Employment

• Successfully leading the development and implementation of MIMOS Berhad's 5-year research & development (R&D) technology strategy, resulting in a 20% increase in revenue and significant improvements in operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

• Overseeing the successful delivery of multiple large-scale technology projects (RMKe-12 Development Project, & Strategic Research Fund), including the development of an advanced IoT platform and the implementation of a cutting-edge AI-based predictive maintenance system for automation in manufacturing sector and agriculture sector, resulting in cost savings of over $5 million annually for our customers.

• Leading the development and commercialization of several innovative technologies, including a novel inverter technology for wireless sensor network technology and a low-cost high-performance computing platform, resulting in several successful spin-off companies and over $10 million potential in licensing revenue.

• Fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within the technology management department, resulting in several patent applications, numerous publications in top-tier research journals, and recognition as a leading research organization in the technology industry.

• Successfully establishing strategic partnerships with several leading industry players, academic institutions, and research organizations, resulting in increased funding, collaborative research programs, and access to cutting-edge technologies and expertise.

• Developing and implementing a comprehensive technology risk management framework, ensuring the security and privacy of MIMOS Berhad's technology assets and the data of our customers.

• Leading the adoption of agile development methodologies within the technology management department, resulting in significant improvements in project delivery times, quality, and customer satisfaction.

• Successfully managing a team of over 50 technology professionals, providing mentorship, guidance, and training to ensure high levels of productivity, engagement, and job satisfaction.

As the leader of the Technology Management Department at MIMOS Berhad, I am entrusted with the crucial responsibility of overseeing the efficient management, coordination, and facilitation of internal and external research and development projects that drive significant value for the organization. Taking a proactive approach, I consistently scout and identify cutting-edge technologies, while actively fostering partnerships with renowned universities and technology providers to bolster MIMOS' R&D initiatives. Throughout the entire project lifecycle, I provide comprehensive guidance and unwavering support, ensuring that every endeavor achieves successful outcomes. By combining strategic vision with meticulous execution, I strive to deliver innovative solutions that elevate MIMOS' position as a trailblazer in the industry.

Achievement:

• Achieved a notable accomplishment by securing thirteen highly competitive MOSTI Strategic Research Fund - Agensi Pelaksana & Pemantau (SRF-APP) projects for MIMOS in 2021, totaling MYR 74 million in value.

• Effectively led and guided a team of Research Management Specialists to proactively identify suitable university and technology collaborators, as well as Intellectual Properties (IP), specifically tailored to MIMOS projects

• Demonstrated strong leadership by engaging and collaborating with key stakeholders and MIMOS Corporate Technology to guide the development of strategic R&D programs.

  • Conducted technology foresight, intelligence gathering, and roadmap planning to identify viable technology strategies and potential areas for R&D. Provided valuable assistance to Corporate Technology in developing research and technology roadmaps that align with market inputs.

  • Organized technical workshops to solicit technology and market insights to develop robust R&D strategies and programs.

  • Provided independent analysis and recommendations on the technology direction relevant to in-house research lab.

• Successfully liaised with the Ministry and relevant stakeholders on matters pertaining to MIMOS' Research and Development activities. Worked closely with Corporate Technology Labs and the Project Management Office to ensure the timely update of SRF and RMK programs, and to oversee the proper execution of project closure reports at the end of each project. This ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitated effective communication with stakeholders

• Forged and spearheaded productive relationships with stakeholders involved in MIMOS' R&D activities, ensuring the timely and accurate update of strategic R&D programs at required intervals. Demonstrated strong oversight by ensuring the proper execution of project closure reports at the end of each program, guaranteeing compliance with regulatory standards and optimizing communication with stakeholders

Played a key role in developing and implementing research projects related to data driven analytics solutions, establishing partnerships, securing funding, managing laboratory operations, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, resulting in successful research outcomes, increased funding, and recognition as a leading research organization in the field.

Accomplishment:

• Led the development and successful demonstration of an innovative electromagnetic propulsion technology, resulting in a patent application and several industry partnerships (MAHB, Hasrat Murni Sdn Bhd)

• Established and maintained effective partnerships with key stakeholders, including industry partners, academic institutions, and research organizations, resulting in collaborative research projects, increased funding for research initiatives, and access to cutting-edge technologies and expertise.

• Successfully secured multiple research grants to support the development of new research initiatives in the areas of electromagnetic propulsion and analytics, resulting in increased funding for the laboratory's research activities.

• Successfully managed a team of researchers and technical staff, providing mentorship, guidance, and training to ensure high levels of productivity, engagement, and job satisfaction.

• Fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within the laboratory, resulting in numerous patents, publications in top-tier research journals, and recognition as a leading research organization in the field.

• Led the development and implementation of a comprehensive laboratory management framework, ensuring effective management of research projects, budgets, and timelines.

• Successfully implemented best practices in laboratory safety and ethics, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards.

• Successfully led the laboratory's participation in several international conferences and symposiums, resulting in increased visibility, recognition, and opportunities for collaboration.

• Spearheaded the formulation and execution of a strategic plan for the commercialization project, which included direct negotiation with potential customers to secure contracts and partnerships.

• Built a high-performing team to design and develop the system/solution architecture for big data and internet of things (IoT) enterprise solutions, while ensuring that the business requirements of the customers were met.

• Conducted a detailed analysis of business and consumer requirements to create a comprehensive solution specification and architecture that met customer expectations.

• Contributed to the development process for the Intelligent Community (iCOMM) product features, including iSchool, iTrain, iMall, and iMushroom, by providing insights and innovative ideas to enhance product offerings.

• Devised and implemented a comprehensive business and technical marketing plan for the iCOMM product series, ensuring successful market penetration and revenue growth.

• Mentored and coached apprentice solution architects in wireless communication and networking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field.

• Led and managed multiple applied research and development (R&D) projects for cutting-edge technologies including WiMAX, IMT-Advanced, Wireless Mesh Networking, Wireless Local Area Network, Software Defined Radio, TV White Space and Cognitive Radio, and Internet of Things (IoTs), delivering successful project outcomes and driving innovation within the organization.

• Designed and developed the system architecture for enterprise solutions in the field of big data and IoTs, providing organizations with robust and scalable frameworks to harness the power of data and enable seamless integration of IoT devices.

• Provided invaluable technical support to the sales team, contributing to the development of business plans and offering technology solutions for projects. This support helped the sales team effectively communicate the value proposition of our offerings to clients, resulting in increased business opportunities and revenue growth.

• Made substantial contributions by providing technical inputs to MIMOS/MOSTI for the national research roadmap on information, communication, and technology (ICT). This involvement helped shape the strategic direction of the industry and fostered collaboration between academia, industry, and government entities.

• Developed the MIMOS Wireless Technology Blueprint, a comprehensive document outlining new and future wireless technology directions for the company. This blueprint served as a guiding framework for research and development efforts, enabling MIMOS to stay at the forefront of technological advancements and maintain its competitive edge.

• Played a pivotal role in providing input for the development of the Malaysia National IoT Blueprint, contributing to the national strategy and roadmap for IoT adoption and implementation in the country. This involvement showcased my expertise and leadership in shaping policies and initiatives at a national level.

• Led research work, designed novel algorithms, and validated technical concepts through rigorous link and/or system level simulations and field experiments for the aforementioned technologies. This hands-on approach ensured the feasibility and effectiveness of proposed solutions, leading to the successful implementation of innovative technologies.

• Designed and integrated state-of-the-art PHY/MAC algorithms for wireless systems, including Cognitive WiWi Technology. These algorithms played a critical role in enhancing system performance, optimizing spectrum utilization, and enabling intelligent and adaptive wireless communications.

• Provided detailed functional specifications for the software development team, guiding the execution of projects and ensuring alignment with the overall system architecture and project objectives. This contribution facilitated efficient and effective software development processes, resulting in high-quality deliverables.

• Demonstrated a passion for innovation by generating and contributing innovative ideas to create new concepts and enhance the company's intellectual property portfolio. These ideas furthered MIMOS' reputation as a thought leader in the industry and contributed to its overall competitiveness.

• Maintained a deep understanding of IEEE standards and 3GPP documents, actively participating in international standards committees and forums. Through these engagements, I contributed to the development of industry standards, ensuring interoperability and compatibility of technologies on a global scale.

• Collaborated extensively with industry and university partners, both locally and internationally, fostering research collaboration and knowledge exchange. These partnerships facilitated access to diverse expertise, resources, and funding opportunities, enhancing the quality and impact of our research and development initiatives.

• Appointed as a committee member for the MOSTI E-Science Fund monitoring program, demonstrating recognition and trust in my capabilities to contribute to the oversight and evaluation of scientific research initiatives funded by the government.

• Founded the White Space Working Group under Malaysia Technical Forum Sdn Bhd (MTFSB), dedicated to promoting white space technology in Malaysia. This initiative showcased my leadership and commitment to driving the adoption and utilization of emerging technologies for the benefit of the country.

• Conducted extensive research and development work in the areas of mesh networking, IoTs, and machine-to-machine communications (M2M). Through these efforts, I contributed to the advancement of these technologies and their real-world applications, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in interconnected systems.

• Demonstrated expertise in procurement exercises, including tenders and RFQs, by effectively establishing operational requirements and aligning them with organizational needs. This experience ensured successful acquisition processes and the selection of suitable vendors and partners.

• Provided valuable advisory and strategic input on ICT and engineering R&D to all stakeholders within UMT, including top management, lecturers, staff, students, and alumni

• Providing expert advisory services on R&D, innovation, and commercialization. Collaborating with the university on various R&D projects to drive innovation and strengthen partnerships between academia and industry, external parties, primarily MIMOS and other industry-related companies. These collaborations led to the enhancement of human capital development through joint research efforts and industry attachments at partner institutions, further strengthening UMT's industry partnerships.

• Played a key role in promoting the expertise of UMT researchers to external parties, resulting in collaborative joint research projects that brought additional income to the faculty through grants and access to technology labs and software.

• Reviewed and updated the course material and syllabi for Fakulti Teknologi Kejuruteraan Kelautan dan Informatik to align with the requirements set by the Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA).

• Shared knowledge and insights on the latest technology trends and advancements in the field of ICT and emerging technologies through knowledge sharing and workshops, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation among UMT's stakeholders.

• Mentored two graduate students pursuing Master's and PhD degrees, incorporating the latest industry-related research, and provided guidance to staff members seeking to achieve professional engineering status.

• Demonstrated strong leadership as the head of a 30-member team tasked with coordinating and successfully executing Malaysia's national agenda for APEC 2020. Orchestrated over 130 meetings and managed the participation of over 16,000 delegates, including Senior Officials, Ministers, and political leaders. Spearheaded the successful organization of the Informal Senior Official Meeting (ISOM) in Langkawi in December 2019 and the First Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM1) in Putrajaya in February 2020.

• Managed and oversaw the successful administration of various critical aspects of APEC 2020, including venue management, access control management, transportation management, liaison officer’s management, volunteer management, and connectivity and networking solution management, to ensure the smooth execution of the forum.

• Spearheaded the development and implementation of high-quality academic programs in computer science for graduate studies at Open University Malaysia, specifically the Master in Information Technology (MIT) and Master in Information Technology & Networking (MITN) programs.

• Conducted effective and engaging teaching for several subjects in the MIT and MITN programs, including Advanced Computer Network, Distributed System, Switching Technologies, Networking Technologies, and Web Securities.

• Provided guidance and mentorship to MIT and MITN students in their master's projects, ensuring that they met academic standards and achieved their desired outcomes.

• Contributed feedback and insights to Open University Malaysia's continuous assessment process for the MIT and MITN programs, ensuring that they remained up-to-date and relevant to industry trends.

• Developed and managed academic programs in engineering and science for Multimedia University, ensuring their high quality and effectiveness.

• Implemented the Outcomes Based Education (OBE) approach.

• Supervised Ph.D. and M.Eng.Sc, and B.Eng. final year project students.

• Taught technical subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students, including Mobile and Personal Communication Networks, Digital Signal Processing in Telecommunications, Digital Communications and Telephony, Mobile and Satellite Communications, Analog Communications, and Telecommunication Systems.

• Expertise in research topics such as Wireless mesh and ad-hoc networks, Mobile and fixed wireless communications, WPAN, WLAN and WMAN (802.15, 802.11 and 802.16), MIMO, OFDM, STC and CDMA, RFID and UWB, Wireless sensors network, Satellite communications, Digital, adaptive and multirate signal processing, and Adaptive filters theory and applications.

Assisted master's and doctoral students with their research projects in Multiuser and multi-antenna communication systems, Space-time processing, adaptive arrays, and information theory, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) systems and their applications, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) systems and digital broadcasting, Channel wave propagation analysis and Ultra-WideBand (UWB) technology and Multiuser blind detection techniques

• Contributed to the development of research papers and publications based on the research work conducted.

• Conducted literature reviews and research to stay up-to-date with advancements in the field of telecommunications and signal processing

• Collaborated with the professor to enhance the learning experience for Communications Theory classes during the fall and spring semesters of 2006 and 2007.

• Led engaging and informative tutorial sessions for Communications Theory: Part 1 and Part 2, utilizing effective teaching techniques to simplify complex concepts and promote interactive discussions among students.

• Led the creation and execution of top-tier training programs and expert consultancy services for Telekom Malaysia focused on cutting-edge engineering and information technology, with an emphasis on wireless communication technologies including Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), GSM, Multiplexing, and Synchronous Digital Hierarchy. Oversaw all aspects of program development and management, ensuring exceptional quality and client satisfaction. Delivered targeted guidance to Telekom Malaysia's CDMA Special Project, providing valuable input to the Network Strategy Group to guide future technology deployment in line with business goals. Established a wireless communication training department to cultivate a highly skilled workforce in this crucial area and spearheaded the planning, installation, and maintenance of CDMA base stations for training purposes.

• Provided consultation to Telekom Malaysia CDMA Special Project on CDMA System Awareness in the initial phase of implementing CDMA Fixed Wireless System throughout Malaysia.

• Provided input for Telekom Malaysia Network Strategy Group on new and future technology for deployment according to business plans.

• Managed planning, installation, and maintenance of CDMA base stations for training purposes at Multimedia College, Kuala Lumpur.

• Conducted optical technology (PDH/SDH/WDM) training on principles and network planning.

• Initiated a wireless communication training department to develop competent human capital in the area of wireless communication technology.

• Provided advisory services for CDMA One (Fixed Wireless for Rural Telephony) deployment throughout Malaysia as the replacement for old technology (Wireless in Local Loop & Radio in Local Loop).

• Conducted various training courses such as CDMA Technology, CDMA Customer Premises Equipment Technology, Network Transmission Planning (WDM, PDH, SSH, SSU), GSM Technology and its Implementation, Introduction to Mobile Telecommunications, and Satellite Communications.

• Developed a human capital development program with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Campus to upgrade TM’s technicians with a diploma program. The program was conducted via video conferencing to five different locations throughout Malaysia (TM Kuala Lumpur, TM Taiping, TM Terengganu, TM Melaka, TM Kuching, TM Sabah).

• Taught diploma courses in Control System Engineering, Satellite Communications, Mobile Wireless Communications, Introduction to Mobile Telecommunications, and Instrumentation & Measurement.