Md

Rezwan Al Islam
Sidra Medical and Research Center. P. O. Box 26999. Doha, Qatar.
Residence: + (974) 4435 7784, Cell Phone: + (974) 5580 2859 [preferred]
Website: www.rezwanai.com | E-Mail: me@rezwanai.com

Harvard University

Expected Completion Spring 2015

Master of Liberal Arts, Information Technology, Concentration (Digital Media Arts & Instructional Design) in progress
Current CGPA 3.89 out of 4.0

Madras Management Training Institute

September 2014

Advanced Project Management by Project Management Institute (PMI). Accredited Professional Development Units (PDU): 40
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in progress

Qatar Science & Technology Park

Spring 2013

Summer 2012

Executive Education Certificate, Technology and Innovation Entrepreneurship Program (TIEP)

Mada, Qatar Assistive Technology Center

Web Accessibility Design and Usability

Northwestern University

Completed Summer 2011, Degree Conferred in Summer 2012

Bachelor of Science, Communication.

Latin Honors: Summa Cum Laude. CGPA 3.88 out of 4.0

Carnegie Mellon University (Transferred)

Fall 2006 Spring 2008

Attended Undergraduate Courses, Computer Science and Business Administration

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Digital strategist, media-tech-prenuer, and communications professional; Digital Media
and innovations expert; Web, social media, digital publishing, and mobile app product
engineer; Mobile first technologist; Digital accessibility professional; New technology early
adopter, evaluator, and tester; Online innovation and engagement influencer; User
Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) critic and user scenario planner; Award winning
filmmaker; Radio, TV, web, rich media, and interactive content development and delivery
specialist; Public speaker and presenter; High level strategic documents writer; Marketing,
branding, public relations, events, and internal communications personnel; Research
design and data analyst; Startup and business consultant; Feasibility study and market
researcher; Entrepreneurial advisor and dealmaker; Business model generator, process
enhancer and streamliner; Connections facilitator and network expander.

DIGITAL/NEW MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION EXPERIENCES: PROFESSIONAL
Sidra Medical and Research Center: Head of Multimedia


Summer 2013 Present
Establish the Multimedia unit within the Communications department overlooking all audiovisuals, rich media, interactivity,
digital media and publishing, social media, and web and mobile technologies and applications. Write the unit strategy,
objectives, scope of services, plan and supporting projects charters, process flows, policies according to The Joint
Commission standards, and procedures. Create the unit budget and resource plan for 2013-2018. In charge of budget
allocation, resource planning and management, and day-to-day operation of the unit.
Serve as the communications and technical focal point from Communications and Patient Experience department for
Information Technology (IT), Innovation and Mobility (InvM), Information Management (IM), and Medical Informatics (MI)
advising on Sidras Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS), Learning Management System (LMS), Customer
Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Clinical Information Systems (CIS), Electronic Medical
Record (EMR), Patient Electronically Accessible Record for Life (PEARL), Public Patient Portal (PPP), Health Information
Exchange (HIX), Public Information Screens (PIS), and Patient Entertainment System (PES), and Digital Health Informatics
(DHI). Guide the Communications and Patient Experience department to adapt and adopt W3C web content (WCAG) and
mobile accessibility guidelines and Accessible Rich Internet Applications (WAI-ARIA). Introduce and encourage the use of
Creative Commons (CC) licensing for applicable and appropriate Sidra produced content.
Spearheading Sidras iOS and Android consumer health informatics mobile application named MySidra HealthBook and
internal staff communications mobile app named Sidra Pulse. MySidra HealthBook provides users information on general,
womens, and pediatric health topics as well as a range of tools for condition management, tracking, logging, and reporting.
Sidra Pulse app allows Sidras envisioned 5000+ employees to connect, collaborate, engage, and socialize.

 In charge of all multimedia, audio-visual and rich media content, including but not limited to brand films, recruitment,
marketing, campaign, training, and procedural videos, podcasts, audio interviews, image bank and photo libraries. Daily
responsibilities include defining the Scope of Work (SoW) for agencies and liaise with Communications, Operations,
Procurement, Finance, and Legal for agency/vendor onboarding. Upon successful appointment of vendor, work closely with
each agency to ensure apposite project delivery from ideation to completion in alignment of Sidras key messages, mission,
vision and objectives, Sidra Communication departments strategy, goals, and plans, as well as project specific needs and
expected output, outcomes, and impact. Produced a corporate video that resulted to Sidra's winning of the bid to host the
World Federation of Association of Pediatric Surgeons (WOFAPS) in 2017.
Business, technical, and functional owner of Sidras Patient Entertainment System (PES) integrated with 10+ systems, and
Public Information Screen (PIS) integrated with the way-finding system (SCALA). Mange the project taskforce ensuring
correct requirements gathering, design, development, implementation, deployment, and testing are complete within the
contracted timeline and budget adhering to agreed project and change management framework (AGILE).
Piloting Sidras pioneering community web Radio and TV project in collaboration with Sidras Community Relations and
Outreach, and Patient Education department. Overseeing the team from conceptualization, product development and
engineering, infrastructure establishment and utilization, audience analysis and stratification, content production and
delivery, operations, quality of service and customer satisfaction, ratings measurement, and future programming.
Introducing crowdsourcing in the local community for viral content, engagement, and gamification. Also, leading the
discussions and negotiations with numerous radio and TV channels with a special focus on content delivery over mobile
devices in high traffic as well as poor signal strength and bandwidth.
Collaborate with the rest of the units in Sidra Communications as well as other external teams to ensure Sidra's digital
initiatives are world-class and state of the art. Advise on projects and workgroups, and evaluate technical and commercial
offers for various tenders pertaining to media and technology. Assist in daily operations of the Communications department
such as, convert collaterals and physical campaigns to digital, deploy technology to enhance networking opportunities and
presentation of Sidra events, supervise creation of rich media content for internal and external communications, meet
delegations and VIPs representing Sidra, partake in local, regional, and international events and conferences as a Sidra
delegate, render ad-hoc services, etc.
Evaluate, test, and recommend new technologies and relevant content to enhance Sidras communications and patient
experience. Portfolio includes: Augmented Reality (AR) using Qualcomm Vuforia and Blippar, Virtual Reality (VR) with
Oculus Rift, Game Development with Unity 3D, Surface Computing with Microsoft PixelSense, Wearable Computing with
Google Glass and MYO Arm Band, Gesture Recognition and Motion Detection with KINECT and Leap Motion, Medical
Visualization with Blender and Medical Avatar, and 3D printing.

Fuego Digital Media QSTP-LLC: Director of New Media

Fall 2012 Summer 2013

Innovated, strategized, and led the socialization and mobilization of technologies, clients, and projects.
Advised clients on campaigns in social and mobile platforms, executed and managed the campaigns integrating Search
Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), and Social Media Optimization and Marketing (SMOM).
Researched various industries, markets, trends, and best practices; Established New Media as a key component of the
organization, created departmental budget and resources plan to execute projects.
Collaborated with the other Directors of the firm to integrate and incorporate New Media components in to existing
technologies and business processes.
Initiated new business development, created and presented proposals, tender documents and presentations, finalized
agreements and contracts, and followed through with after sales ensuring that all targets are met and benchmarked against
appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

Fuego Digital Media QSTP-LLC: Social Media and Mobile App Specialist

Summer 2011 Fall 2012

Devised online communication, social media, marketing, engagement, audience building, mobile application and digital
strategy for various clients from education, healthcare, banking and technology industries of Qatar.
Conceptualized, wire-framed and product developed mobile applications in iOS, Android and Blackberry platforms for clients
and internal Fuego requirements.
Created content calendar, and social and mobile content accordingly for clients digital presence. Collaborated with other
project managers in developing and improving internal Fuego technologies.
Developed Fuegos own marketing, communication and social media strategy. Project Managed multiple CMS based websites,
social media, and mobile application projects.
Conducted monthly social media and mobile app seminars and workshops for current and prospective clients as a part of
business continuity, client relations, and business development efforts.
Carried out various other business development and marketing responsibilities for new client acquisition.

QF Radio: Content Specialist

Summer 2010 Summer 2011

Developed and maintained social media and new technology applications; Produced and hosted Al Howar (The Dialog), a
magazine program involving students discussing social topics.
Provided assistance to other producers and served as a liaison with the student community of Education City.
Provided training to QF Radio staff on radio writing, film equipment and filmmaking for the upcoming TV project; Distributed
content across multiple platforms including web, radio and television.
Conceptualized, planned, shot, edited, and distributed audiovisual advertisements, commercials and promotional materials.
Assisted in the implementation of the TV project and developed content for the HD flat screens running on Cisco platform.


DIGITAL/NEW MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION EXPERIENCES: TRAINING & PERSONAL
Asian University For Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh: Instructor



Winter 2010
Conducted an Introduction to Filmmaking and Media Construction workshop for 30 students over a 15-day period.
Educated the students about film history, theory, and terminology.
Taught hands on basic screenwriting, pre-production, lighting and shooting, editing and post-production.
Consulted and prepared a basic guideline to help start a Film program.

Doha Film Institute, Qatar: Trainee, Filmmaker

Spring 2010 Fall 2010

Attended Tribeca Film Festival 2010 in New York under the patronage of Doha Tribeca Film Festival and Doha Film Institute
to participate in extensive screenwriting workshops, film screenings, industry seminars, master classes, and events.
Submitted a 10-page script for a short film. Collaborated with industry experts transforming the script in to a live project.
Received hands on training on pre-production, lighting, cinematography, shooting, editing, and post-production.
Re-wrote, produced, directed, shot, and edited the short film Heartbeat over a 7-month period.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

The Pearl Qatar: Radio, Television, and Web Content Specialist


Limelight Production: Freelance Producer, Cinematographer, and Editor

Ibtikar Qatar: Founder & Chief Executive Officer




Deloitte, Qatar: Business Analyst (Intern)





Qatar Foundation: Community Development Advisor




Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar: Head Orientation Counselor
Qatar Foundation: Web Developer, Faculty & Staff Life committee


Texas A & M University at Qatar: Web Developer




Georgetown University: Research Assistant, School of Foreign Service in Qatar
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar: Assistant, Office of Health and Wellness
Gulf Media Communications, Qatar: Events Coordinator



Al Jazeera Arabic Satellite Channel, Qatar: Production Coordinator

Fall 2010 Spring 2011

Fall 2010 Summer 2011
Fall 2008 Spring 2010

Summer 2008
Spring 2008 Fall 2008

Fall 2006 Fall 2007

Summer 2007

Summer 2007


Summer 2007

Fall 2006 Fall 2007
Fall 2005 Spring 2006
Spring 2005 Fall 2005

RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

Consuming Media: Bangladeshi Expat Cyberculture in Qatar. Susan Dun and Md. Rezwan Al Islam. Post-Privacy Culture:
Gaining Social Power in Cyber-Democracy. October 2014.
Independent Media Making in Qatar. Susan Dun and Md Rezwan Al Islam. Transforming Middle East Media. Arab US
Association of Communication Educators. Atlanta, Georgia, USA, November 2012.
Is CyberCulture Developing in Qatar? Susan Dun and Md Rezwan Al Islam. Conference e-book of the 7th Global Conference:
Cybercultures, Exploring Critical Issues, Prague, Czech Republic, May, 2012.
PAPER OR VIRTUAL? Media Market Analysis and Survey Research in Qatar, Susan Dun and Md Rezwan Al Islam. Proceedings
of the First International Conference on Business and the Social Sciences, Middlesex University, Dubai, November, 2011.
Credited for providing original research for textbook Disaster and Human History: Case Studies in Nature, Society and
Catastrophe by Benjamin Reilly, January 2009.

FILM FESTIVAL & AWARDS HISTORY

Heartbeat:
Doha Tribeca Film Festival, Doha, Qatar, 2010.

A Falcon, A Revolution:
Al Jazeera Documentary Film Festival, Doha, Qatar, 2011.
Third place, Promising Filmmaker.
Doha Tribeca Film Festival, Doha, Qatar, 2011.
Best Film, Made in Qatar.
GCC Film Festival, Doha, Qatar, 2012.
Gulf Film Festival, Dubai, UAE, 2012.

Tribeca Film Festival, New York, USA, 2012.

Short Shorts Festival, Tokyo, Japan, 2012.
Qatar Japan Friendship Festival - Ferjaan, Tokyo, Japan,
2012.
Selection of Shorts, London Olympics. London, UK, 2012.

AWARDS & ACHIVEMENTS

Won Overall Second Place, Best Undergraduate Level Plan, and Best Elevator Pitch in the Annual Business Case
Competition 2010 organized by Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar.
Merit Scholarship in Qatar Academy from 2002-2006 and High Honors in all terms every year.
Recipient of General Scholarship from the National Board of Education, Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2002.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in English, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, and basic understanding of Arabic and Spanish.

REFERENCES

Personal and professional references available upon request.

LinkedIn: qa.linkedin.com/in/rezwanai