Meet Our Team

Syed Samsul Amin (PhD) is the President and Treasurer of SONGJOG FOUNDATION-USA. Apart from his philanthropic work, he is a Technologist in the Semiconductor Packaging Industry with a vast experience of 15+ years in R&D. Prior to his tenure at Intel as Principal Engineer, he obtained his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of North Carolina (UNCC), MBA from University of Massachusetts (UMASS), and Bachelors from BUET, Bangladesh.

He is a founding member of Srijon Pathshala (a non profit Bangla Language School in Portland), Aarohan & Horoppar Bondhura (Musical Bands) and a life long trustee of “Rangers”, a distinguished basketball club in Bangladesh. He lives in Oregon with his spouse and two children.

Ehsanul Karim, also known as Nazim, has spent the last 27 years living in the United States. In 1995, after graduating from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Nazim immigrated to the United States to pursue further education and a career. Currently, he is employed by Intel in Portland, Oregon. In addition to his regular work, he is involved in numerous social activities, such as teaching Bangla to children of the second generation through Srijon Pathsahala, an organization involved in Portland, Oregon’s cultural activities.

In his spare time, Nazim composes poetry and songs, and he has published three poetry collections to date. Nazim is married and has three sons.

Abu Ahmed Mobassharul Karim is an Architect by profession. For the last 20 years, he has established himself as a smart architect with contemporary design innovations. He graduated from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). He is one of the founding members of “Songjog-Connecting People” and “SONGJOGFOUNDATION”. He is currently living in Long Island, NY.

Lufthansa R. Kanta (PhD, PE) is a practicing Civil Engineer in Houston, TX with more than 17 years of technical, consulting, and teaching experience. She is a Senior Project Engineer at Torres & Associates. She also has a distinguished academic career and has served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University. She holds MS and PhD degrees from Texas A&M University and a BS degree from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). She has been serving on the Executive Board of the Spreeha BUET ‘88 Foundation (a.k.a. BUET ‘88 Welfare Foundation). She has been a Co-founder of Lamiya Memorial Children’s Fund and has been engaged in collaboration with Ankur International on various projects since 2007. She joined as a member of SONGJOGFOUNDATION in 2021 to help promote their mission. Dr. Kanta currently lives in Houston, TX with her husband and daughter.

Ahmed Javed Jamal is the initiator of Songjog-Connecting People Foundation in Bangladesh during Covid-19 pandemic. Later he collaborated with the other founding members to initiate the SONGJOGFOUNDATION, a 501c(3) approved non profit organization.

He completed ChE graduation from BUET in 2004. He worked in different chemical manufacturing companies in Bangladesh for last 16 years. He was the first medical oxygen consultant for Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA),Bangladesh with the cooperation from US-AID. He has been recognized widely across news paper portals and other communications in Bangladesh for his dedication in life changing charity work.

Sayeed Hyder (PhD) is a senior software engineer at Google. Sayeed received his PhD from Michigan State University and BSc from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. From the beginning, Sayeed has been a champion of Songjog’s charitable work and joined the Songjog US team to the mission of empowering the people. Sayeed is from Bangladesh and currently lives in Kirkland, WA with his wife and daughter.

Shamaita S Shetu is a Senior Product Development Engineer in Intel corporation, USA. Her current work is primarily focused on developing new generation technology towards building a better future for everyone. She initially learned about “Songjog Foundation” through the caregiver home project and Oxygen supply project during COVID and was thrilled about the organization’s vision of helping people any way they can in a crisis. She believes in serving people specially in their crisis through any means possible and proud to be a part of “Songjog Foundation”, one of the most promising platforms in helping peoples of Bangladesh.

She received her BSc in Electrical Engineering from BUET, and then relocated to the USA to obtain her PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. In her leisure time, she loves to spend time with her family, her two children Shadhin and Authoi. Her hobbies include traditional dancing, traveling, hiking, cooking, interior decoration and reading self-help books.

Gautom Das (PhD) is the Secretary of SONGJOGFOUNDATION-USA. Gautom pursued his PhD from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore prior to his post-doctoral position at University of California at Davis. He is also an alumni of BUET, Bangladesh.

He is currently a faculty member in the department of Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering at UMBC.

He lives in Maryland with his wife and two beautiful children.

Silvy Imam a solutions expert currently working at Bell Aliant in Canada . She graduated from the University of Alberta. Prior to coming to Canada, she worked as a lead engineer at GP and held other important roles in other telecommunications companies like Robi and BanglaLion Ltd . She did her undergraduate from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in EEE. Silvy is a member of the Advisory Board of SONGJOGFOUNDATION.

Tasnim Hossain was born and raised in Dhaka and graduated from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in 1995 with a Major in Electrical Engineering. After pursuing a Master’s in the same field from Texas Tech University, Tasnim worked in several tech companies and settled in Austin, TX.

Married with two daughters, Tasnim has an interest in literature and is a long-time Bangla blogger.

Shah Jahinuzzaman (PhD) is a Circuit Design Engineer at Intel Corporation. He received his PhD from the University of Waterloo, Canada and B.Sc. from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Bangladesh. He joined SONGJOGFOUNDATION in April 2023 being inspired by Songjog’s noble charities like telemedicine, elder care home and food support for people who need these the most. He currently lives in Portland, OR with his wife and two children.

Sabira Enayet was raised in Dhaka and graduated from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in 2002 with a Major in Electrical Engineering.

After pursuing a Master’s in the same field from Arizona State University, Sabira joined Intel at 2008.

Married with two sons , Sabira likes to read books and cook for her family. She has been involved with many charity organizations and has expanded her engagement as advisor to SONGJOGFOUNDATION.

Sazzadur Rahman (PhD) is a renowned business professional in hospitality industry. After graduating with a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Nevada, Sazzadur worked as an Engineer in advanced technology field. However, his passion for the hospitality industry kept calling, so he returned to the industry, transforming unique, charming, but run-down properties into cozy and luxurious accommodations. With forethought and vision, he developed a impressive portfolio comprising of mid to large size hotels in the pacific north west.

Sazzad lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and three children. He turned his passion for love, kindness, and compassion for humanity into action by joining SONGJOGFOUNDATION in the role of an advisor.

Abu Naser Zainuddin (Zain) (PhD) is a Semiconductor Technologist at Western Digital Inc. Zain received his PhD from Purdue University and BSc from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. He has always been a great benefactor of humanity causes and joined SONGJOGFOUNDATION as an advisor. He is committed to create a better world through charitable work and empower communities to take charge of their lives. Zain currently lives in San Ramon, CA with his family.

A Bangladeshi American, Hasan Shariare has been living in Oregon for more than 20 years. He became passionate about working with nonprofits when he co-founded a Bengali language learning school- Srijon Pathshala in 2012 for young kids. He always felt inspired by community volunteering/outreach programs and this experience gave him a deep appreciation for how nonprofits seek to improve the quality of lives of people both living in the US and in Bangladesh. Hasan is an Engineering Manager in technology development division at Intel Corporation in Oregon. He received an MSc in Electrical and Computer engineering from Portland State University after completing his BSc from Islamic University of Technology, Bangladesh. He is also serving as one of the board of directors of Ankur International. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, volunteering in the local community, running and outdoor sports.

Kazi Mashrur Javed is working as a Project Engineer at BOC Ltd (A Member of Linde Group), living in Perth, Western Australia, with his wife and son. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Dhaka. A sports and nature enthusiast, Kazi enjoys staying active and spending time outdoors.

Shahriar Shamim (Pappu), PhD, is a Principal Engineer at Microsoft, where he drives the Design for Test and Debug pathfinding for Microsoft’s 1P silicon. He received his PhD in Computer Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology and holds a BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. Shahriar is also an advocate for social causes and serves as an advisor to SONGJOGFOUNDATION, actively contributing to empowering communities and improving lives. He currently resides in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and two young children. In his free time, Shahriar enjoys watching soccer, balancing his passion for technology with his love for the sport.

Sharifur Rafique (Sharif) is a passionate gardener who lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and two kids. He is a software engineer and works for the North America Tax and Accounting unit of Wolters Kluwer. Sharif has his bachelor’s degree in Applied Physics and Electronics from Dhaka University. He moved to Canada in the year 2000 where he earned his master’s degree in computer Science from The University of Western Ontario. Being away from his motherland, he feels obligated to serve the country whenever the opportunity arises. Like many of his close friends he has a dream: a poverty-free Bangladesh.

Bodiuzzaman Jony (PhD) works as a Logic Technology Development Engineer at Intel. His role at Intel focuses on developing new CMP process technologies to enhance efficiency and reduce cost in high-tech environments. Before joining Intel, Jony was a Post Doctoral Fellow at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he developed noble carbon fiber materials for Aerospace applications. Jony earned his PhD and MS in Aerospace Engineering from University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa and bachelor’s from Military Institute of Science and Technology, Bangladesh. Jony led a robotics team that won NASA’s annual Robotics Minning competition in 2013 at Kennedy Space Center, FL. He is also one of the founding members of a nonprofit NGO, Tripto Neer Foundation in Bangladesh.