Our team
Our team consists of highly qualified and motivated professionals, who are all experts in their field. With many years of experience in the industry, they have the expertise to provide comprehensive, first-rate services to our clients.
Aftab Ali
Founder & CEO
Aftab Ali is the Founder and CEO of GTDR and the Director & Founder of TahuraMart.net. He leads the company's vision, business strategy, and global expansion. His mission is to build an AI-powered platform that simplifies international trade.
Darren Kandekore
Lead AI Engineer
Darren Kandekore is an experienced full-stack developer and technology entrepreneur. He leads the development of GTDR's AI-powered platform and technical architecture. His expertise spans AI, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise software.
Sathish Sivasubramanian
Strategic Technology Advisor
Sathish Sivasubramanian is a respected technology leader with extensive experience in Computing and ICT. He provides strategic guidance on digital innovation and technology. His expertise supports GTDR's long-term growth and AI vision.
Rahat Hasan Khan
Assistant Editor
Rahat Hasan Khan is the Assistant Editor at GTDR and a CSE student at Leading University. He contributes to editorial content, research, and digital initiatives. He is passionate about AI and the future of technology.
GTDR (Global Trade & Development Report) is building the next generation of AI-powered B2B intelligence. Our platform is designed to connect buyers, suppliers, manufacturers, exporters, importers, and investors through intelligent technology that simplifies global trade. In collaboration with Darren Kandekore, our Lead AI Engineer, we are developing an advanced AI platform that enables smarter procurement, trusted business connections, and data-driven decision-making. Our vision is to establish a globally recognized AI company headquartered in Bangladesh, redefining the future of international business.
Aftab Ali
Founder, GTDR
Director & Founder, TahuraMart.net
Darren Kandekore is an experienced full-stack developer and technology entrepreneur with expertise in AI, web development, and digital solutions. He has founded and managed multiple successful technology businesses and is an A+ graduate of the University of Birmingham Full-Stack Coding Bootcamp. Today, he serves as the Lead AI Engineer at GTDR, leading the development of its AI-powered B2B intelligence platform.
Darren Kandekore
Lead AI Engineer
Sathish Sivasubramanian is a respected computing and ICT leader, dedicated to advancing digital education, innovation, and technology leadership. He is passionate about preparing future generations with the skills needed in a digital world.
Sathish Sivasubramanian
Head of Computing & ICT, The St Marylebone CE School