Meet Our Team
Every student has a story — and our mission is to help shape it with care, clarity, and integrity. The team at EDV reflects that mission. Everyone on our team is an consummate professional. And when it comes to taking care of our employees, we try and embody a quote from Sir Richard Branson - “Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients“.
MANAGEMENT
A former international student turned visionary consultant, Mr.Riyad brings over 8 years of industry experience. His academic journey in Australia inspired him to co-found EDV and ensure others benefit from informed, ethical guidance.
With 25+ years in Canadian immigration and visa processing, Mr. Arefin leads EDV’s growth and compliance. A strategic relationship builder, he personally supports application teams and oversees documentation standards across all university regions.
A TESOL-certified education consultant with 10+ years of experience, Ms. Khan has worked across France, China, and Canada-focused institutions. She is fluent in Bangla, Hindi, Mandarin, and French, and specializes in visa applications and TEQSA-based requirements.
With 15+ years in international admissions and student visa processing, Mr. Aziz holds an M.A. in English Literature. He has operational knowledge of Australia, UK, USA, and Canadian education systems, and ensures that EDV runs with precision.
COUNSELING TEAM– DESTINATION SPECIALISTS
APPLICATION & COMPLIANCE TEAM
With over 5 years in education compliance, Mr. Sagar specializes in GTE assessments, GS documentation, and financial planning. His strategies ensure visa success through airtight submissions. Mr. Sagar completed his Bachelor’s degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada.
ACE LANGUAGE — ENGLISH PROFICIENCY EXPERTS (PTE & IELTS)
A certified accountant and pioneer in the Bangladeshi PTE market, Mr. Khan brings 15+ years in language training. He is a Pearson-recognized instructor whose innovations helped over 10,000 students hit target scores.
An IELTS 8.5 scorer and certified PTE trainer, Ms. Osman has trained over 2,000 students since 2011. Her sessions emphasize structure, discipline, and real-exam performance. She has completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Brac University in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
With 4+ years of experience and top-tier scores in both IELTS (7.5) and PTE (83), Mr. Ariyan specializes in curriculum design and interview preparation. His mock review system has led to 85%+ improvement rates in speaking and writing modules.
