Industry 4.0 General Overview

Tarun Sukhani is a distinguished professional trainer and consultant with over 25 years of comprehensive industry experience spanning multinational corporations across the US, Europe, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. His extensive background encompasses senior executive roles including CIO/CTO, director, and board member positions at renowned organizations such as Dell, AMD, and Experian, as well as regional conglomerates like Indra in Asia Pacific. This diverse corporate experience provides him with unique insights into enterprise-level challenges and solutions across multiple business functions including HR, Finance, Operations, Sales, Risk Management, Engineering, and Accounting. As a highly sought-after trainer, Tarun specializes in an impressive array of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies. His expertise spans Agile/Scrum/SAFe frameworks, enterprise architecture (TOGAF/COBIT/ITIL), cybersecurity (CISSP/CEH/CISO), project management (PRINCE2/PMP), Big Data technologies (Hadoop/Spark), Data Science with Python and R, DevOps practices, Machine Learning/AI, cloud computing, blockchain technologies, and modern development frameworks. This comprehensive skill set enables him to deliver training across the entire technology spectrum, from foundational concepts to advanced implementations. His training delivery extends throughout the Asia Pacific region, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Singapore, where he has successfully conducted workshops and training programs for both large enterprises and SMEs. Tarun's client portfolio includes industry leaders such as Dell, AMD, Western Digital, Singtel, CIMB, Digi, Tenaga Nasional, and Sime Darby, demonstrating his ability to work with diverse organizational cultures and technical requirements. Academically, Tarun holds exceptional credentials including an MSc in Information Systems and MBA in Finance and Operations Management from Loyola University Chicago, where he graduated summa cum laude with Beta Gamma Sigma and Alpha Sigma Nu honors. His educational foundation is further strengthened by Bachelor's degrees in Biology, Math, Computer Science, and Business Administration, plus advanced programs from MIT and Stanford in AI, Blockchain, and Entrepreneurship. His extensive certifications as an Agile/Scrum trainer, Java/.NET developer, Machine Learning specialist, and InfoSec expert validate his technical proficiency and commitment to continuous learning, making him an ideal trainer for organizations seeking comprehensive technology education and transformation guidance.'

Navin Manghan Dewandas is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the education and training sector, currently serving as the Senior Manager of Business Development at BAC Education Group. His focus lies in Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0, and Digital Business, where he plays a pivotal role in providing educational and training platforms to a diverse audience. Navin excels in establishing and nurturing business relationships with prospective partners, stakeholders, corporate clients, and students. He is instrumental in creating business opportunities for BAC Education by devising innovative development strategies and driving new business leads from conception through closure. His extensive network includes collaborations with government bodies, GLCs, and MNCs, leveraging available grants and initiatives to advance Malaysian Human Capital Development. Prior to his current role, Navin was the Vice President of M.I.T Academy Sdn Bhd (Malaysian Institute of Technology Academy), where he managed legal matters, sales and marketing, recruitment, and established business prospects for the company's sales pipeline. During his tenure from 2016 to 2018, he significantly contributed to the company's success through leadership and teamwork in technical trainings across Malaysia. He also initiated the establishment of an International School under M.I.T's umbrella. In addition to his roles at BAC Education Group and M.I.T Academy, Navin serves as the Chief Business Development Officer for STEMERA Sdn Bhd, an EdTech startup owned by M.I.T Academy targeting international education markets. His vision for STEMERA is to create job opportunities and learning platforms that equip job seekers and students with skills necessary for digital transformation careers. This innovation has been showcased at prestigious international events such as the RISE Conference in Hong Kong and Blockchain Consensus in Singapore. Navin's passion for education, lifelong learning, and skills training is evident in his commitment to enriching lives through industry-relevant education that aligns with job market needs. As an HRD Corp Certified Trainer & Strategic Partner Consultant, he specializes in areas like Education Management, IR 4.0, Digital Transformation, TVET Skills Training for Corporate Clients among others. His training repertoire includes Negotiation Skills, Collaborative Intelligence, Customer Services, Financial Planning, Business Development, Digital Sales, Law & Compliance, Intellectual Property Rights Management, Psychological Safety in Workplaces, Branding & Marketing Strategies along with Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship Development.