Description

I am an experienced water and environmental professional with more than 22 years of experience. encompassing water treatment and supply, non-revenue water, digital transformation, instrumentation, dam management and asset management. I am a GRI Certified Sustainability Professional, IFRS Fundamentals in Sustainability Accounting Credential Holder and GARP Sustainability and Climate Risk certificate holder.

I look forward to engaging with you to see how I can use my expertise to further the ambitions of your company with regards to sustainability reporting, environmental and digital initiatives.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Malay
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang Sdn Bhd
Section Head, Command Centre
ENERGY AND UTILITIES
July 2024 - Today (1 year and 11 months)
George Town, Malaysia
• Responsible for planning, implementation, and maintenance of instrumentation, control, automation, and telemetry.
• Pioneered digital transformation initiatives such as use of Python for data analysis.
• Directed the migration of the Geographical Information System (GIS) from Strumap to Esri ArcGIS, incorporating the utility network data.
• Implemented water network optimization using hydraulic models and operation of the water supply command centre.
• Implemented the pioneer asset management unit using Oracle EAM and ISO 55001 .
• Key member and Operational Technology Lead for the development of the Digital Strategy Blueprint with Ernst & Young as the consultant.
Digital Transformation ISO 55001 ISO 27001 GIS SCADA
Perbadanan Bekalan AIr Pulau Pinang Sdn Bhd
Assistant Manager, Production Department
January 2017 - June 2024 (7 years and 5 months)
George Town, Malaysia
• Oversaw Operations & Maintenance of Water Treatment Plants, Dams, and Catchment Areas, including the largest WTP with 1.2 billion litres per day design capacity.
• Led the successful design, specifications, implementation, and commissioning of the Water Supply Command Centre.
• Team lead for the implementation of Oracle EAM to replace Infor EAM system
• Initiated water catchment monitoring using GPS and GIS tools, and planned for the implementation of remote sensing using satellite technology and drones.
• Key involvement in the first pilot desalination plant and setup of ultrafiltration plants, including planning rehabilitation works.
• Spearheaded Circular Economy Solutions for Water Treatment Residuals, leading engagement with key stakeholders, including the Deputy Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Secretary General of the Ministry of Water.
Perbadanan BekalanAir Pulau Pinang Sdn Bhd
Engineer, Executive, Senior Executive, Assistant Manager
November 2003 - December 2016 (13 years and 1 month)
George Town, Malaysia
• Managed operations and maintenance of catchment area, intakes, dams, WTPs, and the water distribution system.
• Maintained and set up instrumentation, telemetry, and SCADA systems.
• Implemented sustainable, data-driven digital transformation and circular economy solutions for water treatment residuals.
• Focused on renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Implemented numerous projects and innovative process improvements to water treatment plants and work flows leading to efficiency improvements and cost savings.
• Ensured environmental as well as occupational safety and health compliance and improvements.