Skills
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.
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! 💪
Employment
Project Manager
Nasi Forge PLT · Malaysia
Working across multiple roles on multiple projects, including revotickets.my and diveos.mv.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Full Stack Developer & Product Designer
Hoojah.my (Software as a Service) · Malaysia
Plan, design and build a debating app.
- Tech stack: Ruby on Rails 6, ReactJS, Bootstrap 4.
- The project has been archived.
- Writeup: behance.net/gallery/175206951/Hoojah
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.
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.
Volunteer Teacher
Fugeeschool · Selangor, Malaysia
Volunteered to teach Introduction to the Internet and the basics of how websites work.
Freelance Designer & Digital Print Management Consultant
Trimedian Enterprise · Selangor, Malaysia
Design and manage digital designs for web and print.
Education
Bc. (Hons) Information Technology (Multimedia Studies)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
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.