Lowyat.NET: Latest topics by genzy

How's the Java job market in Malaysia

genzy — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:12:21 +0800

How's Java job market in Malaysia (esp. in Penang)?

How's its salary package, compared to those of .NET, PHP, C/C++ etc?

NSS MSC Sdn. Bhd.

genzy — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:56:58 +0800

Does anyone know about this company - NSS (Network Security Solutions) MSC Sdn. Bhd.?

How's its working environment, benefits etc?

http://www.mynetsec.com

Which companies allow work from home sometimes?

genzy — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:37:46 +0800

Wonder how many/which companies allow work from home sometimes?
Allowing working from home mean sometimes using the Internet connection at home to work, with the monthly basic pay.
It is not freelancing work etc....

List of companies:
- ACS
- GE (General Electric)
- Hewlett Packard
- IBM
- Intel
- Motorola

and ?

Microsoft China - Based in Shenzhen, China

genzy — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:26:18 +0800

NSS (Network Security Solutions) MSC Sdn. Bhd.

genzy — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:55:43 +0800

Has anyone worked in NSS (Network Security Solutions) MSC Sdn. Bhd.?
How's the working environment, benefits etc?

http://www.mynetsec.com/

Altera or Plexus

genzy — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:45:35 +0800

If there are two offers, which one is better? especially, in term of prospects.

1) Software Engineer - Plexus IT department - shop floor control system, ERP, financial system etc.
2) Software Engineer - Altera SSD [S/w System Dev] (in partnership with TDE [Test Dev Engineering] - in-house test generation tools which are used to facilitate the leading-edge test development activities

Rosettanet Malaysia (Penang)

genzy — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:53:04 +0800

Anyone know about the benefits, environment, prospect at Rosettanet Malaysia?

Thanks for advice.

http://www.rosettanet.org.my/career.aspx

QUOTE

Java Developer
Job Description
This is a Software Development position with the primary role of the implementation of software modules that are compliant with the architecture specified by the Architecture Team

Department
RosettaNet ( Asia ) Engineering

Description
The intended scope of this function is implementation of software modules that will be essential part of GS1/RosettaNet infrastructure. This position reports to the Director, Asia Engineering.

Commitment
This is a Full time position

Essential Functions

* To collaborate with Business Stakeholders and to understand the requirements of the projects that require development services
* To implement, unit test and maintain the software
* To work closely with other members of the Development Team and provide input into software design
* To assist the Implementation Support Team on an on-going basis
* To ensure that deliverables are completed according to schedules
* To follow established RosettaNet Engineering Software Development Guidelines

Required Qualifications:

* Overall programming experience at least 1-3 years
* Expertise in OOAD & OOP
* Current hands-on expertise in Java and Java development tools for at least a year
* Expertise in Relational Database Management Systems (Oracle, PostgreSQL)
* Good verbal and written communication skills (sufficient competence in English is required)
* Good team player, able to work well with widely distributed international teams. Able to work flexible work hours to cater for different time zones supported by the team
* Familiar with Configuration Management Tool (Perforce, Subversion)

Preferred Qualifications:

* Knowledge in Extreme Programming
* Expertise in XML technologies including XML Schema
* Familiar with Linux and Sun Solaris environment
* Knowledge in UML, Registries & Repositories is an added advantage

Education

* BA/BS degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering or related field.

Integrascreen (M) Sdn Bhd

genzy — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:17:47 +0800

Hi, anyone working there?

How are benefits? working environment there?

Pls advise. Thanks.

Programmer (Java & ASP.NET & VB.NET)
http://my.jobstreet.com/jobs/2008/1/defaul...555312.htm?fr=J

Micro Modular System@MMS Ventures, Penang

genzy — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:36:58 +0800

Anyone working at Micro Modular System Sdn Bhd?
http://www.mmsis.com/company/

How are benefits? working environment?

Pls advise. Thanks.

Jabil Circuit - Programmer/Analyist III

genzy — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:38:07 +0800

YCH DistriPark Sdn Bhd, Prai, Penang

genzy — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 05:49:56 +0800

Anyone working there before?
How's the working environment/pay/benefits etc?

Thanks

The WorldFish Center, Penang

genzy — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 05:46:15 +0800

Anyone working there before, especially in the IT department?
How's the working environment, pay/benefits etc there?

Thanks

http://my.jobstreet.com/jobs/2008/1/i/10/563535.htm?fr=J
The WorldFish Center, located on the island of Penang, Malaysia, is a world-class scientific research organization. Our mission is to reduce poverty and hunger by improving fisheries and aquaculture. We have 15 offices in 12 countries and engaged in collaborative research with our partners in more than 50 countries spanning the globe. The Center is a nonprofit organization and a member of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).

A unique opportunity has arisen for a gifted individual to contribute to the mission of the Center and make a personal impact on the lives of millions of less fortunate people in developing countries around the world. You could be the highly competent and motivated individual to fill the following position:

Systems Developer
(Penang - Batu Maung)

Responsibilities:
* Developing tools and solutions enhancing business applications and other administrative tasks;
* Taking a lead role in handling end to end software development project such as requirement gathering, system analysis, development, implementation, documentation and training end users;
* Working independently in seeking requirements and feedback, constantly updating end users with development progress and tracking, following up on any pending issues;
* Analyzing, designing and developing web based and stand alone applications according to business needs and user requirements;
* Acting as a system integrator for different software and servers deployed in WorldFish;
* Supporting, upgrading and improving current software applications in place;
* Ensuring consistency and availability of the databases as well as providing consolidation and integration of various data sources within WorldFish;
* Ensuring appropriate data security and access control for applications and databases by performing audits and implement steps to strengthen the security of databases and applications;
* Developing and updating documentation and user manuals for any custom software created;
* Providing in-house training and develop supporting training materials for software deployments;
* Providing advice, reviews and recommendations for software needs in WorldFish; and
* Acting as a contact point for outsourced and off-the-shelf software acquisition.

Requirements:
* Degree in IT or related subjects with at least 3 years of experience in enterprise software development with emphasis on databases and work flow;
* Completed at least 3 medium sized projects that are cross departmental and have the ability to write extensive technical documentation and user manuals;
* Strong programming skills in .NET Development framework especially ASP.NET and VB.NET;
* Experienced in developing programs that integrates with Office productivity tools such as MS Access, Excel, Word and InfoPath;
* Ability to meet and honor agreed development deadlines with high degree of accuracy;
* Proficient in object oriented programming concepts;
* Understands and uses agile programming methodologies;
* Exposure in ERP environment such as SAP and HR systems an advantage;
* Possess strong analytical and technical skills, good coordination skills, user relationship management skills;
* Team player and customer oriented; and
* Excellent written and verbal English proficiency.

Motorola Software Engineer for two-ways radio

genzy — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:56:39 +0800

Any comments for the below? Career prospect?

http://www.motorolacareers.com/jobsearch_f...laysia&w=search

*Senior/Senior Staff Software Engineer
Job ID 71083
Location
MALAYSIA - BAYAN LEPAS
Job Category Software Engineering
Position Type
Full-time experienced
Relocation Provided
None
Education Required
Bachelors / Degree
Experience Required
3 - 5
Department Description
Develop embedded software for two-ways radio products.

Scope of Responsibilities/Expectations
Design and implement product software for new features, enhancement and new platform for two-ways radio products

Specific Knowledge/Skills
Vast experience(3-6 years) in real time embedded software programming/debugging
Good knowledge in Object Oriented Analysis and Design
Good analytical/problem solving skills
Good communication and presentation skills
Familiar with software development life cycle

Which programming languages have better prospects?

genzy — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 04:14:53 +0800

Hi,

Which languages can have better career prospect/market segment?
.NET, Java, C++, Visual Basic, ASP, Delphi, PHP, Python, Ruby, Perl etc

Which ones can be categorised as below?
higher salary :
higher employability :
higher demand :

Any idea about salary range for respective programming language?
.NET:
Java (desktop applications, rich client platform):
Java (J2EE, web based):
C++ - Windows programming/Win32/MFC:
C++ - ISO/Standard:
C++ - System programming/OS level/OSkernel:
C++ - UNIX/Open source libraries:
PHP:
Visual Basic:
ASP:
Delphi:
Python:
Ruby:
Perl:
ActionScript:

Desktop apps:
Web based apps:

The list goes on. Anything else to be added?

Driver Software Developer

genzy — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:20:04 +0800

Hi, anyone working in coding device drivers?

Device drivers could be related to specific machine, special purpose video, sound card, graphics card, game device, mouse, camera, industrial equipments etc.

What is the career prospect, salary etc?

Career in Machine Vision, Industrial Automation

genzy — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:18:18 +0800

Anyone working in vision inspection/Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) / Automated Vision Inspection (AVI), Malaysia?

What do you think about the career prospect in machine vision?

There are at least two parts:
software part (digital image processing, 2D/3D, artificial intelligence, neutral network, visualisation etc) for software engineers.
hardware (optics, cameras, imaging science etc) part for hardware engineers.

Terms
=================
Machine Vision:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine_vision

Image Processing:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_processing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_image_processing

Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_Optical_Inspection

Companies
=================
In M'sia,

Local companies:
Vitrox Berhad (leading in M'sia), Penang Island - http://www.vitrox.com.my/

Pentamaster Berhad, Penang Island - http://www.pentamaster.com/

TT Vision Technologies Sdn. Bhd., Penang Island - (Cached) http://209.85.175.104/search?q=cache:vVaW9...clnk&cd=1&gl=my

ACA Vision Technology Sdn. Bhd., Seberang Perai, Penang - http://www.acavision.com.my/

Zoomic Technology (M) Sdn. Bhd., Penang Island - http://www.zoomic.com.my/

etc

Overseas investors in M'sia:
Agient, Penang Island:
http://www.jobs.agilent.com/locations/malaysia.html
http://www.home.agilent.com/agilent/home.jspx?cc=MY&lc=eng

etc

Portals - News/Trends
=================
Portal by Automated Imaging Association (AIA), USA
http://www.machinevisiononline.org/
http://www.machinevisiononline.org/links/

Vision Systems Design magazine
http://www.vision-systems.com/

Advanced Imaging Magazine
http://www.advancedimagingpro.com/

Forums/Communities
=================
Industrial Automation Community
http://forums.ia-community.com

Industrial Automation.org
http://www.iautomate.org

Associations
=================
Society of Manufacturing Engineers/Machine Vision Association (MVA)
http://www.sme.org/cgi-bin/communities.pl?...home.htm&&&SME&

International Federation of Robotics
http://www.ifr.org/

Education Institutes - Malaysia
=============================
FRIS Engineering Institute, Penang Island
http://www.fris.edu.my/
The Pioneer and Most Experienced Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering Institute in Malaysia.
Focused as a centre for specialized Engineering studies in robotics and automation.

Center for Robotics and Automation (CRA), MMU, Cyberjaya
http://fet.mmu.edu.my/cra/CRAindex.htm

The Department of Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering, UTM, Johor
http://fke.utm.my/research/mer/

Mobile Robotics Group, Mechanical Engineering Department, Uniten, Selangor
http://www.uniten.edu.my/newhome/content_l...?ContentID=3243

International Events
================
http://www.machinevisiononline.org/public/calendar/

2007 China International Machine Vision Exhibition
Shanghai, China
http://www.seventhsense.cn/mvchina/yaoqinghan_english.html

2008 China International Machine Vision Exhibition
Shanghai, China

16th Annual AIA Business Conference, 2008
Disney Yacht Club Resort
Orlando, Florida, USA

The Vision Show 2008
Hynes Convention Center
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

2009 International Robots & Vision Show and Conference
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois, USA

Game developers

genzy — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:22:50 +0800

Anyone working as a full-time/part-time/amateur game developer (e.g. involved in game engine, graphics, physics, etc)?

What is the salary range?

Other links:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/183341/+140
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/580115
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/599727
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/267333

InterEdge Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd

genzy — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:53:26 +0800

Hi,

Anyone know about InterEdge Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd?
How's about its working environment, salary, benefits etc?

Company info:
http://siva-my.jobstreet.com/_profile/prev...22666&dept_id=0

Pls advise. Thanks.

Pentamaster, Penang

genzy — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:45:04 +0800

Hi,

Anyone working in Pentamaster in Penang?

Anyone know its working environment, benefits etc?

Thanks

API - extract email contacts from online services

genzy — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 01:45:32 +0800

As we can see there is a functionality in some online systems that extract contact information, based on our login information, any idea how to extract email contacts from the web-based email service providers, e.g. Yahoo, Hotmail, Gmail, based on the login information provided?

No matter programming language, be it PHP, Python, Perl, Java, dotNET, ASP, Ruby etc...