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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.

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 2009

• Technical Skills: Data Science (Python, R), 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.