Hafiz Za'bar

Experienced professional with track record of driving strategic initiatives and delivering impactful solutions within Product Lifecycle Management. Adept at analyzing business processes, identifying growth opportunities, and implementing effective technical solutions in delivering Engineering and R&D Transformation Programs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexible approach to dynamic business environments. Skilled in project management, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Known for reliability and adapting to changing needs.

Oli K., (Strategy & Transformation Manager - UK):

• Working with Hafiz on the Project Metrics Report in 2023 has been a great experience all round. Hafiz is more than willing to do the legwork on gathering high quality evidence backed requirements ready for development. Hafiz also takes the time to gather good feedback on the work done, presenting constructive feedback on what we can do next or what we can improve, never coming across as overbearing or critical. Looking forward to working with Hafiz in 2024!

Roland B., (Data Team Lead - UK):

• Hafiz, your contributions to the development of the Project Metrics report had been invaluable. You had helped to perform checks in Project Hub as well as on the report output throughout the development. You had spotted layout issues with the report and highlighted that we missed the inclusion of DPAP. These checks were important to ensure that the content is relevant and that the development remains on time. User trials were also key to ensuring that the report content is valuable for our users. It is always a pleasure to collaborate with you and I know I can always count on your experience if I need advice. You have a systematic and rigorous approach to problem solving. You have done a great job evaluating the work needed for your Blueprint Project. You have planned and executed the work packages well bringing together the whole team towards a common goal. Whenever we worked together, you were open to the discussion of possible alternatives to solutions and considered my suggestions in your plans. You are friendly and professional in your manners which makes you someone who is a joy to work with.

James H., (Global Head of Data and Analytics - UK):

• Hafiz - just wanted to give you some feedback... Its been great working with you over the past year. You are always clear in your communication and well prepared and diligent in your work. Its a pleasure working alongside you in DDIO.

Janet Ng, (Programme Manager - Malaysia):

• Over the past months, your performance as an Associate Principal Engineer on process integration has been great. Your innovative approach to integrating complex processes and data have significantly contributed to the successful development and optimization of our processes. Your leadership in guiding cross Category and your clear communication of process concepts have been instrumental in delivering leadership reports. Your dedication to staying updated on the latest advancements in process integration methodologies has kept us at the cutting edge of our field. Your commitment to mentoring cross Category and fostering a collaborative learning environment is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much and keep up the outstanding work!

Simon M., (Head of Portfolio and Product Development Governance - UK):

• I have worked with Hafiz over the last few months on the project status report. You have collaborated well with other teams, drove a High quality outcome through the trials and really set the project up for success. You have presented to the Chief Product Officer as well as multiple category leaders in a clear manner. Your commitment to the task has not went unnoticed either. You have always ensured a deadline has been met regardless of the challenges you have face. Thank you for all your help and support in this initiative. Moving forward, I would like to see you drive more concise presentations. I think you could potentially better tailor the level of detail you give to the audience you are presenting to.

Nadia S., (Human Resource Operations Manager - Malaysia):

• It has been an honor and a privilege to work alongside such a talented and dedicated person like you. Thank you for your support throughout my time here especially when you helped HR for the insurance project. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Raymon M., (Lead Data Analyst - Singapore):

• I have been really impressed with Hafiz's business, process, and technical knowledge - really an asset to the team. When a request for a new dashboard arises the most common focus will be how the dashboard would look like. Working with Hafiz, I would feel the sense of team collaboration / teamwork wherein he understands that before an impactful data driven visualization comes out and gets published – focus should be placed first in the backend work to ready the data, logic, calculations, documents and the likes and helps on data quality, accuracy, and regularity. I'm also thankful for the exchange of knowledge Hafiz will extend & share as we both face the wider Finance group. Hafiz have a positive attitude that will influence others.

Jia Chin T., (Lead Data Analyst - Malaysia):

• I think you did a great job when you leading the PHD works. It showed that you are capable of communicate effectively with different team and people in order to make sure every single PHD launching are correct and precise. I know we will be able to continue to depend on Hafiz's efforts and abilities next year. Hafiz is very responsible especially when he needs to take over to lead the PHD enhancement blueprint objective. Even though initially he might not knows about the details of the previous work done in the early of this year, but he always trying to deep dive understand and trying to solve any PHD concern raised by Partnering Lead. Happy to work with him throughout the PHD enhancement progress. Hafiz very responsible on his job during partnering with Floorcare team. He always communicate well across team and able lead the meeting smooth as he keeps meetings action-oriented by task. It's great to work with him when partnering to support Floorcare team.

Hui Ling C., (Senior Data Analysis Manager - Malaysia):

• Hafiz is PDDA's window if there is any matter relates to PHDs improvement. He developed constructive working relationship with every functions to helps seeks out ways to improve PHD dashboards and offers new ideas to streamline our work. One of the recent support we had was the Enhancement Tickets deployed causing some data discrepancy issue on the PHD, he considerate on the Teamcenter Reporting & Analytics support we lacking of, he initiated the discussion with all relevant teams to come out the optimum solution. I would like to express my gratitude on his supports. With his strong engineering technical background and good understanding on technical nature of PDDA's job, he always displayed a strong drive to collaborate with business stakeholders, partnering team and also PDDA team. Hafiz is good team member - prompt reply and support. He is good at understanding the technical nature of BI team' jobs. Hafiz always shares his knowledge to areas he knows: I would approach him for discussions to understand Teamcenter Requirements / Test related process, he willing to share his knowledge on engineering process. Appreciate his help.

Steve K., (Senior Data Engineering Manager - UK):

• As I have worked with Hafiz over the years I have found him to be diligent, details-oriented, and committed to his projects. He has always been happy to help us if we happen to get stuck at any point. I have enjoyed working with Hafiz and hope to continue to do so! In my time working with Hafiz this year I have seen him rise to the challenge of leading several high profile projects, many of which were outside of his expertise originally. In particular, he has been responsible for leading Project Health Enhancement, originally jointly with Georgie S., and then taking the reins by himself. This was unknown territory for Hafiz, but he adjusted quickly and gained the knowledge he needed to lead. I am looking forward to working with Hafiz next year, and am keen to see how else he can enhance the role and the function he provides.

Nurul Ashikin H., (Lead Project Manager - Malaysia):

• As a project leader, he steered the project and the team wisely without compromising the projects deliverables and deadline. His way of critical thinking in managing and resolving issues must be praised, and he is always being considerate and attentive to support his project team members. Hafiz knows what he needs to do, and his clear instruction helped the team to execute the tasks successfully.

Georgie S., (Information Management-Senior Manager - UK):

• Hafiz stepped up to help me lead this project when my circumstances changed, He took this role on quickly and provided me with support when I was unable to attend meetings etc. Hafiz has a good knowledge of how the business works and uses this to understand the logic behind the reporting, Continue challenging this logic and prioritizing work packages but ensure you communicate this clearly to the requestors to manage expectations. It has been a pleasure working with you this last 6 months, I look forward to working with you on my return, Thanks.

James G., (Global PMO & Optimization Director (Product Development) - UK):

• A personal thank you to Hafiz Za’bar for his excellent collaborative work with the 620 team. By working closely with the project team he provided process insight and guidance, which helped 620 to be in great Health at SOP. This was fantastic as it helped the project progress efficiently and confidently through the final Milestones – giving Azlan K., Kevin G. and myself confidence when making the important SOP Milestone decision. Great work, well done Hafiz. Many thanks, James.

Nathirah M., (Procurement Executive - Malaysia):

• I have collaborate with Hafiz during Positive Pulse event, Hafiz as a chairman of the event and I was reporting to him when I was assigned to manage 'Dyson Move' program organizing Burpees Battle & Yoga. Hafiz has demonstrated Dyson values as follows when managing the event; Authentic, Better, Different - Hafiz is truly has demonstrate leadership value when managing this project, he is very organize in term of job segregation and fair when delegating task. Hafiz will always be there and support during the day of the event and would not hold back in helping when there is a hick up during the events Eg: he became cameraman when actual camera man is late. He is very capable of handling project not only by how he tracking all the task.

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• Mr. Simon Drew
  Director, Dyson Delivery & Integration Office
  Dyson Ltd, Tetbury Hill, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom SN16 0RP
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