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Name: Muhammad Syazwi Hilmi bin Saifol Bakhri
Hometown: Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
Interests: Music, technology, gaming, and exploring new digital tools
Ambition: To become a skilled Data Analyst who can turn data into meaningful insights
Personality: Curious, analytical, and always eager to learn new things

Life Motto: Progress first, not perfection

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Program: Diploma in Computer Science

Institution: Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Jasin, Melaka

Year: 2022 – 2025

Description:
During my diploma studies, I learned the fundamentals of programming, database management, and system development. This stage helped me build a strong foundation in IT and discover my interest in data analysis.

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A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.

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Blue and White Colorful Illustrative Mind Map Brainstorm

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Program: Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons.)

Institution: Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Year: 2025 – Present

Description:
I have just started my degree journey at UiTM. So far, I’ve been introduced to the course structure and learning outcomes. I’m excited to explore new topics, develop deeper analytical skills, and continue my path toward becoming a Data Analyst.

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ISP640 Chapter 3_ Measurable Organizational Value and the Business Case _ Quizlet

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Learning Reflection: Scope Management and WBS

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Learning Reflection: Scope Management and WBS

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In Week 5, I learned how important project scope is in ensuring a project stays within time and budget constraints. This chapter helped me understand the difference between project scope and product scope, and how clearly defining deliverables prevents issues such as scope creep and scope grope. I also learned how the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) helps break down complex projects into manageable work packages, making planning, estimation, and control more effective. Understanding the difference between deliverables and milestones improved my awareness of how project progress is measured and validated. Overall, this chapter showed me that proper scope planning, supported by a well-structured WBS and reliable estimation techniques, is essential for successful project management.

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In Week 6, I completed Test Assessment 1, which assessed my understanding of the key project management concepts covered in the earlier weeks of the course. The test required me to recall and apply theoretical knowledge, reinforcing my understanding of topics such as project scope, planning processes, and core terminology. Preparing for the test helped me identify areas where I was confident and areas that needed further revision, particularly in understanding how different project management concepts connect to one another. Overall, the test was a valuable checkpoint that helped consolidate my learning and encouraged me to improve my study strategies for future assessments.

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Reflection on Week 7: Managing Project Risk

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Reflection on Week 7: Managing Project Risk

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In Week 7, I learned how important risk management is in ensuring a project’s success and how risks can affect scope, schedule, cost, and quality. This week helped me understand that risk is not only a threat but can also be an opportunity if managed properly. I learned about the structured risk management process, including risk planning, identification, analysis, response strategies, and monitoring. Tools such as SWOT analysis, risk checklists, and probability–impact analysis showed me how risks can be systematically identified and prioritized rather than handled reactively. Overall, this week strengthened my understanding that effective risk management requires early planning, stakeholder commitment, and continuous monitoring throughout the project lifecycle

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Reflection on Week 8: Managing Project Stakeholders and Communication

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Reflection on Week 8: Managing Project Stakeholders and Communication

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In Week 8, I learned how effective stakeholder management and communication are critical to the success of a project. This week helped me understand the difference between formal and informal organizational structures, particularly how informal communication such as the “grapevine” can influence project outcomes. I also learned how to conduct a stakeholder analysis by identifying stakeholder interests, levels of influence, and appropriate engagement strategies. In addition, the introduction to project communication plans and performance reporting tools, such as earned value analysis, showed me how project progress can be monitored and clearly communicated to stakeholders. Overall, this week highlighted that clear, timely, and structured communication is essential for maintaining stakeholder support and project control

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Reflection on Week 9: Managing Project Quality

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Reflection on Week 9: Managing Project Quality

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In Week 9, I learned how project quality management ensures that both project deliverables and processes meet defined standards and stakeholder expectations. This week helped me understand that quality is not just about inspection at the end, but about planning, assurance, and control throughout the project lifecycle. I learned the importance of preventing rework by defining requirements clearly early in the project, as rework becomes more costly in later phases. Concepts such as quality assurance versus quality control, along with tools like control charts, fishbone diagrams, and Pareto analysis, showed me how quality issues can be identified, analyzed, and addressed systematically. Overall, this week highlighted that continuous improvement and shared responsibility for quality are essential to delivering successful and reliable project outcomes

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Reflection on Week 10: Completing the Business Case

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Reflection on Week 10: Completing the Business Case

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In Week 10, completing the business case helped me understand how important it is to clearly justify a project before it begins. This activity required me to link the project’s objectives to organizational goals by outlining the problem statement, proposed solution, expected benefits, costs, risks, and feasibility. Through this process, I learned that a strong business case supports better decision-making and provides a clear rationale for why a project should be approved and funded. Overall, this week reinforced the importance of aligning projects with strategic value and ensuring that all key factors are considered before moving forward.

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Reflection on Week 11: Leading the Project Team

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Reflection on Week 11: Leading the Project Team

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In Week 11, I learned that effective project leadership goes beyond technical management and focuses on motivating, guiding, and supporting the project team. This week helped me understand the difference between leadership and management, as well as the importance of adapting leadership styles to different situations. Learning about Kouzes and Posner’s Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership showed me how leaders can model behavior, inspire a shared vision, and empower others to perform at their best. I also gained insight into emotional intelligence and ethical leadership, and how self-awareness, empathy, and integrity contribute to building trust and strong team performance. Overall, this week highlighted that successful project leaders must balance results, ethics, and people management to achieve project success

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In Week 12, completing the final test allowed me to consolidate and demonstrate my understanding of the key project management concepts covered throughout the course. The test required me to apply both theoretical knowledge and practical understanding across topics such as scope, risk, quality, stakeholder management, and leadership. Preparing for the final test helped me reflect on how these concepts are interconnected and how they contribute to successful project outcomes. Overall, the final test served as a valuable conclusion to the course and reinforced my learning, confidence, and readiness to apply project management principles in future academic or professional contexts.

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Reflection on Weeks 13 & 14: Project Planning Presentation and Final Report Submission

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Reflection on Weeks 13 & 14: Project Planning Presentation and Final Report Submission

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In Weeks 13 and 14, presenting the project planning and submitting the final report allowed me to bring together everything I had learned throughout the course into a complete and coherent project. The presentation helped me develop my communication skills by clearly explaining project objectives, plans, and decisions to others, while the final report required detailed documentation and justification of the project planning processes used. This experience reinforced the importance of clear planning, teamwork, and effective communication in project management. Overall, these final weeks helped me gain confidence in applying project management concepts in a realistic project scenario and demonstrated my ability to plan, present, and document a project professionally.

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I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Dr. Norziana Binti Yahya for her guidance, support, and dedication throughout this course. Her clear explanations, constructive feedback, and commitment to student learning greatly enhanced my understanding of project management concepts. I am grateful for the knowledge and skills gained under her supervision, which have contributed significantly to my academic and professional development.