Mak Sengkuan

Java Developer with years of experience specializing in Banking and Insurance sectors. Expert in Host-to-Host (H2H) integrations, enterprise messaging systems (IBM WebSphere MQ), and secure financial transactions using HSM (Thales). Proven track record of leading digital transformations for regional giants such as RHB, CIMB, and Alliance Bank. Modernizing legacy workflows through Java Spring Boot, Kafka, and Cloud-ready architectures.

Analyst – Software Engineering at DXC Malaysia (2025-09 – 2026-03)

• Regional Platform Rollout: Integral member of the "Assure" Life Insurance platform launch across Malaysia, managing the adaptation of regional core logic for local markets.
• Compliance Engineering: Spearheaded the implementation of Business Change Requests (BCR) to ensure 100% alignment with local insurance regulatory standards.
• Performance Tuning: Optimized backend Spring Boot services to manage high-concurrency insurance transaction volumes during peak product launches.

Technical Service Engineer at Hitachi-ebworx Sdn Bhd (2021-04 – 2025-08)

• Enterprise Security (RHB): Architected secure host service components using HSM (Thales) UK/UL command codes and implemented SSL-encrypted LDAP adapters.
• Messaging Infrastructure (Affin Bank): Deployed and managed IBM WebSphere MQ as the central message broker for the NTBS core banking system.
• High Availability Design (Alliance Bank): Engineered a redundant messaging environment using Client Channel Definition Tables (CCDT), ensuring zero downtime for critical message flows.
• Cross-Border Integration (CIMB): Built custom decryption simulators for Thailand and Cambodia operations, facilitating secure regional request-response routing.

Software Developer at Persys Technologies Bhd (2020-01 – 2021-03)

• Intelligent Automation: Designed an automated imaging and document extraction workflow for unsecured loans using IBM DataCap Studio.
• Data Archiving: Leveraged IBM Content Engine libraries to build a high-performance scheduler for bulk archiving financial reminder letters into the ECMS.

Mobile Developer at Neo Apps Sdn Bhd (2018-06 – 2019-12)

• Mobile Enterprise Solutions: Developed a mobile application using Ionic and Java Spring for field technicians at Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).
• E2E Asset Management: Integrated mobile frontends with IBM Maximo and SAP for real-time stock verification and Credit Note generation.

Java Developer at TechnoDex Bhd (2016-09 – 2018-05)

• OCR & Automation: Led the integration of ABBYY OCR to automate the identification and database mapping of bankruptcy notices from newspaper clippings.
• Reporting Systems: Utilized JasperReports to design complex financial reporting layouts for internal E-claim and Timesheet management systems.

Java Developer at Lighthouse Technologies Sdn Bhd (2014-04 – 2016-08)

• Port Infrastructure Support: Maintained the mission-critical digital infrastructure for Bintulu Port, a major hub for oil, gas, and chemical logistics.
• Module Optimization: Designed and implemented new modules for the Integrated Port Management System (IPMS) to automate manpower estimations for container loading.
• Portal Management: Managed the external shipping agent portal used for submitting manifests and Dangerous Goods (DG) declarations.
• Workflow Digitalization: Streamlined digital workflows for cargo declarations, significantly improving data submission accuracy for agents.

IT Assistant at DNP Clothing Sdn Bhd (2011-09 – 2014-03)

• Daily routine setup workstation for new joiner
• Consolidate daily sales data report and responsible to send daily report to management
• Personal assistance to HOD.

Degree in E-Business Technology – Kolej Teknologi YPC-ITWEB (2009-01 – 2011-07)