MD SAYEED MOSTAFA
Goleta
Summary
MA candidate with an economics background and experience in market intelligence and research support. Strong in Excel and data organization, especially when work involves validating information across sources and producing clear briefs and trackers for teams. Reliable, detail-focused, and comfortable juggling multiple tasks at once.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate teaching assistant
Department of Global Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitate discussion sections and one-on-one problem-solving sessions to clarify complex topics.
- Ensure timely evaluation of assignments through consistent rubric application and feedback.
- Support course delivery while maintaining weekly grading workflows and adhering to rubrics.
RESEARCH INTERN
Open Solar
Australia
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Contributed to agrivoltaics team in launching new product by conducting academic research that shaped product development
- Facilitated data collection for solar market trends and rg capacity growth to inform strategic decision-making
- Australia
Market Intelligence Intern
Global Solar Council
Washington
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Tracked market intelligence developments to inform policy work effectively.
- Conducted research and data collection on global solar deployment and supply-chain trends.
- Summarized key takeaways for non-technical audiences, emphasizing changes and impacts.
- Maintained structured spreadsheets with verifiable findings for internal updates and reports.
Commercial Officer
TBEA CO LTD, Bangladesh Branch
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Coordinated contracts and daily documentation with clients and suppliers, enhancing transparency and communication.
- Maintained complete and trackable records, streamlining processing and retrieval.
- Followed up diligently, ensuring adherence to project timelines and contributing to successful project delivery.
- Adhered to legal and regulatory requirements by managing necessary paperwork and updates.
Student Tutor
Department of Social Science, Brac University, Bangladesh
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Facilitated weekly problem-solving sessions for undergraduate coursework, fostering engagement and understanding.
- Assessed assignments, delivering constructive feedback to enhance academic performance and learning outcomes.
- Guided individuals through problem-solving sessions to improve academic skills.
Research Assistant
Brac University Business School
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Collected field data and conducted in-person interviews to inform preliminary quantitative analysis for project 'Financial innovation: Impact of Bkash on RMG Sectors.'
- Conducted literature reviews to support research projects at Brac University Business School.
- Assisted faculty in data collection and analysis for academic studies.
- Collaborated with team members to develop research methodologies and frameworks.
Climate Volunteer
Serac Bangladesh
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted field surveys in climate-affected communities and structured documentation of findings.
- Collaborated with local leaders to identify pathways for effective risk planning.
Finance Intern
Dhaka Power Distribution Company Bangladesh Limited
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Organized supporting documents and maintained Excel trackers to facilitate accurate reporting and audit during annual report preparation.
Education
MA - Global Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California01.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Economics (Finance minor)
Brac University
Dhaka, Bangladesh01.2022
Skills
- Statistical analysis
- Excel data analysis
- R
- Stata
- Dataset building
- Data validation
- Research synthesis
- Documentation management
- Team collaboration
- Canva
- Project management
Standardized Test
GRE, 10/25, 159, 161
Short Courses
- Supply Chain Management Specialization
- Introduction to Project Management
Extracurricular Activities
Brac University Economics Club, Assistant Director, 08/21, 12/22
Languages
- English
- Bangla (Mother Tongue)
Timeline
Market Intelligence Intern
Global Solar Council
07.2025 - 09.2025
RESEARCH INTERN
Open Solar
07.2025 - 12.2025
Graduate teaching assistant
Department of Global Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara
09.2024 - Current
Commercial Officer
TBEA CO LTD, Bangladesh Branch
03.2023 - 07.2024
Student Tutor
Department of Social Science, Brac University, Bangladesh
08.2022 - 12.2022
Research Assistant
Brac University Business School
03.2022 - 07.2022
Climate Volunteer
Serac Bangladesh
08.2021 - 12.2021
Finance Intern
Dhaka Power Distribution Company Bangladesh Limited
08.2021 - 12.2021
MA - Global Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts - Economics (Finance minor)
Brac University