Aaron Gan Kin Leong

AARON GAN KIN LEONG
HRD CORP CERTIFIED CORPORATE TRAINER
With over 10 years of cross-industry experience spanning engineering, manufacturing, human resources, and corporate training, Aaron specializes in helping organisations transform data into actionable business insights. He combines deep expertise in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Power Platform, and Generative AI with practical business experience to deliver engaging, hands-on learning that drives immediate workplace impact.
Aaron has successfully trained professionals from multinational corporations, government agencies, universities, healthcare providers, financial institutions, and manufacturing organisations, empowering teams to automate workflows, build interactive dashboards, and make confident, data-driven decisions.
His training philosophy focuses on simplifying complex concepts into practical skills that participants can immediately apply to improve productivity, reporting efficiency, and digital transformation initiatives.
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 & FOUNDER – GKL Training
- Deliver HRDC Corp claimable training programmes in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Microsoft Power Platform, and Generative AI.
- Help organisations improve productivity through data analytics, workflow automation, and AI adoption.
- Design practical, hands-on learning experiences that bridge technical knowledge with real business applications.
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
Microsoft Power BI & Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
Business Intelligence, Data Analytics & Data Visualization
Power Query & Power Pivot
HR Analytics, Lean Manufacturing & Generative AI
DAX, Data Modelling & Dashboard Development
Corporate Training & Adult Learning Facilitation
Microsoft Power Apps, Microsoft Power Automate & Workflow Automation
Business Process Improvement & Digital Transformation
Awards
Best Table Topics Speaker
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
Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
HRD Corp Train-the-Trainer Certified
MIS Academy, Solaris Mont Kiara
2025
HRD Corp Accredited Trainer (Trainer ID: 51866)
HRD Corp
2025
