YBCP purpose, value proposition and past event pictures_nov 17_2014_v1

“Connect. Inspire. Succeed”

04/14/23

Young Bangladeshi Canadian Professionals (YBCP)

In partnership with NYBAP, United States

Young Bangladeshi Canadian Professionals

“Connect. Inspire. Succeed”2 04/14/23

Our Purpose

WHAT

CONNECT, INSPIRE, SUCCEED

We would like to celebrate the achievements of Bangladeshi Canadians from all over the country.

HOW

We will achieve this by bringing together like-minded people and build up a strong network of professionals to collectively share their successes and raise the Canadian Bangladeshi profile.

We aim to bring people together by organizing social events, panel discussions / seminars, supporting fundraising activities for charities and provide community support.

We will partner and collaborate with local and global professional groups / communities to provide benefits to our members.

WHO

Our group will be targeted at young professionals in the beginning and middle stages of their careers in Canada.

We are also an all-inclusive group and actively welcome anyone who wants to join regardless of race or religious background.



Our Value Proposition

Connect Inspire Succeed

Value to Our Members

Expand / Get Inside the professional network

Access to the local corporate decision makers for jobs

Socialize with like minded people to build long lasting friendships

Get inspired by local high performers in all professions

Access to global (i.e. US, Bangladesh) high performing professionals

Build mentoring relationships

Learn from peers and seniors

Make right career moves based on recommendations

Identify potential future opportunities



Our Growing Professional Network

NEW YORK

TORONTO

ATLANTA

DHAKA

LONDON

DUBAI

MONTREAL

SYDNEY

Current:

TORONTO (1000+ members)

NEW YORK (1000+ members)

ATLANTA (200+ members)

Future:

MONTREAL LONDON DUBAI DHAKA SYDNEY



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Our TORONTO Teams & Roles

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Teams & Members

Student Members

Advisory Board

Provide Guidance and Resources to the group.

Plan and Execute tasks supporting the purpose of the group.

Leverage networks and experiences, Share industry trends, and Mentor others to grow and succeed.

Share latest academic trends & Learn from the members to grow and succeed.

Technology

Healthcare Ryerson

BSA

York

BSA

UTM

BSA

UofT

BSA

Waterloo

BSA

Business



2008 Founding Core Team Members

Pavel Abdur-Rahman, Strategy Consultant, IBM

Rashed Chowdhuri, Accountant, KPMG

Sameen Rehman, IT Consultant, Deloitte

Yusuf Hassan, IT Consultant, Deloitte

Sumaiya Sharmeen, Cancer Research, Princess Margaret Hospital



2014 Core Team MembersPavel Abdur-Rahman,

IBM

Najeeb Khan, Chaara Fund Foundation

Nadia Hassan,Accenture

Sumaiya Sharmeen, Deeth Williams Wall LLP

Antara Rahman, Plan Canada

Rupom Rahman, Sundarbon Photography

Zaki Khan, Maple Leaf Foods

Nasmin Harun , Ryerson University



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Pictures from Past Events



Meet & Greet, September 2013



Meet & Greet, May 2012



UofT St.George Campus Visit, April 2009



YBCP + CAMP Panel Discussion, June 2009



Dr. Yunus + David Suzuki Event, June 2008



Panel Discussion, May 2008



Meet & Greet / Campus Events – 2008 / 09



Meet & Greet, February 2008



Some of the YBCP Participants since 2008

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Reza Rahman

Personal Background

Born in Comilla, Bangladesh, US citizen, currently living in Toronto

Lived in Europe for a few years and travelled extensively throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas

Education & Credentials

Executive Education training from Centre for Management Development at London Business School

BS in Industrial Engineering, University of Texas

Professional Experiences

Currently working as the Director of Sales Operations for Nokia in Canada

16 years of telecommunications experience in varied fields (sales, information technology, business infrastructure, product line management, customer care, operations and quality management)

Key Message for Students

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

“In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure” – Bill Cosby



Feroz Haq

Personal Background

Career banker with over 6 years experience in Corporate and Investment Banking in Toronto. At present, works in Investment Banking at TD Securities covering clients in mining, consumer products and renewable energy sectors


MBA - Rotman School of Management (2005)

B. Com - Rotman School of Management (2000)


Investment Banking - TD Securities Inc. (2005- present)

Corporate Banking - Scotia Capital (2004)

Corporate Banking - HSBC Bank Canada (2000-2003)

Private Banking - Australia New Zealand (ANZ) Banking Corp. (1999)




Sharmin Ahmed

Personal Background

Born in Dhaka, Bangladesh and raised in Dubai, U.A.E.

After 10 years in Canada, still not much of a snow-lover.


BBA, Schulich School of Business, York University (2002)

Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (2005)


Summer , 2001 : Intern, Assurance, Arthur Andersen

2002 - 2006: Assurance & Advisory, Deloitte & Touche

2006– present: Audit Manager, Credit Risk Audit, Scotiabank


Do your research - you can never know enough.



Azim Haque

Personal Background

Born in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Lived in Singapore, United states

Migrated to Canada in 2009


BBA – Finance and Economics, Indiana University of PA


Area Manager Enterprise Rent a Car


Opportunity is for those who want it.



Sal Rabbani

Personal Background


Immigrated to Canada in 1986 at the age of 3


BBA – Finance and Economics

York University


Trustee – Toronto District School Board

KPMG LLP


Think about this: the opposite of success is ---------------------



Sabrina Akhtar

Personal Background

Born in Calgary, AB

Moved to Toronto in 1989


BSc Life Sciences, University of Toronto 2003

MD, University of Western Ontario 2007

CCFP , College of Family Physicians of Canada (Jun. 2009)

Low-Risk Obstetrical Fellow, University of Toronto (Oct. 2009)


July 2009: Staff physician, Toronto Western Hospital & Mount Sinai Hospital

July 2009: Physician, House Calls Team

2007 – 2009: Chief Resident, DFCM Toronto Western Hospital


“Never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty—never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense.”

- Winston Churchill



Pavel Rahman

Personal Background




BASc in Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto

MSc (2011 Candidate) in Environmental Management, University of London


2006 – present: Senior Consultant, IBM Supply Chain Strategy

2005 – 06: Continuous Process Improvement at MDS and Sobeys

2003 – 04: System Analyst (Intern) at Canadian Tire


"It's not the strongest species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the ones most responsive to change" - Charles Darwin



Shahjereen Shahidullah

Personal Background

Born in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

(Was) Moved to Dubai, UAE to join her Dad when 2 weeks old.

Migrated to Toronto, Canada in 2000.


BSc in Genes, Genetics and Biotechnology with a Minor in Sociology, University of Toronto.

MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Targeted Radiotherapeutics, University of Toronto.


2009: Research Coordinator, The Hospital for Sick Children (Child Health Evaluative Sciences).

2005 – 08: Graduate Student / Toiling Researcher at the aforementioned laboratory.


“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children...to leave the world a better place...to know even one life has

breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded”

- Ralph Waldo Emerson



Salwa Mohi-uddin

Personal Background

Born in UK



Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Life Sciences, University of Toronto

Masters of Health Science, University of Toronto


2007 – present-Speech language pathologist, Grandview Children’s Centre (Durham Preschool Speech and Language program) and private practioner.

Internships: SickKids-Cleft lip and palate team, Sault Ste Marie- Community Living Algoma, Toronto Preschool Speech and language program, Building Blocks, Rouge Valley Centenary Hospital.


“The best way to see if the shoe fits is to try it on. Exploring, researching, questioning, volunteering and shadowing others can all help you to discover if a particular profession fosters your strengths, ideals and interests”.



Talha Siddiqi

Personal Background

Born and raised in Karachi,Pakistan.

Came to Canada in 2001


Bachelor of Electrical Engineering , Ryerson University

CCNA Trained

Rockwell Sales Leadership Program Graduate


Strategic Account Manager - Rockwell Automation 2006-2008 ( www.ab.com )

Volunteered in Pakistan Teaching English and Math

Volunteer Mentoring Partnership Program


“Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises”



Naseef Khan

Personal Background


Lived in Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates, 1984 - 1996



B.A. in Geographic Analysis, Marketing Minor, Ryerson University 2007

Lieutenant, Air Force Reserve, Canadian Forces, 2002 – Present

President / Senior Advisor, BSA Ryerson, Ryerson University, 2003 - 2007


2002 – Present: Deputy Commanding Officer, 631 Sentinel Squadron.

2006 – 07: Market Research Coordinator, Network & Strategic Planning, CIBC

2007 – Present: Retail Development Analyst, Western Canada, Shoppers Drug Mart


“Adapt & Overcome”

“Its your life, Take Command!”

“Falling down is not defeat, real defeat is when you are refusing to get up”

“Never expect things to happen, struggle and make them happen. Never expect yourself to be given a good value, create a value of your own”



Nick Cunjak

Personal Background

Born in Toronto, Ontario

Lived in both the United States and Croatia


Hons. Bachelor of Arts- University of Toronto (2005)

Bachelor of Education – University of Toronto (2006)

Currently in the final year of the M.Ed program in Higher Education at the University of Toronto


Current: Secondary Teacher - Pleasant View Junior High School (TDSB)

Previous: Yorkdale Secondary and Adult Learning Centre (TDSB)


“It is the first week of classes and you have 3 classes of 30. Each student with their own unique set of dreams, issues and learning styles. You have 70 minutes to help them develop skill sets that will last a lifetime. Are you ready for that challenge?”



Lisa Maharaj

Personal Background

Born in Toronto, Ontario


2004 B.A. in Anthropology and Industrial Relations, UTM

2005 Postgraduate Certificate, Humber College

C.H.R.P. in progress


2006 – present HR Generalist, Shoppers Drug Mart

2005 – 2006 HR Coordinator, Yellow Pages Group


Know your strengths, likes and dislikes



Armand Sayeed

Personal Background

Born in Chittagong, Bangladesh



HBComm in Management Information Systems, Lakehead University

CCNA, MSCE certification


2002 – 03: IT Team Lead, Tier 2 Helpdesk (IBM)

2003 – 07: IT Manager (Expeditors Washington/ TMS Lighting)

2008 – present: CFO/Senior Consultant (ProviCan Healthcare Inc.)


Persistence – Never give up and only look back into the past just for a laugh

Surround yourself with positive people and positive thoughts

Fear is a trap, get out of it and keep moving



Rashed Chowdhury

Personal Background


Came to Canada in 2003 as an international student


Honors Bachelors Degree in Business majoring in Accounting

CISA, Certified Information Systems Auditor

CIA candidate 2009


2006 – 08: Internal Auditor, Sears Canada Inc.

2008 – Present :Consultant, Risk & Resilience, KPMG LLP (Canada)


“Only those bold enough to chase dreams are the ones who catch them”



Masrur Mahmood

Personal Background




BASc in Electrical Engineering, McMaster University


2004-05 – Mittel-Arselor-Dofasco Inc (Network Engineer)

2006 – Research in Motion (Wireless Protocol Specialist)

2008 – Thales Rail Signalling Solutions (Vehicle Contol Systems Engineer)


Dream big and be passionate about what you do.



Safwan Amin

Personal Background


Lived in Kuwait for 8 years



Gov. Laboratory High school in Dhaka, Bangladesh

B.Eng in Nuclear Engineering, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

EIT, Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)


2002 – Present: Deputy Managing Director, amadergaan.com

2008 – Present: Reactor Physics Analyst – Reactor Core Physics (home base I&C DC) of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited


“what gets us into trouble, is not what we don't know…

but it’s what we know for sure that just ain't so…”



Shabreen Ahmed

Personal Background

Born in Singapore



BBA, University of Toronto

Management Co-op, specialization in Marketing


2008: Online Project Manager, Bell Canada

2007: Marketing Assistant (Co-op), Rogers Communications Inc

2006: Marketing Associate (Co-op), Hewlett-Packard

2005: Marketing Assistant (Co-op), T-Fal


“It’s not enough to just know what it is you love. You need to know how to connect and build with the right people in order to do what you love too.”



Sumaiya Sharmeen

Personal Background




HBSc in Genetics and Biotechnology, U of T

MSc Candidate-Medical Biophysics, U of T


2005 – 07: Research Student, The Hospital for Sick Children

2007 – present: Research Trainee: Princess Margaret Hospital


“Look forward to trying new things everyday and explore other options by networking”

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