Md Ashraf Uddin
Md Ashraf Uddin

PMP-certified Technology Programme & Project Leader

Open to offers · Member since 23 Oct 2026
Location
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Desired salary
Confidential
Work preference
Hybrid / Full Time
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am a PMP-certified technology programme leader with more than 12 years of experience delivering strategic transformation initiatives across telecommunications, IT/BSS, digital platforms, infrastructure, data, and AI.

I lead complex technology portfolios at Banglalink Digital Communications, a VEON Group company, overseeing more than 30 concurrent programmes with commercial and budget responsibilities of up to USD 10 million.

I specialize in PMO governance, programme delivery assurance, executive reporting, risk and dependency management, financial controls, vendor governance, and operational readiness. I translate complex transformation agendas into accountable delivery plans for senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

I have led and supported enterprise initiatives including AI chatbots, API Hub, call-centre modernization, PCRF transformation, data-centre optimization, data warehouse modernization, CPaaS, telecom monitoring, international roaming, and network analytics.

I am experienced in leading matrix teams, coordinating global technology vendors and VEON operating companies, and aligning technical, commercial, regulatory, and operational stakeholders. I also contribute to programme-management capability building through employee coaching and training.

Notice period: 2 months

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Experience

Career history

Chartered Engineer / AI Program Manager Banglalink Digital Communications Ltd. (VEON Group)

Lead governance and execution for more than 30 concurrent strategic initiatives across network, IT/BSS, B2B ICT, digital platforms, infrastructure, data, and AI. Manage integrated milestones, RAID controls, resources, vendor dependencies, and service-readiness activities.

Manage programme budgets and commercial settlements of up to USD 10 million, including contractual obligations, procurement inputs, vendor commitments, and regulatory requirements. Own weekly executive dashboards, programme reviews, and escalation discussions covering schedule confidence, financial status, risks, and decisions.

Lead delivery assurance for RFP and supplier-selection activities and coordinate AI programmes involving customer-facing chatbots, NOC chatbots, voice bots, and advanced customer-handling tools. Deliver initiatives including API Hub, call-centre modernization, PCRF transformation, Data Clearing House swap, VAS consolidation, international roaming, and crowdsourced network analytics.

Lead Engineer, Technology Programme Management Banglalink Digital Communications Ltd. (VEON Group)

Governed high-priority enterprise and network programmes under Banglalink PMO controls, coordinating CTIO leadership, business owners, vendors, regulators, and VEON Group stakeholders.

Led delivery coordination for data-centre optimization, data warehouse modernization, Salesforce application revamp, Ericsson ADM, interconnect modifications, BSC consolidation, Telecom Monitoring System, and CPaaS digital services.

Lead Engineer, Rollout Management Banglalink Digital Communications Ltd. (VEON Group)

Managed rollout programmes and integrated delivery schedules for MCA/VMS upgrades, VAS consent initiatives, Toffee OTT expansion, and customer-journey improvement initiatives.

Coordinated stakeholders, schedules, implementation dependencies, and delivery readiness across network and digital service programmes.

Lead Engineer, Network Infrastructure Banglalink Digital Communications Ltd. (VEON Group)

Coordinated RAN modernization, call-centre modernization, and packet-core upgrade programmes.

Supported technical budgeting, commercial settlements, delivery coordination, and regulatory compliance for network infrastructure initiatives.

Specialist Engineer, Network Infrastructure Banglalink Digital Communications Ltd. (VEON Group)

Coordinated nationwide LTE rollout, 2G/3G deployment, and legacy 3G-to-4G site upgrade activities to improve network coverage and capacity.

Worked with network delivery stakeholders to manage rollout coordination and infrastructure implementation activities.

Junior Engineer, Rollout Banglalink Digital Communications Ltd. (VEON Group)

Supported 2G/3G site rollout, network capacity expansion, and software upgrade activities across network infrastructure.

Assisted delivery teams with rollout coordination and implementation support for telecommunications network projects.

Education

Learning history

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB)

Bachelor of Science, Electrical & Electronic Engineering

B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering; CGPA 3.57/4.00.

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