Md Shofiul Alam

Md shofiul alam is an accomplished entrepreneur and executive with over 18+ years of management experience in it & software, fintech, ai, and marketplace eco-system. known for his astute, innovative, and versatile leadership, he has a proven track record of success in driving diverse businesses, with expertise in start-ups and growth companies. throughout his career, shofiul has excelled in establishing and managing mutually rewarding, long-term relationships with key customers in the public & private sector. his commitment to excellence is reflected in the successful delivery of 50+ government projects in it, software, mobile apps, and skill development. as the chief strategist of "development of national strategy for artificial intelligence" in bangladesh, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the country's technological artificial intelligence landscape. among his remarkable achievements, shofiul co-founded belancer, the first online freelancer marketplace in bangladesh, which has thrived with 60,000+ freelancers & 5500+ clients. additionally, he took charge of establishing the country's largest it training institute in 20+ locations, impacting the lives of over 40,000 young professionals and providing valuable job placements to 10,000+ trainees under various govt scheme. his entrepreneurial ventures extended further as he co-founded payon (fintech) & desh.ai (artificial intelligent & robotics), leveraging cutting-edge technologies to make a positive impact. shofiul's accomplishments have earned him accolades and recognition. he was featured as a "successful young entrepreneur" by dhaka chamber of commerce & industry (dcci), and his innovative work in "mobile remittance" services in bangladesh caught the attention of international media outlets, including the wall street journal, yahoo finance, and msn money. future startup has recognized him as one of the "14 entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of bangladesh's tech entrepreneurship," solidifying his reputation as a visionary leader in the tech ecosystem. beyond his entrepreneurial pursuits, shofiul is an enthusiastic youth activist, dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders. he actively engages in numerous development activities for young entrepreneurs and has held prominent positions, including former president of young entrepreneur association bangladesh, co-chairman of basis (bangladesh association of software & information services), co-chairman of bangladesh startup cup, and former director of mobile payment asia forum. shofiul holds a graduation degree in computer science from daffodil int university. driven by passion and dedication, md shofiul alam continues to make significant contributions to the tech and entrepreneurial landscape in bangladesh, leaving a lasting impact on the industry and the community he serves. shofiul has traveled extensively, includes attended GEC-2023 held in Melbourne, Australia. visiting countries such as Japan, France, Turkey, singapore, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Tajikistan, Philippines, china, UAE, malaysia, thailand, india, bahrain, qatar, nepal, indonesia, sri lanka, saudi arabia, vietnam, oman, and others.