founders

Our Founders

Ts. Shahidan Izham

Managing Director

Ts. Shahidan Izham bin Yeop Ibrahim is the Managing Director of EXEN International Sdn Bhd, a professional engineering firm providing innovative solutions for the energy, oil & gas, and petrochemical industries. With his career span over 20 years, he has been involved in full cycle of engineering until commissioning for major EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning) projects for both onshore and offshore, covering greenfield and brownfield operations.

With his core engineering background in Industrial Automation and Platform/Plant Control Systems, he has applied his expertise across integration projects involving mini hydro, carbon capture, renewable energy, biofuels, water treatment, logistics, and sustainable urban infrastructure.

He is passionate about emerging technologies and has advised industry on developments in industrial automation, drawing on cross-sector experience from conventional oil and gas through to renewables and the wider energy transition.

Ts Shahidan has founded and co-founded several affiliated companies to complement the sector with additional services and development initiatives, reflecting his versatility in both technical leadership and business development.

Ir. Rosdan bin Ismail is a highly experienced mechanical and piping engineer with over 17 years of industry expertise in the petrochemical, oil and gas, and power plant sectors, covering both upstream and downstream operations. He began his career with 2 years in construction engineering, focusing on steel structures, process piping fabrication, installation, and pre-commissioning works for petrochemical plants.

He has served as an Engineering Manager for more than 10 years in renowned consultancy firms such as MECIP, MMC Oil & Gas, and QMEC Consult Sdn Bhd, overseeing various stages of engineering design and execution. For the past 5 years, he has held roles as an EPCC Project Manager and Managing Director, leading multidisciplinary teams and project deliverables.

Ir. Rosdan is well-versed in FEED, basic and detailed engineering, equipment selection, and stress analysis using tools like CAESAR II and PVelit. He is proficient in reading and reviewing engineering drawings such as P&IDs, layout plans, isometrics, and pipe support details. He is also knowledgeable in international codes including ASME, API, NFPA, and ASHRAE. His portfolio includes HVAC design, plumbing, firefighting systems, BOQ preparation, vendor assessment, and construction supervision across industrial and commercial projects.

Ir. Rosdan Ismail

Executive Director

Backbone

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