About Mr. Murshed
Motivated by a desire to bridge the gap between education and career opportunities, Mr. Murshed founded OptiMA Study Abroad Solutions to provide students with tailored guidance and support in pursuing their academic goals internationally. Recognizing the growing need for skilled professionals, he also established OptiMA HR Solutions in 2013 to offer comprehensive career development and HR services. His dedication to empowering individuals to achieve their full potential drives the mission and vision of his companies. His extensive experience includes conducting career sessions and training, with a passion for helping students and professionals advance in their careers. He is a regular contributor of career-related articles to leading newspapers.
Mr. Murshed possesses over 20 years of extensive experience in various domains, including public-private partnerships, infrastructure project procurement, project management, project financing, and corporate training. He served as an Infrastructure Finance and PPP Consultant at the World Bank, where he brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role.
Previously, Mr. Murshed held the position of Director of Private Sector Engagement at Tetra Tech, a prominent international consulting and engineering firm, where he provided his expertise in a USAID-funded project. Prior to that, he contributed as a PPP Expert at the Prime Minister’s Office with the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Authority. Mr. Murshed also has a robust background in the private sector, having served as the Chief Operating Officer at Codemate, an international software company, for over seven years.
Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Murshed has been instrumental in formulating policies, regulatory, and institutional frameworks for PPP modalities. Moreover, he has worked as a Consultant on multiple infrastructure projects funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), World Bank, IsDB, and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). In recognition of his commitment to professional development, Mr. Murshed was honored with a prestigious fellowship in 2022. He earned a Master’s Certificate in Sustainable Development and Financing from the Schulich School of Business, ranked #1 in Canada, at York University. Additionally, he holds a Master’s in Professional Accounting from the University of Canberra, Australia.