MIMOS Berhad

Head of Design | Senior Staff Engineer

May 2007 - Present

• Led the Industrial Design Team, overseeing a group of designers and engineers.

• Spearheaded innovative design projects, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality designs.

• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to integrate design principles into product development.

• Successfully launched several award-winning product designs, enhancing the company's brand reputation.

Proton Berhad 

Lead Designer 

1994 - 2007

• Led Exterior & Interior Design in the Styling Department R&D division.

• Played a pivotal role in shaping the design identity of Proton's automotive products.

• Collaborated with international teams, contributing to the company's global recognition.

• Over 26 years of specialization in Automotive Design Development, encompassing the entire process from concept to production.

• Proficiency in Autodesk AliasStudio Software, including 3D Concept Surface and A-Class Surface Modeling, Digital Sketching, Digital Rendering, and Animation.

• Extensive experience in the complete design development process, adhering to international design standards.

• Expertise in product development, from concept to production, for Product and Furniture Design.

• Familiarity with and knowledge of 3D Visualization, Augmented Reality, and Virtual Reality Technologies, utilizing software such as Autodesk Showcase, VRED, Keyshot, Unity, and Blender.

• Proficiency in various other 3D design and CAD software, including CatiaV5, SolidWorks, Rhinoceros3D, and Pro-E.

• Mastery of 2D Design Software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Alias SketchBook Pro.

• Proficient in the complete design process, employing a wide range of techniques involving both manual and digital design approaches.

• Adept at Design Project Management, overseeing the entire design process from the concept stage to commercialization.

• Capable of producing high-quality quick idea sketches using various media and techniques.

• Proficient in creating excellent high-quality renderings using various media.

• Skilled in 1:1 Tape Drawing and Rendering.

• Proficient in constructing 1:1 and Scale Models using materials like clay, foam, epoxy, fiberglass, etc.

• Familiar with and experienced in using 3D Printing, 3D Scanning, Rapid Prototyping, CNC Machines, Vacuum Forming, and Milling Machines.

• Possesses engineering knowledge in Automotive and Product Design.

• Experienced in lecturing on Design and Development, Design Methodologies, Design Thinking, Rendering Techniques, Appearance Modeling Techniques, 3D Surfacing Techniques, Digital Renderings & Animation, and Virtual Reality Technologies.

• Experienced in New Product Introduction & Development.

• An expert in idea concept formulation and creative direction.

• Knowledgeable in Human Factor Engineering (HFE) and Ergonomics Studies.

• Well-versed in Trend Studies and Design Research.