Liyana Shirin Akbar
About Liyana Shirin Akbar
Liyana Shirin Akbar is a web developer based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with a Master's degree in Software Management and currently pursuing a PhD in Information Systems. She has worked at Forest Interactive since 2020 and previously interned at ABYRES HOLDINGS SDN BHD.
Work at Forest Interactive
Liyana Shirin Akbar has been employed as a Web Developer at Forest Interactive since 2020. Located in Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, she has contributed to various web development projects over her four years with the company. Her role involves designing, coding, and maintaining websites, ensuring they are user-friendly and efficient.
Education and Expertise
Liyana studied at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, where she earned a Master of Science in Software Management from 2018 to 2020. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a focus on Mobile Computing, completed between 2015 and 2018. Additionally, she is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems at the same university, which she started in 2021.
Background
Liyana Shirin Akbar's educational journey began at Sri Kuala Lumpur School, where she studied from 2003 to 2013. She then completed a Foundation program in Information Technology at Limkokwing University from 2014 to 2015. Prior to her current role, she gained practical experience as an intern at ABYRES HOLDINGS SDN BHD for two months in 2017.
Professional Experience
Before joining Forest Interactive, Liyana Akbar completed a two-month internship at ABYRES HOLDINGS SDN BHD in Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia, in 2017. This early experience in the tech industry provided her with foundational skills in web development and exposure to professional practices in a corporate environment.