Founder



Zubair Ahmed
FOUNDER & CEO (Chief Executive Officer)Career
He started his career as an Investment Banker and lead managed several venture funds. Throughout his career he has made 13 investment decision of which 6 of the invested companies got acquired by the likes of Google, Linkedin, Apple, Peoplesoft. He also has worked as a Vice President for Investment Banking division at Goldman Sachs. he managed the debt financing and M&A operation for the Asia Pacific region.Academic Background
Bachelor of Science University of the Philippines, Diliman; Master of Science Tokyo Institute of Technology; MBA, Yale UniversityNationality
BangladeshiHobby
Skate Boarding, Table Tennis, Golf, Long drive, Ocean, NatureFavorite Food
Sashimi, Sushi, Nama Oyster, Sea Urchin, Kacchi Biriani, Tehari, Sangyapsol, Kaki SoupMotto
Knowing is NOT doing


Michael Schmitz
CO - FOUNDER & CTIO (Chief Technology Innovation Officer)Career
After working for T-Systems and the United Nations during his studies, he joined the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence in 2005, applying AI methods to research novel Natural User Interfaces for the Internet of Things. In 2012 he co-founded the Experimental Media Lab further investigating innovative concepts for effective and engaging human-computer interaction. In 2018 he joined Hishab as the CTO.Academic Background
Diploma & PhD in Computer Science Saarland University, GermanyNationality
GermanHobby
Digital, analog games, sports, musicFavorite Food
All kinds of vegan curry!Motto
"Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them." (Albert Einstein)


Mio Ahmed
CO-FOUNDERCareer
In 2011, she started her career at Mitsubishi UFJ Information Technology as Project Manager. She has engaged in several projects for foreign remittance system development for overseas brunch of Mitsubishi UFJ Bank. In 2014 she was relocated to Singapore and worked as ICT solution sales executive at Softbank Telecom Singapore. She was mainly in charge of Japanese corporation account. In 2016, she joined Hishab as co-founder.Academic Background
Bachelor of Business Otaru University of Commerce, Japan.Nationality
JapaneseHobby
Travel, ExerciseFavorite Food
RamenMotto
One life, live it.


Mohammad Fayadan Hossain
CO-FOUNDERCareer
His unconventional career started in his late teens where he used to do trading businesses and doing research work for large conglomerates. In about two years during the start of the 2nd year at his university, he become the Project Director for the First Private Port in Bangladesh. He worked in the port industry for over 3 years from the inception of the business and in late 2016 he Co-Founded Hishab.Academic Background
Bachelor of International Business North South University, BangladeshNationality
BangladeshiHobby
Outdoor adventures such as Cycling, Driving, Scuba Diving, meeting new people and listening to storiesFavorite Food
Fried Chicken, Fried Rice, Nasi Goreng, Chicken Biryani, Kacchi Biryani, Sushi, Sashimi and steaksMotto
Vision without execution is hallucinationTech



Md. Sarwar Kamal
HEAD OF ENGINEERINGCareer
He has started his career as a Software Engineer in 2010. Throughout his career, he was fortunate to have the working experiences with the leading-edge technologies in different roles including Product Manager, System Analyst and Software Architect. In early 2020, he joined Hishab as the Dev Lead & Software Architect to help scale the organization with building up a microservice landscape.Academic Background
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology.Nationality
BangladeshiHobby
Travelling, Reading Historical NovelsFavorite Food
Rice, Pulses, Beef, Dried FishMotto
Impact others by rectifying myself


Arifur Rahman
PRODUCT MANAGER - MFICareer
Mishu started his career as an Urban Planner Specializing in GIS mapping. In his early days he worked in two major government projects in Bangladesh as GIS expert. He then pivoted towards music production and distribution and started working in a dual role as Marketing Manager and Audio Production Engineer at a indie music label, Incursion Music. He later joined Radio Foorti, the leading FM channel in Bangladesh. From the radio job, he got picked up by an IT company, SSD-TECH and joined as a product manager, content. There he worked in Telecom domain and eventually became a mid level manager who led the digital transformation of the product portfolio. He also worked at the Robi Axiata Limited and managed CRBT and streaming VAS portfolio. Later he re-joined SSD-TECH as a senior manager and worked to launch products in the e-learning and gaming domains. He joined Hishab as Product Manager on April 2021. Mishu’s product portfolio includes names like Ghoorilearning, BeatMyTeam, BBC Janala, Grameenphone Voice Chat, Music IVR 2008, Lifestyle IVR 2580, Chakribazar, Rutiruji.Academic Background
BURP, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) ACMP, IBANationality
BangladeshiHobby
Guitar Playing, Audio Engineering, TravelFavorite Food
Rice, Mashed Potato, Egg FryMotto
Take Risks, don’t do nothing and die


Md. Talha
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATORCareer
He started his career as a Support Engineer (NOC) at an ISP. Later on, he worked as a System Administrator for several software companies before joining Hishab. He has four Red Hat Certifications.Academic Background
Bachelor of Science East West University; Achieved Dean's List Award. Master of Science North South University; 1 IEEE Publication.Nationality
BangladeshiHobby
Travelling, Cooking, Adventure SportsFavorite Food
Kacchi Biriani, Tehari, Fuchka, Beef VunaMotto
A life spent helping others is a life filled with purpose


Md Nasimul Gani
SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPERCareer
Academic Background
Nationality
BangladeshiHobby
Favorite Food
Motto



Raghavendra Prasad
PATENT LAWYERCareer
He started his career in intellectual property as an IP Analyst and he specializes in Drafting & Prosecution of Patent applications. Throughout his career, he has helped R&D in safeguarding intellectual property interests by capturing innovations, strategies scope of filings, prosecuting patent applications over various jurisdictions and performing competitor’s patents analysis. He also carries an expertise in development of systems for IPR processes. He has also worked on many opposition assignments to avert probable risks due to competitor’s IP.Academic Background
Bachelor of Law with Honours in Intellectual Property Law RGSOIPL, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. Bachelor of Technology JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida.Nationality
IndianHobby
Badminton, Cycling, Swimming.Favorite Food
Punjabi dishes, Kerala style sea food, Bengali sweets.Motto
Leave a mark.


Anik Kumar Saha
PRODUCT MANAGERCareer
Anik started his career as a Test Analyst in IBM India. Over the years he has built up a strong knowledge in understanding test processes, implementation and Automation Testing. Domain Knowledge across Banking, Airline, Retail, American Union System, Payment systems is his forte. Throughout his short 6+ years of Career, he has been striving hard to deliver software quality without any compromise.Academic Background
B.Tech in Information Technology from National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, West Bengal, IndiaNationality
IndianHobby
Cycling, Investing,Travelling, GardeningFavorite Food
Sorse Ilish,Luchi Aloor Dum, Aloo Posto,Rice with Mutton Curry, Butter Chicken with Tanduri Roti,Chola Kulcha, Bhetki- Fish KabirajiMotto
U will Achieve it, If you can believe it! For the achievers, Sky's the Limit.


Aseequl Khan
PRODUCT MANAGERCareer
His career spanned from a software developer to a system analyst to a project manager, he started his career in 1993 at MOHFW, Bangladesh. Before his post-graduation in 2006, he was engaged in various levels of software development both in Bangladesh and in the UK. Afterward he concentrated on planning and managing software and web projects both in Bangladesh and in Thailand. In early 2020, he joined Hishab as the Project Manager of MFI projects.Academic Background
Master of Science in Information System Development London Metropolitan University, London, UK.Nationality
BangladeshiHobby
Travel, Movies.Favorite Food
Vuna Khichuri, Beef.Motto
Taste your words, before you give it to others.


Jiya Uddin Ahmad
SOFTWARE ENGINEERCareer
He is a Computer Engineer who started his career as a Data Transcription Officer at Hishab. At the beginning he utilized his time to observe how human-Tran scripted data is fed to the Bengali ASR to build an ultimate Voice Recognition System grew out of Artificial Intelligence. Then he stepped up to contribute his part being a Software Developer and participated in various projects for the betterment of the ASR by building a fully functional ASR training software. Now he is expanding his career working with IVR systems and other software projects.Academic Background
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering Daffodil International University.Nationality
BangladeshiHobby
Table Tennis, Hill Tracking, Coding, Nature, Ocean, Music, GamesFavorite Food
Kacchi Biriani, Chinese Cuisine, Thai Food, Local Spicy FoodMotto
Living is better than to just Survive!


Md. Naib Hossain Khan
SOFTWARE DEVELOPERCareer
He started his career as a programmer. Throughout the journey of his career, he worked for many companies and worked on many projects successfully. He has good skills in Java, JS, Python, ReactJs, Angular and many more languages and frameworks and now works as a full-stack developer.Academic Background
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology.Nationality
BangladeshiHobby
Cricket, Football, Playing Card, TravellingFavorite Food
Kacchi Biriani, Tehari, Pizza, MangoMotto
Work until your signature becomes an autograph


Md. Tariqul Islam
ML ENGINEERCareer
He has started his career as a Machine Learning Engineer in Hishab Ltd. During his study in undergrad level, he was involved directly in IEEE signal processing society and was Secretary of that Student Branch Chapter. During his academic career, he attended many international competitions like Signal Processing cup and Video and Image Processing cup. He did lots of projects and researches, mostly on Signal processing and Machine learning domainAcademic Background
Bachelor of Science, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.Nationality
BangladeshiHobby
Swimming, Cycling, FootballFavorite Food
Ilish fish, Mejban, Borhani, Kacchi Biriani, Aflatoon, Fruit Custard.Motto
Don’t wait for the impulse, prepare yourself.


Faria Ahmed
PATENT ENGINEERCareer
Faria started her career as an Intern in the project and development sector in Grameenphone. Then she made a career shift to intellectual property and joined Peplink - a cybersecurity and networking solutions organization headquartered in the U.S, and worked with their team for more than four years. She landed the Patent Engineer position at Hishab in February 22’ and has been responsible for managing its intellectual property ever since.Academic Background
Bachelor of Science in EEE, American International University, BangladeshNationality
🇧🇩Hobby
Badminton, Classical Dance, Traveling, Roller SkatesFavorite Food
Butter chicken , Butter paneer, Crab cakes, Kacchi Biriani, Maki rolls, Fish n’ ChipsMotto
If you’re going through hell, keep going.


Saqif Mujib
PRODUCT MANAGER - MFICareer
Saqif started his career as business development in the internet industry and worked with his startups for few years.Academic Background
BBA, North South University (majoring in Finance and Marketing)Nationality
BangladeshiHobby
Eatching movie, Learning new things.Favorite Food
Biriyani, dumplingMotto
Weak mind talk about people, strong mind talk about events and great mind talk about ideas


Sheikh Asif Imran
MACHINE LEARNING ENGINEER (NLP)Career
Shouborno completed his BSc in EEE at BUET, where he worked with machine learning research and competitions besides volunteering as the Chairperson of IEEE SPS BUET SB Chapter (2019-20). His notable works and achievements there include 2nd position in IEEE VIP Cup 2019 (ICIP 2019, Taiwan), 4th position in IEEE SP Cup 2020, a journal publication, and some conference publications. He also completed an internship at Socian Ltd. working on Natural Language Processing. Since his graduation in February 2021, he has been working at Hishab on telephony dialogue engine, ASR, etc. and also worked with Chowa Giken for a month on a computer vision deep learning project.Academic Background
BSc, Bangladesh University of Engineering and TechnologyNationality
BangladeshiHobby
Reading (books, audiobooks, comics)Favorite Food
Pasta, ice creamMotto
In the intricate ocean of thoughts, ideas, initiatives, and mediums, I'm merrily exploring.


Mehadi Hasan
NLP ENGINEERCareer
I started my career as a Research Assistant (RA) in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) in 2016. During the RA ship, I got the opportunity to work on different domains of AI like processing data and developing ML models on audio, text, images, and video. Also got the scope to design and develop prototypes for multiple business problems. Actually, I have learned a lot from the RA position. After that, I work in multiple positions at different startups. During this time period, I mainly focus on developing enterprise OCR systems and voice-based inputting services for multiple languages e.g: Bangla, English, and Japanese.Academic Background
B.Sc (Eng.) in Computer Science & Engineering at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR)Nationality
BangladeshiHobby
Reading fictional books, contributing to open source, marathon walkingFavorite Food
Steamed rice, omelette, mashed potato, Black gram dalMotto
To do something new or significant always give your best shot in a way so that If for any reason you fail you can’t blame yourself that "if I would give more effort that time the result would different". Always compare you to a younger version of you, not to others.Business Development



Yuto Nakamura
MANAGER OF BIZ DEV & CORPORATE PLANNINGCareer
In his first year of university, he participated in a program to develop practical problem-solving skills through consulting with Bangladesh's international NGO. He also worked in Bangladesh local EdTech Company as a business development intern. He participated in the launch of the Japanese Academy and contributed to the expansion of robot schools for kids in Bangladesh.Academic Background
Bachelor of Language and Culture Studies, Tokyo University of Foreign StudiesNationality
JapaneseHobby
Music, Books, Travel, SoccerFavorite Food
Ramen, Suchi, BiriyaniMotto
Constant dropping wears away a stone.Operation



Md Waziul Islam
MFI OPERATIONSCareer
In 2014, he started his career at Sigtran Limited Software company Dhaka,Bangladesh as Executive (Finance and Account). He is engaged in maintaining the whole account section, keeping regular deal with clients and bank and also maintain the human resource of the office employee. In 2017 he joined Hishab Ltd. As Operation Executive, MFIAcademic Background
Postgraduate degree of Economics at Dhaka University, Bangladesh.Nationality
BangladeshiHobby
Traveling, Reading BookFavorite Food
Bengali FoodMotto
I Believe honesty and hard work.


Md Nazmul Hossain
MFI OPERATIONCareer
In 2017 he started his career in Ordinary IT as a Trainer of Office Application, Graphics Design and Computer Networking(CCNA). In October 2018, he joined Hishab Limited as an Operation Executive (MFI)Academic Background
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering University of Information Technology and Science (UITS). Diploma in Computer Technology Rajshahi Polytechnic Institute.Nationality
BangladeshiHobby
Traveling, Cycling, Fishing, Gardening and PhotographyFavorite Food
Beef Tehari, Kacchi Biriani and All kind of Bengali FoodMotto
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow." -Albert Einstein


Clinton Munna Muhuri
TRANSCRIPTION OFFICERCareer
He started his career as a Freelance translator. He worked in different fields. Throughout his life, he kept his life simple in order to do the volunteer work that he needs to do to live as a Christian.Academic Background
Higher Secondary School Certificate Mirpur Bangla College, Dhaka.Nationality
BangladeshiHobby
Fishing, Cricket, Collecting Coins, Singing, Learning Japanese LanguageFavorite Food
All the food that my Mom Cooks & Sushi, Okonomiyaki, Biriyani, Tonjiru Ramen, Miso SoupMotto
All things that you want others to do to you, you also must do it to others.Back Office



Mazharul Islam
ACCOUNTING MANAGERCareer
He starting his career as audit supervisor to Mushi Muhit Haque & Co. Then, he moved as a professional accountant to CARE International (As a project JITA social Business Bangladesh Ltd for five years). Afterwards he moved to a consultancy firm as a manager finance named Change Associates ltd for three years. Later he began his journey in Hishab ltd.Academic Background
CA Partly qualified from ICAB. LLB National University. Bachelor of Commerce and Honours in Accounting National University. Master of Commerce in Accounting National University.Nationality
BangladeshiHobby
Cricket, Reading bookFavorite Food
Any fruits, Beef Bhuna, Chicken fry and chotpoti.Motto
Always learning


Syed Kamal Hossain
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANTCareer
In 2015, he started his career at SOA Associates, as Marketing Executive. In 2020, he joined HISHAB as a Transcriber.Academic Background
Maple Leaf International School. O & A’ Level (Private Candidate) British Council.Nationality
Maple Leaf International School. O & A’ Level (Private Candidate) British Council.Hobby
Cricket, Basketball, Badminton.Favorite Food
Chicken Roast, Kacchi Biryani, Chocolate Pastry.Motto
If you believe, you can achieve.


Sumaia Akhter
ACCOUNTS & ADMIN EXECUTIVECareer
She started her career in teaching profession. After completing her graduation, she started her job in Hishab Ltd. as a transcriber officer. Now, she is working as Accounts & Admin executive at Hishab Ltd.Academic Background
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Dhaka City College.Nationality
BangladeshiHobby
Cooking, Story Reading, Nature.Favorite Food
Don’t wait for the impulse, prepare yourself.Motto
live and learnAdvisors



Christoph Voigt
ADVISORCareer
Since 2009 he was working as Project Lead for some med-scaled retailers in Europe focusing on different business goals in the E-Commerce world. In 2017 he changed sides beginning to work as international Project and Program Manager for one of the largest service providers for E-Commerce solutions in Europe, KPS, with his main client residing in the Scandinavian countries. In 2019 he joined Hishab as IT Manager.Academic Background
2006 Master's degree in Multimedia Communication University for Journalism & Communication, Hannover, Germany. Diploma's degree in Media Informatics and Computer Science University of Applied Sciences in Kaiserslautern, Germany.Nationality
GermanHobby
Travelling, Gaming, Sports, NatureFavorite Food
Tajine with lamb and plumMotto
Take your time to understand. Then act.


Thomas Fossum Anderssen
ADVISORCareer
He is a Solutions Architect with background from Telecommunication and Retail. In 2020 he joined Hishab/Voicebridge as a Solutions Architect to help scale the organization with building up a microservice landscape and introduce agile processes.Academic Background
Bachelor’s degree Information Technology University of Agder.Nationality
NorwegianHobby
PokerFavorite Food
KompeMotto
If you chase two rabbits, you catch none


Thorsten Engelbrecht
ADVISORCareer
Thorsten has been a consultant and project manager for enterprise business process management (BPM) for over 15 years in various roles. He joined a small consulting company already during his studies and stayed after the company was acquired by a large BPM software vendor in Germany. In 2009 the establishment of a new subsidiary drew Thorsten to work overseas in Australia for two years. Coming back to Germany in 2011 he decided to work as a freelance consultant, until he joined Hishab in 2020.Academic Background
Diploma degree in Business Studies and Economics, Ruhr-Universität Bochum (university), GermanyNationality
GermanHobby
Gaming, ReadingFavorite Food
The diversity of good local food, best found on recommendations by a local friend. But since the occasions for that are rather rare I also settle for a good medium steak, ‘Currywurst’, plum dumplings, pancakes or a mushroom risotto.Motto
“It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues.” (Abraham Lincoln)


Mika Furukawa
HR ADVISORCareer
She started her career as a female regular position at AIG. She has participated in the world's first Internet World Expo (Internet World Expo '96). After working for 3DCG software development at ExpressionTools, Inc, , she joined livedoor Co.,Ltd. as a new business development and secretary to the president. She was in charge of human resources and compliance in the Corporate Planning Office. Since 2010, she has been a member of the Business Administration Department at the Corporate Headquarters of Asteria Corporation. In 2016, She invested in Hishab as angel investor. Since January 2020, she has been an advisor and founder at Toposware, a blockchain development company.Academic Background
Shokei UniversityNationality
JapaneseHobby
Oil painting, vocal music, wool felt making, Literature (works published in Japanese textbooks of junior highschool)Favorite Food
AvocadoMotto
Less-is-more approach


Atsushi Nagatoshi
ADVISORCareer
He has experience in M&A-related finance and other areas at the Corporate Planning Office of Livin' on the EDGE Co., Ltd.(later known as livedoor Co.,Ltd.). At DeNA Co., Ltd., he was responsible for both the investor relations and corporate planning departments, and led the management accounting and reassignment to the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. After returning to Livedoor Corporation, he was responsible for building the organization after the spin-off, including setting up the administration department. As General Manager of the Corporate Planning Department at Infoteria Corporation (currently ASTERIA Corporation), he was responsible for investor relations, overseas business development including M&A of US companies, and capital increase. After serving as a director of a subsidiary in China, he has experience as a CFO of a start-up company, increasing capital and building the organization. In 2016, He invested in Hishab as angel investor.Academic Background
International School of Dusseldorf e.V. Faculty of Law, Chuo UniversityNationality
JapaneseHobby
Soccer, Watching movie, Reading books, Drinking with friends,Favorite Food
SushiMotto
Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you'll die today.

