I’ve been an engineer, consultant, trainer, and lecturer for IT, computing, software development, software engineering, and digital transformation since 1995. My experience includes in Singapore, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. My teaching experience started in 2001 as a lecturer for software engineering at London South Bank University. Between 2012 and 2016, I have managed 3 software development projects at MIMOS Berhad.

Since 2016, I conduct training and workshops in FullStack, Design Thinking, Gen AI - Large Language Models (ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Kimi),  video AI (Sora AI, InVideo), image AI (OpenArt AI, MidJourney), Artificial Intelligence (NLP, Machine Learning, language models), Environmental Social & Governance (ESG), Digital Transformation for Sustainable & Environmental Development, Agile, DevOps, JIRA (for testing/tracking/bug fixing), Linux/Unix OS, Git/GitLab/GitHub/BitBucket, SQL (MySQL, MS SQL Server), NoSQL (MongoDB), UI/UX, Data analytics & Data storytelling, Infographics, cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP), Graphics/Video and mobile/web development as a Principal Trainer with Marc & Zed Training Pte Ltd (Singapore) and Marc & Zed SPACES (Malaysia).

I conduct 1 or 2 days Nurture Development Programme for Yayasan Peneraju Pendidikan Bumiputera and leadeship skills for managers where I prepare the participants on personal branding, making resume, online resume, video resume, LinkedIn networking digital communication, high impact managerial skills, effective communication, writing e-mail skills, motivate & inspire, and how to land a job with interview techniques. 

Since 2023, I have been conducting GenAI and Prompt Engineeering (ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Kimi AI) for MNRB Berhad,  FGV Berhad, JSkills (Johor Corp), Citi, and PEOPLElogy among others.

I have authored seven books: 

1. Basics of UX Design

2. Game Theory: A Quick Guide For The Uninitiated

3. Fundamentals Of Jira 

4. How To: Git & GitLab 

5. Agile Fundamentals : Scrum with Jira Introduction

6. GenAI & Prompt Engineering for Manufacturing

7. Design Thinking : A User-Centred Approach To Innovation

My track-record since 2016 are trainings/workshops/coaching for:

1. NSF Sydney, Australia

2. Tygur, Australia

3. BMW GmBH, Germany

4. Universität Bremen, Germany

5. Neueda Technologies Ltd, Ireland

6. Yayasan Peneraju Pendidikan Bumiputera (YP)

7. Khazanah Nasional

8. Sony EMCS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

9. AirAsia (Capital A Berhad)

10. HIRO Food Packages Manufacturing & Doka, Malaysia

11. Nippon Paint, Malaysia

12. Sophic Automation, Malaysia

13. Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia (JKDM)

14. Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad

15. Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia

16. MNRB Holdings Berhad

17. FGV Berhad

18. JSkills (Johor Corp.)

19. Envision Digital, Singapore

20. Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Singapore

21. Glomax Aesthetics, Singapore

22. Citi (Bank), Singapore, India & China

23. Morgan Stanley, USA

24. SASFIN Bank of South Africa

25. Vodacom (Vodafone), South Africa & United Kingdom

26. Cameron Adams Ltd, United Kingdom

27. LinuxCrafts Ltd, United Kingdom

28. CriticalAir, United Kingdom

Dr. Harjinthar Singh

Co- founder of Marc & Zed Training Pte Ltd Singapore & Marc & Zed SPACES Malaysia

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical Computer Communication Engineering)

London South Bank University | 2012 | London, United Kingdom

Master of Science in Information Technology

Charles Sturt University | 2003 | Wagga Wagga, Australia

Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

London School Of Commerce | 2002 | London, United Kingdom 

Higher National Certificate in Computing

National Computing Centre (NCC) | 1995 | United Kingdom

Bachelor of Industrial Econmics

National University of Malaysia (UKM) | 1994 | Bangi, Malaysia 

CERTIFICATES

Professional Member | Australian Institute of Training & Development

Accredited TTT Trainer | HRD Corp Malaysia 

Generative AI for Educators | Google Inc.

Design Thinking |  Open University UK

Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing | Google Cloud

Introduction to Generative AI | Google Cloud 

Introduction to Large Language Models | Google Cloud 

Introduction to Responsible AI | Google Cloud 

Prompt Design in Vertex AI | Google Cloud 

Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud | Google Cloud 

Digital Skills: User Experience | Accenture | CPD Certified

DevOps Foundation® | DevOps Institute 

AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions | Microsoft

Angular Certified Developer | AngularTraining

Jira & Confluence Fundamentals | Atlassian 

Jira Service Management | Atlassian 

GitLab Certified System Admin Professional | GitLab Inc.

GitLab Project & Portfolio Management Workshop  | GitLab Inc.

Jenkins Essentials | Cloudbees

Jenkins Administrator | Cloudbees

PCAP™ – Certified Associate in Python Programming | Python Institute

MCSA SQL Server 2012 | Microsoft

MySQL 5.1 Database Administrator | LSBU-MySQL

A131/M001/M100/M150  MongoDB | MongoDB University

Introduction to Kubernetes and Cloud Native Technologies | edX (Professional Certificate)

Grafana and Prometheus Monitoring tool for Kubernetes | Udemy

Certified MatLab® Associate | MathWorks

Envizi Environmental, Social, and Governance Fundamentals | IBM
Introduction to ESG | Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
Leading Sustainable Business Transformation | Institute of Mgmt. Development (IMD)
Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development | United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) 

Environmental Protection and Sustainability | Ben-Gurion University (edX online course) 

Introduction to Digital Education | Universiti Malaya 

Master Course in Project Management 2.0 | Udemy

Google Ads Measurement Certification | Skillshop

Scrum basics for everyday users | Atlassian 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Co-Founder & Trainer | Marc & Zed Training

August 2016 - present 

Technical Instructor | Neueda Ireland

July 2022 - present

Senior Staff Engineer (R&D) | MIMOS Berhad

June 2012 - July 2016

Software Engineering Lecturer | London South Bank University

January 2003 - December 2011

TIG Planner/Engineer | SONY Surrey

February 2001 - December 2002

Product Planner | SONY Malaysia & Singapore 

August 1995 - January 2001