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Versatile Java Liferay & Full-Stack Developer with 4+ years of experience engineering enterprise web platforms, financial middleware, and data-driven systems. Currently at eSync Software Services (contracted for CGS International - CGSI), leading Liferay core platform migrations from version 7.3 to 2025.Q1 LTS and validating high-throughput Exchange Gateway integrations connecting IBM AS/400 back-office systems with Bursa Malaysia via FIX Protocol and Jenkins Scheduler. Concurrently serving as an IoT Research Assistant at Albukhary International University (AIU), where I previously engineered aiusms.com (a university-wide management system supporting 15+ user roles) and served as a CS Teaching Assistant. My background also includes developing internal HR analytics software for the Malaysia Employers Federation (MEF), custom paper publication CMS engines for Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) (icmsuum.com), and frontend web development at KOLLECT. Valedictorian graduate (CGPA 3.79) passionate about building scalable, secure, and high-impact technology solutions.

3.79

CGPA (Valedictorian)

4+

Years Experience

5+

Major Projects

# Experience

eSync Software Services

Contract · May 2026 – Present · On-site

Java Liferay Developer

May 2026 – Present · 3 mos
Client Deployment: CGS International (CGSI)
• Malaysia · On-site

// PROJECT 1: LIFERAY PLATFORM MIGRATION (7.3 → 2025.Q1.15 LTS)

  • Core Migration & Platform Upgrade: Upgrading enterprise Liferay modules and core platform from Liferay 7.3 to Liferay 2025.Q1.15 LTS for CGSI.
  • Module Modernization: Refactoring legacy Java codebases, upgrading OSGi bundle dependencies, and resolving complex API breaking changes to optimize system performance.
  • Database Schema Migration: Automating database schema migrations and validation scripts to ensure seamless platform continuity.

// PROJECT 2: EXCHANGE GATEWAY & BURSA MALAYSIA INTEGRATION

  • Local Environment Setup & Rebuild: Deployed, rebuilt, and validated the pre-existing Exchange Gateway middleware platform in a local Windows environment.
  • Dependency Upgrades & Troubleshooting: Upgraded outdated dependencies (including Jenkins CLI libraries and SQL Server connectivity configurations), resolving runtime authentication, database permission, and port binding issues.
  • Bursa & Workflow Validation: Validated gateway modules connecting back-office systems (IBM AS/400 via DataQueue API) and front-office trading engines with Bursa Malaysia market feeds via FIX Protocol, confirming Start-Of-Day (SOD) & End-Of-Day (EOD) job execution via Jenkins Scheduler.
Liferay Java MS SQL Server Jenkins FIX Protocol OSGi

Albukhary International University (AIU)

Contract · Oct 2022 – Present · Hybrid

Research Assistant

Aug 2025 – Present · 8 mos

Jalan Tun Razak, 05200 Alor Setar, Kedah

// SMART SEAWEED MONITORING SYSTEM USING IOT TECHNOLOGIES

  • Designing, developing and testing software & tools
  • Simulation and modeling
  • Data analytic and visualization
  • Proposed preparation for internal and external funding
  • Project coordination and technical support
IoT Python Data Analytics Visualization

Teaching Assistant

Nov 2024 – Aug 2025 · 10 mos

Jalan Tun Razak, 05200 Alor Setar, Kedah

Assisted second-year Computer Science students in lab sessions covering Operating Systems, Data Structures & Algorithms, Data Communications & Networking, and Artificial Intelligence.

  • Provided hands-on support and clarified complex concepts.
  • Guided students through practical exercises to reinforce theoretical knowledge.
OS & Algorithms Networking AI

Full Stack Web Developer

Oct 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

Jalan Tun Razak, 05200 Alor Setar, Kedah

Designed and developed aiusms.com, a full-scale University Management Information System (UMIS) built to serve the entire operational ecosystem of Albukhary International University — from undergraduate students and faculty deans to HR, IT, executive staff, and international student units.

  • Engineered a multi-portal, role-based platform supporting 15+ distinct user roles, each with its own tailored dashboard, data access, and workflows.
  • Built a comprehensive postgraduate research management suite — covering supervisor-student assignment, thesis milestone tracking, meeting scheduling, progress report submission & review, meeting compliance monitoring, and at-risk student identification.
  • Implemented automated email notifications (PHPMailer), scheduled cron jobs for visa and passport expiry reminders, PDF/ZIP document exports, and a live support chat integration.
  • Digitalized institution-wide processes including leave applications, visa renewal tracking, academic records management, report generation and student ID generation — significantly reducing manual paperwork and accelerating approval workflows across departments.
PHP MySQL JavaScript RBAC (15+ Roles)
Apr 2025 – Jun 2025
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Freelance Web Developer

Universiti Utara Malaysia

Contracted to design, develop, and deploy a custom CMS to manage paper publications and submissions (icmsuum.com).

  • Translated client requirements into a fully functional web application, leading from conception to deployment.
  • Implemented dynamic content management, user role permissions, and a responsive front-end interface.
PHP MySQL Custom CMS
Jun 2024 – Sep 2024
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Web Development & Data Science Intern

Malaysia Employers Federation

Collaborated across departments to develop an internal HR web application, mef-hr.com, streamlining processes and enhancing inter-departmental efficiency using PHP.

  • Designed interactive dashboards for salary comparisons, membership analytics, and key metrics.
  • Formatted, analyzed, and visualized data for MEF book publications.
  • Conducted a 1-day training on basic Python programming to MEF staff.
Apr 2024 – May 2024
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Web Development Intern

KOLLECT

Contributed to the development and maintenance of the Keli project using Svelte.

  • Fixed bugs and minor errors to improve overall functionality.
  • Enhanced existing features to optimize performance and user experience.

# Volunteering

IoT Mentor @ National STEM Carnival

2024

Mentored IoT initiatives during a 2-day national event, encouraging STEM participation.

ICT Workshop Facilitator

2023

Collaborated in workshops to enhance community engagement through ICT.

MQA Audit Interview Participant

2023

Contributed to quality assurance standards audit process.

Mentor, Chumbaka Young Innovators

2023

Provided 3-month mentorship for aspiring young innovators in project development.

Canva Design Workshop Lead

2023

Equipped new students with design skills to enhance digital literacy.

Malaysia ICT Volunteer (MIV)

2023

Promoted community service and technological awareness.

# Tech Stack

Liferay Java MS SQL Server Jenkins PHP JavaScript Python MySQL React SPSS