Workshop
Introduction to KNIME
Mr. Chew Teong Han
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia
- 9 October 2023
- 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Plumeria, Park Royal Langkawi
Keynote
Small is … vulnerable? The cybersecurity challenges of SMEs
Prof. Steven Furnell
University of Nottingham, UK
- 10 October 2023
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Plumeria, Park Royal Langkawi
Keynote
From Technical Complexity to 'Few Clicks' Cloud Management Experience
Mr. Arif Tukiman
RunCloud Sdn. Bhd.
- 11 October 2023
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Plumeria, Park Royal Langkawi
Keynote
Energy Informatics: Big Data & AI in Smart Grid
Ts. Dr Mohd Hazli Mohamed Zabil
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
- 12 October 2023
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Plumeria, Park Royal Langkawi
Workshop
Introduction to KNIME
- 9 October 2023
- 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Plumeria, Park Royal Langkawi
The participants of this short workshop can expect to be introduced to the overall working concept of KNIME, using one or more case study approaches to building a data processing pipeline. Extract, transform and load (ETL) will be the workshop’s primary focus as some of the most-used (KNIME) nodes will be highlighted, including some of the more creative ways of using those nodes to obtain the desired output. Towards the end of the workshop, participants should possess enough preliminary information to get started with KNIME, with the ability to look for other supporting resources and reference materials.
P/S: to help you get started during the workshop, please visit https://www.knime.com/downloads and look for the installer that is compatible with your computer, and install the software.
About KNIME
KNIME is a free and open-source data analytics, reporting and integration platform. KNIME integrates various components for machine learning and data mining through its modular data pipelining “Building Blocks of Analytics” concept. It provides a graphical user interface that uses “drag-and-drop” nodes to blend different data sources, including pre-processing (ETL: Extraction, Transformation, Loading), for modelling, data analysis and visualization without, or with only minimal, programming.
Research officer with over 15 years of experience in research project management, performance assessment, data analytics and task automation. Competent in Python programming and KNIME analytics platform with continuous self-taught upskilling on the job. Currently overseeing university strategy and risk management.
Mr. Chew Teong Han
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia
Prof. Steven Furnell
University of Nottingham, UK
Keynote
Small is … vulnerable? The cybersecurity challenges of SMEs
- 10 October 2023
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Plumeria, Park Royal Langkawi
Ensuring cybersecurity is an ongoing challenge for all organisations, with technology usage and network connectivity representing fundamental foundations of businesses operation. Small and medium enterprises are no exception here, playing a crucial role in the economic context and often being key elements of the supply ecosystem for larger organisations. However, the cybersecurity challenge is likely to be more pronounced within SMEs, where the availability of related knowledge, skills and budgets is typically lower. Unfortunately, this does not lessen the risk, and despite their size SMEs face many of the same threats as their larger counterparts. In this talk, Prof. Steven Furnell examines the challenges facing SMEs, drawing upon recent evidence from a UK survey of attacks and breaches. He also considers the situation that SMEs can face when seeking to obtain support and guidance, leading to discussion of new research that seeks to investigate how the situation may be improved via a community-led approach.
Steve is Professor of Cyber Security in the School of Computer Science at the University of Nottingham. His research interests include security management and culture, usability of security and privacy, and technologies for user authentication and intrusion detection. He has authored over 360 papers in refereed international journals and conference proceedings, as well as various books, book chapters, and industry reports. Steve is the UK representative to Technical Committee 11 (security and privacy) within the International Federation for Information Processing, and a board member of the Chartered Institute of Information Security, and a member of the Steering Group for the Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (CyBOK) and the Careers and Learning Working Group within the UK Cyber Security Council.
Keynote
From Technical Complexity to 'Few Clicks' Cloud Management Experience
- 11 October 2023
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Plumeria, Park Royal Langkawi
As a co-founder of RunCloud, I’m honored to discuss the transformative potential of SaaS Developer Tools in simplifying the often complex task of cloud configuration. In this speech, titled “From Technical Complexity to ‘Few Clicks’ Cloud Management Experience”, we will explore how RunCloud, as a prime example, have redefined the landscape of cloud configuration, transforming it from a daunting technical maze into a user-friendly, ‘few clicks’ experience.
Historically, setting up and managing cloud servers and web applications was seen as something only experts could do. It was really tough for beginners and even experienced professionals. All the complications made it hard to deploy web applications, keep them running smoothly, and manage cloud resources efficiently.
But things are changing. There’s a new focus on making cloud management easier and something that beginners can pick up without much difficulty.
We will explore the fundamental ideas driving this change:
1. Simplicity Meets Power: RunCloud’s philosophy revolves around empowering users with a simplified, intuitive interface that conceals the underlying complexity. Beginners and experts alike can now harness the full potential of cloud resources effortlessly.
2. Accessible Learning Resources: We’ll explore the importance of comprehensive documentation, tutorials, and an engaged user community in helping both beginners and experts unlock the full potential of the tool.
3. Efficiency and Automation: RunCloud’s advanced automation features not only save valuable time for seasoned professionals but also open the door for beginners to perform complex cloud tasks with just a few clicks.
4. User Education and Support: Comprehensive resources, including documentation, tutorials, and an engaged user community, ensure that all users have the tools they need to succeed.
5. Feedback Loop and Continuous Improvement: We’ll discuss the value of feedback loops in refining and enhancing tools over time, ensuring they stay aligned with developers’ evolving requirements.
Join us in this exploration of the ‘Few Clicks’ Cloud Management Experience, where we witness how innovation and user-centric design can revolutionized the industry landscape. Whether you’re a developer, a SaaS enthusiast, or simply intrigued by the power of technology to simplify the complex, this speech will inspire you to embrace the future of cloud management – one that promises accessibility, efficiency, and empowerment for all.
Mr. Arif Tukiman
RunCloud Sdn. Bhd.
Ts. Dr Mohd Hazli Mohamed Zabil
Universiti Teknologi Nasional (UNITEN)
Keynote
Energy Informatics: Big Data & AI in Smart Grid
- 12 October 2023
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Plumeria, Park Royal Langkawi
Energy Informatics is an emerging highly interdisciplinary and dynamic field of research to address challenges in energy transition, trend towards renewable energy that require essential contributions from the computer science community to maintain stability and security of supply, particularly for the smart electric power grid. The speaker will highlight the role of AI and Bid Data in smart grid.
MOHD HAZLI obtained his Ph.D. from the Universiti Sains Malaysia. Currently he is a Senior Lecturer in the College of Computing and Informatics, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN). He taught several subjects at the undergraduate level particularly in software engineering, software requirements, programming subjects, and applications development. Besides teaching, he is also involved in a couple of research projects in machine learning, performance prediction and human activity recognition. He led a research project from Tenaga Nasional entitled “Software Project Assessment Management System” and several research contract project from Tenaga Nasional Berhad, the Malaysian national utility company. Besides the academic position, he also is the Deputy Dean (Student Affairs and Alumni) of College of Computing and Informatics UNITEN, a professional certified software tester under International Qualification Testing Board (ISTQB), professional certified requirement engineers under International Requirements Engineering Board (IREB), and registered as Technologist under Malaysia Board of Technology (MBOT).