Nazatulaziah (Aziah) Zainal
Dunedin,New Zealand
Summary
With over 15 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, I have developed my skills in strategic planning, analytical thinking, business development, continuous process improvement, and change management across diverse corporate environments. I am proficient in lean and continuous improvement methodologies, focusing on optimising manufacturing operations. I have led projects and teams aimed at reducing costs, enhancing efficiency, and improving quality. My expertise includes aligning organisational objectives with industry trends and regulatory requirements to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence. Notably, I have forged successful collaborations with governmental bodies and industry stakeholders during my tenure in Malaysia, highlighting my strengths in communication and collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Tutor
University of Otago
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Served as Academic Tutor for courses including Managing for Performance (MANT101), International Management (MANT217), Managing People (MANT250), and Interpersonal/International Business Communication (MANT222)
- Facilitated weekly tutorials for student groups of 25 to 30, prepared tutorial content, and assessed student work, including essays, presentations, and reflection reports
Senior Business Development Manager
Fabtronic
12.2015 - 02.2018
- Explored business opportunities that aligned with the company's business capability
- Involved in strategic decision making including the company's 5-year plan
- Planned and implemented strong marketing strategies
- Successfully closed a deal with Broadcom to provide Test Product Development training for their new engineers
- Increased sales revenue of the Test Development House by more than 50% within 5 months
- Provided excellent services to sustain existing customers and attract new clients
- Worked closely with government authorities i.e., Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) and MIMOS (Malaysia National R&D Centre for ICT) for setting up Test Development House and Front-End Advanced Packaging shared services facility
- Developed strong industry networking through various business development negotiations be it locally or globally i.e., OSRAM, MDT Innovations, Tessolve, eSilicon, eAsic, Intel-Altera and Velakani Electronic Group, India
- Job scope included hiring, training, and overseeing staff
- Managed 13 staffs from Operation and Engineering team
- Managed collaboration project with TF-AMD (formerly Advanced Micro Devices, AMD) which resulted in new product technology (WLCSP) transfer and ready for mass production within 4 months.
Chief of Staff & Business Process Development Manager
Advanced Micro Devices
11.2012 - 03.2014
- Involved in high level factory strategic planning to drive AMD Penang Factory Operation goals
- Involved in establishing AMD Penang Strategic Planning for 2013 and 2014 together with Heads of Departments
- Conducted Leadership Offsite meetings on a quarterly basis
- Well-versed with high level strategic planning
- AMD Penang spokesperson for factory progress update to Corporate and AMD sister plants (Germany, China, Taiwan, and Singapore)
- Exposed to working with global teams
- Established preliminary discussions with MIMOS for potential collaboration projects between AMD and Government agencies
- Had high-level meetings with MIMOS CEO together with AMD Corporate VP
- Gained knowledge on potential technology available for AMD to leverage
- Exposure in high-level strategic discussions and enhanced confidence level
- Worked with AMD Sales team and gained critical insights in Sales & Marketing strategic planning.
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
11.2012 - 02.2014
- Managed AMD in-house subcontractor, Fabtronic with 200 staff
- Work scope covers both manufacturing operation and engineering
- Drive contractor to meet yield, quality, and cycle time indices
- Lead new product qualification, equipment buy-off and new line set-up as per schedule
- Familiar with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology (Kanban, 5S, Poka-Yoke, FMEA, DOE, SPC, CAR, 8D etc.)
- Ensure new product meets specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) before release to High Volume Manufacturing (HVM)
- Ensure flawless execution during start-up and no factory impact to HVM
- Cross-Functional Project (added responsibility): Project Manager for Assembly Line transfer from Level 2 to Level 1
- Successfully completed the project within 3 months and 3 weeks ahead of schedule without major interruption to production and met allocated budgets
- Project Manager for Integrated Management System (IMS)
- Had the opportunity to work with teams from AMD Suzhou and Singapore
- Had further insights on sister plant operations and how it can be standardized across all sites
- Broadened the networking and enhanced communication skills through various team meetings
- Assigned to showcase the IMS system to AMD Senior Corporate VP during his plant visit to AMD Penang.
Education
Ph.D. - Management
University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand12.2024
Master of Business Administration -
INTI International University
11.2016
B.Sc. (Hons) - Physics
University of Malaya
08.1997
Skills
- Results Orientation
- Critical Thinking
- Staff Management
- Strategic Planning
- Business Needs Identification
- Verbal and written communication
- Project Management
- Decision-making skills
- Operations Management
- Implementing Lean tools
- Process Improvement
References
- Dr. Dana L. Ott., PhD Supervisor, University of Otago Business School, Union Street East, Dunedin, 9016, +643 479 8126, dana.ott@otago.ac.nz
- Dr. Paula O'Kane, PhD Supervisor, University of Otago Business School, Union Street East, Dunedin, 9016, +64 3 479 8181, paula.okane@otago.ac.nz
- Ms. Nicola Hayes, Head Coach, Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Dunedin, 98 Flower St, Fairfield, Dunedin, 9018, office@rdadunedin.org
- Mr. Yushri Zainudin, General Manager (Retired), Fabtronic Sdn. Bhd., Phase 3, Free Industrial Zone, Bayan Lepas, Penang, 11900, +6012 493 1676, Yushri1404@gmail.com
- Datuk Dr. Sofi Osman, Managing Director (Retired), Advanced Micro Devices (M) Sdn. Bhd., Phase 3, Free Industrial Zone, Bayan Lepas, Penang, 11900, +6012 422 6988
Volunteer Experience
- Postgraduate Student Representative for Department of Management (2022)
- Horse Riding Assistance for the Disabled - Riding for the Disabled (RDA), Dunedin (2019)
- English Home Tutor for Immigrants and Refugees - Dunedin English Language Partners (2019)
Timeline
Academic Tutor
University of Otago
01.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Business Development Manager
Fabtronic
12.2015 - 02.2018
Chief of Staff & Business Process Development Manager
Advanced Micro Devices
11.2012 - 03.2014
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
11.2012 - 02.2014
Ph.D. - Management
University of Otago
Master of Business Administration -
INTI International University
B.Sc. (Hons) - Physics
University of Malaya
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