Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Key Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
Abu Shahadad Mohammad  Shoyeb

Abu Shahadad Mohammad Shoyeb

Bellerose,NY

Summary

Highly experienced agricultural professional with over 20 years of service in the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC), Bangladesh. Extensive experience in seed production, processing, quality control, germination testing, contract grower management, farm management , and seed preservation. Strong administrative and financial background, including service as the Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO), complementing leadership and operational oversight skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Deputy Director

Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC)
Habiganj, Netrokona, Chuadanga and Jashore , Bangladesh
07.2018 - 11.2025

• Oversaw daily operations for 55 staff managing ~2,500 contract growers across ~20,000 acres.
• Facilitated the production of approximately 40,000 tons of rice and wheat seeds to support
the national food supply.
• Selling agricultural/horticultural seed/fruits/vegetables from farm to cosumer. Collection and prepare accounts sheet.
• Supervised seed cleaning, grading, drying, and preservation.
• Inspecting the crop field, seed laboratory, seed storage and other storage.
• Ensure proper propagation/seed bed, irrigation and fertilizer when it necessary.
• Ensure seed quality testing per International Seed Testing Association standards (ISTA).
• Developed strategies to optimize resource allocation while minimizing.
• Collaborated with government agencies on rural development strategies.
•Managed budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and financial reporting for various agricultural initiatives.
• Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding operations.
• Represented the department at meetings, conferences, workshops.
• Engaged stakeholders (Farmers) by providing regular updates on progress toward goals.
• Prepared reports detailing activities of the department for senior management review.
• Managed communication between department heads and senior management.
• Supervised junior staff, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.

Senior Assistant Director

Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC)
Jashore and Sylhet , Bangladesh
01.2011 - 07.2018
  • Control a 100-acre seed farm, 30 acres horticulture farm and manage emergency buffer seed production for disaster response.
  • Performed field quality inspections and implemented quality control measures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Oversaw seed/seedling production and processing operations.
  • Supervised cleaning, grading, drying, fumigation, packaging, and distribution of seeds.
  • Supervised Propagation, irrigation, fertilization, and pest control of horticulture(vegetables and fruits) field.
  • Developed strategies to maximize resources while minimizing cost.
  • Prepared reports detailing activities of the department for senior management review.
  • Managed budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
  • Managed communication between department heads and senior management
  • Oversaw technological improvements, successfully reducing waste .

Assistant Director

Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC)
Jashore, Bangladesh
03.2005 - 01.2011
  • Conducted cereal seed analysis and quality control.
  • Performed germination testing and technical documentation.
  • Oversaw cleaning, grading, drying, fumigation, and packaging.
  • Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks, tracking progress and providing assistance when needed.
  • Assisted in developing strategic plans to meet organizational goals and objectives.
  • Prepared reports and presentations for executive leadership review.
  • Assisted in the coordination of special events and corporate functions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
10-2002

High School Diploma -

Dhaka Residential Model College, Dhaka, Bangladesh
08-1994

Skills

Rice,Wheat and Corn crop/Seed Cultivation

Horticultural Propagation, irrigation, and fertilization

Contract grower management

Grading-cleaning, Drying ,Seed Processing, Seed storage,
preservation, and distribution

Packaging and Labeling


Seed Treatment


Seed Quality Control (Germination test, Purity Testing, Moisture Testing)

Inspecting crop field, horticulture farm, seed lab, seed storage

Pest Control ( insect, Fungus, Vermin)

Administrative operations ,Budget management and financial
operations

Staff training and development , Documentation preparation

Key Skills

Seed Production, Rice/Paddy Cultivation, Wheat Cultivation, Contract Grower Management, Seed Processing and Quality Control, Germination, Purity, and Moisture testing, Inspecting Seed Lab, Seed Storage and Preservation,  Pest Control, Entomology, Pathology, Environmental, Insecticide, Pesticide, Horticulture, Administrative, Agro-forestry, Financial operations as DDO, team supervision and operational leadership .

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Bengali
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

  • Hermetic Technology for Large-scale Paddy Seed Storage: Introduction and Management, USAID (December 2021).
  • Field Inspection of Seed Crop, Ministry of Agriculture, Bangladesh & Islamic Development Bank
    (August 2014).
  • Professional Foundation Training (February–March 2008).

Timeline

Deputy Director - Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC)
07.2018 - 11.2025
Senior Assistant Director - Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC)
01.2011 - 07.2018
Assistant Director - Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC)
03.2005 - 01.2011
Bangladesh Agricultural University - Bachelor of Science, Agriculture
Dhaka Residential Model College - High School Diploma,
Abu Shahadad Mohammad Shoyeb