MUHAMMAD HADI YAHYA

KUALA LUMPUR ● MALAYSIA ● hadi@hadiyahyalab.com

Detail-oriented and multifaceted Systems Engineer with a decade of experience specializing in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Backup Solutions, Storage Management, Virtualization Technologies, and System Administration. Adept at configuring and managing diverse IT infrastructures, ensuring optimal performance and security. Proven ability in scripting and programming using BASH, PHP, and MySQL to automate tasks and develop solutions that streamline operations. Committed to leveraging extensive knowledge in IT to implement effective systems and solutions, mitigate risks, and support organizational success.

Experience

SIEM Engineer

Tecforte Sdn. Bhd.

As a SIEM Engineer with 10 years of experience specializing in data, I've successfully led the implementation of projects across various sectors, including financial, government, education, and MSSP. In close collaboration with the VP of Cybersecurity Consultancy & Solutioning, I've streamlined daily operations, ensuring regular SIEM maintenance and updates. My hands-on involvement in deploying SIEM at customer sites, combined with my ability to simulate cyber-attacks to gather critical data, has facilitated the development of robust rule sets. Furthermore, my insights have consistently provided valuable feedback to the development team, driving continuous improvement of the SIEM product. Additionally, I've played a pivotal technical leadership role across projects throughout the South-East Asia region.

May 2023 - Present

Senior Security Consultant

Sysarmy Sdn. Bhd.

Collaborated closely with the Head of the Consultant Department to refine departmental processes and provided key insights to customers on SOC services. Liaised with Report Analysts to enhance reporting feedback and worked with the SOC Team for daily customer monitoring activities. Additionally, engaged with the Engineering Department to optimize and ensure the quality of the SIEM service.

Jan 2023 - May 2023

Senior Security Engineer

Sysarmy Sdn. Bhd.

As a Senior Security Engineer, I collaborated directly with the Head of the Department to refine and enhance departmental processes. I provided daily supervision and guidance to the Engineering Team, ensuring efficient troubleshooting and support. Additionally, I spearheaded the Engineering Enablement Team and led product training and knowledge-sharing sessions to bolster team competencies.

May 2022 - Dec 2022

Technical Consultant

Macrovention Sdn. Bhd.

Worked closely with the Technical Director to draft enterprise budgetary proposals, ensuring alignment with the Sales Team to guarantee the viability of proposed solutions. Actively addressed and resolved customer concerns related to the solution, while also strategizing its future roadmap. Regularly provided monthly updates to the Technical Director regarding project progress and business leads. Additionally, spearheaded product training initiatives and sessions to disseminate knowledge on the latest product technologies.

Oct 2019 - May 2022

System Engineer

Macrovention Sdn. Bhd.

Reported directly to the Team Lead, updating them on customer statuses and any pending support cases. Actively responded to and addressed customer support requests, collaborating closely with principal engineers to resolve customer issues. Additionally, delivered product training sessions to ensure optimal customer understanding and usability.

Jan 2014 - Sept 2019

Network Security Engineer

Data-Alliance Sdn. Bhd.

As a Network Security Engineer, I managed both pre-sales and post-sales technical support for end users and partners, ensuring seamless product adoption and satisfaction. I spearheaded Proof of Concept (POC) executions for network products, oversaw project implementations, and ensured rigorous documentation and product testing. In addition, I acted as a primary point of contact for helpdesk support, while also delivering comprehensive technical and product training to external partners, end users, and our internal technical team.

Jul 2012 - Dec 2013

Education

Japan Malaysia Technical Institute (JMTI)

Diploma in Computer Engineering Technology

GPA: 3.44

Jun 2009 - Jul 2012

Japan Malaysia Technical Institute (JMTI)

Diploma in Malaysian Skills (DKM)

Level 4 - Information and Communication Technology (Computer System)

Jun 2009 - Jul 2012

Certificates

Cybersecurity Related
Data Protection Related
Storage Related
Visual Analytics Related

Projects

Awards

  • Nomination in IoT Category - SAS Hackathon 2021
  • Nomination in Data for Good Category - SAS Hackathon 2021
  • 1 st Place - JMTI 2nd Creativity and Innovative Competition 2011
  • Gold Award - JMTI 2nd Creativity and Innovative Competition 2011

Skills

Programming Languages
  • PHP
  • Bash
  • Python
  • Visual Basic
Technical Skills
  • Security Information and Event Management

    Log Radar, MSSGard, SectorGard, Logpoint, and Microfocus NetIQ Sentinel

  • Storage Management

    SAN and NAS

  • Backup Solutions

    Quest Data Protection Series & DELLEMC Data Protection Series

  • Virtualization Technologies

    Proxmox VE and VMware ESXi

Interests

Aside from my engineering profession, I enjoy most of my time being outdoors. In the good weather, I am an avid ride a motorcycle and spend time at workbench. At workbench I try to hands on my personal project on - fine-tune a race engine, striving for perfection with each and every component.

Now, when it comes to the world of computers, I have a different passion. I relish the opportunity to craft simple yet ingenious scripts and programs that streamline and simplify my daily tasks. By automating and optimizing repetitive task, I not only save time but also gain a deeper understanding on what I'm doing.