Yeoh Choo Leap (IT Engineering Manager)

"I am responsible for DELL IT Project Management where I will have to manage Systems Engineers resources, Capital Expenditure for IT in APJ, go in-depth on systems architecture designs to be right fit for the environment and also cost effective. I’m also providing consultation to project teams, IT management and also Systems Engineers."

YEOH CHO LEAP
IT Engineering Manager, Dell Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd

PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Yeoh Cho Leap, 31
E-mail: cho_leap_yeoh@dell.com

EDUCATION
Year of Graduation: 2003
Programme: Masters of Science IT in Business

EMPLOYMENT
Current Employer: Dell Asia Pacific Sdn
Current Position: IT Engineering Manager

BONUS
1. Tell us a bit about yourself.
I m the quite type of person but do like to make friends to create a bigger circle of contacts and also friends.

2. Tell us a bit more about your current job scope.
I am responsible for IT Project Management where I will have to manage Systems Engineers resources, Capital Expenditure for IT in APJ, go in-depth on systems architecture designs to be right fit for the environment and also cost effective. I m also providing consultation to project teams, IT management and also Systems Engineers.

3. Can you share your education background with us?
I started my education in KDU in 1994 in Computer Science with a slow start as I m an average student which I pick up momentum in my education up to achieving my MSc. IT in Business. When I took my post-grad part-time while I work during the day in Dell but it was not easy as the demand from my work and also to concentrate on my education. The key words are discipline, time management between work and education, setting goals to achieve it and also how to achieve it in a short time.

4. You have achieved so much in such a short span of time, can you share your secret of success with us?
Have the mind set of thinking and doing things positively, there are no boundaries in knowledge gain, find ways to upgrade my knowledge and skills through training, hands on and also knowledge transfer from teammates and counterpart across the world.

5. What prompted you to choose KDU?
I chose KDU because of it course syllabus and also the dedication of their lecturers to education and as KDU is known for its education excellence. With the knowledge I gain from Post-grad course at KDU helps me with my current job and also management.

6. KDU is celebrating 25th anniversary next year, do you have a message to the college?
I would like to congratulate KDU on its 25th anniversary and to keep producing new talents in different fields to meet market demand. Once again Happy Anniversary KDU.

Lim Boo Keat (Technical Account Manager)

"I have been working in IT support and services for 10 years started with system administration role to customer service and support. I’m taking on regional role to manage Dell’s global customer account in APJ with highest services level."

LIM BOO KEAT
Technical Account Manager, Dell Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd

PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Lim Boo Keat, 35
E-mail: derrick.lim.my@hotmail.com

EDUCATION
Year of Graduation: 1995
Programme: Higher Diploma in Computer Studies
Achievement/Award: Distinction

EMPLOYMENT
Current Employer: Dell Asia Pacific Sdn
Current Position: Technical Account Manager
Achievement/Award: Several customer satisfaction recognitions

BONUS
1. Tell us a bit about yourself.
I have been working in IT support and services for 10 years started with system administration role to customer service and support.

2. Tell us a bit more about your current job scope.
I’m taking on regional role to manage Dell’s global customer account in APJ with highest services level.

3. Can you share your education background with us?
I obtained my Graduate Diploma in IT in Business from KDU Damansara Utama. Then, I pursued several IT professional certifications with on the job training and studies with the most recent being ITIL Certification.

4. You have achieved so much in such a short span of time, can you share your secret of success with us?
Do my best to excel in the core area in order to succeed.

5. What prompted you to choose KDU?
It provided a complete range of IT studies without going abroad.

6. KDU is celebrating 25th anniversary next year, do you have a message to the college?
Congratulations! Continue to excel in higher education arena to deliver the highest standard of education to our children.

Kumar A/L Ramasamy (CTO)

"I am responsible for the RFID Division in PENTAMASTER I.T. Berhad overseeing business operations and delivering training sessions on RFID.. "

KUMAR A/L RAMASAMY
CTO, Pentamaster I.T.Berhad

PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Kumar A/L Ramasamy, 36
E-mail: kusmaspg@yahoo.com

EDUCATION
Year of Graduation: 1993
Programme: BASIC/HIGHER DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

EMPLOYMENT
Current Employer: PENTAMASTER I.T. BERHAD
Current Position: CTO

BONUS
1. Tell us a bit about yourself.
Kumar Ramasamy, 36, born in Penang, works in the Penang Industrial Zone ( Phase 4 ) for a global industrial automation company. Favorite pastime reading ( all type of genres ), golf and chat session with close friends.

2. Tell us a bit more about your current job scope.
Currently I am responsible for the RFID Division in PENTAMASTER I.T. Berhad overseeing business operations and delivering training sessions on RFID. I also deliver keynotes at technology conferences around Asia Pacific. I am also the Chairman of the Penang RF Cluster which is a Penang government initiative to drive and promote the RF Industry in PENANG.

3. Can you share your education background with us?
I pursue my interest in Computer Science at KDU back in 1991 and completed a HIGHER DIPLOMA and left to join the workforce. Thereafter most of my training was more industry related trainings. Currently I am pursuing an MBA with the University of Southern Australia.

4. You have achieved so much in such a short span of time, can you share your secret of success with us?
Constant and Never Ending Improvement (CANI), always looking forward and learning from past. I took a lot of time and effort to develop myself as I worked through different roles in my career. Persistence and perseverance are 2 key ingredients.

5. What prompted you to choose KDU?
Back in 1991, there was much choice actually, the other choice was INFORMATICS. KDU had already established a reputation with its campus in KL which made it an obvious choice. After some preliminary fact finding, I decided to further my studies in KDU.

6. KDU is celebrating 25th anniversary next year, do you have a message to the college?
KDU has come a long was since its inception and along its more that 2 decades of history, it has created many outstanding talents in the industry and driven the dreams of many into reality. Moving forward into the next decade, KDU should feverishly pursue excellence, thought leadership and an innovative approach in providing education excellence! Congratulations on 25 years of nation building.

Lee Toong Leon (Managing Director)

"As Zeon Computer now is heading towards the greater height, I expanded the business by having corporate branch at Alor Star and Langkawi."

LEE TOONG LEON
Managing Director, Zeon Computer (M) Sdn Bhd

PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Lee Toong Leon, 25
E-mail: leon@zeon.com.my

EDUCATION
Year of Graduation: 2004
Programme: Bachelor of Science Hon. Computing Studies

EMPLOYMENT
Current Employer: Zeon Computer (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Current Position: Managing Director
Achievement/Award:

• Malaysia King Scout Association – King Scout Award 2000
• Kwong Wah Yit Poh Ren Mai Business Network – Committee 2007
• Action International Business Coaching – Action Man Award 2007
• Junior Chamber international United Penang – President 2008
• Top 50 Enterprise Awards Malaysia – Organizing Chairman 2008
• BNI Success Chapter – Membership Committee 2006
• Young Entrepreneur Association Malaysia – Membership Director 2007
• Scout Association Penang – Assistant North District Commissioner 2007

BONUS
1. Tell us a bit about yourself.

I am a very energetic and enthusiastic person, very focus on goal achievement and enhances on action taken after planning. I can be multitasking to do whatever things and possess the character of never give up easily. I am also very friendly and always mix around with all level of business man in order to build up a widest network.

2. Tell us a bit more about your current job scope.

• ZEON Computer (M) Sdn. Bhd. – Managing Director
• UNIEKSOFT (M) Sdn. Bhd. – Managing Director
• LEONZIO Holding Sdn. Bhd. – Executive Director
• TUFF Corporation Sdn Bhd – Executive Director
• CEBIZ Distribution(M) Sdn. Bhd. – Director

As Zeon Computer now is heading towards the greater height, I expanded the business by having corporate branch at Alor Star and Langkawi. Coming up soon to have even more branches in Malaysia and to be listed in KLSE within 5 years time.

3. Can you share your education background with us?

• Penang Chinese Girl Primary School - Primary
  
• Chung Hwa Confucian High School - Secondary
  
• KDU College Penang - Degree

4. You have achieved so much in such a short span of time, can you share your secret of success with us?
I always believe in after planning, how much effort and action that we have taken in order to achieve the desire goals. To be able to multitask each time as well as make the right decision and do the right things. Don’t ever give up easily as all the barriers are always breakable! Have the self believe that we can do it.

5. What prompted you to choose KDU?
I choose KDU because the College has the motto as ‘Driving Dreams’ and I always have Dreams to be successful. It matched my choice. And of course KDU has been always famous for the experienced lecturers and countless of students have achieved great success with the college.

6. KDU is celebrating 25th anniversary next year, do you have a message to the college?
Happy 25th Anniversary KDU! Hope the college will have endless Anniversary celebration to come.

R. Guru Shreenivas (Site Location Manager)

"I am the INTEL Site Location Manager facilitating management of local staffs and coordination of tasks related to supporting hosting services for the organization. "

R. GURU SHREENIVAS
Site Location Manager, INTEL Technology Sdn Bhd

PERSONAL DETAILS:
Name: R. Guru Shreenivas, 26
E-mail: rgshree@gmail.com

EDUCATION:
Year of Graduation: 2000 (Degree), 2003 (Postgraduate)
Programme: Computer Science, MBA

EMPLOYMENT:
Current Employer: INTEL Technology Sdn Bhd
Current Position: Site Location Manager
Achievement/Award: BSc (Hons) CIS, MBA (IS)

BONUS
1. Tell us a bit about yourself.
Guru - born and bred in Penang. Living with my family. Just got married 4 months back! Enjoy reading and photography, which are two of my most interesting past times.

2. Tell us a bit more about your current job scope.
I am the Site Location Manager facilitating management of local staffs and coordination of tasks related to supporting hosting services for the organization. Managing and administering the collaboration and database infrastructure of the organization, new business development and problem identification and analysis are some of my job responsibilities.

3. Can you share your education background with us?
2000 - Completed my BSc (Hons) in Computing and Information Systems from KDU. In-line with my degree, I also pursued the NCC IADCS programme, for which I was awarded GOLD. 2003 - Completed my MBA (Information Systems). 2005 – Microsoft Certified Professional for SQL Server, ITIL Foundation Certified.

4. You have achieved so much in such a short span of time, can you share your secret of success with us?
“Where There is A Will, There is A Way” – My confidence booster. With a Positive Mental Attitude, I am always confident on whatever I do and I do it with dedication and sincerity. I accept critics positively and learn from my mistakes. I share and care, and in turn I learn from people of different walk of lives. The rest I leave it to God, who blesses me with success for my hard work.

5. What prompted you to choose KDU?

KDU has always had the reputation of a "true" educational institution that strives for academic excellence. The fee structure, the syllabus and the mode of lecture were far superior compared to my assessment of other colleges. Lecturers here were more of my friends and who played a crucial role in teaching me not just subject matters, but reality of life! You can't just get that anywhere else. KDU was always the most established and reliable source of higher education for the society.

6. KDU is celebrating 25th anniversary next year, do you have a message to the college?
Yes! Firstly, Congratulations! I would like to wish the college and its staffs, students the very best and continue driving dreams and inspire the youths of tomorrow as you always do! Never look back at your success in the past, but look forward towards greater success! Remember, your success lies in the hands of the graduates you produce and they should make you proud! For this, focus on innovation and creative thinking. Get students to look beyond the books.

Tan Lien Teong (IT Service Desk Operation Manager)

"I had the opportunity to travel and work on projects with foreign counterparts from US, Costa Rica, Asia and Europe. The service desk or call center industry is booming now as IT trends into service industry."

TAN LIEN TEONG
IT Service Desk Operation manager, INTEL Technology Sdn Bhd

PERSONAL DETAILS:
Name: Tan Lien Teong, 35
Email: lien.teong.tan@intel.com

EDUCATION:
Year of Graduation: 2006
Programme: MSc in IT in Business (Univ. of Lincoln)

EMPLOYMENT:
Current Employer: Intel Technology Sdn Bhd
Current Position: IT Service Desk Operations Manager
Achievement/Award: 10 year service award and divisional recognition award

BONUS
1. Tell us a bit about yourself.

Well… I am 35, Penang-born, with groves of interests and hobby. Naturally an out-going person and like mixing around friends, I enjoyed reading and photography and an avid seashell collector during my spare time. I read lots of storybooks in the early schooling years and participate heavily in extra curriculum activities from the track and field to chess. I read about 2 books a month. The interest and skills in chess came from my rather strict and astute father and I had competed at state levels many times. I truly enjoyed those high school days. The interest in seashell and photography came later in college years. Penang is surrounded by beaches and interesting spots for seashell collecting and photography. I had a huge collection of seashells hand picked from local beaches to exotic shells bought overseas. Currently, I am married with two young children.

2. Tell us a bit more about your current job scope.
I held various positions and technical roles before in the 10 years in Intel and currently managing the IT service desk. A small IT group supporting thousands of internal design engineers from different countries, I had the opportunity to travel and work on projects with foreign counterparts from US, Costa Rica, Asia and Europe. The service desk or call center industry is booming now as IT trends into service industry. The daily work involves work process improvements, support of technical agents work requirements, project tracking, service level objectives review, vendor contract outsourcing and people management.

3. Can you share your education background with us?
I completed first 2 years in Penang for my Higher Diploma in Computer Studies and went to PJ campus to further Graduate Diploma in IT; both of which I graduated with Distinction. After that I spent a few months in the industry before deciding to continue my Masters degree in University of Lincoln in UK. The years in UK provided more than just text book education, I learned much more living independently, about weather, road systems, cultures and different perspectives of people surrounding me. I was also the vice president for the Malaysian Students Society in the University. That’s the part in formal academic education.

4. You have achieved so much in such a short span of time, can you share your secret of success with us?
The years and experience had taught me to be humble despite early pride in academic achievements and success. If there is a secret, this is what I will summarize and share :- “When you embark on a journey, start with an end in mind and when you are faced with personal challenges, perseverance will take you over it. At the same time, take time to cultivate your interest in things and people you deal with around you, pay attention to the details, so the passion for live and growing interest will take you to the next fertile ground.”

5. What prompted you to choose KDU?
I was planning on various course options after high school and KDU at that time had a good continuing education plan from Basic diploma to graduate diploma and further twinnings with the universities in UK such as University of Lincoln and Middlesex University.

When I first joined KDU, back in 1992 at the Fort Cornwallis campus, I wanted a good education in Computers as the trend in IT was just booming and KDU has had a head start in the computer education and further twinning options among private colleges.

6. KDU is celebrating 25th anniversary next year, do you have a message to the college?
Keep bringing out the best in education and academic excellence. Investments in teaching resources, infrastructures and academic linkages with other universities and industry will pave the way. Programs for academic staff training and exposure projects will also drive excellence in students.

Ernest Tan Wui Shean (Managing Director)

"Enjoy the life in KDU! You will gain the great memory and experience from there."

Ernest Tan Wui Shean
Managing Director, ET Bubbles Solutions & Getche Sdn. Bhd.

PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Ernest Tan Wui Shean, 24
E-mail: ernest@getche.com & ernest@etbubbles.com

EDUCATION
Year of Graduation: 2005
Programme: Bachelor of Information Technology (Deakin University)

EMPLOYMENT
Current Employer: ET Bubbles Solutions & Getche Sdn. Bhd.
Current Position: Managing Director

BONUS
Message to college: Enjoy the life in KDU! You will gain the great memory and experience from there.

Muhammad Razif (Solutions Engineer)

"Be passionate in everything that you do, and enjoy the vigorous youth in KDU! "

Muhammad Razif
Solutions Engineer (Software Development), Mesiniaga Berhad


PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Muhammad Razif, 23
E-mail: razifhoe@yahoo.com

EDUCATION
Year of Graduation: 2005
Programme: Bachelor of Information Technology - Deakin University

EMPLOYMENT
Current Employer: Mesiniaga Berhad
Current Position: Solutions Engineer (Software Development)

BONUS
Message to college: Be passionate in everything that you do, and enjoy the vigorous youth in KDU!

Adalene Lisa Yeong Yoke Lyn (Assistant Customer Service Manager)

"3G = Groovy lecturers, great courses, and great environment."

Adelene Lisa Yeong Yoke Lyn.
Assistant Customer Service Manager,
Exa Bytes Network Sdn Bhd

PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Adelene Lisa Yeong Yoke Lyn, 26
E-mail: lisa@exabytes.com

EDUCATION
Year of Graduation: 2003
Programme: B. Sc. (Hons) in Computing & Information System

EMPLOYMENT
Current Employer: Exa Bytes Network Sdn Bhd
Current Position: Assistant Customer Service Manager

BONUS
Message to college: 3G = Groovy lecturers, great courses, and great environment.

Ooi Jack Son (System Engineer)

"Thank You KDU for trained me to become a successful person, and thanks to all my lecturers who have guided me during my time at KDU College."
Ooi Jack Son
System Engineer, Xeersoft Sdn. Bhd.
(Located in KL, Pandan Perdana)

PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Ooi Jack Son, 24
E-mail: jackson.ooi@xeersoft.com

EDUCATION
Year of Graduation: 2007
Programme: Bachelor of Science (Honours) Computing Studies

EMPLOYMENT
Current Employer: Xeersoft Sdn. Bhd. (Located in KL, Pandan Perdana)
Current Position: System Engineer

BONUS
Message to college: Thank You KDU for trained me to become a successful person, and thanks to all my lecturers who have guided me during my time at KDU College.

Foo See Han (Partner Tech Manager)

"To be what I am today is IMPOSSIBLE without the years of education in KDU. It was full of fun and excitements. Warm greetings to the academic staffs with whose have groomed me to my up most potential, KDU has always greatly known NOT only providing education but also have great record of successful graduates in the industry."

Foo See Han
Partner Technical Manager, SUN Microsystems (M)

PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Foo See Han, 29
E-mail: see-han.foo@sun.com

EDUCATION
Year of Graduation: 1999
Programme: Higher Diploma in Computer Science
2000 – B.Sc (Hons) Degree in Computer Studies (Lincolnshire & Humberside Program)

EMPLOYMENT
Current Employer: Current Employer
Current Position: Partner Technical Manager

BONUS
Message to college: To be what I am today is IMPOSSIBLE without the years of education in KDU. It was full of fun and excitements. Warm greetings to the academic staffs with whose have groomed me to my up most potential, KDU has always greatly known NOT only providing education but also have great record of successful graduates in the industry.

Jonn Chan Tsung Han (IT Manager)

"Great place to earn your basics."

Jonn Chan Tsung Han
IT Manager, YCH Distripark Sdn Bhd


PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Jonn Chan Tsung Han , 30
E-mail: jonn.chan@ych.com

EDUCATION
Year of Graduation: 1999
Programme: Bachelor In Computer Science, ULH

EMPLOYMENT
Current Employer: YCH Distripark Sdn Bhd
Current Position: IT Manager

BONUS
Message to college: Great place to earn your basics

Tan Seng Lok (Exec. Director)

"KDU has dedicated and enthusiastic staff who are enhancing standards to new levels – keep up the good work! "

TAN SENG LOK
Executive Director, CMI-PLUS RESOURCES SDN BHD


PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Tan Seng Lok, 54
E-mail: sltan@cmiplus.com

EDUCATION
Year of Graduation: 1999
Programme: KDU Graduate Diploma in Computer Studies (Distinction)
2003-Master of Science in Information Technology in Business (Distinction) – University of Lincoln
Achievement/Award: Distinction

EMPLOYMENT
Current Employer: CMI-PLUS RESOURCES SDN BHD
Current Position: Executive Director

BONUS
Message to college : KDU has dedicated and enthusiastic staff who are enhancing standards to new levels – keep up the good work!

Chua Chin Keong (IT Manager)

"Most enjoyable days of my youth. "

Chua Chin Keong
IT Manager, CSL Venture Sdn. Bhd.

PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Chua Chin Keong, 28
E-mail: patrickcck@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Year of Graduation: 2001
Programme: BSc (Hons) Computing & Information System

EMPLOYMENT
Current Employer: CSL Venture Sdn Bhd
Current Position: IT Manager

Daniel Khoo (Senior Consultant)

"Heartiest congratulations to KDU for the years of Partnership with students, Driving Dreams, and now with the emphasis on Good & Honest education. Warm greetings especially to the academic staff and the SA Staff, with whom I have worked very closely with during my tenure at KDU Penang. I'm sure my peers, and the former academic staff, especially rejoice with you as you continue to evolve and play an important role in the northern region especially."

DANIEL KHOO
Senior Consultant, Axon Solutions Sdn Bhd

PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Daniel Khoo, 28
E-mail: daniel.khoo@axonglobal.com

EDUCATION
Year of Graduation: 2000
Programme: BSc (Hons) Computing & Information System
Achievement/Award: 1st Class

EMPLOYMENT
Current Employer: Axon Solutions Sdn Bhd
Current Position: Senior Consultant
Achievement/Award: Book Prize, Student Council Lifetime Achievement Award

BONUS
1. KDU is celebrating 25th anniversary next year, do you have a message to the college?
Heartiest congratulations to KDU for the years of Partnership with students, Driving Dreams, and now with the emphasis on Good & Honest education. Warm greetings especially to the academic staff and the SA Staff, with whom I have worked very closely with during my tenure at KDU Penang. I'm sure my peers, and the former academic staff, especially rejoice with you as you continue to evolve and play an important role in the northern region especially.

Ch'ng Hooi Keong (Training Manager)

"Thank you for the wonderful experience!"

CH'NG HOOI KEONG
Training Manager, Standard Chartered Bank

PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Ch’ng Hooi Keong, 29
E-mail: hooikeong@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
Year of Graduation: 2001
Programme: BSc. (Hons) Computing and Information System

EMPLOYMENT
Current Employer: Standard Chartered Bank
Current Position: Training Manager
Achievement/Award: 3 times Merit Scholarships winner