Careers are built
by systems, not motivation.

Started programming at 15. Ten years across software engineering, project management, and strategic leadership. Contributing to 150+ tech job placements every month, 6,300+ overall, Alhamdulillah.

Abdur Rakib - Chief Operating Officer at Programming Hero
6,300+developers placed
57countries
1,400+trained per year
130+team

As of August 2026. 150+ new placements every month, Alhamdulillah.

Operating Philosophy

AI raised the bar for junior developers. Motivation does not clear it. Systems do.

I love meeting inspiring people, learning from them, and passing their wisdom to the next generation through repeatable engineering frameworks.

Deliberate PracticeArchitectural JudgementFeedback Loops
Decade ObjectiveTarget 2030
10,000Global tech placements / year

In Sha' Allah. Building high-throughput vocational corridors across 57+ countries to help disciplined talent cross the hiring bar.

What Industry Leaders Say

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Jhankar Mahbub
Jhankar Mahbub2024

Founder & CEO

Abdur Rakib is a rare blend of deep technical architecture and disciplined operational execution. Under his operational leadership, our placement corridor grew into a global engine helping thousands of developers enter the industry. He builds systems that scale predictably.

Tanvir Hasan
Tanvir Hasan2023

VP of Engineering

Working with Rakib on high-throughput talent development opened my eyes to what rigorous engineering training looks like. His focus on feedback loops, deliberate practice, and operational excellence sets him apart as an exceptional tech leader.

Farhana Yasmin
Farhana Yasmin2024

Head of People & Culture

Rakib has an uncanny ability to identify bottlenecks in complex team operations and solve them with elegance. His mentorship style inspires young engineers to strive for craft and discipline.

Arifur Rahman
Arifur Rahman2023

Lead Architect

Rakib approaches every technical and managerial challenge with incredible clarity. His ability to align distributed teams toward quantifiable milestones made working alongside him a privilege.

Mahmudul Karim
Mahmudul Karim2024

Chief Technology Officer

A leader who leads by example. Abdur Rakib has built an unparalleled operational model for tech workforce development. His dedication to craft, systems thinking, and execution speed is truly world-class.

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Long-form essays on engineering leadership, junior-to-senior hiring filters, and high-throughput career systems.

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Host of Career Crackerz & Borderless Bangladeshi — podcast conversations, keynotes, and step-by-step developer growth masterclasses.

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Daily engineering thoughts, live AMA sessions, ecosystem milestones, and direct mentorship conversations with aspiring builders.

Podcast

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Career Crackerz Podcast

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Ten years, one direction

2020 — PresentActive
Executive Leadership

Chief Operating Officer

Programming Hero & Phitron

  • 5,500+ job placements across 57 countries
  • Scaled team from 13 to 130+ in 5 years
  • 1,400+ junior developers trained annually
  • Built transparent OKR systems and servant leadership culture
2024 — PresentActive
Advisory & Venture Scale

Strategic Advisor

Exprovia (Web Agency)

  • 350+ projects delivered across 20+ countries
  • 4.9★ rating on Fiverr & Upwork
  • Scaling team 15100 members over 3 years
  • Building global software development wing
2022 — 2023
Executive Leadership

Strategic Assistant to COO

Brain Station 23

  • Led Dubai & Japan market expansion
  • Strategic initiatives for executive team & board
  • Tracked strategic performance and market reports
  • Coordinated international growth partnerships
2020 — 2021
Digital Transformation

Technical Project Manager

MetLife Bangladesh (via Brain Station 23)

  • Led digital transformation with bKash integration
  • Developed eKYC system for trust and safety
  • Built customer portal and payment systems
Feb — Jun 2020
Fintech & Product Ops

Product Manager

Sheba.xyz (Service Marketplace)

  • Managed Bondhu Fintech product
  • Reduced mobile topup failure from 7-8% to <1%
  • Implemented eKYC for customer trust and fraud prevention
  • 17% GMV growth during COVID-19 pandemic
2018 — 2020
Executive Leadership

Software Project Coordinator & Engineer

Brain Station 23 (Engineering)

  • ACI Fosholi: 70K+ active users - agritech platform
  • Esho Shikhi: 33K users in 3 months - EdTech pioneer
  • Lazz Pharma digitalization: online delivery & e-pharma system
  • Led 2-12 developer teams on 3+ concurrent projects

Long-form essays on systems, hiring & engineering