Our Leadership
Meet the experienced leaders guiding Darussalam Innovations. Our team brings a wealth of expertise and a shared passion for driving technological advancement in Brunei.
Rizan Latif
Chief Executive Officer
As CEO and Cofounder of Darussalam Innovations (DI), Rizan Latif is a visionary business leader dedicated to driving Brunei’s digital transformation. He channels over two decades of executive experience, honed from managing full P&L and leading complex, high-stakes operations in the global energy sector, to empower national progress through technology. His results-oriented leadership is now focused on delivering the innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions that form DI's core mission.
Building strategic partnerships with integrity, Rizan steers DI to become the nation's most trusted technology partner. His focus on exceptional service and measurable outcomes is pivotal in empowering clients, delivering exceptional value, and making a significant contribution to the growth of Brunei's digital economy. His career reflects a deep commitment to adapting global best practices to achieve local success.
Muhammad Joey Heng
Chief Technology Officer
Joey is an accomplished technology strategist with 15+ years of experience in driving innovation and managing complex IT projects such as BSS, ERP and Data Migration. As the former Vice President of Innovation & Technology of a telecommunication company, he successfully oversees operations across IT, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, and Software Development. A passionate advocate for continuous improvement, Joey excels at leveraging automation and advanced technologies to drive operational efficiency and innovation within organizations. He has extensive expertise in full-stack development and cloud technologies and has played a pivotal role in the successful delivery of key e-Government initiatives. Joey holds a Masters in Information System management and People Leadership and Grapa certified fraud analyst.
Dinah Ali
Chief Operations Officer
Dinah offers a comprehensive command of the technology service lifecycle, from initial project delivery to operational support, honed through 13+ years' experience at a major local GLC. A certified Change Management Practitioner, she excels at guiding the human side of transformation, fostering stakeholder buy-in and successfully leading change for three government systems, including the transition of two legacy systems into One Common Portal. As project manager, she led the successful delivery of a platform for international tax data exchange (CRS compliant). Her experience culminates in her role as Service Delivery Manager, ensuring the long-term operational efficiency and stability for multiple government systems through diligent oversight and continual improvement. This holistic approach ensures new systems are seamlessly adopted, run efficiently, and deliver sustainable strategic value from day one.
Innovative & Reliable Technology Solutions
DI excels in designing, developing, and implementing customized IT solutions. Our capabilities in full-stack development, complex integrations, and disciplined project management guarantee agile, robust, and reliable outcomes.
Digital Transformation
DI combines strategic leadership with deep technical knowledge to guide organizations through their digital transformation journeys. Our collective expertise in technology innovation, cloud migration, and change management ensures solutions are not only technically sound but also effectively adopted.
Leveraging the diverse strengths and collective experience of our team, DI offers deep expertise aligned with our Mission to deliver innovative, reliable, and sustainable technology solutions.
Drawing upon direct experience with national-level projects such as National E-Payment Gateways, E-Gov SMS Gateways, tax systems, business registries and more; DI possesses specialized expertise in delivering effective eGovernment solutions and complex systems integration.
eGovernment & Systems Integration Expertise