Aaron

AARON GAN KIN LEONG

AARON GAN KIN LEONG

HRD CORP CERTIFIED CORPORATE TRAINER

Adaptable, process-driven, and passionate about translating data into strategic decisions. As an HRD-Corp Certified Corporate Trainer and Microsoft-Certified Power BI Data Analyst, I help professionals harness the power of Power BI and Excel to navigate insights across domains and diverse industries-ranging from sales and engineering to HR; from aluminium production and glove manufacturing to mechanical systems and wastewater treatment, etc.

What I bring to the table

1) Cross-industry analytics expertise 

Over the course of 10 years, I’ve worked with teams in manufacturing, engineering, packaging, and utilities to turn complex datasets into clear, actionable reports.

3) Analytical storytelling

I bridge the gap between raw data and business strategy, empowering learners to make informed decisions with confidence.

2) Human-centred training 

Grateful for the mentors who shaped me, I infuse real-world stories, empathy, and AHA moments into every session—simplifying complex tasks and inspiring my learners to derive more value out of their data.

4) Adaptability & continuous learning

My multipotentialite mindset allows me to absorb new knowledge quickly, refine processes, and stay at the forefront of data best practices.

Education

January 2017

BENG (HONS) IN PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
UCSI University

January 2012

DIPLOMA IN PHYSIOTHERAPY
Asia Metropolitan University (AMU)

Experience

June 2025 - Present

CORPORATE TRAINER Freelance

  • Corporate Trainer with a decade-long foundation in Engineering and Data Analytics and certified as a Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
  • Apply effective adult learning methodologies from the Train-The Trainer framework to ensure impactful, structured learning experiences
  • Leverage cross-industry analytics expertise to craft and deliver engaging corporate sessions in Power BI and Excel
  • Help professionals connect technical data skills with real-world business decisions across diverse sectors
August 2024 – June 2025

HR ANALYST, TALENT MANAGEMENT Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad

  • Conduct comprehensive HR analytics to drive data-informed decisions across talent management functions
  • Develop and present dashboard reports with actionable insights on talent metrics to support strategic planning and guide management
    decisions
  • Analyze workforce trends, forecast organizational needs, and evaluate the effectiveness of talent initiatives
  • Lead talent management process improvements and optimization to enhance operational efficiency
June 2022 - July 2024

SENIOR EXECUTIVE Harta Packaging Industries (A member of Oji Paper Group)

  • I was primarily responsible for improvement projects throughout the production department
  • Developed projects/ strategies where applicable to increase production speed, output and efficiency
  • Tasked with documentation, monthly reports and production data analysis using Microsoft Excel/ Power BI
  • Reduced wastages (e.g., via 5S, KAIZEN or Lean Manufacturing) i.e., reduced unnecessary ink consumption & prevented artwork defects, etc
November 2021 - May 2022

SALES ENGINEER OPTIBELT Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

  • Developed and maintained business relationships with new and existing customers among industrial markets, expanding the company’s customer base
  • Gathered market information from distributors and competitors
  • Developed and established sales and account strategies to increase sales, generate revenue and expand market share with existing as well as new customers
  • Assisted customers with any technical issues
October 2017 - June 2021

PROJECT ENGINEER Top Glove Corporation Berhad

  • I was responsible for operating and maintaining the Industrial Effluent Treatment System (IETS)
  • Gathered and analysed wastewater data to ensure full compliance with Department of Environment (DOE) Standard and take pre
    emptive corrective actions to ensure the IETS is always in good operating condition
  • Managed all chemicals and scheduled wastes in IETS to ensure full compliance with Government Regulations
  • Made continuous improvements to optimize maintenance, electricity, chemical and sludge treatment and disposal costs
  • Analysed and implemented the most cost effective approach on wastewater/ sludge treatments or disposal methods
  • Optimized the pH range of scrubbers and the concentration of NaOH in prep tanks to yield efficient results
February 2017 - July 2017

TECHNICAL ENGINEER Alphadent Holdings Sdn Bhd

  • Installed, inspected, maintained & calibrated company’s digital dental imaging equipment, both hardware & software at client premises
  • Educated and advised medical practitioners, lecturers and other agencies on theory of operation, physiological principles and safe
    clinical application of said medical equipment
  • Operated in the specialized field of dental diagnostic biomedical engineering
  • Assisted in technical training, market surveys and technical presentation of services
September 2016 - December 2016

RESERVOIR ENGINEER (INTERN) PETRONAS Carigali

  • With guidance from my mentor and senior reservoir engineer, I assisted in carrying out historical data quality assessment for all oil & gas fields in Malaysia
  • Updated & completed records of reservoir data where necessary within designated database, improving reservoir simulation input
  • Conducted data extraction, evaluation & consolidation
  • Assisted in developing workflows in the various phases of the reservoir management process

Skills

Corporate Training

Microsoft Excel

Business Intelligence

Project Management

Microsoft Power BI

Documentation And Reporting

Data Analysis & Storytelling

Interpersonal Communications

Awards

Best Table Topics Speaker

 

Top Glove Toastmasters Club
2018
Octofinalist in the PetroBowl Championship

Houston, Texas, USA

2015

Recipient of the UCSI University Trust Scholarship Award

UCSI University

2012

Semifinalist in the HELP University National English Debate Competition
HELP University
2008

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