Rezaul Nuru

Project Management Consultant, Specialist

R3 · Full-time

May 2023 – Dec 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mths

London, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Led delivery and programme governance for a wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) initiative with the Central Bank of the UAE, working across Phase 1 and Phase 2 of a multi-year programme. Worked on a greenfield financial infrastructure programme using R3’s Corda DLT platform, contributing to the design and delivery of core components including economic policy frameworks, operating model design, and on-premise infrastructure. Acted as a key interface between technical teams and senior stakeholders within the central bank, leading workshops, working groups, and governance forums. Delivered the successful Phase 2 bid presentation and secured continued programme funding.

Operations Consultant

5 Lima Bravo (Self-Employed) · Full-time

Mar 2023 – Aug 2024 · 1 yr 5 mths

London, England, United Kingdom · Remote

Advised early-stage manufacturing and technology start-ups on scaling operations, including ERP implementation, production strategy, and supply chain design. Led SAP implementation support and training, enabling operational teams to transition to new systems and improve efficiency. Designed manufacturing and forecasting models across UK and China supply chains, supporting cost optimisation and scalable production.

Operations Lead

CEED Ltd t/a pi-top · Full-time

Nov 2019 – Feb 2023 · 3 yrs 3 mths

London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Led Business Operations at pi-top, stepped into multiple COO-level responsibilities following senior departures and joined the Management Committee. Owned core operational functions including revenue operations, customer support, sales operations, order-to-cash, manufacturing planning, and audit. Aligning cross-functional teams to stabilise and scale the business during a period of transition and during the global-pandemic. Delivered key operational improvements including ERP transformation, cost optimisation, and service performance enhancements, improving margins, reducing support resolution times, and strengthening financial and operational controls. Contributed to commercial growth through successful international bids, including Ministries of Education in Jamaica and Bhutan, and multi-million dollar proposals across the US and India.

Electronics & Compliance Engineer

CEED Ltd t/a pi-top · Full-time

Jun 2017 – Nov 2019 · 2 yrs 5 mths

Shenzhen Shi, Guangdong, China · On-site

Designed and delivered hardware products for an education technology startup, including PCB and battery systems for flagship computing devices. Worked on-site with manufacturers and suppliers in Shenzhen, managing production processes, resolving quality issues, and coordinating engineering changes directly on the factory floor. Improved production yield and product quality through root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods, applying Lean principles to optimise manufacturing processes and reduce defects.

University College London (UCL)

Masters of Engineering (MEng), Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Nanotechnology

Grade: Upper Second Class Honours (2:1)

Focused on engineering systems, finance, and decision-making through modules in entrepreneurship and management accounting. Dissertation: Designed decentralised micro-grid electrification models for Sub-Saharan Africa, exploring scalable infrastructure solutions for underserved regions.