Md Arif Hossen is a seasoned Cloud & Platform Architect with over 21 years of global experience in telecommunications, cloud-native transformation, and cybersecurity. He is the Founder & CEO of MetaHeed Limited, where he leads innovation in cloud architecture, AI, and blockchain technologies.

Arif has held leadership roles at multinational companies including Ericsson and Huawei, driving digital transformation across Bangladesh, Egypt, Oman, Libya, Germany, and the UK. He holds a BSc in Computer Science & Engineering from RUET, an MSc in Cloud Computing from the University of Leicester, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Cybersecurity at BUET.

A passionate community organizer and mentor, Arif leads initiatives such as Kubernetes User Group Bangladesh, Cloud Native Dhaka, and Cloud Native Rajshahi. He is a CNCF Ambassador and actively contributes to global mentorship programs including PMIBD and the Global Mentorship Initiative.

Arif speaks on topics ranging from cloud-native platforms and cybersecurity to open-source ecosystems and leadership in tech. His sessions blend deep technical insight with practical experience, making them valuable for both practitioners and decision-makers.