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Barnama
2 days ago
- General
- Barnama
PMM Convocation: Top Graduate Fulfils Dream Of Sharing Stage With Parents
JASIN, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- For G. Kishendran, the convocation of Merlimau Polytechnic, Melaka (PMM) was not only a celebration of academic excellence but also the proud moment his wish to be on stage with his parents came true after he scored a perfect 4.00 Cumulative Grade Point Average for six straight semesters. The 23-year-old Diploma in Accountancy graduate was named the recipient of the Director's Award and the Academic and Co-Curricular Excellence Award at the convocation ceremony today, in recognition of his hard work and discipline over three years at PMM. Although he obtained 8As in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, his dream was left unfulfilled for five years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a setback that became the driving force for the son of a lorry driver and food caterer to work harder during his studies. 'I'm really happy and thankful. This achievement wouldn't have been possible without my parents' prayers and sacrifices. They worked hard to support the family and give us a proper education. 'I used to feel down and nearly gave up, but the support of my parents, lecturers and friends gave me the strength to keep going, and I dedicate this success to all of them,' he told reporters here today. Earlier, Kishendran received the award from Polytechnic and Community College Education Department director-general Datuk Dr Mohd Zahari Ismail at the 23rd PMM Convocation Ceremony. The third of six siblings from Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur, said he had been keenly interested in accounting since Form Four. Kishendran said he would wake up as early as 4 am every day to work on assignments, ensuring he managed his time wisely to actively participate in various polytechnic programmes while achieving excellent results academically and in co-curricular activities. He also earned an overall Merit KITA score of 88.75 per cent, the comprehensive assessment system of Malaysian polytechnics that evaluates academics, leadership, co-curricular activities, and student personality.
Business Wire
29-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Workiva Welcomes SaaS Executive Astha Malik as New Board Director
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK) the platform that powers transparency, accountability, and trust, today announced the appointment of Astha Malik, Chief Business Officer of Braze, Inc. (Nasdaq:BRZE), to its board of directors. Malik is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience driving growth, building category-defining brands, and scaling go-to-market operations for high-growth SaaS companies. At Braze, she leads diverse teams, encompassing corporate strategy, growth engineering, operations, marketing, strategic consulting and education. Before accepting her role at Braze, she served as Chief Operating Officer at VTEX Inc. and held executive positions at Zendesk, Citrix, Sumo Logic, and PagerDuty. 'Astha's experience scaling innovative B2B companies, combined with her deep understanding of go-to-market strategy and operational excellence, makes her a valuable addition to our board,' said Julie Iskow, Workiva President & Chief Executive Officer. 'Her insights will be instrumental as we continue to evolve as a platform company and deliver exceptional value to our customers.' Malik has been recognized as a leader among her peers, including being named to the Forbes' list of the Top 50 Entrepreneurial CMOs. She holds a Master of Science in Finance from Florida International University (Chapman Graduate School of Business). She earned her master's degree with highest distinction and was awarded a Director's Award for academic excellence. "Joining Workiva's board presents an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of integrated reporting and connected data for organizations around the world," Malik stated. "Workiva's commitment to transparency, accountability, and trust, brought to life by its AI-powered platform, perfectly aligns with the evolving demands from executives for enterprise software. I am looking forward to working with Julie and the Workiva team to accelerate their impact." Malik's appointment is effective today, maintaining seven members on Workiva's board of directors. For more information about Workiva's board, visit here. Workiva Inc. (NYSE: WK) powers transparency, accountability and trust. Finance, accounting, sustainability, risk and audit teams from more than 6,000 organizations worldwide rely on Workiva for their mission critical work. We transform how customers connect data, unify processes, and empower teams in a secure, audit-ready, AI-powered, collaborative platform. Learn more at
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Workiva Welcomes SaaS Executive Astha Malik as New Board Director
NEW YORK, May 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK) the platform that powers transparency, accountability, and trust, today announced the appointment of Astha Malik, Chief Business Officer of Braze, Inc. (Nasdaq:BRZE), to its board of directors. Malik is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience driving growth, building category-defining brands, and scaling go-to-market operations for high-growth SaaS companies. At Braze, she leads diverse teams, encompassing corporate strategy, growth engineering, operations, marketing, strategic consulting and education. Before accepting her role at Braze, she served as Chief Operating Officer at VTEX Inc. and held executive positions at Zendesk, Citrix, Sumo Logic, and PagerDuty. "Astha's experience scaling innovative B2B companies, combined with her deep understanding of go-to-market strategy and operational excellence, makes her a valuable addition to our board," said Julie Iskow, Workiva President & Chief Executive Officer. "Her insights will be instrumental as we continue to evolve as a platform company and deliver exceptional value to our customers." Malik has been recognized as a leader among her peers, including being named to the Forbes' list of the Top 50 Entrepreneurial CMOs. She holds a Master of Science in Finance from Florida International University (Chapman Graduate School of Business). She earned her master's degree with highest distinction and was awarded a Director's Award for academic excellence. "Joining Workiva's board presents an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of integrated reporting and connected data for organizations around the world," Malik stated. "Workiva's commitment to transparency, accountability, and trust, brought to life by its AI-powered platform, perfectly aligns with the evolving demands from executives for enterprise software. I am looking forward to working with Julie and the Workiva team to accelerate their impact." Malik's appointment is effective today, maintaining seven members on Workiva's board of directors. For more information about Workiva's board, visit here. About Workiva Workiva Inc. (NYSE: WK) powers transparency, accountability and trust. Finance, accounting, sustainability, risk and audit teams from more than 6,000 organizations worldwide rely on Workiva for their mission critical work. We transform how customers connect data, unify processes, and empower teams in a secure, audit-ready, AI-powered, collaborative platform. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Media Inquiries:Mandi McReynoldspress@
