Our Team

Founder-CEO

Teacher Raj Ridvan Singh

Leading a team of passionate change-makers is education revolutionist and social entrepreneur; Teacher Raj Ridvan Singh.

He is one of the most successful, multi-award-winning humanitarian and social entrepreneurs in Malaysia with more than 21 years in the social service sector.

He won the prestigious Best Sustainability Leader award (2018) by EUMCCI. He was the first and only Malaysian awarded the Ford Fellows (2015), with a fellowship program at Colombia University & YALE, New York as well as being elected Deputy Lab Leader for the Ministry of Defence Malaysia National Service Programme 2.0 (PLKN) (2015).

Teacher Raj firmly believes that serving and educating others can be made into a way of life that anyone can and should assume. This belief manifests in his propensity to share knowledge and actively engage in his personality as a Teacher-Leader and mentor.

Co-Founder Director

Danutcha Catriona Singh

Danutcha is the Co-Founder & Director of SOLS smart. She acquired a degree in Communications from Murdoch University, Australia.

After graduation, she worked as an editor with the national broadcaster, Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) and as a journalist with the New Straits Times. During this time she was part of various community service projects.

With over 18 year of experience in the Humanitarian sector, Danutcha strongly believes that the success of the various programmes and projects run by SOLS smart is a testament to the wonderful women and men who are and have been a part of #teamSOLS.

Chief Education Officer

Daniela Strîmbei

Educationist by heart and profession who pushes her students and team to higher levels. In tandem with training, she also guides and enables the team to secure the quality and relevance of the education programmes and achieve high standards in delivery.

General Manager

Tim Asquith

With over 40 years of corporate experience as a senior manager, trainer and consultant, Tim has worked across the world in multiple categories and industries. As a consultant he has trained over 10,000 managers, and has worked with many leading companies.

Deputy Director & Senior Trainer

Kiranjit Kaur

As one of the pioneers in the SOLS Education ecosystem, Kiran studied ACCA chartered accounting and was working as an operations and accounts manager for 10 years before following her calling to learn and serve as an educator in 2005.

After being certified to implement the launch of the upgraded English programme she led the AHHA Education Timor Leste team as Country Director and Head of Education, managing 200 teachers and trainees and more than 3,000 students.

Bringing with her more than 20 years of experience in leadership, management, education, teacher training and course development, Kiran is now setting her sights on further developing the quality of education in Malaysia and contributing to nation-building in her home country.

Chief Innovation Officer

Johnson Lam

Johnson has 22 years of corporate experience in the IT, Innovation and Telco industries. He has also spent the past 12 years being a community builder; leading the Maker, DIY and Repair Movement in Malaysia and neighbouring regions.

Johnson joined SOLS in 2022 as the Chief Innovation Officer across the organisation. He looks at problem-solving through innovative, collaborative and impactful ways for employees, customers and the community at large.

Tech Director

Ash Luques

Ash graduated with a Diploma in International Culinary Arts and a Bachelor’s in International Hospitality and Tourism Management. Kicking off her career in writing, she then spent 4 years in the Advertising & Print industry and another 4 years in E-commerce Marketing.

With an additional 4 years of experience in Mobile & UI/UX development, she is the Tech Director for SOLS smart. She focuses on the day-to-day operations as well as the overall strategy of the Tech department.

Chief Technology Officer

Anand Bhandari

Anand is an inquisitive and driven graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science. He has over 14 years of experience in facilitating cutting-edge Software Development solutions with a wide range of online educational applications, website technology skills and Mobile Apps Development. He has extensive expertise in small and large system architecture development.

Senior Educator

Fazhar Bin Sharin

Motivator and trainer who empowers students to believe in themselves and unlock their potential. Has diverse training experience from government civil servants, corporate executives, managers and B40 communities.

Senior Technology Trainer

Siti Khadijah Korai

Experienced Google Certified & META Trainer, has been providing digital skills training across Malaysia since 2015. Having vast experience in delivering both in-person and online training programs for various audiences, Khaty is able to train technical skills to individuals from different age groups & backgrounds.

Trainer

Irina Kujundzic

Highly motivating trainer with rich international experience in Denmark, Portugal, the US, Zambia and Cambodia. Irina holds a degree in English linguistics and she has been offering training in English language and professional skills in Malaysia since 2019.

Trainer

Mohana Perianan

Experienced in both locally and internationally recognised programmes, Mohana’s strengths centre around communication, interpersonal skills, professional and personal development.

Trainer

Amir Shafiq

Education graduate with experience in delivering several training programs to adult learners and participants. With a strong passion and focus on digital and technical skills, Amir guides participants step by step when developing technical skills.