Farah Lidiyana Portfolio

Farah Lidiyana

About Me

I'm Noor Farah Lidiyana binti Ahmad Fairuz from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I'm pursuing a Bachelor's in Information Systems at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS. With a strong academic background, global exposure, and leadership experiences, I’m passionate about blending data, strategy, and technology to solve real-world problems. Actively seeking a role as a Business Analyst, System Analyst, or Data Analytics Intern from September 2025 to April 2026.

Featured Projects

💼 EchoTask – Task Management Web App

Tech Stack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL

Role: Full-stack development (team project)

Overview:
EchoTask is a web-based task management system designed to help users organize, prioritize, and track their daily tasks efficiently. Built for accessibility and simplicity, it features real-time task updates, customizable lists, deadline tracking, and a clean, responsive interface.

  • Add, edit, and delete tasks
  • Set priorities and deadlines
  • Responsive and user-friendly design
  • Real-time updates using PHP & JavaScript
  • MySQL backend for task storage

Impact: Improves productivity by offering a modern alternative to traditional planners—accessible anytime, anywhere.

📄 Click here to view full images and interface details (PDF)

🤖 AI Resume & Career Pathway Hub (Ongoing Project)

Role: Group Leader & CEO – Managing Strategy, Team, Design, and Development

Date Started: May 2025

Tech Stack: HTML/CSS, ReactJS, Node.js, Firebase, GPT-4 API, MongoDB/Firestore

Focus Areas: Resume Feedback, Career Data Insights, LLM + RAG Technology

Overview:
As the team leader and CEO of Pathway Central UTP , I’m spearheading the development of a smart career readiness platform tailored for university students. The platform delivers AI-powered resume feedback, personalized improvement suggestions, and career pathway insights based on anonymized alumni data. It bridges the gap between students and real-world career expectations through the use of LLMs with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), intelligent data analytics, and secure web technologies.

My Leadership Role:

  • Strategic planning & roadmap execution
  • Full-stack architecture coordination
  • AI + data pipeline development
  • UI/UX design reviews
  • Market research, proposal writing, and stakeholder communications
  • Internal and supervisor discussions, documentation, prototype creation
  • Alignment with SDG 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth)

Core Features:

  • 📝 AI Resume Evaluator: Upload resumes and get actionable feedback (grammar, formatting, content)
  • 📊 Career Pathway Explorer: Browse anonymized UTP alumni career journeys by course & cohort
  • 🔍 Goal-Based Resume Tracking: Customize feedback for job hunting, internship, or club applications
  • 🤝 Alumni Network Integration: Connect with seniors for career mentorship
  • 📬 Email Feedback Delivery: Users receive tailored feedback reports directly

Innovation & Technology:

  • GPT-4 + custom vector database for real-time, context-aware resume suggestions
  • Secure backend using Firebase/Auth & SSL
  • Integrated dashboard with performance tracking, user metrics, and resume scoring
  • Planned mobile version and employer portal (Phase 2)

Impact & Vision:
This project directly addresses career confusion and resume-building difficulties faced by Malaysian university students. By combining tech, mentorship, and real data, the platform aims to:

  • Increase student employability
  • Streamline resume-building processes
  • Offer a scalable, data-driven ecosystem for universities

We are building for UTP first—with future expansion planned to other Malaysian and Southeast Asian universities.

💸 WhizFinance – Personal Finance Tracker for Students

Event: OMC (Oh My Code) Programming Competition – May 2023

Theme: Empowering the Future: Unleashing the Potential of Digital Transformation

Group Name: WhizFinance

Role: Team Leader & Member – UI/UX Design, Coding, Testing

Tools & Technologies Used:

  • Language: Visual Basic (VB.NET)
  • Development Environment: Microsoft Visual Studio
  • Database: Microsoft Access (local .mdb)
  • Design Tools: Canva (UI mockups, logo), Paint.NET (icon editing)

Project Description:
WhizFinance is a Windows-based desktop application developed to help university students gain control over their personal finances. Our team created this solution in response to the growing issue of poor budgeting habits among students, aiming to make financial literacy more accessible through a clean, beginner-friendly platform.

Key Features:

  • 🧾 Expense Tracker: Log daily expenses by category (e.g., food, transport, leisure)
  • 💸 Budget Planner: Set monthly budget limits and receive alerts when near overspending
  • 📊 Visual Dashboard: Summary charts (bar & pie) to visualize income vs. spending
  • 📅 Financial Calendar: Add reminders for bills, tuition, or savings goals
  • 📁 Data Management: Secure local database (MS Access) to store all user records
  • 🔍 Spending History Search: View past transactions by date, keyword, or type

My Contribution:

  • Designed intuitive user interface (form layout, navigation logic)
  • Helped implement key VB.NET logic for budget validation and report generation
  • Conducted debugging and functional testing with team
  • Assisted in preparing the team’s proposal, system flow, and presentation slides

Impact:
WhizFinance empowers students to track, plan, and understand their finances independently—cultivating better money habits and enabling smarter decisions throughout their academic journey.

EchoTask Interface
EchoTask Interface
EchoTask Interface

Certifications

  • Ethical Considerations in AI and Generative AI Development
    Alibaba Cloud Academy
    Serial Number: ACFW371250600214249
  • Foundations of Cybersecurity
    Google / Coursera
  • Generate Images with AI
    Microsoft
  • Human Resources Analytics
    University of California, Irvine / Coursera
  • Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance
    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology / Coursera
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    IBM / Coursera
  • Introduction to AI Concepts
    Microsoft
  • Introduction to Prompt Engineering with GitHub Copilot
    Microsoft
  • Corporate Strategy
    University of London, UCL School of Management / Coursera
  • Discover Data Analysis
    Microsoft
  • AI for Industry: Literacy in AI
    AI Singapore
    Certificate ID: 8395E54045-812FD8BFBC-156FTDSCB

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Professional Experience & Highlights

🌏 AI Ready ASEAN (Ongoing Project)

Organisation: UTP‑ASEAN Student Association (Local Implementing Partner for Malaysia)

Programme by: ASEAN Foundation & Google.org (2024–2026)

utpasa.org

My Roles:

  • HR Officer – Responsible for recruiting, onboarding, and coordinating a diverse team of Master Trainers across Malaysia, ensuring they are equipped and aligned with the programme’s objectives.
  • Certified Master Trainer – Conducting my own sharing sessions on coding and AI for youth, educators, and parents throughout ASEAN, empowering them to understand and apply AI concepts locally.

Programme at a Glance:
AI Ready ASEAN aims to empower 5.5 million ASEAN citizens with essential AI literacy skills by training 2,000 Master Trainers who will deliver content via the Train‑the‑Trainer (TOT) model—spanning both an “Hour of Code” campaign and 12‑hour intensive workshops.

Impact in Malaysia:

  • Target to train over 31,200 individuals (students, educators, parents) through interactive, hands-on AI sessions.
  • Activities include foundational AI awareness and deeper learning modules emphasizing ethics, real-world applications, and responsible deployment.

Highlights of My Contributions:

  • Led HR processes: recruitment, training schedules, onboarding materials, and team logistics.
  • Delivered planned and ad hoc sharing sessions—covering basic coding, AI fundamentals, and creative problem-solving—to participants across ASEAN.
  • Developed inclusive training strategies for different learner backgrounds (youth, parents, education professionals).
  • Coordinated with UTP-ASA leadership, ASEAN Foundation, and national stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery and high-quality execution.

Value & Vision:
This ongoing initiative seeks to build an AI-literate ASEAN, starting with Malaysia—promoting accessibility, digital equity, and ethical AI use in line with the ASEAN Digital Masterplan. My dual role bridges organisational strategy and educational impact, helping to create lasting digital competency throughout local communities.

🔗 Learn more here → utpasa.org/aireadyasean

🌱 CarbonCTRL – Gamified Carbon Tracker App

Event: 48-Hour Hackathon Coding Competition

Role: Group Leader (Led a team of 6: 3 from UTP & 3 from RUTS)

Tools: Figma, Business Model Canvas, Market Analysis

Overview:
CarbonCTRL is a climate-focused mobile app designed to help youth track and reduce their carbon footprint through daily check-ins, challenges, and real-world rewards. Built within 48 hours, it combines user-friendly design with real impact.

Key Features:

  • Simple daily carbon check-in
  • Personalized tips to reduce emissions
  • Points system redeemable at partnered stores
  • Weekly eco-challenges
  • Visual dashboard to monitor progress
  • Aligned with SDG 12, 13, and 17

Leadership Highlight:
As the team lead, I coordinated a cross-university team (3 members from UTP and 3 from RUTS), ensuring clear task division, timely execution, and cohesive integration of design, strategy, and development.

Business Model:

  • Premium subscriptions
  • Brand partnership & store promotions
  • Ads & data insights for sustainability orgs

Impact:
CarbonCTRL makes climate action engaging and accessible, encouraging everyday low-carbon habits while supporting eco-conscious brands.

EchoTask Interface
EchoTask Interface

📄 Click here to view full project details (PDF)

Get to Know Me Better

🌍 Global Learning – Prague

Date: September 2024 | Author: Farah Lidiyana

Completed a full-semester academic exchange at the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, achieving a 4.0 GPA. This experience strengthened my global mindset, cross-cultural communication skills, and adaptability across diverse environments.

Through immersion in European academic and cultural settings, I explored business technology practices, collaborated with international peers, and adapted to new systems—enhancing problem-solving, independence, and professional versatility.

This journey broadened my perspective and deepened my ability to lead and collaborate across cultures—skills I apply consistently throughout academic, organizational, and entrepreneurial initiatives.

Prague Exchange Experience

Soft Skills That Define Me

  • Leadership and team coordination
  • Effective communication and presentation
  • Adaptability in high-pressure settings
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Creative and strategic mindset

Contact

Email (University): noor_22007705@utp.edu.my

Email (Personal): noorfarahlidiyana@gmail.com

Phone: +601111269621

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/noor-farah-lidiyana