Md. Sozon
Founder, Enlighten-World Foundation
Adjunct Faculty, MBA Program (IUBAT)
Ph.D. (Candidate, Mgt) UTAR, Malaysia
MA in ELT, Jahangirnagar University
MBA (IUB), BBA (IUBAT), ABIA (BIA)
- mohammad.sozon@gmail.com
- +60146851645; +8801789300621
Curriculum Vitae-Md. Sozon
Educational Qualifications
| Degree Title | Major | University | Passing Year | CGPA | View Certificate |
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PhD (Candidate) |
Management |
University Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia |
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Master of Arts (MA) |
English Language Teaching |
Jahangirnagar University |
2018 |
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Human Resource Management |
Independent University, Bangladesh |
2014 |
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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) |
Human Resource Management & Finance and Banking |
IUBAT |
2010 |
Professional Qualifications
1. Degree Name: Associate of Bangladesh Insurance Academy (ABIA) Major: General Insurance, Institution: Bangladesh Insurance Academy Marks: 62% (View)
2. Degree Name: Certificate in Insurance (Continue), Institution: Chartered Insurance Institute, London Marks: Two subject completed in 2020. (View)
3. Degree Name: Diploma in Computer Institution: Bangladesh Technical Education Board. Grade: A+ (View)
Scholarships/Awards
1. Obtained stipends for 3 years (2021-2024) from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Research Fund for academic excellence in the doctorate research project. (View)
2. Received Postgraduate Scholarship (Doctor of Philosophy) tuition fees waiver from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman for consistency in academic performance from 2021-2024. (View)
3. Selected participant from Bangladesh to join in the Youth for Asia Conference arranged by Asian Development Bank, Manila, Philippines in 2019 where 400 selected youth attended across the globe. (View)
4. Secure 1st Place (Best Innovative Project), from 150 participants from 21 countries in the 4th Asia Pacific Youth Exchange program held in Bangkok, Thailand in 2018. (View)
5. Earned BDT 0.25 million cash from Prime Insurance Company Limited to attend in the 4th Asia Pacific Youth Exchange program held in Bangkok, Thailand in 2018. (View)
6. Awarded the highest yearly performance bonus and received BDT .50 million from MicroEnsure (UK) to attend the leadership training program held in Nairobi, Kenya in 2016. (View)
7. Nominated for 2000 companies shared from MicroEnsure for honesty, dedication, and commitment to the company. Only 1 recipient was selected from 10 different countries across the world. (View)
8. Received Tyser Award BDT 15 thousand from CII-Chartered Insurance Institute, London for scoring 62% marks in Bangladesh Insurance Academy Diploma Examination. (View)
9. Given Academic Excellency Certificate from International University of Business Agriculture and Technology for earning CGPA 4/4 of in the spring 2008 Semester Final Examination. (View)
10. Offered Entrance Scholarship of BDT 0.5 million from the International University of Business Agriculture and Technology for Academic Excellency and Consistency of CGPA throughout the undergraduate program. (View)
Professional Job Experience
Teaching Experiences:
1. Adjunct Faculty (MBA Program). College of Business Administration, IUBAT- International University of Business Agriculture and Technology from 2018-2020, Address: Embankment Drive Road,Sector-10, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka-1230.
2. Adjunct Faculty (English Language Program) Organization: Bangladesh Ansar & VDP Training Academy, from 2018-2020, Address: Dhaka – Tangail Hwy, Gazipur, Bangladesh
3. English Language Club Instructor (part time)Organization: Gazipur City College from 2014-2020 Address: Chandona Chowrasta, Dhaka – Tangail Hwy, Gazipur, Banglades
4. Teaching Assistant (part-time), college of Business Administration, IUBAT-International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, from 2008-2010 Address: 4 Embankment Drive Road,Sector-10, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka-1230.
Corporate Experience:
1. First Assistant Vice President, Green Delta Insurance Company Limited from 2018-2020 Address: Green Delta AIMS Tower (6th Floor ), 51-52, Mohakhal C/A, Bir Uttam AK Khandakar Rd, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh.
2. Team Leader (Business Operations) Organization: MicroEnsure Bangladesh Limited ( former Associate Company of Telenor Group) from 2013-2017 Address: Grameenphone Ltd., GPHOUSE, Bashundhara, Baridhara, Dhaka-1229
Research Experiences:
1. Research Title: Factors Affecting Academic Integrity in Higher Education in Malaysia. Supervisor: Dr. Sia Bee Chuan, Dr. Pok, Wei Fong, Dr. Omar Hamdan Mohammad Alkharabsheh. Organization: Faculty of Accountancy and Management, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia. 2022-2024
Conference Organization:
1. Contributed as a conference Virtual Session Manager, in International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium help from held from l7 – 22 July, 2022 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. View
2. Worked as a Conference Session Manager, UTAR ICP and R&D Colloquium 2022 held on Saturday, 3 December 2022, UTAR Sg Long, KB Block, Level 2, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, 43000 Kajang, Selangor. View
Other Work Experiences:
1. Corporate Trainer: I conducted corporate and professional training and trained more than 3000 sales forces in Bangladesh.
2. MC/Program Host: I have the role of Master of the ceremony in various cultural and formal corporate and academic programs.
3. Volunteer: I have served in many social and community development projects as a volunteer.
Extracurricular Activities:
1. Position: Post Graduate Student Representative, Organization: Student Representative Council UTAR, Sungai Long, Duration: 2022-2023. (View)
2. Position: Founder, Organization: Enlighten-World Foundation (a non-profit organization for promoting education, Duration: 2018…. (View)
3. Position: Elected Class Representative, Organization: Department of English Jahangirnagar University Duration: 2016-2018 (View)
4. Position: Teacher Assistant Organizatoin: College of Business Administration: IUBAT Duration: 2008-2010 (View)
Professional Training & Workshops
1. Title: Tips and Guidelines for Postgraduates to Write A Good Thesis/Dissertation in Social Science (June 17 -June 18, 2021) organized by Center for Economic Studies, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia. (view)
Skills
Language Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Leadership skills
Planning & Organization
Communication
Networking
Decision-Making Skills
Quantitative Research
Professional Memberships
1. Position: Member, Organization: IUBAT Business Society, Duration: 2007-2010 (View)
2. Position: Organizing Member Organization: Akota Sporting Club, Tongi Duration: 2015-2020 (View)
3. Position: Member Education Volunteer, Organization: Amnesty International Duration: since 2018 (View)
4. Position: Member Education Volunteer, Organization: Global Goodwill Ambassadors (GGA) Duration: since 2018 (View)
Research and publication
Newspaper Articles
1. Mohammad Sozon (2020, June 23), Structural Insurance Claim Settlement Process Key to Earning the Trust of Policyholders, The Bangladesh Today, p.3. Link: https://thebangladeshtoday.com/?p=21971
2. Mohammad Sozon (2020, July 16), End-to End Digitalization of Insurance Business Operations, The Bangladesh Today, p.3. Link: https://thebangladeshtoday.com/?p=21971
Conferences-Papers Presented/Speake
1. Md. Sozon. 2022. ‘Factors Affecting Academic Integrity in Higher Education of Malaysia’. Paper, Conference on Postgraduate Colloquium UTAR X UNDIP, Kuala Lumpur, 25 October.
Lectures and Talks (Invited Speaker)
1. Mohammad Sozon. 2022. ’International Webinar on Career Opportunities for Asian Students’. Dialogue Sessions of Career Issues, Kolkata, India held on 12 November 2022. Organized by the School of Management and Commerce, Brainware University, Kolkata, India (View)
2. Mohammad Sozon. 2022. ‘International Student Get-Together with UTAR President’ held on 12 October 2022 at Multipurpose Hall, UTAR Kampar (Jalan Universiti, Bandar Barat, 31900 Kampar, Perak) Organized by The Department of International Student Services (DISS), UTAR. (View)
3. Mohammad Sozon. 2022. ‘Coffee Break Seminar held on 22 June 2022 at UTAR, Sungai Long, Level 6 Block A, Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang, Selangor. Organized by Faculty of Accountancy and Management, UTAR. (View)
4. Mohammad Sozon, 2021 “CV & Cover Letter Writing” held on August 27, 2021. Organized by Bangladesh Youth Organization for Skill Development – BYOSD (View)
5. Mohammad Sozon, 2021 “Higher Study Opportunity for Bangladeshi Students’ held July 15, 2021 & Live from, the Facebook page & channel of Relaks Radio Bangla, UK. Organized Relaks Radio Bangla, UK. (View)
6. Mohammad Sozon, 2021 ‘CV & Cover Letter Writing held on September 04, 2021, at Dhaka, Bangladesh. Organized by Enlighten-World Foundation (View)
7. Mohammad Sozon, 2021 ‘Ethics and hard-work toward success’ held on July 18, 2021 at Dhaka, Bangladesh. Organized by Enlighten-World Foundation (View)
8. Mohammad Sozon, 2021 “How to write a professional resume and cover letter’ held on July 09, 2021. Organized by CRDD & Global Platform Bangladesh. (View)
9. Mohammad Sozon, 2021 ‘Certificate Course on Career development Program held on March 03, 2021. Organized by Bangladesh Institute of Professional Development. (View)
10. Mohammad Sozon, 2021 ‘Webinar on role of Youth in SDG Implementation held on January 01, 2021, organized by Enlighten-World Foundation. (View)
11. Mohammad Sozon, 2020 ‘ Fearless Job Interview Techniques held on November 08, 2020 organized by Rajshahi College Business Club (RCBC). (View)
12. Mohammad Sozon, 2020, ‘How to present yourself for communication and learning English for Entrepreneurship’ held on October 02, 2020 organized by CRDD and Global Platform Bangladesh. (View)
13. Mohammad Sozon, 2020 ‘ Role of Professional Communication Skills in Career Development on September 19 2020 organized by Rajshahi College Business Club (RCBC). (View)
14. Mohammad Sozon 2020, Managing Human Resources and professional skills in the new normal’ held on 11 September 2020 organized by Department of Management Studies, University of Barishal. (View)
15. Mohammad Sozon 2020 ‘ How to become a professional English Speaker’ held on August 19, 2020 organized by CRDD & Global Platform Bangladesh. (View)
16. Mohammad Sozon 2020 ‘How to write professional resume’ held on August 15, 2020, organized by Enlighten-World Foundation. (View)
17. Mohammad Sozon 2020 ‘Career Sustainability in Different Situation’ held on July 19, 2020 organized by Live Career Adda, IUBAT. (View)
18. Mohammad Sozon 2020 ‘How to conduct effective academic classes in online’ held on July 23, 2020, arranged by Gazipur Presidency College. (View)
19. Mohammad Sozon, 2020. ‘International Webinar on Effective Distance Education for Araling Panlipinan Teachers during Turbulent Times’ held on 8 November 2020. Organized by General Santos City, Soccsksargen, Philippines. (View)
20. Mohammad Sozon, 2020 ‘Role of Professional Communication Skills in Career Development’ held on September 22, 2020, organized Rajshahi College Business Club (RCBC), Rajshahi College. (View)
21. Mohammad Sozon, 2020. ‘Business Incubation and Start’ held on 20 November 2020. Organized by Marian College Kuttikkanam. Kerala, India. (View)
22. Mohammad Sozon, 2019. ‘7th Asian Youth Forum (AYF7)’ held on 12 to 14 August 2019 at the Asian Development Bank Headquarters. Organized by Asian Development Bank. (View)
23. Mohammad Sozon, 2018. ‘4th Asia Pacific Youth Exchange Program’ held on July 8-20, 2018, at United Nations Thailand Office. Organized by UNDP Thailand and APYE. (View)
24. Mohammad Sozon, 2018 ‘Written English for Professional Business Communication’ held on 05 October 2018 at Head Office, Motijheel, Dhaka. Organized by HR Department MM Isphani Ltd. (View)
References
Dr. Pok Wei Fong
Honorable Dean
Faculty of Accountancy & Management
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Tel: +603-90860288
Email: pokwf@utar.edu.my
Dr. Omar Hamdan
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Accountancy & Management
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Tel: +60 18-284 8249
Email: omar.hamdan.kharabsheh@gmail.com
Mr. Gary Gleghorn
MA (Cantab) Archaeology
University of Cambridge
Tel: +44 07717 154208
Email: garyg137@mail.com