ENGR. MD. ASHRAFUL ISLAM
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.
Technical Expertise & Core Systems
PLC Architecture
Siemens (S7), Mitsubishi, Omron, LG/LS, Xinje, Fatek — Ladder Logic architecture, program uploads/downloads, analog transducer tuning & communication.
HMI & SCADA
Siemens WinCC, EasyBuilder Pro, Autonics, Mitsubishi GOT-1000, NTS & LG touch display network interfacing and live telemetry monitoring.
Drives & Motion Control
High-capacity VFD parameterization (Siemens, Delta, Schneider, INVT), DC drive tuning, multi-motor speed synchronization, and fault diagnosis.
Substations & Plants
HT/LT switchgear panels, transformer OLTC homing/calibration, plant power distribution units (PDU), and pneumatic/hydraulic power packs.
Plant Execution & Career Trajectory
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.