Kuala Lumpur, MY

Hey Everyone, I am Irfan.

Bridging the gap between Complex Systems and Human Experience
Total Prize Money Hackathon Wins
33
k+
Awards
9
Experiences

Award-winning engineer and problem-solver who turns complex challenges into elegant solutions. Multiple hackathon champion passionate about fintech innovation and building tools that just work.

BIMB
Software Engineer - Assistant Manager
September 2025 - Current
Heifereum
Full Stack Developer
October 2024 - October 2025
Bank rakyat (contract)
Front End Developer
September 2025 - January 2026
Be U
Product Engineer Intern
July 2024 - September 2024
hilti
Part Time System Tester
March 2024 - September 2024
UPM
Part Time Teaching Assistant
March 2024 - July 2024
Gamuda
Full Stack Developer Intern
July 2023 - September 2023
Academic Foundation
University Putra Malaysia
(01)
Bachelor of Software Engineering with Honours
CGPA: 3.95
Open for Opportunities
Contact
Verified Credentials

Certified Google Professional UX Design

Google Professional UX Design Certification

Certified Financial Sector Talent

Asian Banking School Certification
Recommendation

" I had the opportunity to work with Irfan and can confidently say he is a strong and reliable Software Engineer. He consistently delivered high-quality work across both frontend and backend development. Irfan played a key role in developing interactive cryptocurrency market data visualizations for Moometrics.io, integrating Coinglass and CoinGecko APIs to deliver insights such as funding rates, trading volume, and open interest. He worked with NestJS backend and Next.js/React frontend, utilizing Docker and tmux for efficient development workflows. What stood out most was Irfan's ownership mindset, attention to detail, and ability to adapt quickly to new technologies. He is collaborative, professional, and consistently dependable. I would highly recommend Irfan for any software engineering role. "

" Back in Hilti, Irfan was a standout member of the System Tester team (we called it Ghostbusters). His curiosity and drive to continuously learn and improve were truly inspiring. He consistently delivered high-quality work, demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, and was always proactive in identifying and addressing issues. Irfan's collaborative approach and attention to detail made him a valuable team member. He was a pleasure to work with and I'm confident he'll make a significant impact in his future endeavors. "

" I've known Irfan since our internship at Gamuda, and he is truly a standout talent. Even as a Year 1 student, he displayed technical coding skills far beyond his level. We worked together on an AR/VR Hackathon, and despite it being his first hackathon, his winning spirit and perseverance were next level. Irfan is proactive, knows exactly what he wants, and has the drive to make it happen. In a competitive job market, his grit and reliability are exactly what any high-performing team needs. I highly recommend Irfan for any software engineering or tech-driven role. He's someone you can trust to deliver meaningful results. "

" I had the pleasure of working with Irfan as a Part-Time Teaching Assistant. He consistently demonstrated strong technical knowledge and the ability to guide students effectively. Irfan provided hands-on instruction in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, PHP, Bootstrap, and Laravel, helping students progress from fundamentals to full website deployment. He also supported academic excellence through well-structured lab exercises and fair grading. Irfan is professional, approachable, and highly effective in assisting students to understand complex concepts. "

" I first met Irfan at a career fair where he stood out for his practical knowledge and genuine understanding of how products and engineering teams work. When he joined Bank Islam as an intern, that impression translated into real impact. He proactively identified pain points and built solutions, including a commit and progress dashboard that improved team transparency and API visibility that reduced repetitive queries. What stands out is his balance of strong academic performance with practical execution through hackathon wins and teaching experience. He proved his calibre by earning a place in YLP among the selected few from over 3,000 candidates. Irfan brings technical depth, product sense, and learning agility, consistently turning complexity into usable solutions. I see him as a strong fit for leadership roles with high potential for significant impact. "

Yusuf Suhair
CTO of Heifereum | Co Founder
Kong Quan Lye
Android Engineer at Setel Ventures
Chew Wen
Project Manager at MaiStorage
Hatta Zainal
Vice President Digital BIMB
Zaim Yusoff
Senior Manager - Employer Branding & HR Sustainability Lead at BIMB
Salfarina
Senior Lecturer in UPM
Tech Stack

This is what I usually use. Everyone has their own preferences right?

Java Java
Spring Boot Spring Boot
Node.js Node.js
Firebase Firebase
GoLang GoLang
Vue.js Vue.js
React React
GitLab GitLab
AWS AWS
Google Cloud Google Cloud
MongoDB MongoDB
PostgreSQL PostgreSQL
Kubernetes Kubernetes
Achievements
Champion

PayHack 2024

Champion among senior engineers from Malaysia's top banks. Led system architecture, API integration, and pitching strategy. Built a production-ready Open Finance solution in 24 hours. Outperformed teams from Maybank, CIMB, RHB, Public Bank, AmBank. Prize: RM20,000
PayHack 2024
2nd Place

Penang Global
Hackathon

Ranked 2nd among 500+ international participants. Delivered an end-to-end solution addressing real-world challenges. Strong focus on usability, scalability, and impact. Prize: RM3,000
Penang Global Hackathon
2nd Place

Varsity Global
Hackathon

Led technical direction and system design. Competed against 1,500+ global teams. Delivered a scalable, high-performance solution under time pressure. Prize: RM10,000
Varsity Global Hackathon
Top 50

Google Global
Gamers Challenge

Selected Top 50 worldwide. 8-week global sustainability-focused challenge by Google. Combined game mechanics with real-world sustainability impact. Participants: 3,400+ globally
Google Global Gamers Challenge
Awards
1
Gold Medal for Best Overall Graduate - Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, UPM
University Level
2
Best Graduate in Software Engineering (Abdul Azim Best Graduate Award)
University Level
3
Best Academic Achievement in Software Engineering by Hilti
University Level
4
Chancellor Award - Two semesters for scoring CGPA 4.00
University Level
5
Dean's List Award - Every semester (GPA above 3.75)
University Level
6
Chancellor's Award - Both semesters (CGPA 4.00)
Foundation Level
7
Director's Award - Both semesters
Foundation Level
8
Top 10% ranking out of 5,000 students in Foundation in Engineering, ASiD
Foundation Level
Community
CODING CHALLENGE

Byte into The Future

Organized and hosted the Byte into The Future coding challenge, where I designed and curated coding problems on HackerRank to push participants' skills and creativity, including unique AI-focused tasks. Provided guidance and mentorship alongside tech expert Haris Azhari, helping participants solve real-world coding problems that go beyond traditional algorithms.

📍 FSKTM, UPM
2024
Byte into The Future - Coding Challenge
SPEAKER

YouthSpeak Forum 2024

Served as a speaker at the YouthSpeak Forum, where I shared my journey and experiences as a GDGoC Alumni during a dynamic Networking Fair. Provided invaluable advice and insights to participants on making an impact in the tech industry, contributing to their leadership development and professional growth.

📍 Philip Kotler, SBE, UPM
2024
YouthSpeak Forum 2024
JUDGE

Google Workspace Hackathon 2024

Appointed as a judge at Asia Pacific University, where I evaluated innovative projects and provided expert feedback on technical solutions. Contributed to the global tech community by mentoring participants and assessing cutting-edge solutions in the Google Workspace ecosystem.

📍 Asia Pacific University
2024
Google Workspace Hackathon 2024
PRESENTER

ASEAN AI Malaysia Summit 2025

Presented Rice Rescue, an AI-powered smart system for early detection of rice diseases and pests, at the ASEAN AI Malaysia Summit 2025 in the presence of YAB Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Showcased how the innovation helps farmers reduce costs, save time, and increase rice yields through intelligent field advisory technology.

📍 Malaysia
2025
ASEAN AI Malaysia Summit 2025
Publications
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AI & RAG

AI Fiqh & Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)

Building AIFiqh: Our Journey with Islamic Knowledge and AI. How we're trying to make authentic Islamic scholarship more accessible. A comprehensive exploration of building an AI system that understands Islamic jurisprudence, with proper source attribution, madhab awareness, and Arabic authenticity.

FINTECH

Building DuitWise: A Personal Financial Management Solution for Malaysia

When our team won PayHack 2024, Malaysia's premier Open Finance hackathon, it wasn't just about building another fintech app. It was about solving a real problem that affects millions of Malaysians. A comprehensive financial companion that helps users make better financial decisions through AI-powered insights and open banking integration.

DEVELOPER PRODUCTIVITY

How I Built Be U Commit at Bank Islam

A Journey of Transforming Developer Productivity at Bank Islam. Using an open-source AI approach, I transformed what was typically a time-consuming, error-prone documentation process into something more efficient. The Be U Commit dashboard transforms raw git data into actionable team insights.

FAQs
Multiple hackathon wins - what drives me as a builder?

Honestly? I love the thrill of building things from zero to something real. Winning multiple hackathons internationally wasn't just about the prize money – it was about proving I could solve complex problems under pressure and walk away with bragging rights. What really gets me excited is taking an idea, coding it into existence, and watching people actually use it. Whether it's Trimmly making it easier to book a haircut or building analytics dashboards that make clients go "whoa, I can actually understand my data now" – I'm hooked on creating tools that just work.

Do you have any other questions?
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