Industry 4.0 Telecom Overview

Tarun Sukhani is a distinguished professional trainer and consultant with over 25 years of extensive experience in the IT and business sectors, having worked across multiple continents including the US, Europe, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. His expertise spans a wide array of domains such as Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban), enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF and COBIT, IT service management standards including ITIL and ISO27001, as well as cybersecurity certifications like CISO and CISSP. Tarun's proficiency extends to project management frameworks such as PRINCE2 and PMP, along with cutting-edge technologies in Big Data analytics using Hadoop and Spark, data science with Python or R, and data visualization tools like Tableau. Tarun has held numerous senior development and executive roles including CIO/CTO positions where he managed large-scale IT operations for multinational corporations such as Dell, AMD, and Experian. His leadership skills have been instrumental in enhancing business operations across various functions including HR, Finance, Operations, Sales, Risk Management, Engineering/Manufacturing, and Accounting. He has also contributed significantly to regional conglomerates like Indra in the Asia Pacific region. A passionate educator at heart, Tarun has facilitated training workshops throughout Asia Pacific countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Singapore. His training sessions cover a broad spectrum of topics from project management to strategic leadership and soft skills development. Additionally, he specializes in advanced technical subjects like software architecture design patterns for reactive microservices architectures on cloud platforms. Tarun's academic credentials are equally impressive; he graduated summa cum laude with an MSc in Information Systems and an MBA in Finance and Operations Management from Loyola University Chicago. He holds multiple Bachelor's degrees in Biology, Math & Computer Science alongside Business Administration. Further enriching his knowledge base are certifications as an Agile/Scrum trainer; Java/.NET programmer; Machine Learning specialist; InfoSec expert; Business Intelligence professional; complemented by advanced studies in AI & Blockchain from prestigious institutions like MIT & Stanford. His client portfolio includes renowned organizations such as Western Digital/Sandisk for machine learning product management projects; Singtel & CIMB for agile product development initiatives; Tenaga Nasional & JPJ for agile project management engagements among others. Tarun's dynamic approach combined with his deep-rooted passion for developing people makes him a sought-after speaker at international conferences where he shares insights on digital transformation strategies.

Jackson Gonsalus John is a highly motivated and proactive professional with over a decade of experience in the telecommunications and IT sectors. His career began as an installer at IMAX SOLUTION, where he honed his skills in network infrastructure design and implementation. Over the years, Jackson has accumulated extensive experience in telecommunication networking, system analysis, and fiber optic operations, working with major companies such as Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd and Better Malaysia Foundation. In his role as Team Leader & In-House Trainer at Maxis Broadband, Jackson demonstrated exceptional leadership by managing the Maxpert department and conducting comprehensive training sessions for new hires on standard operating procedures, sales techniques, and technical knowledge. His ability to drive sales performance was evident during the COVID-19 pandemic when his team achieved a remarkable 200% increase in sales. Jackson's expertise extends to advanced technologies such as Cisco ASA firewalls, VPN solutions, F5 Load Balancers, and various network security protocols. Jackson holds multiple professional certifications including Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Fibre Optic Technologist (CFORT), and certificates in Internet of Things (IoT) and Train the Trainer by HRDcorp. His educational background includes an Executive Diploma in Building Information Modeling from Six Sigma Synergy and a Diploma in Technology Telecommunications Engineering from Advance Technology Training Centre. With outstanding interpersonal, networking, and organizational skills, Jackson excels in cross-border project management and is committed to continuous learning and professional development. Currently serving as a Manager at Better Malaysia Foundation, he continues to leverage his extensive skill set to contribute effectively to corporate communication, field observation, documentation analysis, and training initiatives.