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Cloud and Network Engineering student · Selangor, Malaysia, --:--
I'd rather deploy it than simulate it.
Final-year Network Engineering student at Universiti Malaysia Sabah and KPT-PCP scholar. I design and secure networks, from Zero Trust access to the self-hosted homelab this page runs on, and build the software, IoT and AI pieces around them.
Looking for a 6-month industrial training placement from late February 2027. jobs@novafortress.my
How this page reached you
Live
Selected work
A low-cost, open-source Zero Trust Network Access framework for small and medium businesses, built on OpenZiti.
- Three-zone architecture: the client edge, a cloud control plane on AWS EC2, and a localized data plane.
- Eleven modules, including identity and endpoint management, a dynamic access policy engine, endpoint posture checks, geo-fencing, service cloaking and audit and threat logging.
- Built on OpenZiti's mutual TLS overlay, with a Laravel API proxy in front of the controller. Aligned with SDG 8 and SDG 9.
- All eleven modules are built and the control plane runs on AWS EC2. Now in testing, a full review and documentation before the final report in early 2027.
- Role
- Final year project, individual
- Stack
- OpenZiti, mTLS, AWS EC2, Laravel
About
Networking is my passion, but I build the full stack around it, from Zero Trust architectures down to the Docker Compose files that keep my own homelab running. I learn best hands-on: configuring, deploying, breaking and fixing real systems instead of only simulating them.
I run NOVAFORTRESS, a self-hosted homelab on a UGREEN DXP4800 Plus with Debian 12. It hosts production Docker stacks, including a school management system with real users, and it serves this website too. The live numbers at the top of the page come straight from it.
Beyond my homelab, I’ve gained hands-on experience deploying enterprise IT infrastructure and hold a CompTIA Cloud+ certification. I am currently a final-year KPT-PCP scholar at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, actively seeking a 6-month industrial training placement expected on 22 February 2027 to bring my cloud and network engineering skills to an enterprise environment.
Experience
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Built the school's management system as the full-stack developer of a university SULAM team, and have maintained it as a volunteer since the course ended, from security hardening to new features.
- Architected the application infrastructure by building reliable Docker deployment stacks for the administrative portal.
- Streamlined the system's initial setup by configuring automated database seeders.
- Authored comprehensive user manuals to facilitate seamless onboarding and training for school staff.
- Maintained continuous system uptime post-deployment while executing security hardening protocols and shipping new features.
Education
- Oct 2023 to Oct 2027
Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons), Network Engineering
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
CGPA 3.65, Dean's List every semester since the second. Fully sponsored KPT-PCP scholar. Final year project: Z-Forge, a Zero Trust Network Access system built on OpenZiti and AWS. Treasurer of Kelab Akademi Tarung Kalimah. Built Kafa Lokub through the SULAM community programme. Six-month industrial training from February 2027.
- Jan 2020 to Jun 2023
Diploma in Information Technology, Networking
Politeknik Seberang Perai
CGPA 3.99, Dean's List every semester. Director's Award at both the Penang zone PolyCC convocation and the 23rd PSP convocation in 2024. President of the IT Society (SISWA) and programme leader for Pre-Graduation Day 2023. Final year project: an IoT Smoke Prevention System, 2nd place in the faculty. Six months of industrial training at PKT Logistics Group.
Toolbox
- Networking and security
- Aruba, HPE and Cisco switching
- Enterprise Wi-Fi (Aruba, Ruckus, EnGenius, Cisco)
- Peplink cellular routers
- Site surveys and structured cabling
- FTTH basics (TM CA1C)
- Zero Trust with OpenZiti
- Tailscale and VPNs
- Wireshark and Packet Tracer
- Infrastructure
- Linux (Debian, Ubuntu)
- Windows Server
- Docker Compose
- Nginx
- Cloudflare Tunnel
- AWS
- Microsoft Azure
- Huawei Cloud
- Software
- PHP and Laravel
- JavaScript and TypeScript
- Next.js
- Python
- C++ and Java
- MySQL
- IoT and AI
- ESP32
- Raspberry Pi 4
- Raspberry Pi Pico
- MQTT (Mosquitto)
- Edge Impulse
- scikit-learn
- Ollama
- Claude
Certifications and awards
Verify on Credly ↗Awards
- Anugerah Pembentang Sistem Terbaik (best system presenter), team awardProgram Pendigitalan Pengurusan Masjid, DUN Karambunai, for Kafa LokubJun 2026
- KPT-PCP Scholarship (Pelajar Cemerlang Politeknik)Ministry of Higher Education2023 to 2027
- Director's Award, CGPA 3.99Politeknik Seberang Perai2024
- Dean's List, every semesterPoliteknik Seberang Perai2020 to 2023
- Director's Award (PolyCC), Penang zone convocationPolytechnic and Community College convocationAug 2024
- Director's Award, 23rd convocationPoliteknik Seberang PeraiAug 2024
- Final year project, 2nd place in the faculty: Smoke Prevention SystemPoliteknik Seberang Perai2023
- Final year project, 2nd place: Smoke Prevention SystemJTMK department, Politeknik Seberang Perai2023
Certifications
Cisco Networking Academy6 certificates · Nov 2024 to Apr 2025
- CCNA: Introduction to Networks
- CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
- Network Support and Security
- Introduction to Packet Tracer
- Networking Basics
- Networking Devices and Initial Configuration
CompTIA1 certificate · Apr 2026
- CompTIA Cloud+
Google Cloud1 certificate · May 2024
- Six Google Cloud skill badges, including Kubernetes and BigQuery
Telekom Malaysia1 certificate · Aug 2023
- TM Fiber Optic Certification (CA1C)
Now
Updated October 2026- Working on
- Z-Forge, my final year project: all modules are built, now testing, a full review and documentation before the final report in early 2027.
- Next
- A 6-month industrial training placement from 22 February 2027 [estimate].
- Homelab
- Running Kafa Lokub, RespiroSync, this site, and various other background services on NOVAFORTRESS.
Writing
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Have a project, a role, or a question about something I built? Send a message or email me directly.
Recruiters and internship offers: jobs@novafortress.my
Inside the home lab
Live from my home lab
The UGREEN DXP4800 Plus that serves this page, right now.