
Timeline
About me
Corporate Innovation | Strategy | Energy Transition
Education
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Mara junior science college (mrsm)
2008 - 2010Pure science
Virginia tech
2012 - 2016Bachelor of science (b.sc.) electrical engineering
Universiti tenaga nasional
2011 - 2012Foundation in engineering preparatory programme for excellence students (ppes)
Experience

Virginia tech
Aug 2013 - Dec 2014Responsible for proctoring exams, checking individuals in and out of the facility, aiding with computer issues and troubleshooting, and cleaning workstations • Awarded as the "Most Improved Official - 9 on 9 Soccer" and "Famous Alternate of Fall Week 4 - 9 on 9 Soccer" for the outstanding and dedication.• Soccer officials and scorekeepers for Fall Semester sports activities. • Assist in maintaining one of the best programs in the country. • Trained by the professional instructor and program manager.
Lab Operators
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014Intramural Sports Referee
Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

Tenaga nasional berhad
Aug 2014 - Dec 2014Trainee engineer
Virginia tech bradley department of electrical & computer engineering
Apr 2015 - May 2016Undergraduate student researcher at center for photonics technologyAchievement •Awarded 2015 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Creativity and Innovation grants to pursue undergraduate research and creative scholarship opportunities in summer 2015. •Presented the research project at the 2016 Undergraduate Research and Creative and Scholarship Conference at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, USA. • Article: https://vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2015/04/041715-uged-acccreativity.html

Tenaga nasional berhad
Nov 2016 - nowDEPARTMENT•Asset Management Department ACHIEVEMENTS•Formulate strategies and Develop learning modules for Customer Management Center (CMC) by developing and utilizing the function in Mobile Filed Force Automation (MFFA) 2.0 to manage low voltage breakdowns as reported by TNB customers which provide ETA information and outage information .ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES•Involve and Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant tasks in developing Medium Voltage Outage Management System (OMS) in Distribution Network Division •Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members•Responsible for creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and for also complying with change control processes•Co-assist in testing and ensuring that the installed products and services meet client’s requirements•Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency •Provided technical IT support and change management to the end users •Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques Show less DEPARTMENT •Operation DepartmentACHIEVEMENTS•Awarded ‘Best Transmission - Distribution Network Field Operations’ during the Asian Utility Week 2019•Actively involved in recovering the on hold project known as Mobile Filed Force Automation ( MFFA2.0 ) through change management by surveying on the site , rectifying issues and carrying out solutions - the project was successfully roll out in Melaka , Kuala Lumpur , Johor and many more on going states •Managed to create a reporting system using social platform and system such as : Whatsapp group and via MySSC to report any kind of on and off site incidents which boosted work efficiency up to 90% and higher the prevent future incidents by 80%ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES•Served as a central point for escalation and resolution of all issues that affect project milestones. •Provided external and internal leadership for large scale and strategic deployment projects; ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.•Leveraged available tools and develop a detailed project plan to monitor progress, perform risk mitigation, measure project performance and provide dashboard reporting. Show less DEPARTMENT Operation DepartmentACHIEVEMENTS•Awarded ‘Best Enterprise Solution for Mobile Workforce Optimization’ during the Hexagon Geospatial Technology Roadshow•Successfully developed the Cadangan Pembangunan Projek (CPP) for Mobility Solution for the Incentive Based Regulations for the Regulatory Period 2 (RP-02) •Successfully managed to served as Budget Coordinator at Mobility Solution Project: CAPEX utilization FY2018 exceed target (CAPEX FY 2018 = 104%) •Successfully ensured the value created for all projects in Mobility Solution worth RM 1.67 million•Successfully deployed Mobile Street Furniture Management (MSFM) Project throughout Peninsular Malaysia and has successfully reinstated hundreds number of poles during the 1st month of system roll-outROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •Collaborate closely with IBM Resident Engineer and IBM Project Management Office (PMO) team •Involved and Contributed in Project Management Office (PMO) of 29 projects in Mobility Solution Project Department•Measured project performance using appropriate tools and technique•Managed changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques•Provided management report, established guidelines and governing structure•Tracked project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals•Met budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis•Facilitated project managers with tools, templates & policies to run successful projects Show less DEPARTMENT•Asset Management DepartmentACHIEVEMENTS•Successfully undertaken , organized and planned Request for Proposal (RFP) , Proof of Concept (POC) and Network capacity planning project•Successfully did Public Relations ( PR ) through both local and oversea companies •Presented on the capabilities of IBM Cognos Dashboard and CPA Management Dashboard to the delegates from Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) to Thailand representatives during their visit to Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB)ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •Involved in IBM Cognos projects in Distribution Network Division of TNB•Planned, designed implementation of proofs-of-concept and trials that demonstrate mobile capabilities and/or apply technologies and solutions that address client requirements with particular attention •Conducted studies, research, trade analyses and evaluations of point-solutions,integrated platforms and key performance indicators (KPIs) in real time for better performance understanding•Produced, reviewed, evaluated whitepapers, and briefings related to the above activities to decision makers•Attended client and vendors events related to Mobility solutions, emerging technologies and evaluations Show less
Manager (Innovation Catalyst)
Jun 2023 - nowEngineer (Maintenance Executor 33kV) - Cable & Overhead
Apr 2022 - Jul 2023Distribution Network Engineering Centre (DEC) Executive Attachment
Dec 2021 - Apr 2022Team Member (Operational Solution-Project Deployment)
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021Deployment Manager
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020Senior Engineer (Mobility Linear Asset Solution)
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019Engineer (Mobility Network Planning)
Nov 2016 - Jan 2018
Licenses & Certifications

Graduate engineer
Board of engineers malaysia
Graduate member
The institution of engineers malaysia
Graduate technologist
Malaysia board of technologists
Fusionex data engineering associate
Fusionex internationalAug 2021
Fusionex data science analyst
Fusionex internationalJul 2021
Professional technologist
Malaysia board of technologistsDec 2020
Certified training professional
Tnb integrated learning solution - ilsasAug 2019
Construction personnel card registration (green card)
Cidb malaysiaApr 2021
Tenaga safety passport
Tenaga nasional berhadFeb 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Zainal Ariffin Abdul RahmanAtlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Creativity and Innovation Fellowship Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) May 2015 •Received a $2,000 award that has been used as a stipend and expenses such as supplies, travel, and use of specialized research services. •Research title: “Toward a smartphone-based functional ophthalmoscope for next-generation mobile healthcare.”•Presented the research project at the 2016 Undergraduate Research and Creative and Scholarship Conference at Virginia Tech.
- Awarded to Zainal Ariffin Abdul RahmanYayasan Tenaga Nasional Scholarship Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) Jul 2011
Volunteer Experience
Program Moderator/ Emcee
Issued by Tenaga Nasional Berhad on Dec 2021
Associated with Zainal Ariffin Abdul RahmanDistribution HQ Mens Football Team
Issued by Tenaga Nasional Berhad on Nov 2018
Associated with Zainal Ariffin Abdul RahmanInnovation Jury
Issued by Universiti Teknologi MARA on Sept 2021
Associated with Zainal Ariffin Abdul RahmanRapporteur for Distribution Network Strategic Summit
Issued by Tenaga Nasional Berhad on Sept 2019
Associated with Zainal Ariffin Abdul RahmanGift & Award Committee Member Unity Cup 2018 TNB Distribution
Issued by Tenaga Nasional Berhad on Jan 2018
Associated with Zainal Ariffin Abdul RahmanCommunity Volunteer
Issued by The Big Event at Virginia Tech on Apr 2015
Associated with Zainal Ariffin Abdul Rahman
Languages
- enEnglish
- maMalay
- arArabic
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