From a Corporate Career to Creating Opportunities
Seven years at REVE Systems. A decision to serve skilled but unemployed rural youth. The beginning of Skilluper.
After completing his honours and master’s degrees in Information and Communication Engineering at Islamic University, Kushtia, Shamim Hussain began his career at the multinational software company REVE Systems. During seven years in the corporate technology sector, he gained valuable experience working on software and technical operations.
Alongside his engineering background, he pursued business and management studies at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka. But a question increasingly occupied his mind: what could he do for the educated yet unemployed young people in the villages he knew so well?
He decided to leave his established multinational career and build something of his own. That decision led to Skilluper, an initiative focused on practical digital skills and pathways into freelancing and the digital economy.
From teaching and mentoring to university seminars, books and technology writing, his work grew around the belief that opportunity should not be limited by geography. In 2026, Skilluper received the ASOCIO AI in Education Award in Jakarta, an international milestone in this continuing journey.
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Islamic University: Engineering Education
Studied Information and Communication Engineering at Islamic University, Kushtia, building a foundation in technology.
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Seven Years at REVE Systems
Joined REVE Systems after university and spent seven years gaining hands-on experience in a multinational software company.
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The Decision to Create Opportunity
Left the established corporate career to build a practical skills initiative for educated unemployed young people, especially in rural communities.
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Education & Mentorship
Sharing digital skills, freelancing experience and career guidance with learners and through university seminars.
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Books & Technology Writing
Writing books and columns that explain AI and practical technology for professionals.
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International Recognition
Skilluper was recognised with the ASOCIO AI in Education Award 2026 in Jakarta; Shamim received it on behalf of the organisation.
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Present & Future
Continuing to build in digital skills education, artificial intelligence and technology writing — with the same question that started it all.