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SHOHEL AHMED

SHOHEL AHMED

Jeddah

Summary

IT Consultant focused on Project Leadership and Systems Integration With over 15 years of experience in IT consulting and project leadership, I specialize in delivering high-impact enterprise technology solutions. My role as an IT Consultant at Saudi National Bank focuses on managing critical technology initiatives that align with business priorities and enhance operational efficiencies. By leveraging my expertise in Agile project management, business analysis, and SDLC optimization, I contribute to the seamless execution of enterprise-level projects. My mission is to drive digital transformation and achieve measurable results through collaboration with cross-functional teams, proactive risk management, and process optimization. As a Delivery Lead, I drive the successful execution of high-impact technology projects by combining strong leadership, structured processes, and end-to-end delivery oversight.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Delivery Lead (IT Consultant)

Saudi National Bank
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
04.2023 - Current

As a Delivery Lead, I drive the successful execution of high-impact technology projects by combining strong leadership, structured processes, and end-to-end delivery oversight.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
* Directed the delivery of 5+ enterprise technology projects annually, ensuring alignment with business requirements and system design best practices.
* Achieved 98% on-time project delivery rate, reducing average cycle time by 15% through proactive risk management and SDLC optimization.
* Partnered with cross-functional teams and vendors to resolve 95% of critical issues within SLA, improving overall system reliability.
* Reduced defect resolution time by 30% by implementing structured testing cycles and enhancing vendor follow-up protocols.
* Facilitated stakeholder workshops and requirement sessions that increased clarity and reduced rework by 20%.
* Spearheaded system integration initiatives that enabled seamless connectivity across multiple platforms, boosting process efficiency by 25%.

Core Skills: Project Leadership • SDLC Management • Systems Integration • Business Analysis • Stakeholder Management • Vendor Coordination • Risk Mitigation • Communication, and Negotiation.

Technical Lead, Project Management & Business Analyst

BRAC IT Services
Dhaka, Bangladesh
08.2020 - 03.2023

As a Business Analyst and Project Manager, I played a key role in bridging business needs with technical solutions, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and measurable business value across multiple projects.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:
* Optimized project delivery by developing reusable requirements processes, reducing project timelines by 30% per project, and implementing requirements traceability processes that lowered missed requirements by 30%.
* Led requirements elicitation sessions with executives, managers, developers, and subject matter experts, leveraging interviews, surveys, documentation analysis, site visits, and business modeling techniques.
* Captured and documented Functional and Non-Functional Requirements from initiation through implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and solution scope.
* Translated business needs into technical documentation, ensuring stakeholders and technical teams shared a clear and consistent understanding of project priorities and defined solutions.
* Created comprehensive technical documentation including business requirements, functional specifications, support materials, user guides, and UML-based artifacts such as use cases, activity diagrams, and workflow models.
* Developed and refined user stories with detailed validation and acceptance criteria, facilitating agile delivery and alignment with system requirements.
* Conducted gap analysis between legacy systems and proposed solutions, ensuring effective migration strategies and system enhancements.
* Applied both Agile and Waterfall methodologies across the SDLC, selecting the most effective approach to achieve project goals and meet delivery timelines.

Core Skills:
Business Analysis • Requirements Engineering • SDLC (Agile & Waterfall) • UML Modeling • Gap Analysis • Process Improvement • Documentation & Traceability • Stakeholder Collaboration

Senior Manager, Business Analysis

BRAC IT Services
Dhaka, Bangladesh
04.2018 - 07.2020

As a Project Manager, I successfully led the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple IT and software initiatives, ensuring projects were delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:
* Developed detailed project plans, including task scheduling, resource allocation, and coordination of team members to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
* Assisted in planning and scheduling major long-term projects, providing structure and visibility across the full project lifecycle.
* Applied core project management practices including work breakdown structure (WBS), effort estimation, deliverables management, and performance tracking.
* Acted as the central communication point between Product Owners, Business Users, Developers, and QA teams, ensuring alignment of goals and smooth project execution.
* Created and managed change control requests and maintained a robust requirements traceability matrix to reduce scope creep and ensure accountability.
* Produced and tracked comprehensive project documentation including work plans, schedules, resource estimates, and status reports, ensuring transparency and effective decision-making.
* Facilitated change management processes for validated and non-validated software systems, balancing scope, resources, and risks to meet business needs.
* Partnered with stakeholders to influence project scope, design, and outcomes, ensuring solutions met business objectives and technical requirements.

Core Skills:
Project Planning & Scheduling • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) • Change Management • Scope Management • Requirements Traceability • Cross-functional Team Coordination • Status Reporting • Stakeholder CommunicationAs a Project

Programming & Technical Lead

Nexa (Western Voice Sales Solution)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
09.2014 - 03.2018

As a .NET Developer, I designed, built, and maintained enterprise-level web applications and solutions, applying best practices in development, architecture, and delivery to meet business and technical goals.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:
* Designed and developed .NET-based web applications using C#, ASP.NET, and Entity Framework to deliver scalable and maintainable solutions.
* Built responsive web applications with JavaScript, jQuery, AngularJS, RequireJS, HTML5, and CSS3, ensuring cross-platform performance and user experience.
* Developed and maintained RESTful Web APIs for seamless integration between systems and services.
* Partnered with Business Analysts and stakeholders to translate functional requirements into technical specifications, ensuring clarity and alignment across teams.
* Created and optimized SQL Server queries and stored procedures, supporting reporting, data extraction, and system performance improvements.
* Implemented Agile/SCRUM practices across the SDLC, ensuring iterative delivery and continuous feedback.
* Maintained internal and external-facing applications, providing enhancements, debugging, and support to optimize performance.
* Authored and reviewed technical documentation, including design specs, user guides, and process workflows, supporting system knowledge transfer.
* Configured application security, error handling, globalization, and session state within Web.Config to ensure robust performance and compliance.
* Applied serialization techniques for data transfer, and worked extensively with ASP.NET data grids and custom modules such as client registration.
* Supported database administration, maintenance, and reporting tasks, while guiding team members with analytical and technical expertise.

Core Skills:
C# • ASP.NET • REST Web APIs • SQL Server • JavaScript • jQuery • AngularJS • Entity Framework • HTML5/CSS3 • Agile/SCRUM • UML • SDLC • Application Security • Software Design & DocumentationAs a .NET Devel

Sr. System Engineer

Western Voice Sales Solutions LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
08.2012 - 08.2014

As a Software Developer, I designed, developed, and deployed web and desktop applications, ensuring robust performance, scalability, and business alignment.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:
* Developed web and desktop applications using .NET Framework 3.5/4.0 (ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET) with MS SQL Server 2008/2012/2014, delivering high-performance solutions.
* Designed and implemented Content Management Systems (CMS) including Umbraco, DotNetNuke, and custom .NET-based CMS platforms, enabling efficient content operations.
* Executed database operations, including schema design, stored procedures, and script development, optimizing application performance and reporting.
* Conducted software quality control through rigorous testing and managed live deployments, ensuring stable and reliable releases.
* Developed and maintained the company website (www.digitalnexa.com), enhancing digital presence and user engagement.
* Performed system administration for application and database servers located in the UK, handling web hosting, domain creation via Plesk, and liaising with hosting providers during critical incidents.
* Developed Facebook applications, integrating social media features to enhance customer interaction and engagement.

Core Skills:
ASP.NET • C# • VB.NET • MS SQL Server • Umbraco • DotNetNuke • CMS Development • Database Design & Scripting • QA & Deployment • System Administration • Web Hosting • Social Media Application Development

Associate Manager| Principal Officer | System Analyst, Post Development & QC

BRAC BANK LIMITED
Dhaka, Bangladesh
07.2008 - 05.2012

Experienced Systems Analyst with a track record of improving computer systems, aligning IT with business strategy, and driving operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
* Planned and maintained computer systems using structured analysis and information engineering techniques.
* Performed system analysis, testing, implementation, and user support, ensuring seamless platform transitions.
* Designed solutions based on business requirements, performing gap analysis to close operational and system inefficiencies.
* Coordinated project scope, specifications, and deliverables with software developers and stakeholders.
* Developed process diagrams, operational workflows, and data models, integrating business rules with technical systems.
* Implemented system improvements with new features and infrastructure to optimize performance and scalability.
* Identified connections between policies and outcomes to reduce confusion and improve employee efficiency.
* Investigated system issues, provided troubleshooting support, and delivered actionable resolutions to minimize downtime.
* Collaborated with management to drive IT strategy, adopt new technologies, and enhance business processes.

Core Skills:
Systems Design • Process Improvement • Gap Analysis • Data Modeling • Workflow Optimization • SDLC • Troubleshooting • Client Support • Technology Integration

Software Engineer

DATASOFT SYSTEM BANGLADESH LIMITED
Dhaka, Bangladesh
02.2006 - 06.2008

As a Software Developer and Application Engineer, I design, develop, and deploy robust software solutions that meet client requirements for performance, scalability, and functionality in banking and enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

* Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions exceeding performance expectations.
* Collaborated with software development and testing teams to deliver high-quality solutions on schedule.
* Partnered with customers to analyze requirements, evaluate vendor costs, and provide clear technical solutions.
* Integrated third-party tools and components into applications, improving functionality and efficiency.
* Participated in architecture, back-end design, and implementation using MS Visual Studio (VB.NET/C#) and PHP.
* Introduced Agile methodologies and best practices, enhancing product development efficiency and team productivity.
* Developed test plans, debugging scripts, and regression testing procedures, ensuring robust and error-free releases.
* Designed enhancements and updates for subsystems, optimizing applications for local, networked, and web-based platforms.
* Maintained stakeholder communication, reporting project progress and incorporating feedback to meet business objectives.

Core Skills:
.NET Development • VB.NET / C# • PHP • Software Architecture • Agile Methodologies • Regression Testing • Application Design • Stakeholder Management

Education

Commonwealth Executive MBA - Business Administration

Bangladesh Open University
Dhaka
01.2010

Bachelor in Computer Science & Engineering - Computer Science

Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology
Chittagong
01.2005

Skills

  • Project Leadership
  • Business Analysis
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Vendor Coordination
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Communication & Negotiation
  • Requirements Engineering
  • SDLC (Agile & Waterfall)
  • UML Modeling
  • Gap Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • Documentation & Traceability
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Project Planning & Scheduling
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Change Management
  • Scope Management
  • Requirements Traceability
  • Cross-functional Team Coordination
  • Status Reporting
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • CMS Development
  • Database Design & Scripting
  • QA & Deployment
  • System Administration
  • Web Hosting
  • Troubleshooting
  • Client Support
  • Agile Methodologies
  • C#
  • ASPNET
  • JavaScript
  • HTML5/CSS3
  • Agile/SCRUM
  • Software Design & Documentation
  • VBNET
  • MS SQL Server
  • Umbraco
  • HTML 5
  • CSS3
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Visio
  • JIRA
  • Figma

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, 2020-01-01, Present
  • Microsoft Certified Professional Developer, C397-5562, 2011-01-01, Present
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, C397-5564, 2011-01-01, Present
  • Agile Hybrid Project Pro, Project Management Institute, 2025-01-01, Present
  • Generative AI Foundation Certificate, upGrad, 2025-01-01, Present
  • Advanced Professional Certificate in Leadership and Management, London School of Business Administration, 2025-01-01, Present

Affiliations

Project Management Institute, 2925659

Language

English
Bengali

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

linkedin.com/in/a-k-m-shohel-ahmed-mostafa

Timeline

IT Delivery Lead (IT Consultant)

Saudi National Bank
04.2023 - Current

Technical Lead, Project Management & Business Analyst

BRAC IT Services
08.2020 - 03.2023

Senior Manager, Business Analysis

BRAC IT Services
04.2018 - 07.2020

Programming & Technical Lead

Nexa (Western Voice Sales Solution)
09.2014 - 03.2018

Sr. System Engineer

Western Voice Sales Solutions LLC
08.2012 - 08.2014

Associate Manager| Principal Officer | System Analyst, Post Development & QC

BRAC BANK LIMITED
07.2008 - 05.2012

Software Engineer

DATASOFT SYSTEM BANGLADESH LIMITED
02.2006 - 06.2008

Commonwealth Executive MBA - Business Administration

Bangladesh Open University

Bachelor in Computer Science & Engineering - Computer Science

Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology
SHOHEL AHMED