Engr. Md. Ashraful Islam

ENGR. MD. ASHRAFUL ISLAM

FOUNDER & CEO — KIA

DGM Technical | Woodland Group

Executive Profile

Electrical & Electronic Engineer and Technical Director with over 22 years of field-proven leadership across Bangladesh’s industrial conglomerates (Woodland Group, Walton Hi-Tech, BRB Group). Specializing in mega-plant electromechanical erection, high-voltage substation automation, complex PLC ladder architecture, VFD synchronization, SCADA design, and industrial workforce development.

Total Experience 22+ Years
Highest Degree B.Sc in EEE (RMU)
Primary Contact +880 1712-666835
Secondary Contact +880 1818-241308
CEO Official Email ceo@kiabd.com
Personal Email ashraf17169@gmail.com
Permanent Address Shimulia, Swastipur, Kushtia

Technical Expertise & Core Systems

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PLC Architecture

Siemens (S7), Mitsubishi, Omron, LG/LS, Xinje, Fatek — Ladder Logic architecture, program uploads/downloads, analog transducer tuning & communication.

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HMI & SCADA

Siemens WinCC, EasyBuilder Pro, Autonics, Mitsubishi GOT-1000, NTS & LG touch display network interfacing and live telemetry monitoring.

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Drives & Motion Control

High-capacity VFD parameterization (Siemens, Delta, Schneider, INVT), DC drive tuning, multi-motor speed synchronization, and fault diagnosis.

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Substations & Plants

HT/LT switchgear panels, transformer OLTC homing/calibration, plant power distribution units (PDU), and pneumatic/hydraulic power packs.

Plant Execution & Career Trajectory

2011 – Present

Deputy General Manager (DGM) – Technical

Woodland Group | Dec 2011 – Present

Directing overall plant engineering, technical operations, electrical power systems, plant automation maintenance, and machinery lifecycle execution across complex production facilities.

2010 – 2011

Senior Principal Officer (SPO) – Electrical & Electronics Maintenance

Walton Hi-Tech Industries Ltd. (RB Group) | Gazipur

Commissioned and maintained turnkey electrical & control infrastructure for AC lines, Refrigerator Unit 2, High-pressure PU foaming, ABS/gasket extruders, CNC EDM/Wire-cut/VMC, automated vacuum lines, and continuous conveyor networks.

2004 – 2010

Sub-Assistant Engineer (Electrical Maintenance)

MRS Industries Ltd. (BRB Group) | Kushtia

Supervised electrical erection and commissioning for Continuous Copper Casting & Rolling (CCR), particle board, short cycle lamination, hydraulic presses, flakers, and heavy industrial steam boilers.

2002 – 2004

Sales & Service Engineer

SAR Electro Machinery Company Ltd. | Dhaka

Specialized in field overhauling, maintenance, and installation of screw/piston compressors, industrial air dryers, and heavy KSB water pumping systems.

Education & Credentials

  • B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE)
    Rabindra Maitree University (RMU)
  • Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Technology)
    Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB), Dhaka — 2001
  • Secondary School Certificate (Science)
    Jessore Education Board — 1998
  • Industrial Attachment Course
    Renwick Jajneswer & Co. (BD) Ltd.

Consulting & Training

Direct consultation with Kushtia Industrial Automation for plant automation commissioning, SCADA design, or technical training courses.