MyNOG-12 Conference Speakers
Ts. Dr.Sheila Mahalingam
Ministry of Digital
Principal Assistant Director IT
Dr. Sheila is an accomplished IT, Cloud, and Data Centre Specialist with over 20 years of extensive experience in the IT sector. Her expertise spans the management of complex IT projects, robust network and server infrastructure, critical systems and applications, efficient data centers, and resilient disaster recovery centers. Throughout her distinguished career, she has consistently delivered comprehensive consultancy services and top-tier customer support, particularly within demanding, high-stakes environments.
Recognized for her forward-thinking approach, Dr. Sheila is actively engaged in the advancements of Cloud and Artificial Intelligence, as well as the GovTech initiatives aligned with MyDigital, MDEC, and the Ministry of Digital. She contributes significantly as an Expert Track Solution Architect, shaping the future of digital infrastructure in Malaysia. Furthermore, she has played a pivotal role as a recent national cloud and data centre policy developer, working closely on developing GovTech Malaysia and data commission frameworks.
Beyond her exceptional analytical, organizational, and impeccable technical skills, Dr. Sheila brings a wealth of experience as a sought-after speaker and panelist at numerous international conferences. This is complemented by a strong record of research and publication, underscoring her ability to communicate intricate technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing.
Cloud-Powered Malaysia: Navigating Early Challenges in Digital Transformation, Growth, and Inclusive Innovation
Malaysia’s digital transformation, economic growth, and inclusive innovation are being strategically fueled by cloud computing, guided by a comprehensive national policy. This presentation moves beyond policy theory to confront the early realities of implementation across key sectors. We will dissect the initial pain points, emerging challenges, and anticipated obstacles hindering large-scale cloud adoption, SME empowerment, public service enhancement, and robust security measures. Furthermore, we will critically examine the growing complexities of data sovereignty and its potential to reshape the cloud ecosystem’s fundamental advantages. This session offers a candid assessment of ‘Cloud-Powered Malaysia,’ aiming to foster a practical dialogue on harmonizing national objectives with the on-the-ground realities of cloud deployment, emphasizing the pivotal role of a resilient cloud and data center ecosystem in achieving this national vision.
Pathmanathan Muniandy
MYIOTA
Treasurer & Smart City Working Group Lead
Mr. Pathma plays a vital role in advancing Malaysia’s IoT landscape as the Treasurer and Smart City Working Group Lead of MYIOTA. With a strategic focus on digital transformation, he leads efforts to integrate IoT solutions into urban infrastructure, driving efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity.
Through his financial expertise and leadership in smart city innovation, Mr. Pathma ensures MYIOTA remains a key enabler of Malaysia’s technological evolution. He fosters collaborations with industry leaders, policymakers, and technology pioneers to accelerate the adoption of smart solutions that improve mobility, security, automation, and governance.
By aligning fiscal responsibility with forward-thinking digital strategies, Mr. Pathma reinforces MYIOTA’s mission to establish Malaysia as a global hub for IoT development.
Smart City Deployment: Operator-Led Success Strategies
Presented by Pathmanathan Muniandy – Treasurer & Smart City Working Group Lead, MYIOTA
The deployment of smart city solutions across Malaysia faces fragmentation, with varying urban environments requiring different levels of technological intervention. MYIOTA is working to address this challenge by collaborating with network operators and local stakeholders to establish a common framework for IoT sensor standardization and policy alignment.
This presentation will explore how Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) serve as the backbone for smart city infrastructure, enabling cost-effective, energy-efficient IoT sensory deployments. By fostering interoperability among sensor suppliers, MYIOTA aims to streamline smart city implementations and ensure seamless integration across urban landscapes.
Furthermore, MYIOTA positions network operators as a key enabler in Malaysia’s smart city evolution. Their extensive infrastructure, scalability, and expertise allow them to serve as the common denominator in fragmented deployments, bridging gaps between local councils, solution providers, and policymakers.
Attendees will gain insights into the role of operator-led collaboration in accelerating smart city success, with a focus on industry-driven standardization, scalable IoT frameworks, and best practices for policy alignment. By establishing a unified approach, Malaysia can strengthen its smart city strategy and enhance urban efficiency, security, and sustainability
Aditya Kaul
Juniper Networks
Solution Architect
Aditya is a technology evangelist, innovator and a seasoned telecommunications specialist with background in Planning,Design,Implementation and Operations of NexGen IP Architectures.Aditya holds in depth understanding of Services Business and has been a key contributor in Planning and Designing Future State Architectures.Aditya is working at Juniper Networks as Professional Services Principal Solution Architect for APAC.
Coding Business logic into the network through Automation – A Large Tier1 Case study
In this session Nitin Vig & Aditya Kaul will present the case study of a Large Tier1 operator in APAC who leveraged automation as a part of a larger business transformation effort. Automation played a key role in this transformation by allowing them to create new services with encoded business logic, reduce time to market, differentiate customer experience and reduce the cost of delivering services at scale. The presentation will cover the multi-year journey of this operator and the Automation building blocks that made it happen.
Wong Chan Heng
Genie Networks
Senior Technical Director
With nearly two decades of experience in the telecommunications industry, Wong Chan Heng is a seasoned expert in Telco IP Networks Planning, Network Traffic Analysis, and DDoS Solutions. Wong’s extensive journey in the industry has provided a robust skill set in designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions that optimize network performance and security
Enrich Netflow by Metadata
Khor Yew Shin
NOKIA
Head of Solution Mobile Network
24+ year’s experience in Telecommunication industry, spanning across CT/IT segment, specialize in the latest Telecommunication development of 3G, 4G, 5G and Cloud technology. Area of expertise – Has extensive experience and skills in the Telecommunication network design and end to end solutioning from Wireless, Access, Transport design to BSS and OSS. Being a Malaysian, currently focusing on bringing the successful Industry 4.0 experience (a.k.a. Manufacturing Modernization) to homeland.
Private Wireless Networks 5G vs WiFi
Yuki Low
NTT-AT
Regional Sales Manager | Sales Strategy Leader | Market Expansion Expert
With over two decades of proven sales and business development leadership, Yuki is a seasoned Regional Sales Manager known for driving consistent revenue growth, building high-performing teams, and expanding market presence across competitive regions. Throughout a career spanning 20+ years, she has developed a deep understanding of regional market dynamics, customer behavior, and effective go-to-market strategies.
Specializing in B2B solutions—ranging from back-end manufacturing to R&D and services—Yuki brings a deep understanding of evolving customer needs and the tech ecosystem. She has a strong track record of forging strategic partnerships, developing consultative sales approaches, and navigating complex sales cycles to close high-value deals.
Throughout her career, Yuki has consistently exceeded sales targets, launched new regional markets, and led digital transformation efforts that aligned with company growth strategies. [His/Her/Their] ability to blend data-driven decision-making with a people-first leadership style has made her a trusted advisor to clients and a mentor to rising sales professionals.
Currently overseeing the Southeast Asia market, Yuki is passionate about delivering innovative solutions that solve real-world business challenges. Known for her collaborative mindset and forward-thinking leadership, she thrives on building strong teams and scalable sales frameworks that grow with the business.
Return Loss Problems Associated with Faster Optical Networks
As fiber optic transfer speeds increase, a new problem caused by “return loss” has become apparent in optical network. In this presentation, I will explan practical approaches and what to consider based on our findings.