Ahmad Najmi Ariffin

As a data-driven leader passionate about transforming complex data into actionable intelligence, I empower organizations and communities with hands-on experience across public and private sectors. From PETRONAS to DOSM, I specialize in bridging technical innovation with business strategy to deliver measurable results. 🚀

Connect

📧 anajmiariffin@gmail.com | 💼 LinkedIn | 🌐 Portfolio | 💻 GitHub (On-going Projects)

Work experience

Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) - `Executive, Industry Advisory`

July 2024 to Present

Lead end-to-end OGSE industry intelligence, driving market diagnostics, vendor analysis, and strategic insights for Malaysia’s national oil company.

Engineered NarrativeGPT, a local-LLM AI model, reducing narrative generation time by ~75% and aligning outputs with PETRONAS’ values to enhance communication consistency, leadership buy-in, and readiness for deployment.
Reduced vendor risk analysis cycle time by 70% by integrating an automated market intelligence platform into VRIMACPro, applying scoring-band risk criteria and timely data imputation, and implementing real-time PN17 compliance alerts to enhance proactive risk mitigation, strengthen regulatory compliance, and reduce exposure by 60–90%, bolstering PETRONAS’ market position.
Designed scalable ETL data pipelines and BI dashboards for Project SAMURAI, improving talent pool accuracy and manpower visibility by 40% by centralizing OGSE workforce data nationwide, enabling unified, data-driven workforce planning and ensuring compliance across the sector.
Enhanced audit readiness and compliance oversight across 5,000+ active contracts by developing a Conflict of Interest (COI) Detection Engine that integrates relationship matrices with SWEC data for proactive risk identification and management.
Curated and standardized 4,000+ OGSE vendor profiles and developed the SONIC 2.0 platform, improving data accuracy and workflow efficiency by streamlining exploration through SOP/TOR frameworks, interactive simulations, and data swimlane mapping for scalable analytics and decision-making.
Partnered with government agencies, industry bodies, and cross-functional teams - MPRC, DOSM, and cross-divisional teams to drive the Banci OGSE 2024 Census, achieving a 100% response rate within 72 hours by resolving stakeholder conflicts, standardizing data frameworks, and boosting participation through targeted advocacy and high-visibility platforms.

Main Skills: Machine Learning, NLP, ETL Pipelines, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization

Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) - `Statistician / Data Scientist`

March 2019 to June 2024

Co-architected Malaysia’s national data infrastructure as part of Core Team Big Data Analytics, building platforms serving millions while supporting critical government decision-making.

Co-led architecture of OpenDOSM, Malaysia’s open data platform reaching 50K+ monthly users
Developed high-volume ETL pipelines and ML modules for PADU/MySPC, centralizing socio-economic data across ministries
Created real-time national COVID-19 dashboards and spatial tools (GoTrace Apps) for field deployment
Standardized BI delivery with Metabase/Tableau/PowerBI, boosting stakeholder insights by 80%
Built SIIM informal sector database, improving policy interventions through multi-agency collaboration
Reduced statistical report generation by 50% through automation with R, Python, and Excel VBA

Main Skills: Big Data Analytics, Open Data, Python, R, SQL, Data Visualization

MyKetapang Group - `Founder`

August 2015 to Present

Founded digital solutions consultancy delivering digitalization and Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) to Malaysian businesses, actively contributing to Malaysia’s digital transformation ecosystem.

Delivered 50+ WordPress/CMS-based websites and membership systems for local SMEs and NGOs
Developed data-driven platforms integrating ETL pipelines, dashboards, and GIS mapping
Spearheaded data analytics advisory with predictive dashboards, customer segmentation, and data storytelling
Conducted training for digital career portfolios and personal branding strategies
Implemented scalable web applications supporting subscription content, real-time registration, and reporting

Main Skills: Digital Transformation, WordPress, Web Development, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Full-stack Development

University of Malaya - `Project Officer / Research Assistant`

August 2011 to February 2019

Led performance analytics and research coordination at Malaysia’s premier university, managing faculty KPIs while conducting ISI-indexed research.

Coordinated 50+ national research workshops, conferences, and training events
Developed KPI dashboards tracking faculty research output, grants, and publications
Co-authored peer-reviewed publication in Quintessence International (ISI-indexed) on digital dentistry precision
Managed digital platforms and communication strategies for research dissemination and public engagement
Collected precise measurement data contributing to advancing understanding of dental prosthetics

Main Skills: Research Methodology, Statistical Analysis, Event Management, Academic Writing, Event Coordination

Projects & Initiatives

Pinnacle Python: Continuous Learning Platform

April 2023 to Present

Curated educational repository supporting Python skill development for beginners to advanced developers.

Created comprehensive tutorials and hands-on exercises for dynamic Python programming landscape
Integrated pandas, streamlit, and machine learning modules for practical application
Designed adaptive learning content for continuous skill development in data science

Automation Data Scraping API

March 2023 to Present

Developed automated data collection system using GitHub Workflow for real-time environmental monitoring.

Built hourly Air Pollutant Index (API) scraping system since September 2023
Implemented free cloud-based automation reducing manual data collection overhead
Enhanced data accessibility for environmental policy and public health initiatives

Education

Universiti Malaya (UM) - `Master's in Applied Statistics`

2013 to 2016

Advanced statistical modeling and data science fundamentals forming the backbone of analytical expertise. Participated in HTMC Flagship Project focusing on Social Research and Dental Education Research.

Management and Science University (MSU) - `Bachelor's in Medical Science`

2006 to 2012

Comprehensive foundation in medical sciences including Epidemiology, Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Biostatistics, and Nutrition. Active member of High-Committee Medical Science Club.

National University of Malaysia (UKM) - `PhD in Health Economics (Pursuing)`

Present

Research focused on integrating data science, government policy, and healthcare activities through GIS technology application.

Certifications & Awards

AWS Cloud Practitioner (2024)
Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (APC) - Excellence in Public Service (2021)
Big Data Analytics Certificate - Yayasan Peneraju & Fusionex (2018)
SAS / RapidMiner Advanced Data Science (2021)
PETRONAS Enterprise Compliance: CoBE, Risk, Anti-Bribery, HSE, Competition Law (2024-2025)

“Empowering +Emotional Intelligence for a better future.”