I'm Zaki Shariff, a business owner and educator with a diverse background across hospitality, online teaching, and offshore engineering. Originally from Singapore and now based in Bali, I’ve built and managed small businesses in the shisha lounge and guesthouse sectors, focusing on welcoming spaces for travelers and locals. Before venturing into business ownership, I spent several years offshore in the oil and gas industry as a rope access engineer, where I developed strong discipline, teamwork, and safety management skills. Today I balance managing hospitality projects and teaching English online, helping students improve their communication and confidence in real-world situations. I'm open to networking, collaborations, and new opportunities.

Zaki Shariff

I'm Zaki Shariff, a business owner and educator with a diverse background across hospitality, online teaching, and offshore engineering. Originally from Singapore and now based in Bali, I’ve built and managed small businesses in the shisha lounge and guesthouse sectors, focusing on welcoming spaces for travelers and locals. Before venturing into business ownership, I spent several years offshore in the oil and gas industry as a rope access engineer, where I developed strong discipline, teamwork, and safety management skills. Today I balance managing hospitality projects and teaching English online, helping students improve their communication and confidence in real-world situations. I'm open to networking, collaborations, and new opportunities.

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I’m Zaki Shariff, a business owner and educator with a diverse background across hospitality, online teaching, and offshore engineering. Originally from Singapore and now based in Bali, I’ve built and managed small businesses in the shisha lounge and guesthouse sectors, focusing on welcoming spaces for travelers and locals.

Before venturing into business ownership, I spent several years offshore in the oil and gas industry as a rope access engineer, where I developed strong discipline, teamwork, and safety management skills. Today I balance managing hospitality projects and teaching English online, helping students improve their communication and confidence in real-world situations. I’m open to networking, collaborations, and new opportunities.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Malay
Advanced
Japanese
Advanced

Work Experience

Business Owner – Hospitality & Shisha Lounge at Shisha Lounge & Guesthouse
January 1, 2020 - November 13, 2025
Founded and managed a shisha lounge and guesthouse in Bali, overseeing daily operations, marketing, and staff training; built community-focused spaces emphasizing good service and atmosphere.
Online English Teacher at Remote
January 1, 2021 - November 13, 2025
Teach English communication and conversation to adult learners worldwide; focus on practical language skills for travel, work, and daily life. Platforms: Preply, Cambly, AmazingTalker.
Rope Access Engineer – Oil & Gas Industry at Oil & Gas Industry – Various Offshore Locations
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Performed inspection and maintenance work on offshore rigs. Trained and supervised new rope access technicians. Maintained strong safety compliance and team coordination under high-pressure conditions.

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at Singapore Polytechnic
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality