Key skills and expertise

With 17 years in environment and waste management, the expert excels in project management, securing contracts, and enhancing operational KPIs. Leadership roles have involved managing landfill operations across multiple states, achieving ISO certifications, and implementing quality management systems. Their technical skills include environmental monitoring, risk management, and compliance with statutory obligations. Notable achievements include securing government funding for waste recycling facilities and receiving a safety excellence award. Responsibilities have included managing large teams and liaising with government agencies to ensure project success and compliance.

Project experience and donor exposure

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across the environment and climate, standards and certification, and pollution and waste management sectors. Previously held managerial and technical roles, overseeing landfill operations, securing contracts, and implementing quality management systems. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes environmental monitoring, risk management, and compliance with statutory obligations. The expert has operated primarily within Malaysia, managing projects across Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, and Johor, and has also contributed to waste management initiatives in Australia, showcasing regional and international experience. Extensive geographic experience in Malaysia, particularly in the states of Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, and Johor, where they have managed landfill operations and secured contracts for waste management facilities. Additionally, they have academic and professional experience in Australia, having completed higher education there and worked in waste recycling and recovery projects. This experience has provided a deep understanding of local governance and environmental management practices in these regions.

Languages and education

Bringing fluency in English, which is one of the UN official languages, supports professional roles in managing projects and liaising with international and local stakeholders. Additionally, proficiency in Tamil and Malay enhances communication within multilingual teams and diverse environments. The expert holds a Master of Environment from the University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, completed in 2007. Additionally, a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Marketing and Management was obtained from Murdoch University, Western Australia, Australia, in 2004.