Sharmeen Akhter
@sharmeenakhter
Product and Project leader driving user-focused digital products and market expansion.
BangladeshWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven product and project management professional with a proven track record delivering 40+ projects, including 10+ mobile app solutions across industries. I combine end-to-end project lifecycle management with cross-functional leadership to drive measurable business outcomes.
As Country Manager, I implemented organization-wide processes and a business framework that improved operational performance and scaled a team to 35+ members while expanding into Kenya and the Philippines.
My product work has driven strong user and revenue growth—examples include increasing active user conversion from 5% to 25%, boosting user engagement by 300% in earlier roles, and achieving consistent revenue gains through strategic product initiatives.
I hold PMP and Scrum certifications and focus on user-centric product development, stakeholder engagement, change management, and continuous improvement to deliver practical, high-impact solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Country Manager
GetOnNet Agency
Mar 2022 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Led organization-wide process implementations and a three-year market expansion roadmap, delivering 40+ projects and boosting active user conversion from 5% to 25% while growing a 35+ member team across multiple countries.
Head of Project Management
Binate Solutions Limited
Apr 2020 - Feb 2022 (1 year 10 months)
Managed a 35-person cross-functional team to deliver 10+ major projects, implementing project management methodologies and governance to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and compliance with quality standards.
Product Manager
Shohoz.com
Nov 2019 - Mar 2020 (4 months)
Led cross-functional product initiatives that grew user engagement by 300% and managed 30+ team members to execute strategic product and growth activities.
Product Manager
ShopUp
Jul 2019 - Nov 2019 (4 months)
Implemented product strategies that increased loan recovery rate by 45% and monthly active users by 20% while leading a 24-member cross-functional team.
Product Manager
Pathao
Jul 2018 - Jun 2019 (11 months)
Drove product initiatives contributing to 10% YoY revenue growth and supported operations handling 100k+ orders, leading a 30+ member team to improve user experience and business outcomes.
Assistant Project Manager
KONA Software Lab Limited
May 2016 - Jun 2018 (2 years 1 month)
Supported project execution and coordination across development teams to ensure timely delivery and alignment with client requirements.
Business Analyst
Southtech Limited
Jul 2013 - Apr 2016 (2 years 9 months)
Conducted requirements analysis and business process mapping to support software development projects and improve solution alignment with client needs.
Intern
Janata Bank Limited
Aug 2009 - Dec 2009 (4 months)
Supported banking operations and gained foundational experience in financial processes during a structured internship program.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Daffodil International University
Master of Business Administration, Marketing
Completed a Master's in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing, covering advanced marketing strategy and business management concepts.
Institute of Business Administration, Jahangirnagar University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with foundational coursework in business principles and management.
Availability
Location
BangladeshAuthorized to work in
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