Muhammad Hasif Bin Mohd Faisal

Supported national-level operational planning and incident preparedness by delivering secure, data-driven insights through geospatial analysis, automation, and cross-agency collaboration.

Key Projects

• Secure Movement Tracker (HTX Collaboration)
  Partnered with the Home Team Science & Technology Agency to design and deploy a personnel-movement monitoring tool for high-security operations.
• Geospatial Operations Dashboards (ArcGIS)
  Built interactive map layers and dashboards to visualize deployment plans and provide real-time situational awareness for field teams.
• Polling Operations Automation (RPA Integration)
  Developed Robotic Process Automation scripts to streamline backend workflows for polling logistics, reducing manual effort during GE2025.
• voteQ Platform Enhancement (GovTech Collaboration)
  Integrated ArcGIS capabilities into the voteQ system in partnership with GovTech, improving crowd-monitoring and resource-allocation insights.
• Excel-Based Planning Tools
  Engineered dynamic templates for manpower tracking, resource allocation, and scenario modeling to support critical event planning.
• Institutional Training & Onboarding
  Led training sessions and created user guides to standardize ArcGIS and RPA tool adoption across SPF divisions.

Core Tasks

• Conducted rigorous data validation, cleansing, and reconciliation to ensure planning accuracy.
• Managed operational scheduling, clearance workflows, and logistical coordination for deployments.
• Provided on-site support during exercises, operating surveillance and data systems in live environments.
• Assisted in planning and execution of major events, including NDP and nationwide readiness drills.

Undertook a structured officer-training program to develop command leadership, advanced tactics, and strategic planning skills in preparation for commissioning.

Key Projects & Appointments

• 19-Day Outward Bound Singapore Expedition: Completed immersive wilderness training, honing navigation, resilience, and adaptive team problem-solving.
• Vice-Chairperson, Cadet Council: Led cohort initiatives, coordinated training events, and represented cadet interests in school governance.
• Senior Officer Course: Completed advanced modules in leadership, operational execution, and organizational management.

Core Tasks

• Underwent comprehensive leadership and tactical instruction, covering military tactics, strategic planning, and operational execution.
• Led squad-level training exercises, refining real-time decision-making and communication under pressure.
• Mentored and coached junior cadets, fostering teamwork, discipline, and professional development.
• Demonstrated Best Operational Fitness through rigorous physical conditioning and endurance testing.
• Built a strong foundation in command leadership, strategic thinking, and organizational effectiveness.

Handpicked as a full-time NSF to join HTX’s Cyber Ops team, operating within a Security Operations Center (SOC) to strengthen digital defenses and support high-profile engagements.

Key Projects & Contributions

• SOC Automation & Reporting
  Developed scripts to automate SOC report and dashboard generation, accelerating insights delivery and operational visibility.
• Incident Response & Forensics
  Led digital forensics investigations and coordinated incident-response playbooks, ensuring rapid risk mitigation and evidence preservation.
• Proactive Threat Hunting
  Executed cyber-threat hunts to identify emerging vulnerabilities and remediate internal threats such as phishing campaigns.
• High-Profile Event Support
  Facilitated cybersecurity demonstrations and briefings during the HTX TechX Summit and Ministerial visits, translating complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Core Tasks

• Conducted continuous security monitoring and threat analysis to detect, triage, and escalate incidents.
• Enforced compliance standards and maintained security documentation, including post-incident reports.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (HTX, SPF units, GovTech) to coordinate end-to-end response efforts.
• Managed privilege-protected systems in accordance with HTX protocols, ensuring data confidentiality.
• Selected for Officer Cadet Course based on technical excellence and leadership potential.

Completed a 5-month intensive National Service training cycle, covering physical conditioning and operational tactics.

Key Role

• Squad In-Charge: Led and cared for a squad throughout training, managing drills, welfare, and administrative matters.

Core Tasks & Achievements

• Demonstrated exceptional tactical proficiency and physical endurance during Physical Training Phase and Police Operational Basic Course.
• Earned Best Operational Fitness and Best Trainee awards in recognition of top performance and dedication.
• Selected for the competitive Officer Cadet Trainee program, reflecting recognized leadership potential.
• Developed resilience, discipline, and strategic communication skills in high-pressure, team-oriented environments.

Supported workforce development initiatives by designing and executing surveys, interviews, and outreach campaigns to gather actionable labor-market intelligence under government protocols.

Key Project

• Workforce Survey Framework: Developed and rolled out a structured survey and interview protocol to capture employment trends and stakeholder perspectives, ensuring robust data quality and compliance.

Core Tasks

• Designed and administered surveys and structured interviews in line with regulatory guidelines to inform employment policy.
• Conducted outbound outreach via phone and email to gather stakeholder input and clarify responses.
• Collected, validated, and entered quantitative and qualitative data, maintaining adherence to government standards.
• Collaborated with cross-functional MOM teams to streamline data-collection workflows and ensure consistency.
• Synthesized findings into concise reports and presentations for labor-market research and program evaluation.

Supported consulting engagements with end-to-end data analytics and machine learning solutions, from proposal development through model deployment and stakeholder reporting.

Key Projects

• Consulting Proposal Framework
  Translated client business requirements into analytical solution roadmaps and data-driven proposal artifacts.
• Time-Series Forecasting Optimization
  Enhanced ARIMA-based models with feature engineering and evaluated performance improvements.
• Predictive Modeling Pipelines
  Implemented gradient boosting solutions (XGBoost, LightGBM) within scikit-learn workflows to boost predictive accuracy.
• ETL & Data Pipeline Automation
  Queried relational databases and ETL processes to automate data extraction, transformation, and loading for rapid model iteration.

Core Tasks

• Validated, cleansed, and structured large datasets using Python (pandas) to ensure integrity for analytics workflows.
• Developed SQL queries and Python scripts to streamline data retrieval from multiple sources.
• Built and tuned machine-learning models, conducting hyperparameter searches and cross-validation.
• Collaborated with consulting teams to translate analytical findings into actionable insights and client deliverables.
• Prepared and delivered presentations of technical results, aligning recommendations with client objectives.

Supported technical operations by inspecting server hardware, managing inventory records, and ensuring seamless equipment staging for IT deployments.

Key Project

• Hardware Staging Optimization: Collaborated with IT and engineering teams to redesign the server staging workflow, reducing setup bottlenecks and improving readiness for rollouts.

Core Tasks

• Inspected and assembled high-performance servers and computing components, upholding stringent hardware QA standards.
• Maintained accurate inventory and supply records in ERP and custom supply-chain databases.
• Conducted root-cause analyses on shipment discrepancies to enable proactive restocking and minimize workflow interruptions.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to coordinate hardware staging, ensuring timely delivery and deployment.