S.M. Sayeed Anowar

October 2024-December 2024

Consultant - Swiss Contact: . () 

Advancing Testing and Optimization of Six Standardized Light Engineering Products, Jashore, Bangladesh (Fund: Switzerland). Responsibilities: 

• • • • • Collaborated with manufacturers, industry experts (BITAC, SME Foundation), and end users, leveraging Lean Manufacturing, TQM, TPM, and DFM principles to identify opportunities for further optimizing six standardized products.

        • Managed the delivery, installation, and retrieval of products, including Feed-Making Machine, Fodder Cutter Machine, Pulverizer Machine, Bike Brake Drum and Tube Well. 

        • Developed actionable reports to enhance cost efficiency and competitiveness over imported Chinese alternatives. 

September 2021-September 2022  

Project Assistant

Productivity Improvement of Light Engineering Sector Through Modern Technology, Bangladesh under Prabriddhi (LED), Swiss Contact.

Swiss Contact, Dew Crafts, and Prabriddhi Bangladesh (LED) simultaneously managed the project. I had the chance to manipulate and lead 30 entrepreneurs while always listening to their feedback and reporting to my team leader. 

• • • • •  Acquired proficiency in various research tools: Value chain analysis, Capital machinery improvement techniques, Quality management system implementation, Forward market linkage strategies, Backward market linkage strategies etc.

        • Specific responsibility: Creating a list of different suppliers of capital machinery in India

        •  Gained valuable hands-on experience and knowledge by observing and studying the operation of various machines, including lathe, milling, shaper, VMC milling machines etc

        • Acquired insights into cupola furnace operation and the process of die casting with CNC dies in foundry operations as well as spectrometer and different furnace types in foundry operations.

        •  Familiarity with the application of reverse engineering methods and their application to real-life agricultural machinery components.

        •  Conducting surveys and in-depth interviews and Collecting general information, technological information, and business information

September 2021-September 2022  

Internship- Field Officer,

Dew Crafts under Prabriddhi, SwissContact, Bangladesh. 

The project was simultaneously managed by Swiss Contact, Dew Crafts, and Prabriddhi Bangladesh (LED). I had the chance to manipulate and led 30 entrepreneurs while always listening to their feedback and reporting to my team leader. 

• Public speaking 

• Public relations 

• Event management 

• Professional report writing 

• Strong networking and communication skills 

• Skillful email writing 

June 2020- May 2021

Project assistant-Improvement of Workshop Layout and Workflow Management, Jashiore, Bangladesh under Prabriddhi (LED), Swiss Contact.

Worked with our faculty professors. Activities: 

• Assist in the data collection of 100 workers for the poverty probability index (PPI). 

• SolidWorks layout design for improved efficiency. 

• Acquired knowledge of casting, injection molding, forging, etc. 

• Value chain analysis and SWOT analysis used in data analysis. 

• Taken in-depth interviews of the workshop and foundry owner. 

• Workstation ergonomics and safety management 

June 2019- May 2020

Data collector-Study on Identifying Technology and Skill Gap in Jashore Light Engineering Cluster (SME foundation). 

The project was funded by the ministry of industry, Bangladesh. Worked with our faculty members. 

Activities: 

• Acquired some techniques by learning about the Jashore Light Engineering sector's expertise and technological gaps. • The process for gathering and analyzing data. 

• Acquired knowledge of casting, injection molding, forging, etc. 

• Cooperation and teamwork. 

October 2020- January 2021

Deputy Chief of Finance and Corporate Affairs- Hult Prize at Jashore University of      Science & Technology, Jashore, Bangladesh. 

• Coordinated and led initiatives for the Hult Prize at Jashore University of Science & Technology

• Developed and maintained professional relationships with key stakeholders and representatives

• Monitored and evaluated the results of various departments to ensure that they achieved their goals

• Planned and managed the institution’s budget, ensuring that it is effectively allocated and utilized

May 2020- May 2021

Joint Secretary - Rotaract Club of Jashore University of Science & Technology, Jashore, Bangladesh.

• 2 years of experience in leading and managing a Rotaract Club

• Developed and implemented several successful events for the club

• Coordinated with members to ensure smooth operations

• Developed and maintained relationships with sponsors

• Collaborated with different organizations to promote club activities

• Facilitated meetings and discussions with members and stakeholders