Senior Expert, Technology Integration Division · Malaysia Cryptology Technology and Management System (PTPKM) · Malaysia
Muhammad Saufy Rohmad is a seasoned technology leader, researcher, educator, and consultant with more than 22 years of experience spanning cybersecurity, embedded systems, cryptography, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, semiconductor engineering, and telecommunication technologies.
He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology (Computer Engineering) from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, a Master's Degree in Computer Science from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), and a PhD in Electrical Engineering specializing in System-on-Chip Design for Lightweight Cryptography. His professional journey began at Telekom Malaysia R&D, where he contributed to telecommunication network mediation systems, before joining MIMOS as a cybersecurity researcher focused on trusted cloud computing platforms based on Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technologies.
Since 2010, Muhammad Saufy has served as a Lecturer in Computer Engineering at UiTM, where he has played a pivotal role in developing talent and advancing research across hardware, firmware, and software engineering disciplines. In 2017, he was attached to Intel Penang's System-on-Chip Development Group, contributing to the validation and integration of encryption technologies within Intel chipsets.
Recognized for his expertise in emerging technologies, he has served as Technical Adviser for ADAM, Malaysia's first humanoid robot, co-authored the Cilipadi Lightweight Cryptography Algorithm for IoT applications, and led numerous Industry 4.0, IoT, robotics, and smart monitoring initiatives with both public and private sector organizations. His consulting portfolio includes engagements with SMEs, UiTM Holdings, InterXS Sdn Bhd, and Gyra Engineering Sdn Bhd on advanced technology integration and industrial innovation projects.
A respected trainer, researcher, and thought leader in Linux, IoT, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, Muhammad Saufy currently serves as Senior Expert, Technology Integration Division at Malaysia Cryptology Technology and Management System (PTPKM), where he drives strategic initiatives in cryptographic technologies, secure systems, and national technology advancement.
8–9 December 2026, Hilton Hotel, KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia