Asrar Makrani
Group Head - Cloud Strategy and Innovation at YTL Power International- Claim this Profile
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YTL Power International
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Malaysia
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Head - Cloud Strategy and Innovation
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Feb 2020 - Present
In a senior leadership position responsible for developing and executing a cloud strategy that supports the business objectives of YTL Power International, reporting directly to the stakeholders Responsible for leading a team of cloud architects, engineers, and developers to design, implement, and manage cloud-based solutions. Lead the team to stay up to date with the latest cloud technologies and industry trends to ensure the organization is using the best tools for their needs. Key Responsibilities are: Develop a cloud strategy for the group Drive innovation Manage cloud architecture Ensure cloud security Build partnerships Show less
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Effective Corporate Resources Sdn Bhd
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Malaysia
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Oct 2022 - Present
Responsible for overseeing the operations and strategic direction of the organization. This role requires a deep understanding of the mission, vision, and values, as well as the ability to work closely with the board of directors to ensure the organization is meeting its goals. Appointed to the Leadership Team at the group level. Key Responsibilities are: Develop and implement a strategic plan Manage staff Manage finances Fundraise and develop strategic partnerships Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders Ensure compliance Show less
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The Green Diver
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Malaysia
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Founder and Conservationist
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Nov 2020 - Present
I started this org to focus on conservation and create awareness about the Coral Reefs. A coral reef is an underwater ecosystem that is made up of colonies of coral polyps held together by calcium carbonate. Though colorless, they can have a brownish color due to the algae (zooxanthellae) that live within their tissues. Other pigments such as reds, blues, greens, etc. come from colored proteins made by the coral animals. Coral reefs deliver ecosystem services to tourism, fisheries and coastline protection. The global economic value of coral reefs has been estimated to be between US$29.8 billion and $375 billion per year. Show less
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Divertainment Sdn Bhd
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Malaysia
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PADI Divemaster
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Jan 2019 - Present
https://www.divekl.com/about-us/ https://www.divekl.com/about-us/
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SSRV (M) Sdn Bhd
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Malaysia
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Facilities Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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IT Steering Committee Board Member
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Jan 2021 - Sep 2022
Appointed to the board as a non-executive member to provide advise and directions to the board for strategic IT Implementations focusing on speed, efficiency and cost factors. Appointed to the board as a non-executive member to provide advise and directions to the board for strategic IT Implementations focusing on speed, efficiency and cost factors.
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Wessex Water
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United Kingdom
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Offshore Technology Director
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Oct 2015 - Oct 2021
This role entails me to take charge of delivery from the Offshore Delivery Center in Kuala Lumpur. This role requires me to guide Developers, Solution Architects, Tech Support, Database Developers (Including ETL, DBA and BI) into their day to day delivery. This role entails me to take charge of delivery from the Offshore Delivery Center in Kuala Lumpur. This role requires me to guide Developers, Solution Architects, Tech Support, Database Developers (Including ETL, DBA and BI) into their day to day delivery.
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Avanade
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Group Manager
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Feb 2014 - Oct 2015
Service Line Lead for the Microsoft Dynamics CRM service line in Avanade Malaysia. Day to day role revolves around growing the Microsoft Dynamics CRM service line both commercially and workforce wise with a healthy local team of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Professionals backed by a Global Delivery Network in various parts of the world (India, China and Philippines). Service Line Lead for the Microsoft Dynamics CRM service line in Avanade Malaysia. Day to day role revolves around growing the Microsoft Dynamics CRM service line both commercially and workforce wise with a healthy local team of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Professionals backed by a Global Delivery Network in various parts of the world (India, China and Philippines).
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FrogAsia
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Malaysia
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E-learning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principle Solution Architect
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Aug 2013 - Jan 2014
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CSC UKI
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United Kingdom
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Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Nov 2010 - Aug 2013
Microsoft Dynamics CRMSugar CRMOTRSOpenSource TechnologiesPHPEcommerce Solutions
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Feb 2008 - Aug 2013
Project ManagementPre-Sales support/consultationImplementationCustomizationIntegration
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Feb 2008 - Aug 2013
Maintain a Team of developers to work on custom made software as well as implement Microsoft solutions such as Microsoft Dynamics CRM. In-charge of System Analysis and Design for projects and assigning to the team. Report directly to Regional Production head in Singapore, Development Manager in UK and Regional Vice President in the role of country manager/center head.Interact with client on requirements and lead the team to convert the requirements into a design and hand over to the development team taking the position as the project coordinator. Conduct pre-sales demonstrations to client on new technologies and Proof of Concept (POC Show less
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Research and Development Manager
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Feb 2006 - Feb 2008
System research and development in .NET System research and development in .NET
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RSTN Consulting Group
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Singapore
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Software Engineer
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Apr 2005 - Dec 2005
Provide in-depth research on Image Processing. Worked on .NET applications which dealt with Image processing and Scanning. Deployed to Insurance companies in Singapore and Malaysia as well as certain government Provide in-depth research on Image Processing. Worked on .NET applications which dealt with Image processing and Scanning. Deployed to Insurance companies in Singapore and Malaysia as well as certain government
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Analyst Programmer
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Jan 2004 - Jun 2004
System development in Visual Studio 6 and .NET framework 1.1. Developed and deployed the first SMS Marketing tool for marketing and advertising companies in malaysia. System development in Visual Studio 6 and .NET framework 1.1. Developed and deployed the first SMS Marketing tool for marketing and advertising companies in malaysia.
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Education
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University of Bath
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mathematics and Computer Science -
Universal Class
Marine Biology 101, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography -
Staffordshire University
Bachelor of Science; HONS, Computing -
Aga Khan High School Mombasa
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Mathematics and Physics