About

Syarif serves as the Assistant Director, Technology at AVPN, where he leads the strategic adoption and management of digital solutions to streamline team collaboration. His work is central to AVPN’s mission of mobilising capital toward social impact, ensuring that technology serves as a bridge rather than a barrier. He is deeply committed to human-centered design principles, focusing on systems that empower individual creativity and foster a culture of shared ownership across the organisation.

As a seasoned digital transformation specialist, Syarif brings over a decade of experience in end-to-end technical program lifecycle management. His career spans the nonprofit, social enterprise, and private sectors across the Asia-Pacific, giving him a unique perspective on scaling innovation in diverse environments.

Syarif holds a BA in Cultural Studies from the University of Wollongong, Australia. Beyond his professional life, he is a dedicated advocate for educational equity, regularly volunteering as a tutor for underprivileged early school leavers in Indonesia to help them navigate future opportunities.