## Current Role
Technical Lead Engineer @BP focusing on software and platform engineering. I lead end-to-end engineering initiatives, working closely with stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into scalable, resilient systems.
Expertise
- • Cloud Architecture & Platform Engineering
- • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- • CI/CD & DevOps Automation
- • System Design & Solution Architecture
- • Apache Camel & Integration Patterns
- • Serverless Applications (AWS Lambda)
## Professional Summary
Experienced engineering leader and full-stack software engineer with a proven record of achievements across diverse industries, including airline, transport, media, and waste management. My responsibilities span architecture design, hands-on development, infrastructure automation, and CI/CD enablement, with a strong focus on cloud-native deployments and observability.
I excel in writing, documentation, and effective requirement presentation. As a dedicated and collaborative team player, I am eager to leverage my skills and expertise to drive optimal engineering outcomes.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Backend & APIs
Databases & Storage
DevOps & Deployment
Presentation layer
System Architecture
Monitoring & Analytics
Testing & Quality
bp - Technical Lead Engineer
July 2025 - Present ACTIVESoftware & Platform Engineering | Malaysia
Architectural Leadership
- • Designed 3+ critical system architectures including POS-Back office Integration, Gap Detection System, and Transaction Processing Pipeline
- • Led architectural decisions establishing new engineering standards across ANZ M&C teams
- • Created comprehensive Key Design Documents influencing practices beyond immediate squad scope
Technical Delivery
- • Built production-ready ATG Tank Dip reporting system using AWS Glue and AWS Athena
- • Developed reusable data pipeline generation engine reducing POS modernization delivery time by 30%
- • Engineered CI/CD pipelines for Apache Camel integration layer improving deployment safety
- • Extracted and documented architecture diagrams from legacy implementations enabling better change management
System Integration & Modernization
- • Core contributor to POS Modernization initiative delivering integration components for various teams
- • Built reusable abstraction layers and common functionality reducing development time across multiple teams
- • Coordinated with cross-functional stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure technical alignment
Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing
- • Mentored 2+ junior engineers with structured growth plans aligned to career aspirations
- • Conducted knowledge-sharing sessions on Apache Camel, integration patterns, and system design best practices
- • Created comprehensive documentation reducing team ramp-up time by 40%
Thought Leadership
- • Published "Your Integration Layer is Probably Over-Engineered" exploring Apache Camel DSL best practices
- • Authored "Skip the Database: Building Analytics Dashboards Directly from S3 Files" demonstrating serverless analytics patterns
Astro - Engineering Lead (Solution Architecture) AVP
August 2024 - July 2025Solution Architecture & Engineering | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- • Introduced CI/CD Workflow in Bitbucket, reducing manual QA effort by 40%
- • Designed Asymmetric Verification Service using AWS Secret Manager & Lambda for secure Astro-HBO Max communications
- • Developed OTT Onboarding Framework integrating BBC, SunNxt, HBO Max, and Disney
- • Architected Custom Observability Service for system performance monitoring and user activity visualization
- • Built Scalable Scheduled Execution Service for subscription management (terminations, downgrades, bulk notifications)
- • Developed Promotion Engine for VIU OTT to manage and deploy promotional offerings efficiently
AirAsia MOVE - Senior Software Engineer
September 2023 - August 2024Architecture & Key Implementations | Malaysia
- • Designed full-stack Passkeys authentication with event-driven flows and optimized authenticator storage
- • Led Guest Sign-Up Flow for flights, payment, and SSO integration with cross-functional teams
- • Implemented Private Service Connect for enhanced internal-only service communication security
- • Architected Admin Access Role Management system with clear access controls and permissions
- • Maintained Central Notification Hub with updates and bug fixes for reliable service delivery
Internal Tooling Development
- • Created Jira-GitLab automations saving QA team 2 hours weekly
- • Built Scale-Up Service for rapid pod scaling via HPA adjustments with automatic rollback
- • Integrated Cloudflare Cache Automation into deployment pipelines
- • Developed Kubernetes connection abstraction simplifying cluster management
- • Automated Kubernetes Secrets Management with secure Base64 encryption
AirAsia MOVE - Fullstack Software Engineer II
October 2022 - September 2023Full-Stack Development | Malaysia
- • Achieved 95% latency reduction (50ms to 2ms) through client-side and application-level caching
- • Saved $1,400/month through application-level caching ($200) and dynamic rate limiting ($1,200)
- • Integrated Page Speed Insights pipeline to monitor service speed before deployment
- • Designed robust favorites feature and unified purchase history across multiple business lines
- • Added Swagger documentation for enhanced inter-team collaboration
- • Developed additional authentication factor for critical change processes preventing account takeovers
AirAsia MOVE - Fullstack Software Engineer
February 2021 - October 2022Full-Stack Development | Malaysia
- • Successfully migrated from Angular to Next.js, improving performance and developer satisfaction
- • Established internship pipeline, training and supervising incoming interns
- • Enhanced company's engineering image through technical writing initiatives
iCYCLE Global - Software Engineer
November 2018 - February 2021Waste Management Systems | Malaysia
- • Built versatile Waste Management System serving 20,000 users with 4,000 monthly active users
- • Led campaign management platform increasing event participation by 10%
- • Implemented gamification features boosting user engagement by 8%
- • Created dynamic reporting system for admin data visualization
MUKER GLOBAL SDN. BHD. - Frontend Engineer
March 2018 - June 2018E-commerce Development | Selangor, Malaysia
- • Created interactive frontend for e-commerce website
"Play to Win" - Our Superstar in the Team
Recognized by: Pei Kei Ong | BP energize!
Recognized as the driving force behind POS modernisation delivery at BP. From discovery through implementation and mentoring developers, I've been the key person making it happen. The award highlights my engineering mindset, commitment to best practices, and ability to make complex ideas easy to understand.
"What really stands out is your enthusiasm for engineering, share knowledge and guide others even beyond your own squad. It's clear you genuinely cares about helping the team grow... You are not just a great developer—Your skills are a huge asset to BP."
"Live Our Purpose" - Above and Beyond
Recognized by: Stewart McIntosh | BP energize!
Recognized for exceptional value added to the ANZ M&C team, particularly in POS abstraction layer development. The award highlights my proactive problem-solving approach, knowledge sharing, and impactful presentation of Key Design Decisions at the Design Forum.
"The documents you created clearly highlighted a gap in the current tech practices... The decisions you put forward will undoubtedly have a positive impact not only within your current team but also have the potential to enhance engineering practices across ANZ M&C."
Certificate of Participation
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation
Awarded by APU School of General Studies for being a speaker at the Workplace Professional Skills Module Talk while representing Astro.
Shared insights on software engineering careers, hiring trends, and industry opportunities with students.
## Recognition Summary
Within 5 months at BP, I received two Gold Awards recognizing my technical excellence, leadership, and cross-team impact. These awards reflect my commitment to engineering best practices, knowledge sharing, and driving meaningful improvements in system architecture and team capabilities.
Sidartha Rakuram
Senior Solution Architect at Astro September 13, 2025 Former Teammate
Md Abdul Munim
Engineering Leader at AWS January 23, 2025 Former Manager
Mohammed Ali
Senior Software Engineer August 2, 2024 Colleague
Chaitra Jayakumar
Quality Analyst II at AirAsia MOVE July 31, 2024 Team Member
Sabir Moglad
Principal Software Engineer @ Roshn July 30, 2024 Former ManagerDevCongress Echo - Seasoned Engineer Discussion
Featured as a seasoned engineer discussing software development, career growth, and industry insights on the DevCongress Echo podcast.
Tech Talk Podcast Appearance
Discussion on software engineering practices, career development, and industry insights.
Software Engineering Deep Dive
In-depth conversation about backend development, system architecture, and engineering leadership.
Workplace Professional Skills Module Talk @ APU
Speaking to students at Asia Pacific University about software engineering career paths, hiring trends, and industry opportunities. Representing Astro to share insights on workplace professional skills.
## Speaking Topics
Available for speaking engagements on: Software Engineering Best Practices, Platform Engineering, Cloud Architecture, Career Development, Technical Leadership, Apache Camel & Integration Patterns, and Developer Experience.
## Creative Background
Before diving deep into software engineering, I had a passion for graphic design and visual communication. Here are some of my notable design projects:
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Portfolio
GitHub
## Let's Connect
I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, collaborating on interesting projects, or just having a chat about technology and software engineering. Feel free to reach out!