Iftekharul Haque
About Iftekharul Haque
Iftekharul Haque serves as the Senior Engineering Manager at BenchSci, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in software development and team leadership, having previously held positions at Booking.com and DAI RUBICON.
Work at BenchSci
Iftekharul Haque has been employed at BenchSci as a Senior Engineering Manager since 2022. In this role, he leads the Infrastructure & Security and Site Reliability Engineering groups, focusing on enhancing drug discovery through artificial intelligence. He is responsible for managing the CI/CD Pipeline Health and Optimization, ensuring software quality checks are effectively maintained. Additionally, he oversees the rollout of SOC2 Type 2 compliance and implements the Exceptions Management process to improve incident response. His work contributes to the overall efficiency and security of BenchSci's operations.
Previous Experience at Booking.com
Prior to joining BenchSci, Iftekharul Haque worked at Booking.com for a total of four years in various roles. His tenure included positions as a Senior Developer & Team Lead and Software Developer. He served as a Senior Developer & Team Lead from 2016 to 2017 and again from 2017 to 2021 in the Greater Seattle Area. His responsibilities included leading development teams and managing projects, which contributed to his expertise in software development and team leadership.
Educational Background
Iftekharul Haque holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular & Cell Biology and Life Sciences from the National University of Singapore, where he studied from 2003 to 2006. He is also pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration, Management, and Operations at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University, expected to be completed in 2024. His educational background combines scientific knowledge with business acumen.
Early Career and Development
Before his roles at Booking.com, Iftekharul Haque worked as a Perl Developer at DAI RUBICON from 2007 to 2011 in Singapore. He began his career in software development at Booking.com, where he worked as a Software Developer from 2011 to 2015 in the Amsterdam Area. His early experiences laid the foundation for his later leadership roles and technical expertise in engineering management.