Account Manager at Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre from Malaysia · Selangor
Rizal is currently part of the MaGIC setup where he is a key member of the Global Accelerator Program (GAP) team, which runs MaGIC's in-house accelerator that aims to grow 60 startups to be investment ready within 4 months. His responsibilities include program budget proposal and monitoring, designing the curriculum and program structure, strategic partnerships, and mentoring startups. To date, Rizal has mentored over 200 startups globally. Previously known as MaGIC Accelerator Program (MAP), Rizal was the founding team of MAP where he was part of the team in designing, planning and executing the accelerator strategy. Before MaGIC, Rizal was with Malaysian Biotechnology Corp, monitoring and assisting the progression of a biotechnology company. Prior to that, he was with the Business and Market Development team when he was with Multimedia Development Corp. He had diversified working experience in the hospitality industry, customer service, business development and managing projects or events. Throughout his career, he has established contact and network within ASEAN countries especially with the startups, conglomerates, community builders, co-working space and investor/VC.Research Associate at Concordia University from United States · Montreal
. Surface Engineering: Thermal spray-atmospheric/suspension, plasma spray processes; High temperature/energy conservation/wear and corrosion protective coatings; Ceramic composite coatings · Welding processes: Plasma arc/TIG/MIG/ Resistance,... welding processes · Heat treatment: Monotonic/cyclic heat treatments in ceramics, composites and alloys · Metal forming: Superplasticity, High temperature/ high strain rate materials design · Design, fabrication and characterization of coatings, structural and functional materials . Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing Specialties: Research and development