2023

CADS Trainers
Profile Directory
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CADS Trainers Profile Directory :

1. Mr. Mohammad Mehdi Lotfinejad

2. Dr. Magindren Kuppusamy
3. Ms. Hadia Yousaf
4. Mr. Muhammad Shahriel bin Hanifah
5. Mr. Syahryl Bin Mohamad Serkawini
6. Ms. Rosini A/P Murugesh
7. Ms. Shahira Mustaffa
8. Mr. Muhilan Nalarajah
9. Mr. Khavindirren Nalarajah

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Mohammad Mehdi Lotfinejad
Mehdi is an experienced computer scientist who is technically proficient in software
Lead Trainer development and database management. His expertise includes data mining, web
development, data engineering and he is very knowledgeable in project management
as well.

In addition, he has been very active in academia in the past where he worked as a
lecturer at the Payame Noor University and published papers for many conferences
and journals as well as authoring technical textbooks on computer science subjects.

Functional • Data Mining

Expertise • Database Management
• Business Analysis
• Senior Data Engineer in ADA (Analytics Data Advertising)
Industry • Information Technology • Data Scientist, The Center of Applied Data Science
Expertise
Led the development of several Data Engineering modules across a range of technologies from
relational databases to Big Data technologies such as Spark.

Qualifications § PhD in Computer Science and Information
Technology (ongoing),
Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
§ MSc. Computer Systems Architecture,
Islamic Azad University, Iran
§ BSc. Computer Engineering,
Islamic Azad University, Iran
mehdi@thecads.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lotfinejad/
• Faculty Member, Payame Noor University
Prepared course materials and delivered lectures in the field of computer engineering and information
technology. Mentored student projects and published academic research papers.
• Business Analyst / Data Engineer / Web Developer, IT Rayaft
Co.
Developed technical solutions to business problems and to advance client’s sales efforts in the oil and
gas industry.
 1. Certified by The Center of Applied Data Science Big Data Trainer & Consultant
Dr. Magindren Kuppusamy (Data Story Telling, Power BI, Tableau & Excel Analytical)

Trainer & Consultant 2. Certified PMP® CIPM®, Certified International Project Manager CIPM® - - Project
Management Trainer & Consultant
Extensive repertoire of certifications and industry experience speaks for itself. With
multiple years of work experience in the areas of IT Management, IT Project
Management, Strategic Management, Operational Management and Organizational
Behavior , now focused energies and expertise in training professionals to become
better project managers and leaders. Trained more than 500 project managers.
Big Data - Certified Big Data Trainer - train more than 300 people on Big data
specialize in Excel Analytical, Power BI, Tableau and Data Story Telling.
Corporate Clients :- Maybank, SCOPE, UMW Toyota, Manulife, MCIS, American
Embassy, SKMM, SPAD, JBALB, Forestry Sarawak, TouchTronics, MAICCI, Sapura, TATA
Group India, Axiata Sri Lanka, MOCCIS and SMEs.

Functional • Data Visualization

• Excel for Analytics
Expertise • Tableau
• Power BI
• Project Management
Trainer & Consultant : The Center of Applied Data Science
Provide training and advisory services in Big Data & Project Management based on
Industry • Oil & Gas industry expertise and exposure.
Expertise • Telecommunication & Construction
Training and Consultancy
•
Chief Operating Officer : Gates PCM Construction Ltd Singapore
Managing Gates PCM Singapore businesses in Malaysia - Businesses and
Qualifications • MBA (UK) – Major in Project management – projects of Telecommunications Construction, Civil Construction and Railway
University of London
• Project Management Institute – Certified PMP® Engineering.

•
Number: 2854356
Certified HRDF Trainer
Senior Operations and Project Manager – Sapura Crest
• License Business Coach – Action Coach Petroleum BHD
Manage Petronas Retail Automation Systems Project - the deployment of Retail
Automation Systems and
magin10@gmail.com day to day activities of projects and the project team to ensure on time delivery to
https://www.linkedin.com/in/magindren/
customer requirements.
Hadia Yousaf
The Art of playing with Data brought Hadia with Banking and Finance
Data Scientist background to the DSAP program .
Her current interests are in Predictive Analytics, Machine learning, Artificial
Intelligence.
Hadia is going to complete her PhD this year and want to start her career as
a Data Scientist.
Prior to coming Malaysia for PhD research, Hadia received her Master's
degree in Banking and Finance and Bachelor degree in Information
Technology . She worked for 3 years in banking sector and 1 year as IT
professional. She is also a creative writer and blogger.

Functional • Python Programming

Expertise • Data & Business Analytics
• Research Writing
• Creative Writing

Industry • Academic Research

Expertise • Banking DSAP Trainee, The Center of Applied Data Science
• Information Technology
Research Assistant – Universiti Utara Malaysia
Qualifications • PhD in Industrial & Development Economics - Senior Banking Services Officer (SBSO)- Allied Bank Ltd.
Ongoing
Universiti Utara Malaysia IT Intern under National Internship Program Govt. of
• MBA (Banking & Finance)
Bahaudin Zakariya University, Multan Pakistan Pakistan.
• BSIT (hons)...Pakistan

hadia@thecads.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadia-yousaf-20a462206/
Muhammad Shahriel bin Hanifah
Shahriel is a graduate from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) in
Data Analyst / Data Scientist Mechanical Engineering. Following his graduation, Shahriel enrolled in CADS
Data Star Program under Yayasan Peneraju and successfully obtained his
Certificate as a Junior Data Scientist. Most of the courses he has taken are in
machine learning, including deep learning and advanced programming.
Fuelled by his interest in data science, he was offered to pursue his career as
a Junior Data Scientist at The Center of Applied Data Science (CADS).
Currently, he is applying his knowledge in the industry as a trainer under
CADS.
Shahriel specializes in Microsoft Excel (w/o VBA), Data Visualization
(Tableau), Data Storytelling and programming languages such as Python
and C++.

Functional • Microsoft Excel (w/o VBA)

Expertise • Data Visualization
• Data Storytelling
• Python Programming
Junior Data Scientist, The Center of Applied Data
Industry
Expertise
• Manufacturing Science
• Production
• Engineering Work strategically with the Data Science & Delivery team in developing
and delivering data science trainings for in-house programs and
Qualifications upskilling of corporate workforce.
• Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.)
Mechanical,
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
• Certificate of CADS Data Star Program
by Yayasan Peneraju

shahriel@thecads.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhammad-shahriel-hanifah-753386200/
Syahryl Bin Mohamad Serkawini Syahryl is a graduate from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak(UNIMAS) in Computer
Data Analyst / Data Scientist Science. Following his graduation, Syahryl enrolled in CADS Data Star
Program under Yayasan Peneraju and successfully obtained his Certificate
as a Junior Data Scientist. Most of the courses he has taken are around
machine learning, including deep learning and advanced programming.
Fuelled by his interest in data science, he was offered to pursue his career as
a Junior Data Scientist at The Center of Applied Data Science (CADS).
Currently, he is applying his knowledge in the industry as a trainer under
CADS.
Syahryl specializes in Microsoft Excel (w/o VBA), Data Visualization (Tableau),
Data Storytelling and programming languages such as Python and C++.

Functional • Microsoft Excel (w/o VBA)

Expertise • Data Visualization
• Data Storytelling
• Python Programming
Junior Data Scientist, The Center of Applied Data
Industry
Expertise
• Customer Service Science
• Information Technology
• Project Management Work strategically with the Data Science & Delivery team in developing
and delivering data science trainings for enterprise clients and
Qualifications upskilling of corporate workforce.
• Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons.)
Computational Science,
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
• Certificate of CADS Data Star Program
by Yayasan Peneraju

Syahryl@thecads.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/syahryl-serkawini-003575209/
Rosini A/P Murugesh Rosini is a Science graduate from Universiti Malaya (UM) that majors in
Data Analyst / Data Scientist Genetics. Upon completion of her studies, she enrolled in KPT Pace Data
Skills Program under UM STEM Centre to gain training as an Enterprise Data
Professional (EDP, except Data Visualisation).

A Degree in BSc. Genetics acts as a stepping stone to use different data

analysis tools like Microsoft Excel and R Studio. As a researcher, Rosini
trained to understand varying data and convey information into impactful
conclusions in experiments.
As she is keen to educate herself in data science tools, she was offered to
pursue her career as a Junior Data Scientist here at CADS to discover more
information that can answer numbers of problem statements of future
research.

Functional • Research Writing

Expertise • Data Analytics
• Data Storytelling
Data Analyst Trainer, The Center of Applied Data
Industry • Biomedical Research Science
Expertise
• Clinical Diagnostics Undergoing EDP cultivation programme with CADS Internal Trainer to be well-versed
• Science Communication with the current content and delivery methodology of relevant modules

Qualifications • Bachelor of Science in Genetics,

Industrial Trainee, Animal Genetics and Genome
Universiti Malaya Evolutionary lab
• Celcom Siswapreneur @ Google Analyzed comprehensive information for ongoing experiments by providing reliable
Bootcamp 2020 materials and utilize RStudio (transcriptomic analysis of fetal tissue sample on
Klinefelter syndrome) according to Malaysia’s Biosafety and Risk Assessment
guidelines

rosini@thecads.com

Rosini Murugesh
Shahira Mustaffa 1. Certified by The Center of Applied Data Science Big Data Trainer &
Trainer & Consultant Consultant (Data Story Telling, Power BI, Tableau & Excel Analytical)

2. Certified by Microsoft Certified Application Specialist using Microsoft

Office Excel 2017

Extensive experience lies in the field of budget and project cashflow with a
combine experience in Project Management, Corporate restructure, Business
Development.
Big Data - Certified Big Data Trainer - train more than 300 people on Big data
specialize in Excel Analytical, Power BI, Tableau and Data Story Telling.
Corporate Clients :- Maybank, SCOPE, UMW Toyota, Manulife, MCIS, SPAD,
JBALB, Forestry Sarawak, Pfizer, Astra Zeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Hetro
Pharmaceuticals, Glenmark Labs, Servier, Nestle
Functional • Data Visualization
• Excel for Analytics
Expertise • Tableau
• Power BI
• Project Management Trainer & Consultant : The Center of Applied Data Science
• Integrated selling skills
Provide training and advisory services in Big Data & Project Management based on
Industry • Pharmaceutical industry expertise and exposure.
Expertise • Security Management
• Telecommunication & Construction Project Management Consultant: Turner International (M) Sdn Bhd
• Training and Consultancy Monitoring budget and project cashflow. Reviewing and performing value management
and cost control. Identifying, analyzing, and developing responses to project commercial
Qualifications • Bachelor(Hons). In Quantity Surveying –Universiti risk. Assessment and payment recommendation for Consultants & Subcontracting
Teknologi Mara (UITM) contracts.
• Dip in Quantity Surveying – Universiti Teknologi
Mara (UITM) Commercial Executive – KNM Technical Services Sdn Bhd
Contractual details and provisions, preparation of Risk registers and
the contract procedures. Preparing supplementary agreement for Sub-Contracting Works.
Payment recommendation for Sub-contracts.

shyra82@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahira-mustaffa-03a748210/
Muhilan Nalarajah 1. Certified by The Center of Applied Data Science Big Data Trainer & Consultant (Data
Story Telling, Power BI, Tableau & Excel Analytical)
Trainer & Consultant 2. Certified by Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Using Microsoft Office Excel
2007

Extensive experience in field of Engineering in Strategic planning, corporate restructure,

business development, project management, and critical thinking.

Python Programming - Train participant on Big data Analytic in Advance programming for
Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain.
Big Data - Certified Big Data Trainer - train people on Big data specialize in Excel Analytical,
Power BI, Tableau ,Data Story Telling, Analytical Modeling, WordPress, Ms365 office

Corporate Clients :- Maybank, SCOPE, UMW Toyota, Manulife, MCIS, SPAD, JBALB, Forestry
Sarawak, Pfizer, Astra Zeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Hetro Pharmaceuticals, Glenmark Labs,
Functional • Apache Hadoop Servier, Nestle
Expertise • Spark SQL
• Excel Analytical
• Data Visualization - Tableau Big Data Trainer: The Center of Applied Data Science
• Data Visualization - Power BI Provide training and advisory services in Big Data & Project Management based on
• Data Storytelling industry expertise and exposure.
• Strategic Thinking - Analytical Methodology
• Python Programming Software and IoT Engineer: Tamsidea Sdn Bhd
Develop and maintain software application, software analysis and software
Industry Training and Consultancy
Expertise
• integration according to specific and standard.
• Software Engineering
• Cloud Server Configuration (AWS)
Qualifications • Bachelor of Computer Network Engineering (Honours) Network Operation Centre Engineer: Ericsson Subang Hi-Tech
University Malaysia Perlis
• Diploma In Computer Engineering Monitoring event, incident management system and remote site access control.
University Malaysia Perlis

muhilan.nalarajah@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhilan-nalarajah/
Khavindirren Nalarajah 1. Certified by The Center of Applied Data Science Big Data Trainer &
Trainer & Consultant Consultant (Data Story Telling, Power BI, Tableau & Excel Analytical)
2. Certified by Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Using
Microsoft Office Excel 2007
Extensive experience in field of Engineering in Strategic planning, corporate
restructure, business development, project management, and critical thinking.
Big Data - Certified Big Data Trainer - train people on Big data specialize in
Excel Analytical, Power BI, Tableau ,Data Story Telling, Analytical Modeling,
WordPress, Ms365 office
Corporate Clients :- Maybank, SCOPE, UMW Toyota, Manulife, MCIS, SPAD,
JBALB, Forestry Sarawak, Pfizer, Astra Zeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Hetro
Pharmaceuticals, Glenmark Labs, Servier, Nestle

Functional • Excel Analytical

Expertise • Data Visualization - Tableau
• Data Visualization - Power BI
• Data Storytelling
• Strategic Thinking - Analytical Methodology
Trainer : The Center of Applied Data Science
Provide Big Data, Strategic Thinking, and Project Management training based on
Industry • Training and Consultancy
Expertise • Engineering industry experience and exposure.
Vast experience in data science practical and theoretical. Able to grasp the
fundamentals of big data through analytical and statistical data computation.
Qualifications • Bachelor of Computer Science(Data Science)– Provide individuals with real-world solutions based on my expertise of big data.
Multimedia University
• Diploma In Mechanical Engineering – Polytechnic
Seberang Prai

Khavindirren@gmail.com

Khavin Nalarajah