MOHD SYAFIQ BIN ZAKARIA

Experience

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  KD PERKASA TLDM

  Jul 2007 - Dec 2009

  Navigation / Admin Officer

  • Precise Navigation Execution: Led navigation duties to ensure the safe and efficient movement of the ship through various waterways, utilizing navigational instruments, charts, and electronic systems to accurately determine position and course.• Voyage Planning and Optimization: Conducted comprehensive voyage planning, factoring in weather conditions, sea routes, and safety protocols, while collaborating with the captain and other departments to optimize navigation strategies.• Compliance and Safety Standards: Ensured strict adherence to international maritime laws and navigational standards, consistently implementing required safety measures and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of maritime regulations. Show less

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  Markas Wilayah Laut 1 TLDM

  Dec 2009 - Jan 2010

  ADC (Aide-de-camp) (Acting As Secretary & Confidential Assistant To A General

  • Executive Support and Schedule Management: Provided comprehensive executive support to the General, expertly managing schedules, appointments, and correspondence to optimize daily operations and resource utilization.• Confidential Documentation and Communication: Drafted, proofread, and edited confidential reports and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and maintaining the highest level of discretion in handling sensitive information.• Liaison and Stakeholder Communication: Acted as a key liaison between the General and various military officials, government agencies, and external stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and ensuring timely information flow. Show less

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  Markas Tentera Laut TLDM

  Jan 2010 - Aug 2012

  Staff Officer 3 Promotion/Drafting/Statistic (Human Resources of Royal Malaysian Navy)

  • Personnel Drafting and Assignment Management: Managed personnel drafting and assignments, ensuring the alignment of skills and qualifications with the Royal Malaysian Navy's operational and strategic needs.• Workforce Analytics and Reporting: Conducted detailed statistical analyses on workforce demographics, trends, and performance, providing actionable insights for informed decision-making in human resource management.• Resource Optimization and Staffing Coordination: Coordinated with various departments to maintain optimal staffing levels, addressing operational requirements and ensuring the efficient allocation of personnel resources.• Policy Development and Compliance: Developed and updated policies related to promotion processes, drafting procedures, and statistical reporting, ensuring full compliance with military regulations and standards. Show less

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  KD PAHANG TLDM

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2014

  Chief Warfare Officer / Above Water Warfare Officer / Safety Officer

  • Strategic Warfare Operations and Planning: Directed strategic planning for above-water warfare operations, aligning tactical approaches with broader naval objectives to ensure mission success.• Operational Execution and Leadership: Led the execution of above-water warfare operations, overseeing the effective deployment of naval assets, weapons systems, and ensuring operational efficiency.• Adherence to Operational Protocols: Ensured strict adherence to established operational protocols, rules of engagement, and safety measures to maintain the integrity and success of missions.• Expertise and Innovation in Warfare: Specialized in above-water warfare tactics, weaponry, and technologies, providing expertise and leading research to enhance surface warfare capabilities and stay ahead of threats.• Mission Coordination and Safety: Led Search and Rescue (SAR) operations for MH370, ensuring effective mission execution and strict adherence to safety protocols. Show less

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  Markas Angkatan Tentera

  Jun 2014 - Mar 2016

  Staff Officer 3 Defence Operational & Training Department

  • Operational Plan Development and Coordination: Led the development and coordination of comprehensive operational plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic objectives.• Integrated Training Programs and Operations: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate operational plans with training requirements, ensuring efficient use of resources and maximizing effectiveness.• Targeted Training Program Management: Managed the planning, execution, and evaluation of training programs for military personnel, ensuring all training efforts were tailored to meet specific operational needs.• Resource Allocation and Assessment: Conducted needs assessments to identify skill gaps, developed targeted training modules, and allocated resources, including personnel, equipment, and facilities, to optimize training and outcomes.• ASEAN Defence Coordination: Served as the desk officer for ASEAN Defence Ministers Meetings (ADMM) in the ASEAN Military Operations Informal Meeting, facilitating strategic discussions and regional military cooperation. Show less

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  Markas Tentera Laut TLDM

  Mar 2016 - Jun 2017

  Staff Officer 2 Human Resource Information Management System (HRMIS)

  • HRMIS Implementation and Optimization: Spearheaded the implementation of HRMIS, ensuring seamless integration with existing human resource processes and systems while collaborating with IT teams and vendors for customization.• Data Analysis for Strategic HR Planning: Conducted in-depth data analysis using HRMIS to extract actionable insights that supported strategic HR planning, workforce management, and decision-making processes.• Compliance and Reporting: Generated regular and ad-hoc reports to support HR planning, compliance, and workforce analytics, ensuring all reports adhered to organizational standards and regulatory requirements.• Policy Development and Data Integrity: Developed and updated HR policies and procedures within the HRMIS framework, while conducting regular audits to ensure data accuracy, privacy, and security compliance. Show less

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  MONUSCO, United Nations

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  Military Expert on Mission/Military Observer (Peacekeeping Operations)

  • Strategic Planning and Mission Execution: Developed and executed strategic plans for peacekeeping missions, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and adherence to international peacekeeping standards.• Multinational Coordination and Diplomatic Relations: Coordinated with multinational forces, government agencies, and local authorities to facilitate mission success, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among all stakeholders.• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential threats, developed effective mitigation strategies, and ensured the safety and security of mission personnel.• Conflict Resolution and Mediation: Applied conflict resolution skills to mediate disputes and negotiate peaceful resolutions in high-stakes environments, contributing to long-term stability in conflict zones. Show less

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  Markas Angkatan Bersama

  Jun 2018 - May 2020

  Staff Officer 2 Global Operation (Malaysia UN Operations Department)

  • Supervision and Monitoring of Peacekeeping Operations: Supervised and monitored all UN and Peacekeeping Operations involving the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), ensuring smooth execution and compliance with mission objectives.• Human Resource and Personnel Management: Maintained up-to-date HR data on MAF personnel involved in missions, ensuring accurate records and effective management of resources for peacekeeping operations.• Liaison and Coordination with UN Agencies: Served as the MAF PKO Desk Officer, liaising with the UNDPO NY and other civilian UN agencies to ensure coordination and successful collaboration on peacekeeping missions.• Mission Administration and Representation: Managed administrative and training matters for the UN Mission and MALBATT 850 Contingent, while ensuring consistent representation at Malaysia Global Operations Board meetings as required by JFHQ MAF. Show less

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  KD GAGAH SAMUDERA TLDM

  May 2020 - Jun 2021

  Executive Officer (XO)

  • Ship Safety and Readiness: Ensured the safety of the ship both in harbor and at sea, maintaining its readiness for sailing at all times and leading safety initiatives to protect the crew and equipment.• Operational Leadership and Crew Welfare: Acted as the second-in-command, overseeing daily operations and the welfare of the crew, while organizing team-building activities to maintain high morale and cohesion among the personnel.• Administrative and Logistical Management: Managed ship office equipment and financial records, ensuring the accuracy of internal audits and the proper upkeep of assets, contributing to smooth administrative operations.• Mission Coordination and Safety: Led Search and Rescue (SAR) missions and served as Safety Officer onboard, ensuring operations adhered to safety protocols and all activities were executed efficiently.• Maritime Operations Leadership: Successfully led and managed the longest operational deployment at sea, completing a total of 222 days in a year aboard KD GAGAH SAMUDERA, ensuring mission readiness and operational efficiency. Show less

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  Markas Tentera Laut TLDM

  Jun 2021 - Dec 2024

  Staff Officer 2 Equipment Planning (Planning & Development Department)

  • Strategic Asset Design and Infrastructure Development: Designed Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) assets and infrastructure aligned with the RMN 15 to 5, ensuring that new ship unit assets and equipment met the evolving needs of the Navy’s operational requirements.• Market Survey and Technology Acquisition: Conducted market surveys and engaged with manufacturers and agencies to assess and acquire new technologies and assets, ensuring the Navy stayed ahead with cutting-edge military equipment.• Seamless Coordination and Stakeholder Management: Coordinated corporate presentations and collaborated with the Engineering Branch and other divisions to ensure smooth integration and implementation of new asset acquisitions and systems, optimizing efficiency across teams.• Navy Desk Officer for Key Exhibitions and Events: Served as Navy Desk Officer and organized key events such as the Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) and Defence Security Asia (DSA), contributing to the Navy’s visibility and strategic relationships with international defense stakeholders. Show less

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  KD GEMPITA, Markas Wilayah Laut 1

  Dec 2023 - now

  Commanding Officer

  • Operational Readiness and Alertness: Ensured the ship remained fully alert to meet operational needs and aligned with the Headquarters' Vision and Mission, while maintaining crew competence for immediate mobilization.• Comprehensive Ship Management: Managed the ship’s administration, maintenance, discipline, and welfare, ensuring optimal resources and high operational standards for the crew's well-being.• Innovation and Best Practices Implementation: Promoted innovation and continuous improvement, successfully implementing best practices to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and readiness for future missions.• Training and Crew Development: Lead continuous training programs to enhance crew skills and operational proficiency, ensuring high performance in both routine and emergency operations.• Operational Strategy and Coordination Input: Provided insights to Headquarters for improving coordination and execution, and recommended strategic improvements based on studies of the ship’s administration, operations, and maintenance. Show less