Ts. Muhammad Lofty Abd Karim, Rttp Email & Phone Number

Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Leading the activities on strategising stakeholders’ digital enablement requirements by using use cases, regulatory framework and intervention and cross agencies collaboration.Enrich digital ecosystem among public/private to spur digital adoption.Boost State governments’ digital ecosystem and enablement via policy intervention and initiatives.

Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Leading Technology Vertical under the Industry Development Sector in driving and overseeing the implementation and facilitation of national-level interventions to achieve targets/aspirations related to the digital economy as outlined in national-level plans such as MyDIGITAL, National 4IR Policy and RMK12.Formulate and initiate the role that MCMC plays in the smart agriculture vertical.

Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Led the team in developing an initial strategic & operational framework for implementing main activities for accelerating IP commercialisation and related revenue generation.

Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia

1) Formulated strategic approach for the IP/Technology commercialisation agenda 2) Identified the statutory mandates, responsibilities, concepts and framework related to innovation and technology commercialisation 3) Carried out domestic and international benchmarking for the technology commercialisation operational framework 4) Analyzed current practice to integrate Innovation best practices and strategies on innovation into the organisational structure and business plan for initiatives under MaGIC, such as National Technology & Innovation Sandbox (NTIS) 5) Formulated the general innovation management and best practices with particular emphasis on innovation governance, due process and disclosure

Cyberjaya

1) Leading and managing a team of Technology Transfer Professionals, Intellectual Property Experts, and Support Specialists in providing end-to-end facilitation and expertise on discovering and supporting innovations by assessing ideas, exploring the potential, and turning the best ones into successful products and services. 2) Managing a portfolio of 200 innovative projects by SMEs with grant funding assistance of about RM114 million since 2014. 3) Leading a team that achieved more than 42% rate of Intellectual Property Commercialization and facilitated a total of 220 licensing deals for Universities, Research Institutes and SMEs.4) Regularly invited as expert panel and judge for innovation assessments and judging session by various Ministries, Universities and Government Departments.

Cyberjaya

1) Providing an end to end facilitation and expertise on discovering and supporting innovations wherever they may be, assessing ideas very critically, exploring them systematically, and turning the best ones into successful products and services.2) Strategic Intellectual Property Management & Innovation Management eco-system refinement at Institutes of Higher Learning, Public Research Institutions and Industry.3) Formulation of an effective and strategic next generation approach for the Malaysian innovation agenda, tackling IPR as "new source of wealth" elements. Implemented the idea and business plan for the setting up of national repository of IPR (KHIM) for the purpose of active engagement and marketing of national funded projects of IP and its enhancement of the innovation management eco-system.4) Assist in review, enhancement of national regulatory and policy framework, strategies & directions relating to innovation and intellectual property.5) Manage and implement comprehensive audit on Public Universities and Public Research Institutes (PRI) and try to transform these Public Universities and PRIs’ research and commercialization activities to be industry driven.6) Work closely with relevant ministries in integrating innovation culture for technology validation and commercialization.Achievements:i. Secured concept to commercialisation gap fund for 15+ SMEs with a total of more than RM13 million since 2014.ii. Instrumental in assisting 10 organisations in executing 16 technology licensing from a company and universities to various industries.iii. Provided consultations to government ministries and departments such as MOSTI, KDN, PDRM, JKR, Sabah State Government, MARA etc. on Intellectual Property commercialisation matters.

Cyberjaya

Tasked to conduct technology evaluation and identify IPRs from local Public Universities and Public Research Institutions to accelerate commercialization. Involved with the initial development and implementation of the National Technology Commercialisation Platform. Provided assistance and support to various universities and research institutes on Intellectual Properties commercialization and development of Intellectual Property and Commercialization Policy.

Shah Alam

Led the team on technical and market feasibility studies on innovative products before proceeding with the next steps on technology commercialization. I was involved in the whole spectrum of the technology transfer process, such as evaluating potential companies, structuring licensing agreements, negotiating with potential takers, and executing the licensing of technology commercialization. Led the team in developing a business plan for setting up of spin-off company for commercializing SIRIM technologies.

Kuala Lumpur

As a Technical Analyst responsible for technical Due Diligence and Project Evaluation, during my six-year tenure at PNS, I evaluated around 100+ enterprises from small, medium, and big-sized companies, mainly in the manufacturing sector, for investment consideration.

Shah Alam

As a Product Support Engineer in the project management department, during my two-year tenure at Ericsson, I have taken leading roles in product management and handling engineering changes of manufactured Ericsson mobile phones.

Ipoh, Perak

As one of the pioneer employees in setting up the first production line of Elevator Car Operating Panels, Hall Button, and Floor Indicator in Ipoh, Perak. We manufactured elevators mainly for Putrajaya and HDB Singapore projects during that time.

Bukit Mertajam, Seberang Perai

A fresh graduate as an Industrial Engineer with Otis Manufacturing Company Sdn. Bhd., a wholly owned American company under United Technologies Corporation (UTC); Responsible for production support and new product introduction for Elevator's Car Operating Panel, Hall Button, Indicator, Controller and all electrical fixtures.

Certificate In Driving Strategic Innovation: Leading Complex Initiatives For Impact, Innovation Management

Master Of Engineering (Meng), Engineering Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Industrial Engineering

Activities and Societies: President of Marquette University Malaysian Students Association, 1994/1995. President of Marquette University.

Certificate, Industrial Engineering

Activities and Societies: President of PPP/ITM Students Sports Council, 1992/1993. President of Student Sports Council. Captain of Rugby.

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (Malaysian Certificate Of Education), Science Stream, Grade One

Activities and Societies: Represented College, State, and Country for under 18 Rugby Team. I played for College in Football, Volleyball.