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"I am an engineer by instinct and an educator by profession."

An Edutech Professional with over 20 years of experience as a Lecturer, Researcher, and e-Learning Consultant. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to guiding and mentoring students at various educational levels, specializing in core mechanical engineering courses, particularly in manufacturing, CAD, CAM, and IT.

My passion lies in leveraging technology to transform education and tackle engineering challenges. I find great pleasure in sharing the knowledge and insights I’ve gained from my extensive industrial and academic journey.

I am known for being self-motivated and a quick learner, thriving both when working independently and as part of a team. My strong interpersonal skills allow me to connect with individuals at all levels of an organization, making collaboration a natural part of my work.

Currently, I serve as the Deputy Director at the Digital Center of Universiti Selangor (UNISEL) in Malaysia. In this role, I play a key part in implementing digital educational tools and strategies to enhance the learning experience. Previously, I was the Director of the Digital & Multimedia Learning Centre at UNISEL, where I successfully managed similar initiatives on a smaller scale.

In my current position, I have been instrumental in introducing innovative digital tools that enrich the educational experience. Our team works closely with faculty to identify ways to integrate technology into their classrooms and develop customized e-learning solutions. I also oversee the creation of engaging multimedia resources, such as videos, podcasts, and interactive online modules, all designed to enhance students' learning journeys.

I am also committed to professional development for my colleagues at UNISEL. I organize workshops and training sessions to boost their digital skills, ensuring they are well-equipped to use technology effectively in their teaching and administrative roles. I take pride in fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within the institution.

One of my proudest achievements has been the successful launch of a comprehensive online Moodle e-learning platform. This platform has made it easier for students to access course materials, submit assignments, and participate in discussions from any device, significantly improving engagement and retention.

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, I stepped up to lead the transition to fully online learning. Our team provided essential support and training to faculty on using virtual platforms and developed strategies to keep students engaged in a remote learning environment.    We also ensured that faculty and staff had the necessary technology and resources to work effectively from home.

Overall, we have been at the forefront of adopting innovative technology solutions in higher education, leading to improved student outcomes and a stronger digital presence for the university. My ability to adapt and lead during challenging times, especially during the pandemic, has been crucial in maintaining uninterrupted education for our students.

Working Experience

Deputy Director

2024Current
UNISEL Digital Center.

Lead the university's digital learning strategic transformations and online learning platform as well as laying down the foundation of remote learning/working strategies.

Managed University Moodle primarily and evaluation of other LMS.

Director

20182024
Pusat Pembelajaran Digital dan Multimedia (PPDM), UNISEL Bestari Jaya / Shah Alam / Selangor Business School (SBS) Campus.

Lead the university's digital learning strategic transformations and online learning platform as well as laying down the foundation of remote learning/working strategies.

Managed University Moodle primarily and evaluation of other LMS.

Lecturer

2013Current
Universiti Selangor (UNISEL) Bestari Jaya Campus. Malaysia
  1. Teaching various manufacturing and mechanical design courses including computer programming.
  2. Responsible for the faculty website and the faculty's e-Learning.

Assistant Lecturer

20072013
Universiti Industri Selangor (UNiSEL), Bestari Jaya Campus. Malaysia

Served as the Head of Mechanical Diploma Programme during the year 2010-2011 and the faculty webmaster for the faculty since 2008. Teaching various manufacturing and mechanical courses including computer programming.

CAD Drafter

2007Present
(Consultant)

Serving several clients which relates to CAD/CAM applications. Involved in the production of CAD data from various products, from various individuals, manufacturing companies and etc.

Job description,
-Reconstructing CAD data.
-Improving / fixing CAD parts & surfaces.
-Reverse Engineering
-Assisting in selection of the right CAD application and hardware for individuals / companies.

Lecturer

20052007
INPENS International College (IIC) Pulau Indah. Malaysia

Served as the Head of Engineering School during the year 2010 - 2011. Served as the Head of Engineering School during the year 2010 - 2011. Taught Core Mechanical Courses.

Lecturer (Part Time)

20052008
Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Shah Alam. Malaysia

Served as a part-time lecturer teaching various manufacturing and mechanical courses including computer programming. The most interesting experience was teaching adult learners, experience gained throughout those years was so valuable.

Graduate Research Assistant

20012004
Institute of Research, Development & Commercialization (IRDC) UiTM Shah Alam. Malaysia
  1. Assisting project leader performing various engineering field studies & surveys, providing relevant information on the subject including creating computer programs and analysis reports according to project modules. Finally, generate a full report of the project.
  2. Digitizing and modelling of boat propellers using solid modelling software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks and CATIA for analysis purposes.

Maintenance Technician

19981998
Fuji Electric (M) Sdn. Bhd. Kulim Kedah. Malaysia

Responsible for maintaining a fully automated and robotic production line in a clean room environment.

Qualifications

  1. M. Eng. Mechanical (Advance Manufacturing Technology) (2011-2012)
    Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru. Malaysia
    (Thesis title: Development of Cellular Mfg. System for Machine–Part  Cell Formation and Operation Sequencing Application)
  2. B. Eng. Mechanical (Hons) (1999-2001)
    Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam. Malaysia
    (Worked on the "Development of Virtual Laboratories Application for Academic Application" and "Retrofitting of CNC Milling Machine")
  3. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (1995-1998)
    Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah (POLIMAS), Kedah. Malaysia
    (Final Year Project: Development of Flour Sifter Machine for Small & Medium Industries -- Awarded With the Innovative Project Award)

Core Competencies

  • Leadership
  • Manufacturing
  • Client Centered Learning
  • Proficiency in Instructional Course Delivery.
  • Proficiency in CAD/CAM/CAE applications.
  • Computer / Networking Troubleshooting.
  • Team player
  • Inter-personnel skills
  • Research & Development
  • Hands-on
  • Problem Solver
  • Professional Advisor & Advocate.

Academic / Research Interest

Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), Reverse Engineering, Product Design (PD), Advance Manufacturing, Renewable Energy (RE).

Trainer Portfolio

1. e-Learning and Productivity Training

2018Present
Universiti Selangor (UNISEL)

Conduct holistic training to improve online Teaching & Learning strategies and improve work productivity in UNISEL.

2. Kursus Peningkatan Kemahiran Introduction to Autocad for Electronics Design Application

12/7/202115/7/2021
Kolej Vokasional Malaysia (KPM)

Conduct 4-days online hands-on training on AutoCAD 2022 Basic 2D & 3D for "Kolej Vokasional" Instructors around Malaysia.

3. Google Suite (G Suite)

14/1/201914/1/2019
Centre for Graduate Studies (CGS)

Conduct a 1-day basic overview and training on various G Suite applications offered by Google such as Google Docs, Google Sheet, Google Presentation, Google Drive for productivity purposes.

4. Basic AutoCAD Course

19/9/201820/9/2018
Majlis Perbandaran Kajang (MPKJ)

2-Days Hands-on training on basic AutoCAD 2D application for MPKJ Landscaping staff.

5. Basic AutoCAD Course

23/8/201724/8/2017
Majlis Perbandaran Kajang (MPKJ)

2-Days Hands-on training on basic AutoCAD 2D application for MPKJ staff.

6. Basic CATIA Crash Course

8/2/20178/2/2017
Introductory STEM Course for Secondary Students

1-Day Hands-on training on basic CATIA 3D for students.

7. Basic SolidWorks Course

4/10/20134/10/2013
UNISEL Mechanical Engineering Club

1-Day Hands-on training on basic SolidWorks 3D for students and alumni.

Research / Grants

1. Development of Integrated Agriculture (Integrated Farming), Research on Food Assurance and Industrial Training/Education.

20212024
Selangor State Education Grant - RM835k

Role: Member

(Internet of Things (IoT), Online Platform, and Course Module Technical Team Member)

2. Group Researcher for "ET-2 Portable (AC) Electric Power Generator"

20202021
SEMESTA-MBI Industrial Grant - RM35K

Role: Project Leader

3. Group Researcher for "Design and Development of Portable Power Pack Using Lithium-ion Batteries as an Alternative Energy Storage Device and Coupled Solar Panel as The Energy Harvester"

20172018
UNiSEL (Internal Grant - RM5K)

Role: Project Leader

4. Group Researcher for "Embedding Integrated Cumulative Grade Ponit Average (iCGPA) using the Outcome-Based Education Approach: Integrated Outcome Based Education (iOBE)"

20172018
UNiSEL (Internal Grant - RM4K)

Role: Member (Technical Team)

5. Group Researcher for "An Implementation of e-Coursefile in Department of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Life Sciences"

20172018
UNiSEL (Internal Grant - RM3K)

Role: Member (IT Technical Team)

6. Group Researcher for "MyOutcomes Software as Outcome Based Assessment (OBA) Tool"

20172018
UNiSEL (Internal Grant - RM5K)

Role: Member (Technical Team)

7. Group Researcher for "Fabrication and Analysis of Passive Cooling Apparatus for Different Type of Pipe Materials"

20152016
UNiSEL (Internal Grant - RM5K)

Role: Member

Contributor for the cooling techniques / strategies and assist in relevant CAD analysis and simulations.

8. Group Researcher for "Development of Visualization Techniques for Flow Pattern Observation in a Ranque-Hilsch Vortex Tube.

20142015
UNiSEL (Internal Grant - RM5K)

Role: Member

Team member solving CAD data problems for the purpose of custom apparatus fabrication and to be used in Flow Analysis simulation.

Proceedings / Conferences

  1. A. Abdul-Razak & M. D. Abdul-Rahman (2013, December). CELLULAR MANUFACTURING SYSTEM FOR MACHINE–PART CELL FORMATION AND OPERATION SEQUENCING.  Paper presented at 1st International Materials, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering Conference (MIMEC2013), Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
  2. M. D. A. Rahman, V. Jaganathan, M. A. Amil, M. R. CheRose. Optimization of surface roughness on S50 carbon steel in CNC milling machine using response surface methodology, 2nd International Graduate Conference on Emerging Trends in Multidisciplinary Approaches (IGCETMA – 2018). December 14 - 16, 2017.  UTM, Johor - Malaysia. Paper ID: 1801108 (IGCETMA/ 1801108)
  3.  M. A Amil, M. Gaafar, M.D. A. Rahman, M.R. CheRose. Optimization of Surface Roughness on 6061-T6 Aluminium Alloy in CNC Milling Machine Using Response Surface Methodology. 2nd International Graduate Conference on Emerging Trends in Multidisciplinary Approaches (IGCETMA – 2018). December 14 - 16, 2017.  UTM, Johor - Malaysia. Paper /ID: 1712100 (IGCETMA/1712100)
  4. Norliana Muslin, Hema Subramaniam, Mohd Darnalis, Siti Marhamah and Mazuan Sukunam.  Development of e-Course file System in Department of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Life Sciences, Universiti Selangor, Proceeding of 4th Technology and Innovation International Conference (TECHON 2018). Meritz Hotel Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, 3rd - 5th May 2018
  5. Juwairiyyah Abd Rahman, Mohd Arif Bin Mat Norman, Zulkifli Abdul Rahman, Mohd Darnalis A.Rahman, “MyOutcomes Application: Towards iCGPA Assessment to Upgrade Quality of UNISEL’s Graduates” , 4th Technology and Innovation International Conference 2018 (TECHON 2018), Meritz Hotel Miri, Sarawak, 3rd - 5th May 2018.

Publications

  1. Tuan Othman, S. I., Mohd. Johari, M. S., A. Rahman, M. D., Baharun, N. B., Darawi, M. N., Md Noor, H., & Mukhtar, F. (2022). Impact Of Online Teaching and Learning Towards Mental Health of University Students. In H. H. Kamaruddin, T. D. N. M. Kamaruddin, T. D. N. S. Yaacob, M. A. M. Kamal, & K. F. Ne'matullah (Eds.), Reimagining Resilient Sustainability: An Integrated Effort in Research, Practices & Education, vol 3. European Proceedings of Multidisciplinary Sciences (pp. 239-254). European Publisher. https://doi.org/10.15405/epms.2022.10.24
  2. Amil, M. A., A.Rahman, M. D., Idris, Z., & Sarwadi, S. I. (2021). Internet of Everything (IoE) - Input Based Research Framework: Machine Learning Model for Battery Module Longevity Optimization and Failure Prediction. Selangor Science & Technology Review (SeSTeR), 5(2), 58-64. Retrieved from https://sester.journals.unisel.edu.my/ojs/index.php/sester/article/view/218
  3. Nurudin Bin Habeed Mohd Abd Settar, Mohd Azam Mohd Adnan, Mohd Darnalis Abdul Rahman, Yusman Istihat and Mohd Arif Mat Norman (2016, December), Analysis of Passive Cooling Technique for Small Room.  Paper presented at UNiSEL Bestari Research Project Conference (UBRP2016), Selangor, Malaysia.  http://ocs.journals.unisel.edu.my/ocs/index.php/ubrp16/program/paper/view/31
  4. M. D. A. Rahman, V. Jaganathan, M. A. Amil, M. R. CheRose Optimization of Surface Roughness on S50 Carbon Steel in CNC Milling Machine using Response Surface Methodology. Journal of Advanced Research in Materials Science 45, Issue 1 (2018) 15-26.  ISSN: 2289-7992
  5. M. A Amil, M. Gaafar, M.D. A. Rahman, M.R. CheRose. Optimization of Surface Roughness on 6061-T6 Aluminium Alloy in CNC Milling Machine Using Response Surface Methodology.  Journal of Advanced Research in Materials Science 46, Issue 1 (2018) 1-9.  ISSN: 2289-7992.

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