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MOHAMAD ZAKWAN BIN ZULKIPLI
Validation Engineer
Bayan Lepas,07
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Summary
Achieved successful post-silicon validation and hardware debugging for Intel platforms, enhancing product performance. Delivered automated testing and system-level validation, resulting in improved quality assurance. Optimized hardware bring-up, SUT setup, BIOS installation, and data-driven reporting for efficient project execution.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Post-Silicon & Platform Validation Engineer (Memory)
Sophic Automation Sdn. Bhd.
Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
06.2023 - Current
- Executed 100+ system-level validation test cases using manual and automated regression, improving test throughput.
- Set up and maintained System Under Test (SUT), reducing setup downtime.
- Performed BIOS installation, OS provisioning, and hardware bring-up across multiple platforms.
- Conducted advanced memory validation (cold boot, margin repeat, VT drift), identifying early failures and preventing silicon revisions.
- Produced validation reports with analyzed data and presented findings to Intel validation leads.
- Collaborated with firmware teams to improve test results and reduce module failure rates.
- Led daily validation activities and coordinated test execution across teams.
- Diagnosed board-level and component-level hardware issues, contributing to an 85% recovery rate.
- Analyzed data from validation tests to identify trends and recommend improvements for system performance.
Test Technician (Product Platform Validation)
Sophic Automation Sdn. Bhd.
Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Supported product validation, executed test plans, and compiled structured reports for engineering teams.
- Handled machine setup, board inspection, and debugging tasks to minimize test delays.
- Diagnosed and resolved component-level faults on motherboards and PCBs, contributing to an 85% board recovery rate.
- Provided technical assistance in machine debugging for module engineers, ensuring seamless communication with upstream teams to reduce testing interruptions.
PROTÉGÉ Trainee (Protection Department)
Tenaga Nasional Berhad
Kuantan, Pahang
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Performed primary & secondary equipment testing including relay and transformer testing.
- Supported commissioning and maintenance across major substations (PPU, SSU, PMU).
- Analyzed maintenance data and prepared detailed year-end reports for 15 substations, enhancing reliability and performance tracking.
Education
Bachelor of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Hons.) -
UiTM Pulau Pinang
01-2021
Diploma in Electrical Engineering -
UiTM Terengganu
01-2018
Secondary School - SPM
SM Sains Machang, Kelantan
01-2014
Skills
Platform bring-up
- Test method validation
- Engineering systems testing
- Maintenance of engineering systems
- Validation testing
- Critical thinking
- and collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Analytical skills
- Effective communication
SUT setup
BIOS installation
Windows installation
Debug tools
Bench automation
JMP for data analysis
Python programming for automation
Hardware-level interfaces
DDR
Ethernet
Electrical measurement equipment handling
Power systems knowledge
Accomplishments
- Authored internal documentation improving onboarding and reducing support tickets.
- Resolved critical boot failures by reconfiguring BIOS/host settings, accelerating bring-up by 40%.
- Registered Graduate Engineer (Electrical & Electronic), Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).
Professional Development
Enterprise Data Analyst Programme, 2026, Yayasan Peneraju & The Center of Applied Data Science, Training in data analysis, data modeling, reporting, and business intelligence. Hands-on experience with Jupyter notebook & Python for data workflows and dashboarding.
Languages
Malay
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Post-Silicon & Platform Validation Engineer (Memory)
Sophic Automation Sdn. Bhd.
06.2023 - Current
Test Technician (Product Platform Validation)
Sophic Automation Sdn. Bhd.
06.2022 - 06.2023
PROTÉGÉ Trainee (Protection Department)
Tenaga Nasional Berhad
08.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Hons.) -
UiTM Pulau Pinang
Diploma in Electrical Engineering -
UiTM Terengganu
Secondary School - SPM
SM Sains Machang, Kelantan