Hi, I’m @wafiesa

Experienced Administrative and Diplomatic Officer to Government of Malaysia with a strong policy research background and over a decade of service in various positions. Skilled in policy development, international relations and project management, with a focus on economics and social development. Adept at finance, IT management and human resources, with a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and project outcomes.

Principal Assistant Secretary (Technology Development)
Agricultural Modernization Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
July 2023 – Present

• Lead and manage the Agrofood Mechanization and Automation Steering Committee.
• Oversee the implementation and guidelines of the Mechanization and Automation Financing Grant Scheme.
• Finalize impact reports for the Agrofood Mechanization and Automation Programme.
• Coordinate and monitor development projects, ensuring timely progress updates on the MyProjek system.
• Achievements: Streamlined the financing grant scheme process, improving efficiency by 20%.

Senior Assistant Secretary (Technology Development)
Agricultural Modernization Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries
August 2021 – July 2023

• Managed the Mechanization and Automation Financing Grant Scheme.
• Drafted and coordinated guidelines for the Agrofood Mechanization and Automation Financing Grant Scheme.
• Prepared reports on programme impacts and facilitated steering committee activities.
• Achievements: Developed and benchmarked new agrofood technologies, enhancing project implementation.

Senior Private Secretary to Deputy Minister
Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries
June 2020 – August 2021

• Planned and managed administrative affairs, including finance, HR, and documentation.
• Acted as the intermediary between the Deputy Minister and various agencies.
• Coordinated official events, meetings, and communication materials.
• Achievements: Improved coordination of Deputy Minister’s events and activities, enhancing operational efficiency.

Senior Assistant Secretary (Development)
Policy and Development Section, Property Management Division, Prime Minister’s Department
February 2020 – June 2020

• Managed land information and development projects under the Federal Land Commissioner’s jurisdiction.
• Coordinated land use changes, acquisitions, and development project updates.
• Achievements: Enhanced land information management processes, improving data accuracy.

First Secretary (Agriculture)
Agricultural Counsellor Office, Embassy of Malaysia, The Hague
June 2015 – June 2018

• Monitored and reported on agricultural market potential in the EU, enhancing bilateral trade.
• Organized marketing and business matching programs for Malaysian agriproducts.
• Achievements: Strengthened Malaysia-EU agricultural trade relations and expanded market opportunities.

Master of Science (Data Science and Analytics)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Graduated 2025

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons)
University Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
Graduated 2009 | CGPA: 3.15

• Achievements: Dean’s Award recipient, Winner of Bridge Structure Design Championship.

• Registered Civil Engineer (G163153A)
  Board of Engineers Malaysia
  Registered 2010

• Technical Skills: Data Science (Python, R, SQL, Hadoop), Engineering Software (STAAD PRO, ESTEEM, AutoCAD)
• Professional Skills: Policy Research, Government Advocacy, Project Management, International Relations
• Soft Skills: Leadership, Strategic Planning, Communication

• Bahasa Malaysia: Native
• English: Fluent

• Represented Malaysia at various international meetings and forums.
• Developed electronic databases and project management systems.
• Received multiple awards in academic and extracurricular activities, including tenpin bowling championships.