Syed Abdullah Syed Othman

Syed Abdullah Syed Othman

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Dr. Syed Abdullah bin Syed OthmanShahabudin, Ph.D.

PhD, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA 1993

/ Address in Saudi Arabia:
Deanship for Academic Development
Jazan University, Jazan,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Address in Malaysia:
22 Jalan Putra Setia 6/1R
Putra Heights USJ,
47630 Subang Jaya,
Selangor DarulEhsan,
Malaysia
Nationality:Malaysia
Born in: Malaysia / Tel:
+9665 4079 4905 (in Saudi Arabia)
+9665 4079 2975 (Fouziah – wife)
+6 012 237 6549 (mobile phone in Malaysia)
E-mail:

Date of Birth:
30th September 1959

EDUCATION

Ph.D. / Doctor of Philosophy
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California USA 1993
Major: Curriculum Development & Instructional DesignCGPA: 3.84
  • Major subjects include educational psychology, curriculum development, instructional design, comparative education, philosophy of education, counseling in education, multimedia development, authoring tools, statistical analysis, research methodology, statistics and dissertation.

M.Sc.Ed. / Master of Science in Education
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California USA 1986
Major: Curriculum Development & Instructional Design CGPA: 3.91
  • Major subjects include educational psychology, curriculum development, instructional design, comparative education, philosophy of education, counseling in education, multimedia development, authoring tools, video and TV production, research methodology, statistics and thesis writing.

B.Sc. / Bachelor of Science
Indiana State University, Indiana USA 1984
(California State Univ. Fresno, USA 1982 – 1983 – transferred to ISU)
Major: Mathematics CGPA: 3.13
  • Subjects include calculus, modern algebra, statistics, programming, basic computing, psychology, public speaking, communication skills & modern arts.

Dip. Sc. / Diploma in Science
ITM / University of Technology MARA Malaysia 1980
Major: Mathematics and Sciences
  • Subjects include pure mathematics, statistics, physics, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, zoology, botany, Islamic civilization and English.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Full-time Trainer & Management Consultant

  • Jazan University
  • Tip Top Thinking Training & Consultancy Malaysia
  • Avex Technology Malaysia
  • Muvon Concept Malaysia
  • Asia e-University
  • Altogether 1998 – 2002 2006 – 2012
  • Total 9 years

Part-time Trainer & Management Consultant

  • Various Organizations
  • 1986 – 1998 2003 – 2005 (15 years)

Consultant , Associate Professor

  • Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
  • Deanship of Academic Development
  • Teaching, Learning, Training & Quality Unit
  • 2011 – Present

Trainer & Management Consultant

  • TipTopThinking Training & Consultancy, Malaysia
  • 2009 – 2011

Director, Associate Professor, Trainer

  • Asia e-University, Malaysia
  • School of Professional & Executive Education
  • 2007 – 2009

Regional Director, Associate Professor, Trainer

  • Open University Malaysia
  • Regional Learning Center, Klang Valley
  • 2006 – 2007

Director, Associate Professor, Trainer

  • Open University Malaysia
  • School of Lifelong Learning
  • 2005 - 2006

Deputy Dean, Associate Professor, Trainer

  • Open University Malaysia
  • Faculty of Education
  • 2003 – 2004

CEO, Learning Strategist, Trainer

  • Interactive Knowledge System Malaysia
  • 2002 - 2003

Director, Learning Strategist, Trainer

  • Avex Technology Malaysia
  • Nexdec Resources Malaysia
  • Muvon Concept Malaysia
  • 1998 - 2002

Head,Management Trainer

  • Telekom Malaysia
  • Change & Quality Management Unit
  • 1997-1998

Acting Dean, Director, Trainer

  • Telekom Malaysia
  • Multimedia University Malaysia
  • Faculty of Creative Multimedia
  • Center for Extended Education
  • 1996 -1997

Head, Project Manager, Trainer

  • Telekom Malaysia
  • Institute of Telecommunication and Information Technology
  • 1994 -1996

Assistant Professor, Trainer

  • University Technology MARA Malaysia
  • American Degree Program
  • 1993 – 1994

Student Assistant (Administration & Computer)

  • University of Southern California, USA
  • College of Liberal Arts & Computer Center
  • 1989 – 1993

Lecturer(Pure Mathematics and Statistics)

  • Northern University of Malaysia
  • Matriculation Center / MARA
  • 1986 - 1989

TRAINING EXPERIENCE

Design and Development of Training Courses and Programs:

  • Designed and conducted training programs:
  • Full-time for 9 years 1998-2002 & 2007-2012
  • Part-time for 15 years 1986-1997 & 2003-2006
  • Conducted TNA, designed and developed training programs in:
  • Training areas: Personal development, self-philosophy, self-esteem, belief systems (perspectives), positive attitudes, positive work culture, performance improvement, service enhancement, communication and interpersonal relationship, team building, coaching and counseling, creativity & innovation, train-the-trainer, leadership and e-learning

Conduct Training Programs:

  • Conducted training courses/programs for organizations in Malaysia and overseas (Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Yemen)
  • Training areas: Personal development, self-philosophy, self-esteem, belief systems, positive attitudes, positive work culture, performance improvement, service enhancement, team building, coaching and counseling, creativity & innovation, train-the-trainer, leadership and e-learning

Implement Change Management Initiatives:

  • Designed and conducted change management initiatives for Telekom Malaysia
  • Involved in the quality enhancement and business process reengineering initiatives for various divisions and departments of Telekom Malaysia

Certified:

  • Train-the-trainer by Dr Rich Allen USA:
  • Completed train-the- trainer programs conducted by Dr Rich Allen from USA
  • Train-the-trainer by Focus Learning Malaysia:
  • Completed certified trainer course in Seven Innovation Tools conducted by Focus Learning Malaysia. Conducted Seven Innovation Tools and Creative Problem Solving in the Gulf States (Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait) and Malaysia
  • Personal Profile Analysis (PPA – TIMS)
  • Certified user of Personal Profile Analysis (PPA) tool developed by Thomas International Management Systems (TIMS) USA
  • Conducted Personal Profile Analysis (PPA) for various organizations in Malaysia

Training Attended and Exposure on Training Methodology:

  • Attended training seminars conducted by Anthony Robbins from USA in Singapore.
  • NLP and NAC methodology were incorporated in the programs
  • Attended training program conducted by T. HarvEker from USA.
  • Active training methodology was incorporated.
  • Attended international conferences:
  • American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) in Florida, USA.
  • Open and Blended Learning, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing, China
  • Attended various training methodology sessions:
  • NLP, Active Training, Cooperative Learning, Problem-based Learning, Problem Solving, SWOT Analysis, and other training methodologies sessions conducted by training experts all over the world.

Training Education and Professional Membership & Affiliations:

  • Attended various training programs both locally and internationally.
  • These include programs conducted or delivered by world-renowned gurus such as Anthony Robbins, Ken Blanchard, Stephen Covey, Peter Senge, Daniel Goldman, Mark Vincent, Andrew Matthews, Robert Kiyosaki, Ron Koffman, Dr. John Gray, Rich Allen, Robert Allen, Brian Tracy, ZigZiglar, Bob Pike, Jim Rohn, etc.
  • A member of American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) – ID: 10860122
  • Attended programs conducted by American Society for Training & Development (ASTD), Malaysian Society for Training Development (MSTD), Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM), National Achievers Congress (NAC), SMR, ASLI and a few others

My Training Methodology:

  • Conducted TNA (Training Needs Analysis), incorporated Instructional Design Methodology (ADDIE), training assessment methods (participants’ response, involvement & potential), report & recommendation.
  • Incorporated various training methodologies which include Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Neuro-Associative Conditioning (NAC) and Continuous and Never Ending Improvement (CANI)
  • My training design and delivery fulfill the following: the principles of adult learning and training, theories and practices of learning, educational psychology, organizational behavior, cooperative learning principles, action learning principles, creative thinking, problem-solving methodologies, and constructivist theories.

Professional Activities:

  • American Society for Training and Development USA (ASTD) - member (10860122)
  • Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM)
  • Malaysian Society for Training and Development (MSTD)
  • Anthony Robbins International Seminars USA
  • Thomas International Management Systems (TIMS) – Personal Profile Analysis (PPA)
  • Focus Learning – Train-the-Trainer on The Seven Innovation Tools (Malaysia)
  • Dr Rich Allen – Train the Trainer USA
  • National Achievers Congress (NAC) Malaysia

TRAINING COURSES DELIVERED

List of Training CoursesDelivered:

  • Change Management
  • Innovation Tools
  • Training Needs Analysis
  • Training System in Organization
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Customer Service Satisfaction
  • Instructional Design
  • Management & Leadership Skills
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  • Mind Transformation
  • Learning Outcomes, Strategies & Assessment
  • Perspectives, Attitudes & Performance
  • Self-esteem, Personal Image & Credibility
  • Social and Emotional Management Skills
  • Supervisory Skills
  • Team Building
  • Time Management
  • Vision, Mission and Goal-setting

Training Courses Delivered for International Organizations:

  • Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, KUWAIT
  • Topic: Creative Problem Solving Skills
  • 2009
  • Kahramaa, QATAR
  • Topic: Innovation Tools
  • 2009
  • Almarai, SAUDI ARABIA
  • Topic: Innovation Tools
  • January 2009
  • Aramco, SAUDI ARABIA
  • Topic: Innovation Tools
  • 2008 – 2009
  • King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, SAUDI ARABIA
  • Perspectives, Attitude and Character
  • 2007
  • Jazan University, SAUDI ARABIA
  • Topic: The Instructor as a Coach & Counselor
  • 2007
  • University of Science & Technology, Sanaa, YEMEN
  • Topic: Habits of Effective People
  • 2005
  • Arab Open University, BAHRAIN
  • Topic: Success factors in Graduate Education
  • 2005
  • Malaysian Students Organization, University of Southern California, USA
  • Topics: Thinking, Perception, Attitude, Time Management, Teamwork.
  • 1989-1993

Training Courses Delivered for Organizations in Malaysia: (Partial List)

  • Private Companies:
  • AliranPermata Malaysia
  • LPP Malaysia
  • M3nergy, Malaysia
  • MajlisAmanah Rakyat Malaysia
  • MEC Industrial Bank Malaysia
  • METEOR Malaysia
  • MRCB Malaysia
  • National Daily Newspaper- Utusan Malaysia
  • National Energy Company – TenagaNasional Malaysia
  • Proton Edar (National Car Company) Malaysia
  • Scan Associates Malaysia
  • Sony Malaysia
  • Telekom Malaysia (Collection)
  • Telekom Malaysia (Headquarters)
  • Telekom Malaysia (Melaka)
  • Telekom Malaysia (Perak)
  • Telekom Malaysia (Sarawak)
  • Telekom Malaysia (Terengganu)
  • Telekom Malaysia (Yellow Pages)
  • Government Ministries:
  • Ministry – Various Government Ministries
  • Ministry of Education Malaysia
  • Ministry of Health Malaysia
  • Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
  • Ministry of Home Affairs Malaysia
  • Ministry of Home Affairs Malaysia - RELA
  • Ministry of Housing and Local Authority Malaysia
  • Ministry of Trade Malaysia
  • Federal Government Agencies:
  • Department of Family Planning
  • Department of Unity Malaysia
  • Employees Providers Funds, Malaysia
  • National Film Department Malaysia
  • Prime Minister Department – Administration
  • Prime Minister Department – Public Complaint Bureau
  • Prime Minister Department – Public Services Department
  • Royal Customs of Malaysia
  • State Agencies:
  • Department of Health, Kedah
  • Religious - Federal Territory Religious Department Malaysia
  • Religious - Islamic Welfare Department (JAKIM) Malaysia
  • Religious - JAWI / MAWIP Malaysia
  • Religious - Perak State Religious Affairs Malaysia
  • Selangor Foundation, Malaysia
  • Selangor State Agricultural Department Malaysia
  • Selangor State Government, Malaysia
  • Public Programs:
  • Public – Public Program Open to All
  • Public – Public Program Only for Government Agencies
  • Schools:
  • Alam Shah School, Putrajaya, Malaysia
  • Dato Abdul Razak High School, Seremban, Malaysia
  • SAMBEST Subang Jaya Malaysia
  • Seafield Secondary School, Section 2, USJ, Selangor
  • Secondary School Section 14, Subang Jaya, Selangor
  • Secondary School Section 2, Shah Alam Selangor
  • Universities:
  • Asia e-University
  • City University College, Malaysia
  • International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Multimedia University Malaysia
  • Open University Malaysia
  • Open University Malaysia (most branches in Malaysia)
  • University Malaya, Malaysia
  • University of Technology Malaysia
  • University of Technology MARA, Malaysia
  • University of Technology Petronas, Malaysia
  • University of Malaysia Kelantan
  • University of Malaysia, Pahang
  • University of Malaysia Terengganu
  • University of Malaysia, Perlis
  • University of Malaysia, Sarawak
  • University Tun Hussein Onn Johor

PERSONAL

  • Sports:
  • Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Golf & American Football
  • Leisure & Recreation:
  • Listening to music; watching movies; watching sports programs and documentary channels
  • Reading (management, leadership, personal growth, creativity & innovation, training & current issues)
  • Traveling
  • Marital Status: Married; have 3 children
  • Syed Muhammad Muaz:Son 29 years old – Software & IT Executive(Malaysia-based)
  • Syed Muhammad Taqiuddin: Son 25years old – Visual Effects & Multimedia Executive Malaysia
  • SharifahShifaa: Daughter 22 years-old – University Kuala LumpurMalaysia (Major: Medicine)
  • Wife:
  • FouziahJamaludin
  • Employment: Teaching and Learning and Quality Consultant, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
  • Academic qualification:M.Sc.Ed (University of S.California, Los Angeles, USA) & B.Sc. (Mathematics, Indiana State University, Indiana USA)

REFEREES

Name: / Prof. Dr. Juhary bin Ali
Position: / Senior Professor
Organization: / Universiti Utara Malaysia
Address: / Kuala Lumpur Branch,
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Contact number: / +6013 421 4706
Email: /
Name: / Dr. NurhizamSafie bin Mohd. Satar
Position: / Research fellow
Organization: / United Nations University
Address: / UNU-IIGH Building
UKM Medical Center
JalanYaacobLatiff
56000 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Contact number: / +603 9171 5394 / +6012 284 8697
Email: /
Name: / Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azizan bin Ahmad
Position: / Associate Professor
Organization: / UniversitiKebangsaan Malaysia
(National University of Malaysia)
Address: / Faculty of Science and Technology,
UniversitiKebangsaan Malaysia,
43600 UKM, Bangi,
Selangor DarulEhsan,
Malaysia
Contact number: / +603 8921 5423 / +6019 366 6576
Email: /

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TRAINING COURSES CONDUCTED IN MALAYSIA

TRAINING COURSES CONDUCTED IN THE MIDDLE EAST

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