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Dr. Syed Abdullah bin Syed Othman Shahabudin, 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 Darul Ehsan,
Malaysia
Tel:
+9665 4079 4905 (in Saudi Arabia)
+9665 4079 2975 (Fouziah – wife)
+6 012 237 6549 (mobile phone in
Malaysia)
E-mail:
[email protected]
Date of Birth:
30th September 1959
Nationality: Malaysia
Born in: Malaysia
EDUCATION
Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California USA 1993
Major: Curriculum Development & Instructional Design CGPA: 3.84
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M.Sc.Ed.
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.
Master of Science in Education
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California USA 1986
Major: Curriculum Development & Instructional Design CGPA: 3.91
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B.Sc.
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.
Bachelor of Science
Indiana State University, Indiana USA 1984
(California State Univ. Fresno, USA 1982 – 1983 – transferred to ISU)
Major: Mathematics CGPA: 3.13
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Dip. Sc.
Subjects include calculus, modern algebra, statistics, programming, basic
computing, psychology, public speaking, communication skills & modern arts.
Diploma in Science
ITM / University of Technology MARA Malaysia 1980
Major: Mathematics and Sciences
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Dr Syed Abdullah Syed Othman
Subjects include pure mathematics, statistics, physics, organic chemistry,
inorganic chemistry, zoology, botany, Islamic civilization and English.
Mobile: +9665 4079 4905 or +6012-237 6549
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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
o Faculty of Education
o 2003 – 2004
CEO, Learning Strategist, Trainer
 Interactive Knowledge System Malaysia
o 2002 - 2003
Director, Learning Strategist, Trainer
 Avex Technology Malaysia
 Nexdec Resources Malaysia
 Muvon Concept Malaysia
o 1998 - 2002
Dr Syed Abdullah Syed Othman
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Head, Management Trainer
 Telekom Malaysia
o Change & Quality Management Unit
o 1997-1998
Acting Dean, Director, Trainer
 Telekom Malaysia
o Multimedia University Malaysia
o Faculty of Creative Multimedia
o Center for Extended Education
o 1996 -1997
Head, Project Manager, Trainer
 Telekom Malaysia
o Institute of Telecommunication and Information Technology
o 1994 -1996
Assistant Professor, Trainer
 University Technology MARA Malaysia
o American Degree Program
o 1993 – 1994
Student Assistant (Administration & Computer)
 University of Southern California, USA
o College of Liberal Arts & Computer Center
o 1989 – 1993
Lecturer (Pure Mathematics and Statistics)
 Northern University of Malaysia
o Matriculation Center / MARA
o 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
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Certified:
 Train-the-trainer by Dr Rich Allen USA:
o Completed train-the- trainer programs conducted by Dr Rich Allen from USA
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Train-the-trainer by Focus Learning Malaysia:
o 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
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Personal Profile Analysis (PPA – TIMS)
o Certified user of Personal Profile Analysis (PPA) tool developed by Thomas International Management
Systems (TIMS) USA
o 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.
o NLP and NAC methodology were incorporated in the programs
 Attended training program conducted by T. Harv Eker from USA.
o Active training methodology was incorporated.
 Attended international conferences:
o American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) in Florida, USA.
o Open and Blended Learning, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing, China
 Attended various training methodology sessions:
o 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, Zig Ziglar, 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), NeuroAssociative 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:
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American Society for Training and Development USA (ASTD) - member (10860122)
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Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM)
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Malaysian Society for Training and Development (MSTD)
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Anthony Robbins International Seminars USA
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Thomas International Management Systems (TIMS) – Personal Profile Analysis (PPA)
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Focus Learning – Train-the-Trainer on The Seven Innovation Tools (Malaysia)
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Dr Rich Allen – Train the Trainer USA
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National Achievers Congress (NAC) Malaysia
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TRAINING COURSES DELIVERED
List of Training Courses Delivered:
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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:
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Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, KUWAIT
o Topic: Creative Problem Solving Skills
o 2009
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Kahramaa, QATAR
o Topic: Innovation Tools
o 2009
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Almarai, SAUDI ARABIA
o Topic: Innovation Tools
o January 2009
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Aramco, SAUDI ARABIA
o Topic: Innovation Tools
o 2008 – 2009
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King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, SAUDI ARABIA
o Perspectives, Attitude and Character
o 2007
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Jazan University, SAUDI ARABIA
o Topic: The Instructor as a Coach & Counselor
o 2007
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University of Science & Technology, Sanaa, YEMEN
o Topic: Habits of Effective People
o 2005
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Arab Open University, BAHRAIN
o Topic: Success factors in Graduate Education
o 2005
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Malaysian Students Organization, University of Southern California, USA
o Topics: Thinking, Perception, Attitude, Time Management, Teamwork.
o 1989-1993
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Training Courses Delivered for Organizations in Malaysia: (Partial List)
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Private Companies:
o Aliran Permata Malaysia
o LPP Malaysia
o M3nergy, Malaysia
o Majlis Amanah Rakyat Malaysia
o MEC Industrial Bank Malaysia
o METEOR Malaysia
o MRCB Malaysia
o National Daily Newspaper- Utusan Malaysia
o National Energy Company – Tenaga Nasional Malaysia
o Proton Edar (National Car Company) Malaysia
o Scan Associates Malaysia
o Sony Malaysia
o Telekom Malaysia (Collection)
o Telekom Malaysia (Headquarters)
o Telekom Malaysia (Melaka)
o Telekom Malaysia (Perak)
o Telekom Malaysia (Sarawak)
o Telekom Malaysia (Terengganu)
o Telekom Malaysia (Yellow Pages)
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Government Ministries:
o Ministry – Various Government Ministries
o Ministry of Education Malaysia
o Ministry of Health Malaysia
o Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
o Ministry of Home Affairs Malaysia
o Ministry of Home Affairs Malaysia - RELA
o Ministry of Housing and Local Authority Malaysia
o Ministry of Trade Malaysia
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Federal Government Agencies:
o Department of Family Planning
o Department of Unity Malaysia
o Employees Providers Funds, Malaysia
o National Film Department Malaysia
o Prime Minister Department – Administration
o Prime Minister Department – Public Complaint Bureau
o Prime Minister Department – Public Services Department
o Royal Customs of Malaysia
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State Agencies:
o Department of Health, Kedah
o Religious - Federal Territory Religious Department Malaysia
o Religious - Islamic Welfare Department (JAKIM) Malaysia
o Religious - JAWI / MAWIP Malaysia
o Religious - Perak State Religious Affairs Malaysia
o Selangor Foundation, Malaysia
o Selangor State Agricultural Department Malaysia
o Selangor State Government, Malaysia
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Public Programs:
o Public – Public Program Open to All
o Public – Public Program Only for Government Agencies
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Schools:
o Alam Shah School, Putrajaya, Malaysia
o Dato Abdul Razak High School, Seremban, Malaysia
o SAMBEST Subang Jaya Malaysia
o Seafield Secondary School, Section 2, USJ, Selangor
o Secondary School Section 14, Subang Jaya, Selangor
o Secondary School Section 2, Shah Alam Selangor
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Universities:
o Asia e-University
o City University College, Malaysia
o International Islamic University Malaysia
o Multimedia University Malaysia
o Open University Malaysia
o Open University Malaysia (most branches in Malaysia)
o University Malaya, Malaysia
o University of Technology Malaysia
o University of Technology MARA, Malaysia
o University of Technology Petronas, Malaysia
o University of Malaysia Kelantan
o University of Malaysia, Pahang
o University of Malaysia Terengganu
o University of Malaysia, Perlis
o University of Malaysia, Sarawak
o University Tun Hussein Onn Johor
PERSONAL
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Sports:
o Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Golf & American Football
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Leisure & Recreation:
o Listening to music; watching movies; watching sports programs and documentary channels
o Reading (management, leadership, personal growth, creativity & innovation, training & current issues)
o Traveling
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Marital Status: Married; have 3 children
o Syed Muhammad Muaz: Son 29 years old – Software & IT Executive (Malaysia-based)
o Syed Muhammad Taqiuddin: Son 25 years old – Visual Effects & Multimedia Executive Malaysia
o Sharifah Shifaa: Daughter 22 years-old – University Kuala Lumpur Malaysia (Major: Medicine)
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Wife:
o Fouziah Jamaludin
o Employment: Teaching and Learning and Quality Consultant, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
o Academic qualification: M.Sc.Ed (University of S. California, Los Angeles, USA) & B.Sc. (Mathematics,
Indiana State University, Indiana USA)
Dr Syed Abdullah Syed Othman
Mobile: +9665 4079 4905 or +6012-237 6549
Email: [email protected]
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REFEREES
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Prof. Dr. Juhary bin Ali
Senior Professor
Universiti Utara Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur Branch,
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
+6013 421 4706
[email protected]
Dr. Nurhizam Safie bin Mohd. Satar
Research fellow
United Nations University
UNU-IIGH Building
UKM Medical Center
Jalan Yaacob Latiff
56000 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
+603 9171 5394 / +6012 284 8697
[email protected]
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azizan bin Ahmad
Associate Professor
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
(National University of Malaysia)
Faculty of Science and Technology,
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,
43600 UKM, Bangi,
Selangor Darul Ehsan,
Malaysia
+603 8921 5423 / +6019 366 6576
[email protected]
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TRAINING COURSES CONDUCTED IN MALAYSIA
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TRAINING COURSES CONDUCTED IN THE MIDDLE EAST
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