our story
Keymakers Consulting began its journey as a boutique research and consulting firm in 2016. Today, we are a team of strategists, ethnographers, statisticians and field researchers who provide insights and solutions to social and corporate enterprises.
Our purpose is simple. Through human interactions, machine learning, culture studies and repository research knowledge, we identify alternate realities for our clients and help develop solutions to unlock those alternate realities.
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In a market where paint-by-the-number approaches and one-size-fits-all models are common place, we are not bound by format. Our aim is to address the client’s problem in the most effective manner possible. To do that, we will use a range of tools to craft the right solution, from qualitative and quantitative research, data mining and ethnography, to semiotics, digital analytics,and design thinking.
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our mission
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identify alternate growth & development realities
help clients access alternate realities by accelerating growth & development
prepare clients for hyper dive into next alternate reality
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our research team
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Khandker Swanan Shahriar
managing director
Co-founder of Keymakers, Shahriar has worked across product / service categories and geographies, and brings over 15 years of experience. He is often introduced by industry experts as the 'Bangladeshi strategist who has worked for the most national & international brands.'
Kayas Mahmud
senior manager
A career researcher with nearly 15 years of experience, Kayas is a specialist qualitative researcher with experience of working in multifarious market and social research projects for key MNCs, local and off-shore clients.
Taskia Khanam
senior research executive
Taskia is an experienced analyst and moderator who has worked extensively on managing research projects on FMCG, teleco and social development.
Zimam Ahmed
research executive
With a knack at creating rapport with people across all walks of life, Zimam is a capable researcher who is ready to take on any research challenge.
Rifat Faruq
director - strategy
Starting her career in marketing, Rifat has carried out statistical and business performance analysis in categories like finance, food & beverages, FMCG, automobile, print media, real estate and social development.
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Rubaiya Ahmed
research manager
A project lead at Keymakers, Rubaiya has managed diverse research projects, ranging from FMCG, tech and food & beverages, to finance, healthcare and education. Her background in statistics gives her a distinct analytical edge.
Asifa Tasneem Nirba
senior research executive
Nirba has a background in STEM, and brings the meticulous nature of scientific investigation and lab research into every project she does.
Umme Habiba Bristy
research executive
A trained moderator and researcher, Bristy injects enthusiasm and a keen understanding of human behaviour into the projects she is involved in.
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our finance and administrative team
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Rabeya Sultana
chairman
A co-founder of Keymakers, Rabeya has a background in education. A very experienced moderator who has worked in several qualitative research agencies, Rabeya is the backbone of Keymaker's actual operational management.
Sayma Akter Mim
finance executive
Sayma manages the financial health and regulatory compliance of Keymakers by overseeing budgeting, tracking and financial reporting.
Mirza Mantasa Haque
senior operations executive
Mantasa began her career in data collection and moderation. She now overseas the operational and logistical planning of Keymakers projects, ensuring that each study is delivered without a hitch.
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Md Sohel Talukder
office assistant
Sohel plays an important role in ensuring the smooth running of our administrative operations and logistical arrangements.
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our field team
Zahangir Alam
manager - field operations
Prior to joining Keymakers, Zahangir has worked as the field supervisor in a number of the leading research agencies of Bangladesh. He currently heads our field operations.
Jannatul Rosni
field officer
Experienced in field supervision, Rosni overseas field operations of our qualitative projects.
Umme Habiba Farheen
field officer
Farheen currently supervises our research projects both within Dhaka and outside of Dhaka.
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