Our Team
We are a passionate team with a bigger mission
Everyone says it, but in our case it’s true: our team is the secret to our success. Each of our member is amazing in their own right, but together they are what makes SSDRF such a fun and rewarding place to work. The SSDRF team is a tight-knit, talented group with a shared vision of delivering consistently great results for our clients, as well as ensuring the agency is a fun, inclusive, challenging place to work and develop a rewarding career.
We’re very proud of the team we’ve built. SSDRF has always been an agency defined by bringing together talented people with a shared vision and passion for helping us to be the best we can be for our clients. All of our team members are unique individuals who are united by a set of five core values that apply to everything we do within the foundation.
Building, developing, training, retaining and engaging the SSDRF team is a daily commitment. We work hard every day to make sure that our people are supported and empowered to deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Dr. Mohammad Shaiful Islam, Founder and Chairman
Md. Shaiful Islam is a multifaceted professional with expertise in several fields. He is the AGM (Assistant General Manager) of Production, a soft skills activist, an NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Master Practitioner, and an expert in Emotional Intelligence. He has a strong commitment to promoting soft skills and emotional intelligence, especially in the professional sector.
Shaiful Islam is the Founder and CEO of the Soft Skills Development Center (SSDC) and also the Founder and Chairman of the SSDR Foundation, organizations aimed at fostering personal and professional development through soft skills training.
His educational journey is notable, with a Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS) from Dhaka University (DU), an MBA from the University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Soft Skills Development from the UK.
He is recognized for his expertise in production management, where he applies his extensive knowledge in both technical and human-centered skills to improve organizational efficiency and employee engagement.
Md. Anwar Morsalin, Vice Chairman
He is a seasoned corporate professional, career counselor, personal coach, and trainer. He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Chemist Laboratories Ltd and is actively involved with the Dhaka University Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Alumni Association. With a diverse career, he has previously held key roles such as Head of PMD at The ACME Laboratories Ltd., Chief Executive Officer at Gaco Pharmaceuticals, and Chief Operating Officer at Rangs Pharmaceuticals Ltd. He also worked as a Manager at Social Marketing Company (SMC). Md. Morsalin holds a degree in Biochemistry from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Mohammad Shamsad Ahmed, Executive Director
He is currently the Deputy Manager at Best Electronics. He has previously worked with Zaman Group of Industries and Montrims Limited of The Mondol Group. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management from ISCEA Bangladesh and also studied at the University of Dhaka, bringing a solid academic foundation to his professional roles.
Md. Asraful Islam Chowdhury, Treasurer
He holds a BBA and MBA, and is currently a PhD fellow. He has accumulated 8 years of professional experience in teaching at the university level, alongside 5 years of expertise in the Learning and Development sector. Passionate about leadership and followership, he is also a dedicated practitioner in these fields. Additionally, he is a quality management professional and a continuous learner, constantly striving to improve and expand his knowledge in his areas of interest.