Akmal Akhpah
About Akmal Akhpah
Akmal Akhpah is the Founder and CTO of PANDAI, an Edtech platform aimed at enhancing education for Malaysian school students. He has extensive experience in technology and management, having previously founded Aidan Technologies and worked at notable organizations such as Intel Corporation and the World Health Organization.
Work at Pandai
As the Founder and CTO of PANDAI, Akmal Akhpah has played a pivotal role in establishing an Edtech platform aimed at enhancing the educational experience for Malaysian school students. Since its inception in 2019, PANDAI has focused on delivering high-quality educational resources to a large student base. Akmal's leadership has been instrumental in driving the company's mission to improve access to education through technology.
Education and Expertise
Akmal Akhpah holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Software Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia between 2009 and 2011. Additionally, he participated in a three-month program at Y Combinator in 2021, enhancing his entrepreneurial skills and knowledge in startup development.
Background
Akmal Akhpah began his career as a Software Engineer at Intel Corporation from 2005 to 2009. He then transitioned to the World Health Organization, where he worked as a BPM Product Specialist for six years. In 2007, he co-founded Aidan Technologies Sdn Bhd, serving as Founder and COO until 2021. His work at Aidan included the creation of BORANG, a Government-as-a-Platform initiative in Southeast Asia.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Akmal has co-founded several tech companies focused on enhancing government services and education. Notably, he introduced the OKR framework to his team at Aidan Technologies in 2015, contributing to the company's growth. He also developed ePMDS, an employee performance management software, in collaboration with international HR experts at the World Health Organization. In 2020, he founded Flowyteam, a platform designed to assist organizations in building high-performance teams.