KAZI's CV
KAZI IMDADUL HUQ
Visionary Digital Transformation Leader
Profile summary
Strategic Digital Transformation Leader with 12 years shaping enterprise banking, digital investment banking, open banking, and operational excellence outcomes. Known for steering cross-functional technology teams, architecting enterprise middleware, and delivering AI-driven customer service solutions. Committed to advancing financial technology capabilities and driving strategic digital initiatives across complex organizational environments.
Career highlights
Digital Investment Platform Strategy: Shaped the enterprise-wide digital transformation strategy and built a mobile application featuring end-to-end digital investor onboarding with production launch scheduled for August 2026.
Open Banking Ecosystem: Designed and implemented an API-first open banking ecosystem, integrating strategic fintech partners to enable embedded finance and digital investment services.
AI Video Chatbot Delivery: Built an artificial intelligence video chatbot as principal developer using Node.js, Next.js, Laravel, and MySQL to support banking operations.
Software Engineering Leadership: Directed software engineering teams to deliver tailored client solutions while establishing technical direction for web services and APIs in an agile environment.
Key skills
Professional experience
Shaped the enterprise-wide digital transformation strategy for Prime Bank Investment PLC, steering innovations across digital investment banking, open banking, customer experience, and operational excellence. Directed cross-functional technology teams while serving as the primary technical focal point for strategic fintech partnerships and enterprise architecture decisions.
- Built Bangladesh's first digital investment banking mobile application named PrimeInvest, featuring end-to-end digital investor onboarding, e-KYC, mutual fund investments, portfolio management, IPO services, and digital investment capabilities with production launch scheduled for August 2026.
- Designed and implemented an API-first open banking ecosystem, integrating strategic fintech partners including iFarmer, WeGro, and Zaytoon to enable embedded finance and digital investment services.
- Architected enterprise middleware and API gateway solutions to securely integrate core investment systems, third-party fintech platforms, regulatory services, and customer channels.
- Designed and implemented a centralized customer relationship management and lead management platform, improving customer acquisition, sales pipeline management, and relationship tracking.
- Developed the PrimeInvest satellite platform, an in-house digital application for operational reporting, workflow automation, business intelligence dashboards, and internal process digitization.
Reported to leadership while directing enterprise digital transformation initiatives, managing project plans, budgets, and resources. Acted as the primary bridge between business units and IT stakeholders, guiding technology project execution across multiple banking domains.
- Built the MTB Avatar AI Video Chatbot as principal developer using Node.js, Next.js, Laravel, and MySQL.
- Delivered fintech integrations including Micro DPS, Merchant Portal, Corporate Internet Banking, and Open Banking services.
- Automated project management and passport endorsement lifecycles to strengthen compliance and cut down manual work.
Directed software engineering teams to deliver tailored client solutions while establishing technical direction for web services and APIs. Provided mentorship and educational programs to support professional development across engineering groups. Guided multiple projects in an agile environment to maintain scheduled delivery targets.
- Designed software solutions based on user requirements, data analysis, bug reports, and systems analysis.
- Developed APIs and integrated middleware for seamless system connectivity across multiple.NET-based web applications.
- Conducted systems analysis to identify operational improvements and recommended policy and procedure changes.
Reported directly to executive leadership while guiding technical teams of software engineers and business analysts. Defined application architecture and operational standards for enterprise banking software, trade finance modules, and core financial trading systems across multiple business units.
- Built scalable applications for data identification, analysis, retrieval, and indexing alongside middleware integrations for core business systems.
- Maintained.NET-based systems, XML content distribution servers, and in-house trade finance modules for Bangladesh Bank.
- Configured server applications including PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, and IIS while troubleshooting, debugging, and upgrading existing software.
- Upgraded software systems to resolve application errors, refine user interfaces, and strengthen backend service performance.
- Researched emerging technologies to evaluate feasibility for internal implementation.
Projects
Led the development of Bangladesh's First Digital Investment Banking Mobile Application, enabling digital investor onboarding, e-KYC, mutual fund investments, bond investments, IPO services, portfolio monitoring, and customer self-service.
Designed and implemented an API-driven Open Banking platform integrating iFarmer, WeGro, and Zaytoon, enabling embedded investment products, secure fintech collaboration, and digital customer acquisition.
Designed and implemented Treasury Bills & Bonds platform for both customers and back-office operations.
Designed and developed an internal enterprise platform providing operational dashboards, management reporting, workflow automation, and digital process monitoring.
Designed and implemented an enterprise CRM and Lead Management platform for customer lifecycle management, sales tracking, and business development.
Designed and developed omni-channel NID access system, providing seamless integration across mobile, web, and backend services, improving accessibility and reducing processing time.
Delivered automated customer interaction channels to enhance service accessibility and reduce manual support load.
Deployed enterprise project automation tools for task tracking, resource management, and performance analytics.
Developed AI-powered chatbot to improve customer engagement and service efficiency.
Introduced digital savings integration with fintech partners, expanding financial inclusion.
Enhanced corporate banking with modernized payment and merchant management systems.
Automated passport endorsement lifecycle, ensuring compliance with Bangladesh Bank regulations.
Automated yearly CSR budget calculation, allocation, and project-wise disbursement.
Managed integration of multiple fintech partners into MTB’s digital ecosystem through Open Banking APIs, coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring partner connectivity, secure API integration, and timely delivery.
Led the development and deployment of digital lending solution for Delivery Tiger merchants, enabling seamless credit access, automated approval workflows, and integration with existing banking systems.
Delivered full-cycle digital solution for asset entry, depreciation, and reporting.
Built compliance-driven system for STR, CTR, and circular modules.
Digitalized card lifecycle management (subscription, activation, maintenance).
Launched nationwide mobile banking app (fund transfer, bill payments, mobile top-ups, fintech integrations).
Developed corporate banking platform for clients like Grameenphone, bKash, Daraz, Nagad.
Implemented interbank payment switching system for real-time fund transfers.
Automated import/export monitoring, Bangladesh Bank returns, and Daily Exchange Positions.
Education
Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C): Year-2008 University Laboratory College, Dhaka GPA: 4.50 (Out of 5) Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C): Year-2006 Jatrabari Ideal High School, Dhaka GPA: 4.81 (Out of 5)
- CGPA: 3.33 (Out of 4)
- GPA: 4.50 (Out of 5)
- GPA: 4.81 (Out of 5)