Turning Doubt Into Strength
Long before the titles and the awards, there was a girl in a university library, reading late into the day because she wanted to truly understand.
This is the story of how I went from that library to leading an analog layout department, and why I believe VLSI has a bright future in Bangladesh.
From an AIUB Library to Director of Analog Layout
Beginnings at AIUB (2008–2012)
In Summer 2008, I began studying Electrical and Electronics Engineering at American International University-Bangladesh. I filled those years with self-learning, seminars, workshops and my work as a Microsoft Student Partner, and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2012.
A job with “no future”
That same year, a job I found on BDJobs took me to Ulkasemi as an IC Mask Layout Engineer. My parents and my VLSI teacher stood by me, but not everyone did. Friends asked why I would join a place with “no future”. The words stung, but I kept walking, and slowly the doubt turned into determination.
Growing with every year
I took on more responsibility each year, from layout engineer to team lead to manager, until I became Senior Technical Manager, leading complex analog and mixed-signal layout work on advanced technology nodes. Along the way I learned that coming back stronger after a setback is part of the job, too.
Performance, not gender
Long working hours were never simple. But I believe that in the tech world what counts is performance, not whether you are a man or a woman. With the support of the people around me, I worked without watching the clock.
A new chapter at Intel (2022–2024)
In 2022 I joined Intel Microelectronics in Malaysia as manager of the PDK QA team. I strengthened quality processes and brought the design and verification teams closer together.
Leading today
Now, with more than 14 years in the semiconductor industry, I’m back at Ulkasemi as Director of Analog Layout Design. I lead advanced layout initiatives and help young engineers find their wings.
Recognition
In 2025, AIUB honoured me with the Empowerment Cygnus Award – Icon of Women Empowerment, for turning doubt into strength and lifting others along the way.
If you’re a student or young engineer wondering whether VLSI has a future in Bangladesh, it does. Let’s talk.
Awards, Education & Certifications
Empowerment Cygnus Award – Icon of Women Empowerment
American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), 2025
B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
AIUB, 2012 · Magna Cum Laude · CGPA 3.90/4.00
Management Certifications
Advanced Certificate for Management Professionals (ACMP), grade 4.0, 2020 · Project Management, IBA, University of Dhaka