MOHAMAD FAKHRIRUDIN BIN AHMAD
Kerteh
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented OT Cybersecurity Specialist with over 14 years of comprehensive experience in IT and network infrastructure, including a decade as a seasoned Network Engineer and 4+ years securing critical OT environments. Expert in architecting, deploying, and fortifying industrial control systems (ICS) with a strong command of cybersecurity best practices, real-time monitoring, and advanced threat mitigation strategies. Renowned for bridging IT-OT convergence, leading transformative initiatives like Petronas RTOT deployment, and delivering cyber resilience across high-stakes environments. A proactive leader with deep technical insight and a passion for securing tomorrow's digital operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
OT Cyber Operations Lead
Petronas Digital Sdn Bhd
07.2021 - Current
- Designated focal point for critical network infrastructure across Petronas East Coast operations, overseeing end-to-end architecture, deployment, and cybersecurity integration.
- Spearheaded the strategic deployment of Real-Time Operational Technology (RTOT) cybersecurity frameworks, ensuring enhanced visibility, monitoring, and protection of OT systems.
- Drove integration of Nozomi Networks, Palo Alto firewalls, and advanced intrusion detection across complex industrial environments.
- Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to embed cybersecurity controls at every level-from field sensors to control centers.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments, threat response planning, and cyber drills to bolster OT security postures in compliance with global standards.
- Played a key role in knowledge transfer, stakeholder alignment, and capacity building across operations and security teams.
IT Network Engineer FIRST Team
Petronas Digital Sdn Bhd
10.2013 - 07.2021
- Reduced downtime through proactive identification and resolution of IT issues.
- Established effective communication channels between IT departments, ensuring seamless coordination of projects that spanned multiple functional areas within the organization.
- Implemented monitoring tools to identify potential threats, ensuring continuous system stability.
- Ensured high availability of critical systems by proactively monitoring performance metrics and performing timely upgrades as needed.
Network Operation Center Engineer
Mykris Asia Sdn Bhd
05.2010 - 05.2011
- Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction, providing timely updates and solutions to reported issues.
- Collaborated closely with upper management by providing robust recommendations for potential system upgrades and expansions to meet the organization''s long-term goals.
- Provided technical support to end-users, addressing their concerns and offering guidance on network-related issues.
- Reduced downtime for clients by quickly identifying and resolving network issues.
Education
Bachelor - Data Communication & Networking
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Malaysia 06.2008 - 10.2010
Diploma - Computer Science
UITM Shah Alam
Malaysia 07.2004 - 06.2006
Skills
- Cisco (Routing & Switching)
- Network Design
- LAN/WAN Optimization
- Nozomi Networks
- Palo Alto NGFW
- RTOT Architecture
- Ethernet/IP
- IDS/IPS
- Firewalls
- SIEM integration
- incident response coordination
- technical documentation
Certification
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Project Highlight
Petronas RTOT Cybersecurity Transformation Project, Led the rollout of real-time OT cybersecurity capabilities across key Petronas industrial sites, driving enterprise-wide situational awareness and threat detection., Architected and deployed integrated monitoring solutions, aligning with global cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, IEC 62443)., Significantly improved threat response times and operational uptime, while championing OT cyber best practices organization-wide.
Timeline
OT Cyber Operations Lead
Petronas Digital Sdn Bhd
07.2021 - Current
IT Network Engineer FIRST Team
Petronas Digital Sdn Bhd
10.2013 - 07.2021
Network Operation Center Engineer
Mykris Asia Sdn Bhd
05.2010 - 05.2011
Bachelor - Data Communication & Networking
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
06.2008 - 10.2010
Diploma - Computer Science
UITM Shah Alam
07.2004 - 06.2006
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