MY PROFILE

Name          :  Dato' A. Aziz Mat
Birthday     :  19 November

Citizenship :  Malaysian
Mobile No. :   +6-019-3210979
E-Mail         :   aazizmat@yahoo.com  

 
1. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Advisory, Consulting & Auditing
Major: Quality, Standardization, Certification, Accreditation and Calibaration

Specialization: Quality Management System, Environmental Management System, Food Safety Management System, Product and System Standardization and Certification, Scientific Laboratory Accreditation and Metrology-Calibration of Scientific Equipment.

2. HONOURS AND AWARDS

• Fellow, Institute of Quality Malaysia, 2011
• Fellow, Malaysian Scientific Association, 2009
• Honorary Member, International Association of Quality Managers & Auditors, Kazakhstan, 2011
• Dato’ Paduka Mahkota Perak (DPMP), (Commander of the Order of the Crown of the State of Perak conferred upon him by the Royal Highness DYMM Paduka Seri Sultan Perak DR, which carries the title Dato') 1999;
• Johan Setia Mahkota Negara(JSM), (The Officer of the Royal Order of Chivalry Award conferred upon him by His Majesty the King of Malaysia), 2000;
• Kesatria Mangku Negara (KMN), (The Officer of the Royal Order of Chivalry Award Defender of the Realm conferred upon him by His Majesty the King of Malaysia), 1996;
• Excellence Service Award, the Ministry of Science Technology and the Environment, 1991
• Award of Letter of Appreciation, 1997 by His Excellency Rodolfo C. Severino Jr, Secretary-General of ASEAN.
• United States-Asia Environmental Partnership and Exchange Programme Award 2000

3.  PRESENT APPOINTMENT / POSITION

• Managing Director, Padat Kekal Sdn Bhd
• Chairman, ISO Certification Board, MOODY International Certification Sdn Bhd
• Chief Technical Advisor (Standardization, Accreditation and Calibration), International Trade Centre, Geneva
• Senior Consultant for Quality and Standardization, UNIDO, Vienna
• Team leader & Lead Auditor for Quality Management System (ISO9001); Environment Management System (ISO14001); & Food Safety Management System (ISO2200)

4. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL AND VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS

• Institute of Quality Malaysia: Fellow, President 1992 – 2008
• Confederation of Science and Technology (COSTAM): Vice President 2009-2013
• Malaysian Scientific Association: Vice President 2010-2012
• Malaysian Senior Scientists Association: Pioneer member
• Pertubuhan Pelindung Khazanah Alam (PEKA) / Take Action Group: Vice Chairman 

5.  ACADEMIC/PROFESIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Academic Qualifications:

• Master of Science, West Virginia University, USA
• Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania State University, USA
• Diploma, An. Health and Production, MARA Institute of Technology, Malaysia

 Professional Qualifications:

• Passed the United Kingdom established courses on Quality Management System, Food Safety Management System, and Environmental Management System
• Lead Auditor, The Institute of Quality Assurance, International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA), United Kingdom (since 1988)
• Quality System Auditor (Registered), Malaysia Register of Certificated Auditors- International Association of Training and Certificated Auditors (Aus-NZ).
• Quality System Consultant (Registered), Malaysia Register of Certificated Auditors-International Association of Training and Certificated Auditors (Aus-NZ).

  

6.  INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS ATTENDED

• Senior Government Officials Attachment Programme (Management)-U.S.A. Module (17 Sept. - 14 Oct. 1994)
• Private Sector Training and Attachment Programme for Senior Malaysian Public Executives - European Module (14 Oct. -13 Dec. 1991)
• The RVB Executive Programme in Management, Netherlands International Institute for Management (RVB), Maastrich, Netherlands (11-22 Nov. 1991)
• IBM Quality Institute (Asia Pacific Region) (02-30 November, 1987)

7.  MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE 

• Past Executive Chairman, CARA IKRAM Sdn. Bhd. (2005 – 2010) (Heads the innovation of Hybrid Anchor for slope stabilization and retaining walls/earth structures, and patent the innovation,
• Managing Director, Padat Kekal Sdn. Bhd, (2009) (Provision of an innovative 4D-ECNet for soil surface protection)
• Chief Technical Advisor, International Trade Center, Geneva (2001- to date). Heads the Technical Advisory Services for the governments of South Africa, Vietnam, North Korea, Mauricius,  Sri Lanka, Loas and Tajikistan and managing human resources, fund, facilities and the improvement programmes with funds from Germany, Switzerland, Norway, France and Sweden
• Senior Consultant, United Nation Industrial Development (UNIDO), Vienna; International Trade Centre, Geneva; and ASEAN Development Bank, Manila;
• Chairman of ISO Certification Board, MOODY INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION Sdn. Bhd.(Headquarters in United Kingdom), (2005 – to date)
• Team Leader/Lead Auditor, Quality Management Audit, (2006 – to date), managing team of auditors in auditing technical, scientific and engineering organizations; and government services

8.  PREVIOUS POSITIONS

• First Director General (1996 – 1999) - Responsible for the establishment of the Department of Standards Malaysia (DSM) and managed the programmes, activities, finance and facilities of the Department
• First Director (1994-1996) - Responsible for the establishment of the National Accreditation (Laboratory) Council under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (then) and managed the activities, finance and facilities of the Council
• Principal Consultant , SIRIM Bhd. (01 April, 1999 – 31 Dec 2003)
• Senior Consultant, Agence Franҫaise de Développement (AFD), Paris; (2000-2001)
• Senior Consultant, Copenhagen Development Corporation, Denmark, (2001-2003)
• Chairman, Malaysian Science and Technology Congress (1999-2004)
• Co-Chairman, Public Understanding of Science and Technology, Malaysian Scientific Association (2007-2010)
• Head of Malaysian Delegation (1996, 1997, 1998) to the International Organization for Standardization General Assemblies, London & Geneva.
• Honorary Secretary, International Award, (1995-1996), Harrington-Ishikawa International Quality Professional Award, Walter L. Hurd Foundation (1995-1996)
• Chairman of several regional subcommittees such as Pacific Area Standards Congress (PASC)
• Chairman (1996-1997), Council member (1999-2000) Pacific Area Standards Congress, USA (Resolution)
• Council member (1999-2000), International Asia Pacific Quality Award, USA
• Head of Assessment Panel (1998), Prime Minister's Quality Award 
• Member of Panel of Judges (1999 – 2003), Prime Minister's Quality Award 
• Deputy Chairman (1998-2000), National Committee "International-National Electrotechnical Commission”.
• Deputy Chairman (1998-2000), National Committee on Standards
• Deputy Chairman (1998-2000), National Committee on Accreditation
• Member of the National Committee:  Assessor and Panel Chairman of the Prime Minister Quality Award  (Private Sector-1995, 1997-1999), (Public Sector- 1989, 1990, 1993-2000)
• Member of Quality Management Excellence Award (1993-2003)
• Member of Industry Excellence Award (1993-2003)
• Member of Product Excellence Award (1993-1998)
• Member of Coordinating Committee on the Implementation of ISO 9000 in the Civil Service 1995-1999)

  
9.  RESEARCH, INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
  (Quality of Research and Development performed personally or directed and to most noteworthy)

 The Hybrid Anchor system (directed & partially involved in design and performance)

• The product has been made reference by Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia in drafting JKR National Specification for Hybrid Anchor.
• This innovative product has won 15 international and local awards in ‘innovation category’ and ‘R & D category’
• First design in Malaysia that gives immediate effect to design load – effective for any emergency project
• Maintenance free compared with the typical ground anchor which requires annual maintenance.
• Proven to have installed 30 meters inside the ground without cutting the slope.
• The head of this Hybrid Anchor can be installed in any rock.

4-Dimensional Erosion Control Net (4D-ECNet) for slope surface (Directed)

• Environment friendly as it assist in the growth of grass and creepers
• The only product in competing with an imported product used in geotechnical engineering.
• Requires no maintenance
• Provides long lasting protection of soil surface from erosion.
• Contain destruction from fire

PUBLICATIONS

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Technical Reports (International & National)

• 12 Technical Reports prepared and submitted with success for International Projects. 

Seminar / Conference / Workshop

Papers Presented at International & National Seminar/ Conference/ Workshop

• ISO General Assembly, Geneva 2001: “Efforts in the Malaysian Industrial Development for Better Export Opportunities”
• Standardization Seminar – Focusing the Network, Geneva 2001: “Quality: Standards First, Then Move Up the Value Chain; MISTAQ Facilitates Trade Networking”
• Seminar for Developing Countries, Melaka 2001: “International Standards and Their Effects on Corporate Performance”
• Developing Countries Workshop, Switzerland, 2001: “Is Your Trade Support Networking?”
•  Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Seminar, Lao PDR, 1998: “APEC Initiatives on Standards and Conformance”
• ISO General Assembly, Geneva 1998: “The Role of the National Standards Bodies in the 21^st Century”
• ASEAN Regional Seminar, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, 1997: “The Implementation of ISO9000 in the Civil Service – The Malaysian Experience
• ASEAN-European Cooperation Seminar, Geneva, 1998: “Standardization Policy in Malaysia”
• ASEAN Conference on Accreditation Conference, Jakarta, 1999: “Implementation of Mutual Recognition Arrangements – Malaysians’ Experience”
• Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Annual Seminar, Kuantan, Pahang, 1998: Paper 1: “Current Initiatives on Standards and Conformance in APEC”
•  Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Annual Seminar, Kuantan, Pahang, 1998: Paper 2: “Towards Trade Liberalization in the 21^st Century”
• Islamic Countries Standardization Conference, Antalya, Turkey, 1997: “ASEAN Approach to Regional Standardization and Conformance”
• Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme Seminar for Developing Countries, Kuala Lumpur 2000: “International Standards and Their Effect on Corporate Performance”
• ASEAN Accreditation Forum (AAF), Bangkok, 1996: “The Effect of Laboratory Accreditation in International Trade

MY OPINION & NEWS

MY CONCEPT & NOTES

• PRIDE: “Personal Responsibility in Delivering Excellence”
• 8M1E