Dr. Lee Pei Shyuan

Operations & Data Manager
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
About

Data and technology professional with 8 years of cross-sector experience spanning government data transformation, data governance, data management, analytics, IT operations and cybersecurity advisory, with a hands-on background in data science and analytical modelling.

Manager for Operations and Data & Analytics, owning governance frameworks, data standards and project governance at C-suite level. Also oversees technical teams across Systems, IoT, Product Design and Quality Assurance, and drives executive analytics that shape commercial and operational decisions.

Led Sarawak Government's data management initiative across 12 ministry groups, contributing to the PCDS 2030 and SDE 2030 digital transformation agendas. Brings deep expertise in DMBoK, ISO 8000, ISO 27001 and ISO 9001, and is adept at translating complex data landscapes into actionable insights for senior leadership.

Experience
Operations & Data Manager
Karuna (Sarawak) Enterprise Sdn Bhd
Aug 2025 - Present

Owns data governance, operations and analytics, spearheading compliance transformation and setting standards aligned with ISO 27001, ISO 9001, DMBoK and ISO 8000. Advises senior stakeholders on governance and risk, oversees ETL pipelines on Azure Data Factory, cloud and on-premise infrastructure and Power BI reporting, and led cybersecurity and IATA compliance work for a Sarawak aviation client.

Key contributions
  • Developed cybersecurity and compliance policies aligned with ISO 27001 and IATA regulatory requirements for a Sarawak aviation client, conducting risk assessments on system integration, data security, fraud exposure and vendor compliance.
  • Spearheaded compliance transformation initiatives across data governance, operations and analytics, translating regulatory requirements and strategic priorities into actionable compliance frameworks and delivery roadmaps.
  • Served as governance and risk advisor to senior stakeholders across business and technical functions, balancing regulatory obligations, risk exposure and operational constraints to inform sound organisational decisions.
  • Established internal compliance guidelines and standards aligned with ISO 27001, ISO 9001, DMBoK and ISO 8000, delivering training programmes that embedded regulatory awareness, quality management and data security across cross-functional teams.
  • Engineered analytical operating models and governance practices that enhanced performance visibility, decision quality and commercial outcomes.
  • Oversaw ETL pipelines on Azure Data Factory, cloud and on-premise infrastructure management and analytical reporting via Microsoft Power BI.
Data Management Specialist
Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd
Aug 2024 - Jul 2025

Drove Sarawak Government's state-wide data management and compliance initiative. Ran data maturity assessments across 12 ministry groups, facilitated over 50 workshops and trained 700+ government data officers, instituting governance artefacts, standards and onboarding that lifted data quality, interoperability and long-term sustainability.

Key contributions
  • Championed a state-wide public sector compliance and digital transformation initiative, contributing to the establishment of Sarawak's government data management, sharing and compliance system.
  • Conducted data maturity assessments across 12 ministry groups, facilitating over 50 workshops to diagnose governance readiness and advise on operating models, standards and transformation roadmaps.
  • Orchestrated capability-building initiatives, coordinating with cross-functional teams to train over 700 government data officers in compliance, data governance and data management practices.
  • Instituted compliance policies, governance artefacts, standards and onboarding processes across 12 ministry groups, enhancing data quality, regulatory consistency and interoperability.
  • Acted as the primary liaison between policy stakeholders, regulatory teams, technical teams and end-users to drive governance adoption.
Data Scientist
Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd
Jun 2021 - Aug 2024

Led machine-learning proof-of-concepts in fraud detection and financial crime identification, conducted business and data requirement studies, produced consultancy reports and proposals, and delivered BI dashboards and training. Mentored data, AI and BI engineers across land and survey, agriculture and livestock projects.

Key contributions
  • Conducted comprehensive business and data requirement studies, translating client needs into effective solution designs, risk mitigation strategies and analytics approaches.
  • Developed data consultancy reports, project proposals, effort estimates and delivery schedules to support client engagement and scoping.
  • Led proof-of-concept initiatives in machine-learning-based fraud detection and financial crime identification, overseeing both compliance investigation design and technical delivery.
  • Designed and delivered BI dashboards, compliance training materials and workshops for client organisations.
  • Served as a key liaison between clients and internal delivery teams, ensuring solution quality and regulatory alignment.
  • Mentored data engineers, AI engineers and BI developers across multi-domain projects spanning land and survey, agriculture and livestock development.
Data Analyst, Operations Control & Planning
FatHopes Energy Sdn Bhd
Sep 2019 - May 2021

Improved operational efficiency and revenue assurance across 13 depots in Malaysia and Singapore, led the move from manual tracking to IoT-enabled monitoring, and ran nationwide training for more than 1,000 outlets while building management and client dashboards.

Key contributions
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and revenue assurance through data-driven analysis of used cooking oil (UCO) collection volumes across 13 depots in Malaysia and Singapore.
  • Led digitalisation initiatives, liaising with the software development vendor to deliver an IoT monitoring system and mobile apps that replaced manual UCO collection tracking, improving feedstock traceability and operational oversight.
  • Designed and led nationwide training programmes with multinational fast-food chains, covering more than 1,000 outlets in Malaysia and Singapore and driving adoption of the UCO collection mobile apps and reporting solutions.
  • Developed dashboards and reports on UCO collection volumes, depot performance and supply chain operations for internal management and multinational clients.
Skills
Governance, Risk & Compliance 7
Data Governance & Data Management Regulatory Compliance & Risk Assessment Policy Development & Standards Implementation Governance & Standards Monitoring ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 8000 & IATA Compliance Governance Reporting & Stakeholder Liaison Cybersecurity & Information Security
Data, Analytics & Engineering 7
Business Intelligence & Data Visualisation ETL / ELT & Data Pipeline Development Data Modelling & Data Warehouse Architecture SQL & Database Management Cloud Infrastructure (Azure) Machine Learning & Fraud Detection Financial Crime Detection
Strategy & Advisory 6
Data Strategy & Roadmap Development Strategic Analysis & Problem Solving Requirements Analysis & Solution Design Operating Model & Process Improvement Business Process Analysis Decision Support
Leadership & Delivery 6
Project Management Client Management Cross-functional Team Leadership Stakeholder Engagement Executive Communication & Presentation Training & Knowledge Transfer
Credentials
Education

PhD, Computing

Manchester Metropolitan University, UK · 2013 - 2018

Research: financial crime detection using machine learning and semantic analysis

MSc, Computing

Manchester Metropolitan University, UK · 2011 - 2012

Bachelor of Business, Economics & Finance

RMIT University · 2008 - 2011

Certification

Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) - Associate

DAMA International

Languages

English, Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, Cantonese, Hokkien

Contact
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Theme
Good data · Great operations · Strong governance