DKR Industrial Talk 4.0... Exploring Future-Ready Networking with TP-Link Omada & VIGI

 

DKR Industrial Talk 4.0

NETWORK ENGINEER 2030: Are You Ready for AI, Cloud & Smart Surveillance?

Exploring Future-Ready Networking with TP-Link Omada & VIGI

📅 Date: 23 October 2026, Friday

⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 Venue: Tokyo Hall, TVETMARA MJII

🎤 Speakers:

En. Faeez Farhan, Business Development Manager, TP-Link Distribution Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

En. Ahmad Muaz, Pre-Sales Solution Engineer, TP-Link Distribution Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

🏢 Organised by: Department of Data Transmission & Network (DKR)

The Department of Data Transmission & Network (DKR) successfully organised DKR Industrial Talk 4.0, featuring two industry representatives from TP-Link Distribution Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., En. Faeez Farhan and En. Ahmad Muaz.

Carrying the theme "Network Engineer 2030: Are You Ready for AI, Cloud & Smart Surveillance?", the session aimed to expose students to the evolving landscape of networking technologies, emerging industry trends and future career opportunities in the engineering and networking sectors.

💡 Throughout the session, both speakers shared valuable insights into the importance of preparing for the future of networking, highlighting the need for technical competencies, professional development and the right mindset to succeed in an increasingly technology-driven industry.

Among the key takeaways shared by the speakers were:

🚀 Think Differently and Embrace Technopreneurship

En. Faeez Farhan encouraged students to explore the entrepreneurial side of technology, embrace creativity and dare to be different. Developing a unique perspective and identifying opportunities in technology can open doors beyond conventional career pathways.

💡 Stay Curious, Communicate and Keep Learning

En. Ahmad Muaz emphasised the importance of curiosity, effective communication and continuous learning. Students were reminded that professional growth requires the willingness to explore new knowledge, adapt to technological changes and continuously improve their skills.

One of the memorable messages shared during the session was:

✨ "When you're tired, take a rest, but never stop moving forward."

He also highlighted the importance of building a strong technical portfolio, particularly through AI-related projects, to demonstrate practical skills and stand out during future job interviews.

Furthermore, students were introduced to emerging network security technologies, including Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), which plays an important role in strengthening network security against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

🤝 The session provided students with a valuable opportunity to understand how current academic knowledge connects with real-world industry applications. It also highlighted the importance of combining technical expertise, communication skills, curiosity and continuous learning to remain relevant in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Overall, DKR Industrial Talk 4.0 successfully strengthened the connection between academia and industry while inspiring students to take proactive steps in preparing themselves for future careers in networking, AI, cloud computing and smart surveillance.

🌟 Be curious. Be different. Keep learning.

🚀 The future belongs to those who are ready to start building it today.

by sensei Hajar