This locale or site is dedicated to the future of Indonesia, with an optimistic outlook, primarily from someone who was born in Medan but grew up in Jakarta, Indonesia, one of the world’s most democratic countries.
However, becoming a democratic country doesn’t guarantee the absence of fraud. Indonesia still faces significant challenges, including corruption, nepotism, subpar public service quality, inadequate human resources, and incompetent leadership.
Don’t be disheartened. This situation has occurred in other countries, especially during transitions from non-democratic to democratic systems. Therefore, pursuing national reform and organizational changes is crucial. Ultimately, these efforts will improve public service quality.
By the way, the author attended public school from elementary school onwards. During his senior high school years, he aspired to become a chemical engineer and was accepted into a chemical engineering program at a public university in Sumatra. However, upon graduating from high school, he fortunately passed an acceptance test at a state accounting school (STAN) with a full scholarship and enrolled in public sector accounting and auditing.
After completing his undergraduate degree, he was fortunate enough to receive a full scholarship for a master’s degree program at Binus University (BINUS). This program offered a double degree in collaboration with Curtin University of Technology, Australia, specializing in information systems.
After graduating, he earned two master’s degree certificates: one from BINUS and the other from Curtin University of Technology. Later, he obtained a PhD in Performance Management Systems (PMSs) from the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in Auckland, New Zealand, with a scholarship from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) of New Zealand.
Currently, he resides in Bintaro Jaya, a rural area in Tangerang Selatan, far from Jakarta, with his wife and two loving sons. On weekends, he often takes his bicycle for leisurely rides, exploring the local area from Bintaro Jaya to Serpong City, a predominantly green region with lush natural trees and grasses.
He has a passion for reading a wide range of topics, particularly those related to information systems and technology. He is eager to share his knowledge, skills, and experiences, drawing from his experiences in developing and implementing information systems. He also enjoys learning about culture, political behavior, philosophy, and the arts.
Furthermore, he possesses extensive experience in strategic planning, performance management, and agile project management. Planning is crucial in organizations, as it plays a vital role in managing risks, achieving performance targets, and ensuring the effective and efficient execution of programs and projects.
As a wise person once said, “If you plan, you have already passed 50% of your job.” Therefore, it is essential to start with a well-thought-out plan before proceeding with execution.
He holds esteemed positions as a senior lecturer and an associate faculty member at BINUS. His daily responsibilities include serving as a senior-level regional chief at a government agency, where he oversees overall assurance and consulting activities.
At BINUS, he has had the privilege of teaching IT/IS governance, supervising thesis writing (with topics related to IT risk, control, and governance), and information assurance architecture. He also taught performance audit and control at STAN. Recently, he conducted lectures for master’s degree students on Project Management and Organisational Change, Risk Management and Data Analytics, and Modern Financial Management.
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