Mohd Zhafri, or just Zaf

I’m Mohd Zhafri, usually known as Zaf. I studied Electronics Engineering (Mechatronic) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and have more than 10 years of experience in mechatronics, robotics and IoT — from research and firmware to co-founding and leading technology companies. Today I’m Director / CEO of MInD Mechatronic Intelligent Design Sdn. Bhd. (MindnRobotics), and my work spans business development, solution planning, technical development and field testing. I also contribute to project coordination at a high level, helping keep the overall direction and priorities aligned.

What I do

I work across engineering and business with the team at MindnRobotics, helping turn practical problems into solutions. In practice that covers:

• Business development — understanding client needs and developing opportunities and partnerships.
• Solution planning — translating requirements into a practical solution.
• Technical development — contributing to design and development alongside the team.
• Field testing — taking part in testing and using field feedback to guide improvements.
• Project coordination — helping align overall direction, priorities and stakeholders at a high level.

Current focus

My work is in technology — robotics, IoT, mechanization and system development — serving industries such as palm oil plantation, agriculture, renewable energy and factories. Every project is multidisciplinary and a team effort.

Beyond work

Beyond work, I’m exploring new interests, including fishing, and making room for everyday experiences worth remembering. Some of those end up in the journal.