SYED ISLAMStrategy · Transformation · AI
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Experience

Executive Career and Venture Experience

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Executive Experience

Principal AI Consultant

Ascentra Global Ltd
Sep 2025 – Present
  • Lead research and development of AI-driven business automation solutions.
  • Manage global partnerships and oversee strategic and technical projects.
  • Develop AI models and technology-led solutions for digital services, analytics and CRM systems.
Venture Building

Founder — Innovation & Technology Leadership

Britsync UK Ltd
2023 – Present
  • Building an integrated AI ecosystem focused on automation, digital business infrastructure and AI-enabled SME operations.
  • Lead development of AI products and platforms including LeadHunter Pro, TrueCRM, Britsync AI Academy and TalentBridge.
  • Direct product strategy, technical development, partnerships and commercial execution across multiple initiatives.
  • Developed and deployed five cohorts of a global AI internship programme, building an internal talent pipeline for AI system development.

Founder

Global AI Olympiad
Venture
  • Developed a global AI talent and innovation initiative designed to identify and develop AI capability at scale.
  • Engaged with ministries and universities across multiple countries for institutional support and participation.

Founder / Strategic Lead

TalentBridge
Venture
  • Developed a remote AI talent deployment model for UK businesses, combining vetted technical talent with AI-native working practices and digital collaboration.

Founder

NobleRoot Study
Venture
  • Built and operated a UK-based education consultancy and international student advisory/recruitment business.
  • Generated £45K revenue in 2025.
Technology Projects

Product & Market Development

Sentravault — Cybersecurity
Technology Project
  • Involved in the development and market development of Sentravault, a cybersecurity product focused on biometric encryption and secure digital vault technology.
  • Worked across product positioning, commercial development and market-facing activity, connecting technical capability with customer and business requirements.

Engineering & Operations

Cross-Sector Projects
Career Foundation
  • Delivered engineering solutions including forklift circuit design and repair for Akij Food & Beverage, and restoration of 30+ CAT battery-operated forklifts.
  • Contributed to hardware development associated with underwater bridge construction for the Jamuna Bridge project in Bangladesh.
  • Designed and implemented business systems for a multinational leisure group kitchen to improve operational efficiency.
  • Gained manufacturing operations experience within a Berkshire Hathaway production environment.
  • Earlier management roles included operational leadership, client services, supplier coordination, process optimisation and team management.
International Business

International Trade & Diplomatic Engagement

Cross-Border Commercial Activity
Career History
  • Worked with the Consulate of The Gambia in Bangladesh and managed cross-border commodity transactions including wheat, scrap metal and ship-breaking activities.
  • Operated independently across international commercial relationships and stakeholder environments.
Education

Academic Foundation

MBA, Project Management

United Kingdom · Distinction

BSc, Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Bangladesh
Core Capabilities

Leadership & Technical Capabilities

Selected Achievements

Recognition & Milestones

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