network & security operations and infrastructure projects globally.• Implement new technologies for improving productivity and reducing TCO Major IT projects as part of new ERP, business acquisition and mergers: • Co-located DC, One in Reliance, Mumbai, India and other is in SingTel, Singapore• IFFCO Distribution LLC in Oman (Muscat, Shalala & Nizwa) • Pure Food LLC in KSA (Jeddah, Riyadh & Dammam) • IFFCO (S.E.A) SDN BHD, and IFFCO Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Johor Bahru) • L'Appetissante SARL in Tunisia (Tunis and Cogia)• FELDA IFFCO AFRICA (PTY) in South Africa (Johannesburg, Cape Town & Durban) • FELDA IFFCO NORTH AMERICA (FINA) LLC, Ohio, Cincinnati, USA• Gida Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., in Turkey (Izmir & Istanbul) • Allana House, Mumbai and Frigorifico Allana Ltd (FAL) Aurangabad, IndiaKey Achievements: Reduced ARC US$ 95k on branch connectivity by introducing MPLS FY2008-09 Reduced ARC US$ 150k by implementing and introducing Riverbed WAN optimization & application acceleration 1st time in UAE FY2006-07 Above 1000% ROI by connecting 10 offices across UAE & India with VC setups FY2005-06 Reorganized Tunisia business IT Team immediately due to security incident with zero business impact FY2005-06
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Sr. Systems & Network EngineerIffco Jan 2003 - Dec 2005Dubai, United Arab EmiratesResponsibilities:• Design and implemented IFFCO global networks & security solutions• Responsible for managing LAN, WAN, Wireless Networks, VPN, Cisco VPN Concentrator, Cisco ASA Firewall, Fort iGATE firewall, Microsoft Active Directory, ISA, SUS, Blackberry Enterprise Messaging servers and Symantec Antivirus Servers.Key Achievements: Reduced ARC US$160k by re-engineering data connectivity and services. Revamp LAN infrastructure and delivered zero unplanned downtime Design & implemented Blackberry Enterprise Server integrating with Lotus Notes Domino
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It AdministratorIffco Group Feb 1998 - Dec 2002Dubai, United Arab EmiratesResponsibilities: • Designed and implemented Windows AD 2000/2003 Servers, Lotus Notes Domino, Citrix, Microsoft ISA, Sophos Antivirus, and Veritas Backup solution• Support technology TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VPN & FTP and product Cisco switches, Routers, PIX firewall, 3Com switches and Mitel IP Voice systemsKey Achievements: Transform IFFCO IT setup from decentralize “Workgroup” to Microsoft Active Directory enterprise architecture and improved user experience, business productivity including reduced administrative time & workload.
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Chief ExecutiveSoft Line Computer Network Jun 1993 - Feb 1998Bangladesh• Managing company’s strategic vision, computer & accessories sales and services, training portfolio for Govt. and foreign officials
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Systems Support PersonnelDf Jan 1992 - Feb 1993South Korea• Day-to-day IT support, including but not limited to: install and maintain office automation tools, printer and print drivers, fixing computer hardware issues etc.
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Personal Assistant To Honourable MinisterMinistry Of Information, Government Of The People'S Republic Of Bangladesh May 1991 - Nov 1991
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Managing PartnerTime Video Jun 1988 - Mar 1991Bangladesh
Ashraful Islam, Cisa, Cism Education Details
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Comilla Victoria Government CollegeScience -
Comilla Zilla SchoolScience
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Comilla Modern SchoolGeneral
Frequently Asked Questions about Ashraful Islam, Cisa, Cism
What company does Ashraful Islam, Cisa, Cism work for?
Ashraful Islam, Cisa, Cism works for Sq Group
What is Ashraful Islam, Cisa, Cism's role at the current company?
Ashraful Islam, Cisa, Cism's current role is Executive Director.
What schools did Ashraful Islam, Cisa, Cism attend?
Ashraful Islam, Cisa, Cism attended University Of Chittagong, Comilla Victoria Government College, Comilla Zilla School, Comilla Modern School.
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Ashraful Islam, Cisa, Cism's colleagues are Hasibur Rahman, Sadman Sakib, Md. Razwanul Islam Fakir, Ibrahim Khalil, Saki Rezwana Chowdhury, Jakir Hossain, Moontasir Mamun.
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