Shahriar Zakaria
Director of International Business Development at Turnbull- Claim this Profile
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Turnbull
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Germany
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of International Business Development
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May 2023 - Present
London, England, United Kingdom Turnbull is the 365/24/7 business networking and matchmaking app to scale your business more effectively. Turnbull’s vision is to connect tech and business communities from around the world to create a trusted cross-border environment that saves businesses time, money, and resources. Turnbull.app provides an all-in-one business-to-business platform that combines a proprietary AI-driven matchmaking algorithm with a communication layer that allows companies and leaders to negotiate deals… Show more Turnbull is the 365/24/7 business networking and matchmaking app to scale your business more effectively. Turnbull’s vision is to connect tech and business communities from around the world to create a trusted cross-border environment that saves businesses time, money, and resources. Turnbull.app provides an all-in-one business-to-business platform that combines a proprietary AI-driven matchmaking algorithm with a communication layer that allows companies and leaders to negotiate deals efficiently. Comprehensive Know-your-business (KYB) technology developed with our partner Deloitte provides transparency and trust. Any user data is hosted on our secured private cloud. Go further, faster. Show less
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Department for Business and Trade
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Trade & Investment Manager (USA, Canada & Latin America) - Technology & Smart Cities
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Sep 2022 - May 2023
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Investment Manager - Technology & Smart Cities Sector Team
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Dec 2017 - Jan 2023
London, United Kingdom Technology Investment Manager - Latin America & Caribbean, Turkey and Eastern & Central Europe
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Digital Manager - The Queen's Awards for Enterprise
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2017
London, United Kingdom The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is building a dynamic and competitive UK economy by: creating the conditions for business success; promoting innovation, enterprise and science; and giving everyone the skills and opportunities to succeed. To achieve this it will foster world-class universities and promote an open global economy. Policy Areas: Business, Innovation, Skills, Enterprise, Science, Universities, Regulation, Consumers, Manufacturing, Exports… Show more The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is building a dynamic and competitive UK economy by: creating the conditions for business success; promoting innovation, enterprise and science; and giving everyone the skills and opportunities to succeed. To achieve this it will foster world-class universities and promote an open global economy. Policy Areas: Business, Innovation, Skills, Enterprise, Science, Universities, Regulation, Consumers, Manufacturing, Exports, Inward Investment, Intellectual Property, ICT, Automotive and Regional Economic Development
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Briefing & Policy Officer – Aerospace / Marine & Defence Sectors Hub / Vocational Education Hub
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Jun 2015 - Sep 2016
London, United Kingdom
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Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Personal Secretary to the Director BIS Enterprise Directorate & DCMS / Cyber Security Team
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Apr 2013 - Jun 2015
London, United Kingdom
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London 2012
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Spectator Sports
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200 - 300 Employee
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Fleet Scheduler
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Mar 2012 - Dec 2012
London, United Kingdom Fleet Scheduler (Olympic Park) During the London 2012 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games the LOCOG Transport Department served a client group of approx 80,000 personnel including Athletes, International Dignitaries, Technical Officials, Media, Marketing partners and Sponsors. The transport network comprised of approx 2,000 buses and 4,000 BMW's. The car fleet was driven by approx 5,000 London 2012 Games Maker volunteers. As Fleet Scheduler, which was a dynamic role, I was… Show more Fleet Scheduler (Olympic Park) During the London 2012 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games the LOCOG Transport Department served a client group of approx 80,000 personnel including Athletes, International Dignitaries, Technical Officials, Media, Marketing partners and Sponsors. The transport network comprised of approx 2,000 buses and 4,000 BMW's. The car fleet was driven by approx 5,000 London 2012 Games Maker volunteers. As Fleet Scheduler, which was a dynamic role, I was responsible for: • Executive Support to my Senior Line Managers • The leadership, management and training of 120 paid staff. • The management and training of 2,500 London 2012 Games Maker volunteer drivers. • The delivery of a high profile car-based transport solution for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Show less
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Metropolitan Police
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United Kingdom
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Law Enforcement
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700 & Above Employee
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Police Community Support Officer
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Jun 2007 - Sep 2010
London, United Kingdom Part of a Safer Neighbourhood Team based in the London borough of Islington. Routine tasks including home visits, risk assessments, attending multi-agency public protection meetings (MAGPI). Liaising and working with the Probation Service, Social Services, Housing and other responsible authorities. Daily gathering and creation of intelligence reports in compliance with national guidelines for input into the Police National Databases (Police National Computer & Criminal Intelligence… Show more Part of a Safer Neighbourhood Team based in the London borough of Islington. Routine tasks including home visits, risk assessments, attending multi-agency public protection meetings (MAGPI). Liaising and working with the Probation Service, Social Services, Housing and other responsible authorities. Daily gathering and creation of intelligence reports in compliance with national guidelines for input into the Police National Databases (Police National Computer & Criminal Intelligence Database) • Risk Assessments: input, update and maintain specific risk models • Analysis of crime and preparation intelligence reports • Attend multi-agency public protection meetings (MAGPI) • Ensuring compliance with force policy and procedure / effective service delivery • Interpersonal Skills - Dealing with individuals and groups at all levels with tact and diplomacy • Work Planning – Work can be the mix of the routine and the unexpected, work within a team but also have the confidence and knowledge to work autonomously Show less
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NHS
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Practice Manager (NHS)
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Dec 2001 - Jun 2007
London, United Kingdom Ensured the smooth running of all practice processes including accounting, financial, IT processes and staff training. Worked closely with key stakeholders, primarily Newham Primary Care Trust and other agencies to develop and improve the practice • Quality Assurance • Liaised with the partners (GPs) to prepare agenda for partners’ business meeting and to take and distribute minutes. Ensured that effective systems were in place for the smooth day to day running of the practice •… Show more Ensured the smooth running of all practice processes including accounting, financial, IT processes and staff training. Worked closely with key stakeholders, primarily Newham Primary Care Trust and other agencies to develop and improve the practice • Quality Assurance • Liaised with the partners (GPs) to prepare agenda for partners’ business meeting and to take and distribute minutes. Ensured that effective systems were in place for the smooth day to day running of the practice • Monitored and evaluated all practice policies and procedures – this included Practice Complaints Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Confidentiality – and ensured all the staff were familiar with and observed them • Formulated new policies as deemed necessary and set up systems for their implementation. Ensured that patients are receiving the best possible service and that patient services were regularly reviewed • Stakeholder Management • Maintained a good working relationship with Newham PCT and neighbouring practices. Made informal links with key PCT staff to maximise benefits to the practice and Attended PCT meetings as necessary • Established and maintained close contacts with other practice managers including the Practice Managers Forum • Experience of financial and operational management - accounting software, PAYE, managing budgets, Sage Payroll and Accounts • Information Technology - Experience of EMIS software, including in performing searches • Human Resources - Experience of personnel issues including recruitment, training and supervision. Good knowledge of UK and European Employment Law. Experience of clerical and administrative work including setting up new systems and managing change Show less
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Greater London Authority
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Private Secretary
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Jan 2005 - May 2006
London, United Kingdom Private Secretary for London Assembly Member - John Biggs (Constituency City and East) • Work consisted of handling incoming and outgoing correspondence; other tasks included the bookings for business trips and arrangement of social functions • Liaised with constituency members with on-going issues and gave feed back to the Assembly Member • Monitored the daily press for political issues and news relevant to the constituency
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Campaigns Coordinator
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Jan 2003 - Jan 2005
London, United Kingdom • This non-governmental agency aims to address and deal with the burdens placed on highly indebted poor countries by loan repayments • Work involved a multitude of tasks ranging from campaigning and lobbying to office administration
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Education
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London Metropolitan University
Master of Arts (MA), International Finance -
Birkbeck College, University of London
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Economics & Social Policy