Dr. Sebastian Groh is the CEO and Co-founder of SOLshare and a Professor at BRAC Business School. A Stanford Ignite Fellow and Ph.D. graduate from Aalborg University and TU Berlin, his research focused on energy, development, and innovation in Bangladesh. Formerly with MicroEnergy International, he founded SOLshare in 2014 to pioneer peer-to-peer solar networks. His leadership has earned global recognition, including the Earthshot Prize Finalist (2021) and Zayed Sustainability Award (2022). He is also Vice President of the Bangladesh-German Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Aziza Sultana Mukti has a background in Science and Business Administration and over 15 years of experience in the blend of retail and development sectors in Bangladesh. Aziza was previously on the management team of BRAC’s Aarong enterprise, holding department head roles in Merchandising, Social Compliance, Producer Development, and Process Development over her tenure.

Dr. Hannes, SOLshare’s Senior Technical Advisor, is an energy and process engineer with a Ph.D. in DC microgrids and a master’s in renewable energy systems. He has worked across Germany, the U.S., South Africa, Tanzania, and Bangladesh. Previously with MicroEnergy International, CAMCO, and Schott Solar CSP, he has led technology and value chain assessments across Asia and Africa. An author and IEEE/IEC contributor, Hannes co-authored the VDE DKE DC standardization roadmap and now advances SOLshare’s smart energy solutions.

Syed Ishtiaque Ahmed completed his Master of Business Administration in Finance from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), the University of Dhaka in 2003 and Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronics from Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh in 1994. So far in his career, he has worked with several renowned organizations like Rahimafrooz, Bangladesh Power Development Board, Linde Bangladesh Ltd., etc.

Daniel holds a Master’s in Economics from the University of Trier, specializing in Monetary Economics and Social Psychology. With over a decade of experience in business and international development, he has worked in Germany, Serbia, and Bangladesh. As Co-Founder and Senior Financial Advisor of SOLshare, he leads business development, finance, and HR. Since moving to Dhaka in 2015, Daniel has driven SOLshare’s growth, focusing on product-market fit and operational strategy. Previously, he consulted for IT startups, KfW, GIZ, and MicroEnergy International.

Isa Abrar has more than 10 years of experience in technology through his previous roles. Prior to SOLshare he has led sBusiness.xyz (Sheba Platform Ltd), a B2B SAAS company, several large-scale ICT projects with Bikroy.com, Samsung Electronics as a Product Manager for IT Products and local esteemed conglomerate aamra Companies.

Anisa is a seasoned investment professional with 15+ years in financial analysis, strategic planning, and investment management. A Monash University graduate in Accounting and Management and a CFA charterholder, she has held key roles at SBK Tech Ventures and City Bank Capital Resources. As Director of Finance at SOLshare, she leverages her deep knowledge of the local venture capital landscape to oversee financial strategy, ensure compliance, and drive growth, supporting SOLshare’s mission in the clean energy and tech sectors.

Daniel holds a Master’s in Economics from the University of Trier, specializing in Monetary Economics and Social Psychology. With over a decade of experience in business and international development, he has worked in Germany, Serbia, and Bangladesh. As Co-Founder and Senior Financial Advisor of SOLshare, he leads business development, finance, and HR. Since moving to Dhaka in 2015, Daniel has driven SOLshare’s growth, focusing on product-market fit and operational strategy. Previously, he consulted for IT startups, KfW, GIZ, and MicroEnergy International.

Anisa is a seasoned investment professional with 15+ years in financial analysis, strategic planning, and investment management. A Monash University graduate in Accounting and Management and a CFA charterholder, she has held key roles at SBK Tech Ventures and City Bank Capital Resources. As Director of Finance at SOLshare, she leverages her deep knowledge of the local venture capital landscape to oversee financial strategy, ensure compliance, and drive growth, supporting SOLshare’s mission in the clean energy and tech sectors.

Adnan Sakin is a highly motivated professional with over 10 years of expertise as Professional Accountant. Proven ability to analyze financial data, ensure compliance, and contribute to strategic decision-making. Passionate about maintaining accuracy and transparency in financial operations. Eager to leverage expertise and enthusiasm to contribute to a dynamic and growth-oriented organization.

Arif completed his Bachelor from Govt. Titumir College in 2018. Before joining SOLshare he served Dhaka Ice Cream Industries as Distribution Point Manager. Arif is very passionate about learning new technologies, and loves to travel.

Dr. Hannes, SOLshare’s Senior Technical Advisor, is an energy and process engineer with a Ph.D. in DC microgrids and a master’s in renewable energy systems. He has worked across Germany, the U.S., South Africa, Tanzania, and Bangladesh. Previously with MicroEnergy International, CAMCO, and Schott Solar CSP, he has led technology and value chain assessments across Asia and Africa. An author and IEEE/IEC contributor, Hannes co-authored the VDE DKE DC standardization roadmap and now advances SOLshare’s smart energy solutions.

Muhaimin, a seasoned technology leader with a robust background in software and data engineering. He earned his Master's degree in computer science with a specialization in Big Data and Machine Learning from Simon Fraser University. Muhammad has gained valuable experience working with industry giants such as Canon and Thomson Reuters. He is particularly excited about leveraging this approach to address challenges within the power industry and contribute to making it more sustainable and environmentally friendly through his work at SOLshare.

Raton is a seasoned professional with over 9 years of experience. His expertise spans software architecture design, cloud server management, DevOps, data engineering, backend programming, and database design, among other areas. Raton excels in crafting scalable solutions and driving innovation in technology.

Anjan is an Agile Scrum practitioner who started his earlier career as a Software Engineer. After having a development career, he has a career transition to Agile project management with a passion for being a future leader in the software industry. He obtained management training from IBA, DU, and has expertise in Software product management.

Meet Chayon, a seasoned professional with expertise in Communication protocols and SoC Design. He has honed his craft at industry giants like Intel (Canada) and Samsung - R&D (Bangladesh & South Korea). Chayon has completed his Masters in Embedded Systems Design from Advanced Learning and Research Institute, University of Lugano, Switzerland. Now, he’s thrilled to channel his skills into climate tech, driving innovation and sustainability forward.

Previously, Morsed was an Embedded Engineer at NybSys. A mentor in the Robotics Olympiad who also hosts various workshops on Robotics. in his leisure time, Morsed like travelling & enjoys staying updated on soccer.

Syed Ishtiaque Ahmed completed his Master of Business Administration in Finance from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), the University of Dhaka in 2003 and Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronics from Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh in 1994.

Rakib has a background in engineering and management and over 6 years of experience in project management in various sectors. He was previously involved extensively in solar system design and installation both in urban and rural settings in West African countries such as The Gambia, Guinea Bissau and Senegal. Rakib holds a BSc in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Cape town (South Africa) and a MSc in Engineering Management from Brunel University (UK).

Tahsin has graduated from Ahsanullah University of Science & Engineering with a degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering. He has previously worked at Consummate Engineering & Solutions Limited as General Manager in Business Development. Prior to this, Tahsin has also worked as Category Head at Rahimafrooz Accumulators Ltd.

Rifat is a EEE graduate from Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology. His professional journey started as an Intern in Product Engineering Team at SOLshare, where he honed essential skills to scale up the SOLmobility functions. Building on this experience, Rifat has joined as a Technical Assistant to drive countrywide E-Mobility tasks with commitment to ensuring high-quality work and productions. He eagerly anticipates further professional growth and is excited about his new chapter at SOLshare.

Isa Abrar has more than 10 years of experience in technology through his previous roles. Prior to SOLshare he has led sBusiness.xyz (Sheba Platform Ltd), a B2B SAAS company, several large-scale ICT projects with Bikroy.com, Samsung Electronics as a Product Manager for IT Products and local esteemed conglomerate aamra Companies.

Dr. Groh is a 2013 Stanford Ignite Fellow from Stanford Graduate School of Business and holds a Ph.D. from Aalborg University and the Postgraduate School Microenergy Systems at the TU Berlin. He is also an Associate Professor at the BRAC Business School at BRAC University in Dhaka (Bangladesh). Dr. Groh started his career and received his DNA at MicroEnergy International, a Berlin-based consultancy firm working on microfinance and decentralized energy. In 2014, Dr. Groh co-founded SOLshare, acting as its CEO since then.

Mashiat graduated with honours in Business Management, from Sheffield Hallam University, in Shanghai, China. She left Shanghai right after she finished university, and moved to Singapore. Prior to SOLshare, she was working as a research consultant for a local SME in Singapore.

Enamul is a seasoned HR professional with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry and conglomerates. He served many local and multinational organizations like; Grameenphone, EPIC, Rancon, SQ, etc. in various HR capacities.

Aziza Sultana Mukti has a background in Science and Business Administration and over 15 years of experience in the blend of retail and development sector in Bangladesh. Aziza was previously on the management team of BRAC’s Aarong enterprise, holding department head roles in Merchandising, Social Compliance, Producer Development, and Process Development over her tenure.

Jannat completed her Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance & Banking from Dhaka City College in 2016.Besdies work, Jannat loves to draw, is fond of paintings, and has a knack for interior decoration.

Fazlee Rabbi graduated with ESE degree in 2016 from Universität Paderborn, Germany and PGD in SCM from ISCEA, Canada. Having almost 11 years experience in power sector development, power plants, Metro rail(CP-03 & CP-04), government tenders, SWG sector, sales & services. In his leisure time, Rabbi enjoys listening to music, exploring new places.

With a master’s degree in Accounting, Kaniz began her career as a Customer Manager and over time has acquired skills in fashion e-commerce, excelling in tasks like presenting fashion products, client management, managing inbound customer calls, Facebook marketing, customer service etc. Her role as a Customer Relationship Officer in NetBiz Technologies comprises all along with technical integration. Outside of work, Kaniz is a trained yoga instructor who enjoys cooking and traveling.

Aisha is a Diploma Engineer & has completed her study from Dhaka Mohila Polytechnic Institute. At SOLshare, she works at the repair station. As she has pursued a degree in Electronics, she finds enjoyment in then work that she does. Her interests include graphic designing & planting trees.

Md. Sulayman is a Jr. Procurement Manager at ME SOLshare Ltd., specializing in procurement, supply chain, logistics, and e-mobility solutions. He holds both a BSS and an MSS in Social Work from the University of Dhaka. His expertise includes market research, local sourcing, project procurement, and inventory management.

Sumon is a fantastic coffee maker, serving warm ( and cold) cups of beverages throughout the day that keeps us energized and ready to work. Besides his regular duties, he is also a fantastic football player.

A pro at her job, she keeps the work environment squeaky clean for SOLsharers. Her job also includes ensuring that COVID-19 guidelines are being met and is always there to help us out whenever we need - from medicine emergencies to messy accidents.