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With 15 years of academic and research experience, Dr Poo is a passionate practitioner in the area of Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. A graduate of Nagoya Institute of Technology (Japan), Dr. Poo holds a Doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in Computer Science, a Master of Information Technology (UKM), and a Bachelor of Science (UKM). He is currently working as Lead Data Scientist where he applies his combination of research and industrial experience in Big Data Analytics, Data Mining, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to provide innovative solutions. Besides that Dr Poo founded two communities in Malaysia: Malaysia R User Group and TensorFlow & Deep Learning Malaysia User Group.
Kinesso
Currently working as a Data Engineer and is recognised as an AWS Community Builder. With a strong passion for AI/ML and Generative AI technologies, he actively engages in discussions and shares insights on these topics within the tech community.
Head of Technology, Digital & Data Skills Development, Maybank
Christopher Tock is the Head of Technology, Digital & Data Skills Development at Maybank. He was formally Founder & CEO of Digitally Group & SocialGrooves.com, award-winning agencies for Digital Transformation & Marketing, serving regional clients such as Alibaba Group & Lenovo. He currently works with Tech learning partners like Microsoft to upskill Maybankers & beyond in the area of Artificial Intelligence, and recently became a member of the AI/ML Malaysia group.
Software Engineer, Silkron
Hi, I'm Chan Karfong, a software engineer with a deep fascination for the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence. Driven by a desire to understand the profound impact AI will have on our future, I am constantly exploring the cutting-edge advancements in this field. As a software engineer, I am eager to contribute to the development and application of AI technologies, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. I believe that AI has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of our lives, and I am excited to be a part of this exciting journey.
Data consultant, EY Malaysia
A data and AI enthusiast love to mingle around with people
Application Developer, TNB
Application Developer with a keen interest in exploring the intersection of AI/ML in application development.
Data Science Intern, Seagate
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Data Science at Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology. He holds a Diploma in Computer Science, providing him with a solid foundation in computational theory and application. He is passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to solve complex problems and optimize processes. His final year project focuses on building a hybrid model for cocoa disease classification, demonstrating abilitise to apply techniques to real-world agricultural challenges.
Data Science Intern, Vitrox
A Bachelor of Data Science student at Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology, with a Diploma in Computer Science. Skilled in AI, ML, Data Science, and Data Engineering, she excels in Natural Language Processing (NLP). Her Final Year Project focused on Auto-Generating IELTS questions and answers, and she has published a sentiment analysis paper.
Data Science Intern, Seagate
A Bachelor of Data Science (Honours) graduate from Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology, currently interning at Seagate Technology as an AI and Machine Learning position. My final year project focused on Emotional Classification through Facial and Speech, demonstrating my expertise in applying AI techniques to solve complex challenges. Passionate about advancing Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to create impactful solutions.
Data Processing Specialist, NielsenIQ
A data scientist driven by a love for ML/DL and NLP. Decoding the stories hidden within large datasets to uncover trends and turn consumer behavior into insight decisions.
Student, IIUM
Hi, I’m Maya, a Computer Science (Data Science) student passionate about AI/ML, currently serving as the Secretary and Operations Officer at Young Malaysian Engineers (YME). I’ve organized workshops, hackathons, and outreach programs, showcasing leadership and event management skills. I’m working on my final year project that focuses on denoising biomedical (brain) images using autoencoders, including Vanilla Autoencoder, CNN, and Transformer models, evaluated with PSNR and SSIM.
Student, MMU
I’m a Data and AI enthusiast passionate about participating in projects and events. As a former IT Society Vice President, I have been involved in multiple major events and workshops. In addition to my event involvement, as a former ALPHV intern working with Daren Tan, my primary focus is Python and data, with experience in projects related to software development, automation, AI, and data analysis. Currently, I am working on a CNN segmentation model as part of my final year project, which focuses on lung lesion segmentation and its applications.
Business Analyst, Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad
She made a bold career transition from a non-technical role into the world of data, leveraging her strong domain knowledge in the banking industry. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Mathematics with Economics (UMS).
She is passionate about transforming complex data into actionable insights and telling compelling data stories that drive business decisions. Her goal is to continue learning, evolving and finding innovative ways to use data to make an impact.
Student, Universiti Putra Malaysia
A third year statistics student minoring in Data Science with a passion for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. A generalist experienced in multiple field through internship and competitions including software engineering, game development, market research and statistical analysis.
Director, FMCV.my
Hi, I’m Chong Yoe Yat, the founder of Fortune Machine Computer. Passionate about machine learning since 2009, I established the company to deliver cutting-edge AI, IT, and automation solutions. We specialize in Generative AI, transcription and ASR, video understanding with Vision Language Models, and fine-tuning Large Language Models. Our expertise also includes agentic AI, data preparation, and professional consultancy.
In AI and deep learning, we focus on computer vision (OpenCV, CNNs, segmentation, object detection) and time series analysis (anomaly detection and forecasting). We provide automation solutions, including robotics, cobots, and customized hardware systems, along with manufacturing system customizations.
On the IT front, we offer end-to-end solutions like app and web development, IoT systems, networking, security, virtualization, and infrastructure management. At Fortune Machine Computer, we’re committed to driving innovation and empowering industries with cutting-edge technology. For more, visit www.fmcv.my.
Student, Multimedia University Cyberjaya
Hi all, I'm Jason. I’m quite a newbie to the technical aspects of AI and ML. For this year, while joining this AI and ML committee, I was looking forward to searching opportunities to improve and deepen my understanding in this field so that it will be a great use of me in the future. In addition, I’m also a final year student who is currently working on my FYP which the topic is “Leveraging Graph-Based Neural Network For Multi-type Fraud Detection”.
Final Year Computer Science Student, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Jun Wei is a final-year Computer Science student with a strong passion for artificial intelligence and machine learning. While still a novice in the field, he is eager to explore and grow in areas such as deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing, large language models, and generative AI. His Final Year Project focuses on leveraging large language models to advance Malaysia’s legal domain. Beyond academics, Jun Wei has participated in hackathons and played an active role in organizing events at UTAR, showcasing his enthusiasm for collaboration and continuous learning.
Designer, AI Art Creator, Virtual Contributor
Hi! I am a Designer, AI Art Creator and Virtual Contributor who has discovered a whole new world of AI-generative art. Involved in LLM Data, mainly in CrowdGen. I also write mostly about generating AI Art in Medium.
Student, University of Nottingham Malaysia
Leon is a final-year Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence student at the University of Nottingham Malaysia. He is passionate about advancing the field of machine learning and reinforcement learning. In his spare time, Leon has actively explored freelance website development and gained practical experience in deploying functional and efficient solutions. With an academic foundation and a keen interest in contributing to Malaysia’s AI and machine learning community, Leon is eager to collaborate, learn, and grow as part of the AI & Machine Learning Malaysia User Group.
bp
Eric is a seasoned Data Science leader who drives enterprise-wide digital transformation through advanced analytics and AI solutions. With over 15 years of experience, he currently heads the Data Science team at British Petroleum (BP), leading the People Insights and Analytics function across global markets. His deep expertise spans artificial intelligence, deep learning, natural language processing, and data science strategy. Additionally, he holds DCAM and CDAM certifications from EDM Council, bringing industry-standard expertise in enterprise data management and cloud architecture to unlock strategic value.