I am a versatile Technical Project Professional with 15+ years of experience bridging heavy-industry engineering and modern software delivery. I have led EPCC projects for Petronas Malaysia and developed automated testing frameworks using Playwright and Python. I recently upskilled via TAFE NSW in Cybersecurity and QA to align with Australian standards, and I have gained exposure to the Sydney professional landscape through my work with the Malaysian Consulate.

Khairul Hilmi bin Sidek

I am a versatile Technical Project Professional with 15+ years of experience bridging heavy-industry engineering and modern software delivery. I have led EPCC projects for Petronas Malaysia and developed automated testing frameworks using Playwright and Python. I recently upskilled via TAFE NSW in Cybersecurity and QA to align with Australian standards, and I have gained exposure to the Sydney professional landscape through my work with the Malaysian Consulate.

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I am a versatile Technical Project Professional with 15+ years of experience bridging heavy-industry engineering and modern software delivery. I have led EPCC projects for Petronas Malaysia and developed automated testing frameworks using Playwright and Python.

I recently upskilled via TAFE NSW in Cybersecurity and QA to align with Australian standards, and I have gained exposure to the Sydney professional landscape through my work with the Malaysian Consulate.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Test Analyst at Skill Quotient Sdn Bhd
August 1, 2025 - Present
Developed and executed automated and manual tests, prepared UAT scripts, mentored teammates, performed SQL data queries, and collaborated in an Agile environment to optimize test coverage and issue resolution.
Senior QA Engineer at Skill Quotient Sdn Bhd
September 1, 2022 - February 1, 2025
Built a data-driven automation framework, expanded REST API testing, and led UAT activities. Mentored colleagues and improved test coverage and efficiency through Python, API testing, and web automation.
Senior QA Engineer at Synova Solutions
April 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Identified test requirements, created sprint test plans, executed manual and automated tests, performed data validation post-migration, and supported UAT for the Singapore Port Authority project.
Freelance QA Tester and Developer at Freelance
January 1, 2016 - March 1, 2022
Participated in manual and exploratory testing projects, prepared bug reports, performed UI and localization testing, and developed Python scripts for web scraping and data tasks.
Project Manager at MF Global Energy
January 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Coordinated documentation and licensing compliance, managed procurement/logistics, built the company website, and maintained client/subcontractor relationships.
Project and Quality Engineer at Dominant Energy Sdn Bhd
February 1, 2018 - December 1, 2021
Led QA/QC for EPCC projects, utilized SAP for requisitions, managed MS Project schedules, provided IT support, conducted data analytics, and contributed to recruitment.
Admin Assistant at Malaysian Consulate Sydney
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Managed day-to-day operations, IT support, data analysis, and digital record-keeping; supported broadcasting/logistics for cross-department activities.
Commercial Cleaning Subcontractor at Self owned
February 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Carried out cleaning duties, maintained safety protocols, trained staff, and managed invoices for payment claims.
Project/QC Engineer at PFCE Engineering Sdn. Bhd
June 1, 2008 - December 1, 2015
Led EPCC project planning, SAP-based requisitions, MS Project scheduling, IT support, and recruitment activities.
Project Engineer at SES System Engineering Solutions
January 1, 2007 - May 1, 2008
Designed real-time systems, programmed SCADA, developed PLC interfaces, performed testing/commissioning, and provided post-delivery user support.
Test Analyst / Senior QA Engineer at Skill Quotient (serving Petronas Malaysia)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Developed data-driven automation frameworks using Playwright and Katalon, increasing testing efficiency. Managed test code and CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps Repositories. Mentored junior team members in automation testing techniques.
Project & Quality Engineer at Dominant Energy / PFCE (serving Petronas Malaysia)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2021
Led planning and execution for multi-million dollar EPCC and maintenance projects. Utilized SAP for requisitions and MS Project for complex scheduling. Led QA/QC teams for large-scale industrial plants.
Admin Assistant / IT Support at Malaysian Consulate Sydney
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Managed day-to-day office operations and internal student databases. Provided IT technical support for networking, VPNs, and hardware.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Computer) at University of Technology Malaysia
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Computer) at University of Technology Malaysia
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Computer) at University of Technology Malaysia
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Software Quality Assurance & Testing Microcredentials at TAFE NSW
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Introduction to Cybersecurity at TAFE NSW
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
January 1, 2022 - December 14, 2025
Learning Playwright
January 1, 2025 - December 14, 2025
Introduction to Cybersecurity
January 1, 2025 - December 14, 2025
Microsoft Certified Power Platform Fundamentals
January 1, 2025 - December 14, 2025
AWS Solution Architect Associate (AWS SAA-C02)
January 1, 2022 - December 14, 2025
Google Project Management Professional
January 1, 2023 - December 14, 2025
Software Quality Assurance and Testing Microcredentials
January 1, 2025 - December 14, 2025
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
January 1, 2022 - January 28, 2026
Google Project Management Professional
January 1, 2023 - January 28, 2026
Software Quality Assurance & Testing Microcredentials
January 1, 2025 - January 28, 2026
Introduction to Cybersecurity
January 1, 2025 - January 28, 2026
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Google Project Management Professional
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Education, Manufacturing, Government