Portrait of Mohd Rudzainy bin Abdul Rahman

Mohd Rudzainy
bin Abdul Rahman

“Solving real world problems using data, technology and empathy.”

Skills

Core

Human-Computer Interface & User Experience Design

Requirement gathering, research, wireframing, interaction & interface design, prototyping, user journey, user testing.

Tools: Figma, Adobe XD, Invision, Sketch, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop.

Supporting

Web & Mobile Development

Frontend & full stack web app, hybrid native mobile app.

Tools: HTML, CSS (Bootstrap), Ruby (Ruby on Rails, Jekyll, Discourse), JavaScript (StimulusJS, ReactJS, NextJS, ExpressJS), Wordpress.

Information Technology & Multimedia

Internet & digital technology, text, image, audio, video & animation.

Tools: Adobe suites, mobile photography.

Experience

15+ years of professional working experience and counting! 💪

7y 3m
IT & Web Dev
6y 8m
Education
5y 6m
Enterprise
4y 10m
SME / Startup

Employment

Jan 2026 – present

Project Manager

Nasi Forge PLT · Malaysia

Working across multiple roles on multiple projects, including revotickets.my and diveos.mv.

Jun 2024 – Nov 2024 6 months Full-time contract

Digital Product Owner

Maxis Broadband · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Short term position to relieve a staff member who was going on maternity leave.

  • Develop and maintain a product roadmap for Q3 and Q4 2024.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Create, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog to ensure that the development team is always working on the most valuable tasks.
  • Write user stories, acceptance criteria, and requirements.
  • Work closely with the QA testers, UX/UI designers and development team to clarify requirements and remove obstacles to ensure timely delivery of features.
  • Conduct user research, gather feedback and iterate on designs before development begins.
  • Analyze product performance using analytics tools and data to make informed decisions about product enhancements and features.
  • Collaborate with business teams to develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new product launches.
  • Work to resolve customer issues and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Regularly update stakeholders on product progress, upcoming features, and any challenges faced.
Aug 2022 – Dec 2023 1 year 4 months Term hire

Platform Designer

Ace Resource Advisory Services · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Work in a UX team of 6 designers which supports multiple business groups under one holding corporation.

  • Assigned to a business group specialising in palm oil production.
  • Participated in requirement gathering workshops for 4 different projects.
  • Delivered 4 Figma prototypes for projects:
    • Proof of concept mobile & web app for grading fresh fruit bunch.
    • Web & mobile app for monitoring tree health using multispectral imaging.
    • Web & mobile app for palm oil seed production.
    • Web & mobile app for R&D activities.
  • Left early from my 2-year contract to find a more flexible working environment.
Jan 2021 – Mar 2021 3 months

UI/UX Developer

Affin Bank · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Plan and manage Affin Group web consolidation project.

  • Managed a junior UX designer who was handling multiple projects.
  • Planned and executed UX workshops for all stakeholder levels for the digitalisation of Affin Bank’s services.
  • Participate and provide feedback for vendor’s solution presentations.
  • Decided not to proceed after probation due to work culture mismatch.
Jul 2020 – Aug 2020 2 months

Senior Frontend Engineer

Kaodim · Selangor, Malaysia

Maintain and build new features in the existing system.

  • Technology stack: Ruby on Rails, ReactJS, SCSS.
  • Decided to leave to take care of my then sick father.
Jun 2019 – Feb 2020 9 months

UI/UX Designer

Rev Asia · Selangor, Malaysia

Redesign says.com from the ground up.

  • UX research on how to optimise reader’s and writer’s experiences for news portals.
  • Revamp says.com UI.
  • Research on optimising workflow for the tech team across multiple news portals.
  • Left after being called back by the UI/UX team in DXC Technology. Unfortunately the pandemic situation then has caused all new hirings to be frozen.
May 2018 – May 2019 1 year 1 month

UI/UX Designer

DXC Technology · Selangor, Malaysia

  • Reports directly to the Director of Engineering / Automation.
  • Design UI/UX for SAAS-like applications based on user stories provided by BAs.
  • Design and build concepts for marketing pages.
  • Get feedback from stakeholders from different regions of the world.
  • Left due to contract not getting renewed due to internal restructuring.
Oct 2017 – Mar 2018 6 months

IT Manager (acting Chief Technical Officer)

Pacific Trustees Berhad · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Temporary position to help a friend manage a job listing app that I built for his company.

  • Manage the IT department for the group of companies which includes one senior and one junior IT executive.
  • Managed business disaster recovery plan.
  • Liaise with service providers and present solutions directly to the Board of Directors.
  • Successfully planned and executed a disaster recovery drill.
  • Worked with other departments on IT related matters.
Oct 2015 – Oct 2017 2 years 1 month

Front End Web Developer / Programming Bootcamp Mentor

NEXT Academy · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Mentor:

  • Mentor students for a 9-week bootcamp.
  • Topics covered in the boot camp includes Ruby, ActiveRecord, Basic HTML & CSS, Basic JavaScript, Sinatra framework and Ruby on Rails framework.
  • Have mentored a total of 14 intakes.
  • Main tasks was to assist students with their assignments throughout the 9-weeks bootcamp as well as giving lectures, doing class revisions, reviewing student assessments and other classroom related tasks.
  • Assist other departments on company activities such as live events and other marketing programmes.

Front End Web Developer:

  • Develop and maintain in-house web applications for Next Academy.
  • Daily tasks include building new features, review pull requests and bug fixes.
  • Take away from the experience: Working in a team to build and maintain a Ruby on Rails apps, ReactJS framework, building and working with various APIs.
Aug 2012 – Jul 2014 2 years

Lecturer for Diploma & Foundation

Universiti Tenaga Nasional · Selangor, Malaysia

  • Lecturing for diploma and foundation classes.
  • Course subjects include Introduction to C Programming, Web Programming, Introduction to Computer, Basic Computing Skills, and Multimedia subjects.
  • Develop a new diploma programme in multimedia for accreditation submission.
  • Supervise and coordinate student activities as well as university programs.
Dec 2009 – Jul 2012 2 years 7 months

HRA / Business Development Executive

Malaysia Maritime Association · Selangor, Malaysia

  • Worked in a project management team to build a maritime academy in Seri Manjung, Perak and in Rawang, Selangor from the ground up.
  • Coordinate with property developers and the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) to secure premises for leasing and obtain safety certifications necessary for operating a learning centre with accommodation.
  • Assisted in the development of syllabus for a basic seamanship programme.
  • Liaise with officials from the Marine Department of Malaysia for accreditations, reporting and other official businesses.
  • Manage day-to-day operations of the academy.
  • Plan, supervise and coordinate student activities.
Sep 2009 – Dec 2009 4 months Part-time contract

L1 Technical Helpdesk Specialist

Jones Lang LaSalle Technology Service Center · Selangor, Malaysia

  • Main role was to be the first point of contact for users experiencing technical issues, including software, hardware, network, or system-related problems.
  • Supported mainly India and Australia users, as well as users from Singapore, New Zealand and Hong Kong.
  • Diagnose and resolve technical issues which involved guiding users through step-by-step solutions over the phone, using remote desktop tools to access their systems, or escalating issues to higher-level support teams when necessary.
  • Document all technical support interactions, including the nature of the issue, troubleshooting steps taken, and resolutions provided.
  • Resigned from the role to join a project management opportunity.
Aug 2008 – Aug 2009 1 year 1 month

Web / Graphic Designer

Teras Solutions Sdn Bhd · Selangor, Malaysia

  • Rebranding the company’s corporate image.
  • Involved in most of the company’s web portal projects as the lead designer.
  • Involved in conducting and facilitating training on web design using Joomla! 1.5.
Aug 2007 – Dec 2007 5 months

Web Designer (Practical Training)

MSC Management Services Sdn Bhd · Selangor, Malaysia

Involved exclusively in the design phase for the development of Seri Malaysia Hotels web portal. The site has since been revamped.

Jan 2005 – Mar 2005 3 months

General Factory Worker

Asahi Kosai · Selangor, Malaysia

Worked part time at a factory while waiting for my STPM result.

Key takeaway: Learned the principle of Kaizen.

Jan 2003 – Mar 2003 3 months

Crew

McDonald’s (Golden Arches Sdn Bhd) · Selangor, Malaysia

Worked part time as floor and kitchen crew while waiting for my SPM result.

Key takeaway: “Clean as you go”.

Others

Sep 2015 – present

Freelance Digital & Multimedia Consultant

rudzainy.com · Malaysia

Providing a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of clients across various industries.

  • Services spans digital marketing strategies, multimedia content creation, graphic design, video production, and website development.
Mar 2023 – present

Full Stack Developer & Product Designer

Gugel.my (Software as a Service) · Malaysia

Plan, design and build a link management app.

  • Tech stack: Ruby on Rails 7, Bootstrap 5.
  • Archived repo: GitHub.
Sep 2013 – Feb 2021

Full Stack Developer & Product Designer

Hoojah.my (Software as a Service) · Malaysia

Plan, design and build a debating app.

Nov 2018 – Mar 2019

Stage Manager

SudirMANIA (Indie Musical Theatre Production) · Selangor, Malaysia

Responsible for ensuring that all elements of the production come together seamlessly for the show.

  • Worked closely with the director, designers, and production team during pre-production planning stage to understand the vision for the show and assist in creating a production schedule.
  • Scheduling and running rehearsals, ensuring actors are on time and prepared, coordinating with the director to facilitate the creative process, and keeping detailed notes on blocking, cues, and technical requirements.
  • Served as a central point of communication between all members of the production team, including designers, crew, and performers.
  • Keeping accurate records of all aspects of the production, including rehearsal schedules, blocking diagrams, and technical cue sheets.
  • Resigned from position mid-production due to constraints during the pandemic.
Aug 2018 – Oct 2018

Director, Co-Writer & Producer

Orang Kasar (Indie Theatre Production) · Selangor, Malaysia

Directed, co-write and produced an indie theatre play for directing class at Revolution Stage.

  • “Orang Kasar” is an adaptation of a play written by Anton Chekov (The Bear).
  • The production ran for 5 days with a total of 7 shows.
  • Directed 2 main cast and 3 supporting cast members.
  • Involved in the end-to-end production process.
Apr 2017 – Jun 2017

Volunteer Teacher

Fugeeschool · Selangor, Malaysia

Volunteered to teach Introduction to the Internet and the basics of how websites work.

Sep 2005 – Aug 2015

Freelance Designer & Digital Print Management Consultant

Trimedian Enterprise · Selangor, Malaysia

Design and manage digital designs for web and print.

Education

2005 – 2009

Bc. (Hons) Information Technology (Multimedia Studies)

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

2015

Full Stack Ruby on Rails Web Development Bootcamp

Next Academy

References

Vigneswaren Krishnamoorthy

Head of Data Science & AI, Ace Resources Advisory Services · Kuala Lumpur

Worked closely together in multiple projects at Ace Resources Advisory Services.

Mufhim Anees

UX Manager, Dell · Cyberjaya

Worked together at DXC Technology and other side projects after that.

Muhammad Faris Roslan

Senior Ruby on Rails Developer · Selangor

Worked together at Next Academy and other side projects after that.

Muhammad Amir Zaidi

Senior UX Designer, Ace Resources Advisory Services · Kuala Lumpur

Worked together at Ace Resources Advisory Services.

Full contact details for referees are available on request.