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.

Impact 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.

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.

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.

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.

Head of Marketing

Liyana Azizi

Embarking on a thrilling new chapter as the Marketing Manager at SOLS Foundation, Liyana brings over 4 years of experience in Business Development & Marketing. Fluent in Mandarin, Bahasa, and English, she navigates dynamic education markets.

Her role involves driving marketing strategies aligned with SOLS smart’s mission, making a meaningful impact on education and community development. Liyana collaborates with cross-functional teams, enhances brand visibility, and shapes creative content. Her commitment to excellence will be invaluable to SOLS smart’s growth.

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.

Digital Skills Trainer

Sathees Balachandru

Sathees is a dedicated professional with a background in non-formal education, B40 communities, academical, business and economical research holding a degree in Political Science from The National University of Malaysia (UKM). He has already contributed successfully to various projects in roles such as Academic Researcher, where he honed skills in Generative Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Foundation Models, Soft Skills and Professional Skills.

Currently, Sathees serves as a Digital Skills Trainer at SOLS Foundation, where he focuses on empowering the B40 communities with workforce development programmes. Projects include developing curriculum and teaching classes for programmes such as Skills Hub, TVET Academy, Orang Asli Village Workshops, Rakyat Digital in collaboration with IBM, and others. In this role, he aims to enhance the services that SOLS Foundation provides to underserved communities, leveraging his expertise to drive innovation, efficiency and success. Sathees also contributes to SOLS Smart by delivering professional and digital training to corporate and government clients.

Passionate about creating impact and empowering every layer of the community, Sathees is committed to fostering a collaborative environment that encourages growth and creativity within the team. Outside of work, he enjoys monitoring his university events, which helps maintain a well-rounded perspective that benefits both personal and professional endeavors.

Trainer

Farhan Jamaludin

Farhan Jamaludin is an accomplished trainer and professional learning facilitator with a robust background in both education and hands-on work experience. He began his career in education by obtaining key certifications in corporate training, including HRDC accreditation and the Professional Learning Facilitator (PLF) certification, which laid the foundation for his expertise in adult learning principles and dynamic facilitation techniques. Early in his career, Farhan served as an investigation officer with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), a role that refined his skills in behavior analysis, conflict resolution, and strategic communication. These experiences have been instrumental in shaping his unique approach to training, where he blends analytical rigor with creative problem-solving.

Currently, Farhan serves as a Trainer at SOLS Smart, where he is dedicated to elevating workplace communication, leadership development, and digitalization strategies. At SOLS, he contributes by designing engaging training modules, leading interactive workshops, and spearheading course content initiatives that resonate with modern professional audiences. His innovative approach not only drives measurable results in team performance but also fosters a culture of continuous learning and growth across the organization.