Abdul Rahman M Samsudeen
About Abdul Rahman M Samsudeen
Abdul Rahman M Samsudeen is a Senior Project Manager at AirAsia, where he has worked since 2023. He has over a decade of experience in project management and operations across various sectors, including banking and technology.
Work at AirAsia
Abdul Rahman M Samsudeen has held multiple roles at AirAsia, starting as a Disaster Recovery Manager from 2015 to 2017. He then served as Operations Change Manager in the same department until 2020. Following this, he transitioned to the role of Technical Project Manager, Infrastructure, where he worked until 2023. Currently, he is a Senior Project Manager, a position he has held for one year. His responsibilities include managing project cadence calls and communicating project status to stakeholders.
Experience at OCBC Bank
Abdul Rahman M Samsudeen worked at OCBC Bank (M) Berhad in various capacities from 2000 to 2014. His roles included Bank Officer & Assistant Manager, Data Centre Supervisor in the IT Department, and later as Assistant Manager, Internal IT Auditor. He also served as Manager, Internal Operations Auditor for a brief period in 2010. Additionally, he was the Regional Data Centre Operations Local Lead from 2011 to 2014, overseeing operations in Cyberjaya.
Education and Expertise
Abdul Rahman M Samsudeen studied Information Technology at SAL Group of Colleges, earning a Diploma from 1994 to 1996. He furthered his education at Open University Malaysia, where he completed a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Building and Facilities Management from 2014 to 2015. His educational background supports his extensive experience in project management and IT operations.
Background in IT Operations
Abdul Rahman M Samsudeen has a strong background in IT operations, having worked as Head of Data Centre Management at Malaysian Electronic Payment System Sdn Bhd from 2014 to 2015. His roles have consistently involved managing cross-functional teams and driving project activities across various work streams, including training, staffing, and data management.
Leadership and Communication Skills
Abdul Rahman M Samsudeen is recognized for his strong executive presence and effective communication skills. He engages with all levels of leadership, both internal and external, ensuring that project methodologies meet quality standards. His ability to provide client relationship management throughout project delivery is a key aspect of his professional approach.