How Identity Has Influenced A Solutions Engineer And Business Owner At AAZ Consulting's Career
Shafqat's Bangladeshi American identity fostered "a very strong sense of identity and ties to Bangladesh," enabling the development of a substantial network in the country. This network has been instrumental in building international software development teams and expanding their agencies' reach across Asia.
Global Networking, International Collaboration, Team Building, Software Development, Entrepreneurship
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Shafqat Huq
Solutions Engineer & Business Owner
AAZ Consulting, LeadBuddy, & Go Task-Free
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
N/A
Finance
Technology, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Operations and Project Management
Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Shafqat's Bangladeshi American identity helped him build a network in Bangladesh, which he leverages to build software development teams and expand his agency's reach.
2. His strong sense of identity and ties to Bangladesh have enabled him to establish business contexts and connections across Asia.
3. Having a global network allows him to access and utilize team members overseas for projects, highlighting the benefits of diverse connections in a globalized work environment.
Transcript
As someone who identifies as first-generation Bangladeshi American, how has that impacted how you've navigated your career?
I was born and raised in the United States. My parents are from Bangladesh and moved here a few years before I was born.
I was always raised with a strong sense of identity and ties to Bangladesh. I grew up visiting quite a bit, which allowed me to establish a network there, including business contacts.
This has enabled me to build software development teams in Bangladesh. It has also helped me build a broader network across Asia, which has been beneficial in growing my agency and having overseas team members to rely on for projects.