Ruhul Amin
About Ruhul Amin
Ruhul Amin is a co-founder of Onfido, where he has worked since 2012. He has a background in engineering from the University of Oxford and experience in risk analysis and IT consulting.
Work at Onfido
Ruhul Amin has served as Co-Founder of Onfido since its inception in 2012. He has played a significant role in the company's development and growth over the past 12 years. Onfido specializes in identity verification technology, providing solutions that help businesses verify the identities of their customers. Under his leadership, Onfido has expanded its services and established a strong presence in the identity verification market.
Education and Expertise
Ruhul Amin studied Engineering Science at the University of Oxford, where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree from 2006 to 2010. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his work at Onfido. Additionally, he has a background in architecture, having served as Chief Architect, which contributes to his expertise in technology and design.
Professional Background
Before co-founding Onfido, Ruhul Amin worked at Mitsubishi UFJ Securities as a Risk IT Analyst from 2011 to 2013. His role involved analyzing risk factors and implementing IT solutions to enhance risk management processes. Prior to that, he was an IT Consultant at Fidessa for 11 months in 2010, where he provided technical support and consulting services. His diverse experience in IT and risk analysis has informed his approach to building Onfido.
Funding and Support
Ruhul Amin and his co-founders received initial seed funding from Saïd Business School at Oxford. This funding was crucial in launching Onfido and allowed the team to develop their identity verification technology. The support from the business school reflects the entrepreneurial spirit fostered at Oxford University, where Amin met his co-founders.