Hafizur Rahman (Hafiz)
Managing Director, Byte71 Solutions LTD.
Meet Hafiz, an inspirational, dynamic, and strategic leader with strong commercial acumen and extensive technical expertise in enterprise architecture, engineering, information security, and risk management. An analytical and strategic thinker, he excels in delivering robust business outcomes swiftly and securely by driving change through digital innovation.
Hafiz hails from the inaugural Computer Science alumni from the esteemed Khulna University. In the early years of his journey, he focused on building his technical skills across programming languages, database management, application engineering, infrastructure engineering, and information security, becoming an industry expert across the UX layer, application layer, database/storage layer, network layer, and securing the entire platform.
Hafiz’s leadership journey began by delivering world-leading microfinancing software globally with offline, online, and hybrid connectivity, along with full-blown data warehousing and analytics capabilities. This delivery enabled multiple world-leading microfinancing organizations to increase their operations by 50% to 100% without increasing the technology budget. Throughout his 28-year journey in technology and data, Hafiz has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to helping world-class brands deliver extraordinary customer experiences while maintaining platform security and top-ranked ROI.
Over the last 28 years, Hafiz has consistently held leadership positions across the financial, retail, entertainment, fitness, consulting, and customer experience industries. He has built numerous successful teams and delivered a significant number of projects in the areas of digital transformation, application development, CRM, information security, data platforms, and advanced analytics.
Hafiz’s most recent career achievements include writing a top-ranking book on SQL and earning the highly sought-after CISM accreditation. Hafiz is committed to bringing high-quality technology and data services to all of Byte71’s clients.
Kazi Toufiq Wadud (Toufiq)
Director, Byte71 Solutions Ltd.
Meet Toufiq, an accomplished tech leader with 18 years of rich and diverse experience under his belt. Toufiq's career journey has been nothing short of exhilarating. He has navigated through a multitude of industries, from teaching in universities to the versatile world of Telecom, the intricate dynamics of Transport, the essential services of Utility, the ever-evolving realm of Entertainment, and the fast-paced landscape of Consulting. Along the way, he has worked with industry titans such as Deloitte, GHD, and Axiata, leading transformative projects and pioneering innovative solutions. His career has taken him across Bangladesh, Malaysia, Australia, and multiple clients in South East Asia and the Asia Pacific Regions, giving him a truly global perspective. Each step in these diverse sectors has enriched his expertise and broadened his horizons, equipping him with a unique blend of skills and a truly global outlook.
Toufiq has consistently held pivotal leadership positions, where his visionary guidance has steered numerous teams toward remarkable success. His expertise is vast and multifaceted, encompassing the precise world of System Engineering, the innovative frontiers of Data Engineering and Advanced Analytics, and the cutting-edge domain of Machine Learning. Moreover, his strategic acumen in Project Management ensures that complex initiatives are executed flawlessly, while his keen insights in Business and Financial Analysis provide a robust foundation for data-driven decision-making. Each leadership role he has undertaken reflects his commitment to excellence and his ability to inspire and elevate those around him.
Toufiq's academic journey is a testament to his relentless pursuit of knowledge and excellence. It began with a Bachelor of Science (with Honours) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, where he mastered the intricacies of engineering. Seeking broader horizons, he pursued an MBA from the prestigious IBA, University of Dhaka, blending technical prowess with business acumen. Eager to stay at the forefront of technology, Toufiq undertook postgraduate studies in Data Science at the University of Melbourne. This unique blend of technical training, strategic business education, and data science expertise has been the cornerstone of his illustrious career.