arif.

Hey, I'm

Arif Akbar.

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Software engineer and founder of Aethereal. Skilled in cloud deployment, containerization, and integrating AI with hardware systems — with a proven record in competitions, startups, and cyber-physical security research.

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Arif Akbar
🛡️ Cybersecurity💻 Full-Stack✨ Open to work

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A little bit
about me.

Computer Science student with hands-on experience in AI, software engineering, and cybersecurity.

I've proven my ability to build real-world applications, train machine learning models, and lead technical teams in national-level competitions and startup initiatives.

At Aethereal I build intelligent cybersecurity systems — including AERTA, our flagship cyber-physical security orchestration platform — while delivering client-facing web, AI, and automation solutions through ventures like aelune.co.

Skilled in cloud deployment, containerization, and integrating AI with hardware systems — from Flutter and React frontends to TensorFlow/PyTorch models, Figma-driven UI/UX, and design-to-code delivery.

15+

Projects

5+

Awards

3+

Years

Arif Akbar — personal
Python / JS / C++DevReact / FlutterDevTensorFlow / PyTorchAIDocker / KubernetesDevOpsAERTA / HIL / CPSSecurityFigma / UI/UXDesignGoogle Cloud / FirebaseCloudREST APIs / CI/CDDevOpsPython / JS / C++DevReact / FlutterDevTensorFlow / PyTorchAIDocker / KubernetesDevOpsAERTA / HIL / CPSSecurityFigma / UI/UXDesignGoogle Cloud / FirebaseCloudREST APIs / CI/CDDevOps

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What I work
with.

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Things I've built
& designed.

AIComing Soon

AERTA — AI-Driven CPS Security Orchestration

Aethereal's flagship system and Final Year Project evolution — autonomous Red AI and Blue AI agents for cyber-physical security with Hardware-in-the-Loop validation on real Windows systems, Docker/Kubernetes deployment, and LLM-driven adaptive decision-making.

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ResearchUTS FYP · 2025

AI-Driven CPS Security Orchestration with HIL Validation

Developed autonomous Red AI (attacker) and Blue AI (defender) agents for Cyber-Physical System security. Integrated Hardware-in-the-Loop validation on Windows 7/10 devices, containerized Docker/Kubernetes deployment, EFK observability pipeline, and LLM-driven adaptive attack-defense decision-making.

PythonDockerKubernetesLLMCPSHIL
AIWinner🏆 STATOS Challenge Winner

International AI Design Hackathon 2025

Won the STATOS Challenge: Beyond Food theme at the Sarawak × Singapore International AI Design Hackathon. Featured on TVS television and social media for cross-border AI design innovation.

AI DesignHackathonInternationalWinner
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AITop 20⭐ Top 20 Malaysia

SafeVoyage — Shell Varsity Challenge 2024

Built an AI-powered accident detection app with real-time monitoring and emergency routing. Designed and implemented end-to-end UI/UX, delivering a mobile-first Flutter interface for an AI-driven emergency response app.

FlutterFigmaAIMobileUI/UX
AITop 20⭐ Top 20 Malaysia

AniDetect — Shell Varsity Challenge 2025

Designed AI models for animal and vehicle detection under variable day and night conditions. Integrated computer vision with IoT sensors for a real-time wildlife alert system on roads.

TensorFlowPyTorchComputer VisionIoTPython
DevWinner🥇 Most Memorable Game

Spectre — LiDAR Horror Game

SwkGDC Game Jam 2024 winner. Implemented innovative LiDAR-based gameplay mechanics recognized by judges, with aesthetically polished UI/UX for a horror puzzle experience in pitch-black darkness.

UnityC#LiDARGame DevUI/UX
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ResearchStartup

SafeHal Startup — IDECS Sarawak 2025

Founded an AI-assisted halal verification platform with blockchain integration. Pitched internationally and secured collaboration with Malaysian startup partners.

StartupAIBlockchainBusiness
Dev

BUILD Real Estate — Premium Property Website

Luxury real estate website showcasing premium residential properties in Malaysia. Modern responsive design with property listings, floor plans, and mortgage calculator functionality.

Web DesignHTML/CSSJavaScriptUI/UX
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AI

AERTA+ — Adaptive Defense Extension

Advanced extension layer of AERTA focused on improved automation, adaptive intelligence, and enhanced orchestration capabilities.

AIAutomationOrchestrationAethereal
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Dev

Founder Landing — arif.aethereal.my

Production founder ecosystem site built with Next.js and Tailwind. Optimized for QR traffic with instant contact actions, AERTA showcase, and Cloudflare Pages deployment.

Next.jsTailwindTypeScriptCloudflare
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Dev

aelune.co — Digital Agency

Freelance digital agency delivering web development, UI/UX design, automation systems, and startup solutions for founders and growing teams.

Web DevUI/UXAutomationStartups
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Experience &
achievements.

Experience & Education

Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)

University of Technology Sarawak, Sibu

September 2023 – Expected 2027

CGPA: 3.35

Focus on software engineering, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and cyber-physical systems. Final Year Project: AI-Driven CPS Security Orchestration with HIL validation.

Certificate in Advanced Multimedia

Cyberlynx International College

Social Media Advertising

Advanced Multimedia & Advertising

Specialized in advanced multimedia, social media advertising, video editing, and digital content production.

Founder

Aethereal

Present

Building Aethereal and AERTA — AI-driven cybersecurity systems and intelligent infrastructure for real-world cyber-physical security.

Founder & President

UTS Computer Science Club

2024 – 2025

Established the club, led teams, and created the Startup Department to nurture student tech ventures.

Head of Startup Department

UTS Computer Science Club

2025 – 2026

Mentored student teams and secured industry collaborations for tech projects and startup initiatives.

Apprenticeship

Multimedia & Production

2024 – 2025

Production crew for e-sport tournament events (behind the scenes), video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop, plus website design with a focus on advanced multimedia and social media advertising.

Competitions

International AI Design Hackathon

🏆 Winner — STATOS Challenge

Sarawak × Singapore · 2025

Won the Beyond Food theme challenge. Featured on TVS television and social media for innovative AI design solutions.

Shell Varsity Challenge

⭐ Top 20 — AniDetect

Malaysia · 2025

Top 20 nationally with AI animal/vehicle detection integrated with IoT sensors for real-time wildlife alerts.

Shell Varsity Challenge

⭐ Top 20 — SafeVoyage

Malaysia · 2024

Top 20 nationally with AI-powered accident detection, real-time monitoring, and emergency routing mobile app.

SwkGDC Game Jam

🥇 Most Memorable Game

Sarawak · 2024

Won Most Memorable Award for Spectre Sight — innovative LiDAR-based horror puzzle gameplay.

IDECS Sarawak

🚀 Startup Pitch

International · 2025

Co-founded SafeHal — AI-assisted halal verification with blockchain. Pitched internationally and secured Malaysian startup collaboration.

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Clubs, orgs
& community.

Beyond code — building communities and leading technical initiatives.

Founder

Aethereal

Leading a founder-led AI company building intelligent cybersecurity and automation systems for real-world deployment.

Founder & President

UTS Computer Science Club

Founded and led the CS Club — established the organization, built the Startup Department, and grew campus tech community engagement.

Lead Organizer & Mentor Assistant

CodeFusion AI Hackathon 2025

Lead organizer and mentor assistant — participant management, judging coordination, and technical mentorship for an AI-focused hackathon.

Crew & Mentor Assistant

HackWknd Sibu 2025

Supported ASEAN-level hackathon operations as crew and mentor assistant for student developer teams.

Hackathon Involvement

UTS · SDEC · HackWknd 2025

Active organizer and mentor across UTS, SDEC, and HackWknd — bridging students with industry and startup ecosystems.

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Company &
ecosystem.

Founder-led AI company building intelligent systems at the intersection of cybersecurity, automation, and cyber-physical infrastructure — designed for real-world deployment.

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Aethereal

Aethereal

Founder-led AI company

Founder-led AI company building intelligent systems at the intersection of cybersecurity, automation, and cyber-physical infrastructure — designed for real-world deployment.

Visit aethereal.my →

Flagship System

Coming soon

AERTA

AI-driven cyber-physical security orchestration system with Hardware-in-the-Loop validation for real-world attack simulation and autonomous defense systems. Currently in active development.

  • Autonomous Red AI & Blue AI agents
  • Hardware-in-the-Loop validation
  • Docker/Kubernetes deployment
  • EFK observability pipeline

Product Security

AERTA+

Advanced extension layer of AERTA focused on improved automation, adaptive intelligence, and enhanced orchestration capabilities.

Visit aertaplus.aethereal.my →

aelune.co

Freelance digital agency delivering web development, UI/UX design, automation systems, and startup solutions.

Visit aelune.co
aelune.co

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Let's build
something together.

Open to collaborations, partnerships, and technical discussions.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Availability

  • Full-time RolesOpen
  • Freelance / ContractOpen
  • CollaborationsOpen
  • PartnershipsOpen