Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Malaya, Malaysia
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Executive Chairman & Founder | Authentic Venture Sdn Bhd
Ir Aziz Ismail
Ir Aziz Ismail is the Executive Chairman and Founder of Authentic Venture Sdn Bhd, bringing decades of experience in engineering, industrial automation, enterprise technology and business leadership.
A Visionary Leader in Engineering, Technology and Enterprise Innovation
A visionary technology entrepreneur with a strong engineering foundation, he has dedicated much of his professional career to exploring how technology can help organisations operate more effectively, improve productivity and achieve sustainable growth.
His career spans industrial engineering, sophisticated automation and control systems, enterprise software development and technology entrepreneurship.
As the founder of Authentic Venture, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the company's technological foundations and its evolution into an enterprise software and digital solutions provider.
Today, he continues to provide strategic direction and long-term perspective as Authentic Venture advances into a new era of intelligent business technology.
A Vision Shaped by Engineering and Innovation
Ir Aziz began his professional journey in electrical engineering, instrumentation and industrial automation, working with technology used in complex industrial environments.
His experience includes distributed control systems, power generation facilities, industrial information systems, plant automation and enterprise management applications.
Working across these environments gave him a deep appreciation for the importance of reliable systems, integrated information and technology that supports effective decision-making.
Over time, his interests evolved beyond industrial automation towards a broader vision: using technology to help organisations manage not only machinery and processes, but also their people, resources and business operations.
This perspective would become an important foundation for his entrepreneurial journey and the development of Authentic Venture.
Founding Authentic Venture — Turning Vision into Enterprise Technology
Driven by his belief in the transformative potential of technology, Ir Aziz founded Authentic Venture Sdn Bhd and served as its Chief Executive Officer from 2002 to 2021.
Under his leadership, the company developed enterprise technology solutions aimed at helping organisations modernise and improve their operations.
These included OfficeCentral, an integrated cloud-based enterprise management platform, and AssetCentral, a solution supporting asset and maintenance management.
His vision extended beyond developing standalone software applications. He recognised the value of connecting business functions, improving access to information and enabling organisations to manage operations through more integrated systems.
This approach established the foundation upon which Authentic Venture continues to develop its enterprise technology capabilities.
Decades of Technology and Business Leadership
Before establishing Authentic Venture, Ir Aziz built extensive experience across engineering, industrial automation and technology organisations.
- Tenaga Nasional Berhad (1984–1991)
- Began his professional career in control and instrumentation engineering, gaining experience with power generation systems and industrial technology.
- Honeywell Engineering Sdn Bhd (1991–1994)
- Undertook project management responsibilities involving industrial control systems and instrumentation for major industrial environments.
- Foxboro (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
- Held senior leadership responsibilities involving industrial automation, distributed control systems and engineering solutions.
- Progressive Impact Corporation / PI-CSE
- Held senior technology and management positions, contributing to the development and delivery of industrial information systems, engineering solutions and enterprise applications.
- Digital Aura (1998–2002)
- Served as Managing Director and Partner, with responsibilities involving industrial automation technology, business development and international engineering projects, including work in the Middle East.
- Authentic Venture Sdn Bhd (2002–Present)
- Founded and led the company as Chief Executive Officer until 2021, before transitioning to the role of Executive Chairman.
Across these roles, he developed extensive experience in technical leadership, business strategy, technology delivery and organisational management.
Engineering Excellence and Business Education
Ir Aziz's academic and professional background combines engineering expertise with business management education.
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Loughborough University of Technology, United Kingdom
Ordinary National Diploma in Technology (With Commendation)
Brighton Technical College, United Kingdom
His professional background also includes engineering credentials and involvement with recognised engineering institutions.
This combination of technical expertise and business education has contributed to his ability to connect engineering innovation with commercial opportunities and organisational needs.
Leadership Beyond Business
Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Ir Aziz has contributed to the engineering profession, entrepreneurship development and education through various professional associations and leadership activities.
His experience includes leadership involvement with the Instrument and Control Society, Malaysia, and the Asia Pacific Federation of Instrument and Control Societies.
He has also participated in entrepreneur and technopreneur development organisations, technology funding evaluation activities and university-level professional and academic engagement.
These contributions reflect his longstanding interest in strengthening engineering capabilities, supporting entrepreneurship and encouraging the development of future technology leaders.
A Vision for the Future of Enterprise Technology
Throughout his career, Ir Aziz has witnessed significant changes in technology—from traditional industrial control systems to connected enterprise applications, cloud computing and the emergence of artificial intelligence.
His long-term perspective continues to guide Authentic Venture as the company explores new opportunities in enterprise technology, intelligent automation and AI-enabled business solutions.
As Executive Chairman, he supports the company's strategic development, technological innovation and pursuit of opportunities in Malaysia and international markets.
His vision reflects a fundamental principle: technology creates its greatest value when it helps people, organisations and businesses achieve what was previously difficult or impossible.
With a foundation built on engineering expertise, entrepreneurship and forward-thinking leadership, Ir Aziz continues to play an important role in guiding Authentic Venture towards its next chapter of innovation and growth.
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