About Us

Meet our happy, thoroughly talented, all-in-all great people.

Stampede Values

At Stampede, our culture is the thing that makes us the most unique. Amidst our scattered locations, in unison we make sure that these values are imbued in every fragment of our daily work and personal lives.

Craftsmanship

Proud ownership and care for the little things.


Familiarity

Treat everyone close and dear, with respect and warmth.


Camaraderie

Be amazing together.


Humility

Work speaks calibre.


Delight

Have fun and embrace the inner oddballs!


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Dov Nazarov

Dov Nazarov

Co-Founder + Development Lead


Dov is a co-founder of Stampede. He leads the company’s development and analytical strategy. He enjoys the process of developing, where you have to consider possible outcomes and code elegantly in anticipation of future demands of the system.

Shaza Hakim

Shaza Hakim

Co-Founder & UX Principal


Shaza is a co-founder of Stampede. She leads UX and creative process, practicing design at the intersection of business and technology for 12 years. A firm believer of finesse and attention to detail, Shaza advocates for design as efficient problem-solving tool for business. Her design process is shaped by curiosity, backed by data and desire to understand the user at the end of the service design spectrum. Shaza coaches UX practitioners at startup and enterprise level and currently serves as the Principal Curator at UX Malaysia.


Shaiful Borhan

Syazwan Hakim

Senior Front-End Developer


An Android purist, Syazwan translates our designers’ work into functional HTML webpages. If you can sketch it, he can probably do it. Our designers are sticklers for pixel perfection and Syazwan delivers, every time. Holler to Syazwan if you are a Man U fan too.

Syazwan Hakim

Hidayu Hakim

UX Lead


Hidayu is the UX Lead for Stampede. Graduated from Materials Engineering, she makes the leap into tech and UX to coordinate and execute digital projects. A strong believer that the attention people give to what they make is reflected in the end result, Hidayu runs impeccable quality control sessions and assists clients in user acceptance testing. In her free time, she scales buildings and perform silent assassination in Assassin’s Creed, among other games.

Hidayu Hakim

Rolando Parado

Front-End Developer


Rolando is the Front-End Developer for Stampede. A web developer with more than 4 years of experience in Laravel and WordPress, one of his goals is bridging user-centered designs with functionalities that will make a website work seamlessly across many platforms. Joining the Fatherhood of Stampede, Rolando is also another addition to this team of avid gamers, particularly in multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA).

Rolando Parado

Mai Sarah

Product Designer


Mai Sarah is a Product designer in Stampede. She works closely with product managers and developers to deliver good design solutions to users. Quite a fortunate accident, Sarah stumbled upon her interest in design during her years studying Finance. Her thirst for learning new things and curiosity to know what she doesn’t know yet landed her in Stampede.

During her free time, Mai Sarah enjoys long drives to random places. She likes learning, observing and adapting to new environment to understand human behaviours.

Mai Sarah

Amirul Zaidun

Product Designer


Amirul is a Product designer with experience in point-of-sale systems, e-commerce, digital marketing, and branding. He seamlessly bridges a passion for crafting intricate UI details with shaping big-picture strategies, from roadmaps to unlocking product value and impact.

At Stampede, Amirul enriches the team with his experience in quantitative studies, delivering data-driven insights to shape user-centric designs. Outside of work, he draws inspiration from art and music, fueling his creativity through visual and audio expressions.

Amirul Zaidun

Stephanie Wan

UX Designer


Stephanie is a UX designer with a background in psychology and special needs education. She discovered UX as the answer to her love for complex problem-solving. At Stampede, she leads research, tests solutions and contributes to our ever-growing UX knowledge library.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, petting her plants and drawing.

Stephanie Wan

Nurul Falihin

Administrative Executive


Nurul is an Administrative Executive at Stampede. Working behind the scenes, Nurul takes care of Stampede’s operational day-to-day including juggling phone calls, handling mail and claims, and liaising with clients. In her free time, she enjoys looking for and trying out DIY sewing courses to reuse clothes and make outfits for her adorable daughter.

Nurul Falihin

Adlin Khairil

Business and Ops Executive


Adlin is a Business and Ops Executive here at Stampede. Previously, she worked in the maritime business industry, but the pandemic has taught her to follow her heart, take a leap of faith and make a career change to the design industry instead.

She loves everything and anything artsy; after work, she enjoys writing, painting, reading and playing her ukulele. She even moved to Penang because, yes you guessed it, there is art everywhere and an abundance of museums to explore! One day, she thought to herself, “why not combine my skills as a salesperson and hobbies together?” then BOOM, the rest as they say, is history.

Faqihuddin Ghazali

Associate Product Designer


With a background in engineering and creative design, Qi blends analytical thinking and creativity to help startups and enterprises navigate the entire product journey, from discovery to delivery.

He was an avid traveler (30+ countries!). Now he enjoys living in the moment with his family and finding joy in the little things—like watching movies while washing dishes.

Faqihuddin Ghazali

Azim Hasnan

Associate UX Designer


Azim is an Associate UX Designer with a background in architecture and construction. With experience in UX research, he is passionate about sharing insights gained through his professional journey.

Having spent part of his childhood in Japan, Azim has a deep appreciation for Japanese pop culture and media, which continues to inspire his creative perspective!

Azim Hasnan

Li Hui

UX Designer


Li Hui is a UX Designer at Stampede with a background in Sociology and Anthropology. With her penchant for thoughtful design and interest in human behaviour, she transitioned from academia to the dynamic world of UX, continuing to expand her understanding of people from all walks of life and their experiences. In her free time, Li Hui indulges in activities that nurture her mind, soul, and body, whether through jogging, pottery making, reading, or simply taking an evening walk with her dog.

Li Hui

Queenie Tan

Associate UX Designer


Queenie is an Associate UX Designer at Stampede with a background in marketing.

She discovered UX as a perfect bridge for her research and marketing experience during the pandemic, as she understands the importance of striking a balance between user needs and business goals. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, traveling, drinking coffee, and weekly Muay Thai sessions!

Queenie Tan

Syazwan Zubir

Full Stack Developer


Syazwan began his career as a chemical engineer before his fascination with coding led him to transition into software development in 2020. A meticulous developer with a keen eye for detail, he takes immense satisfaction in seeing users benefit from the solutions he creates.

When he’s not coding, Syazwan enjoys spending time with his family, revisiting his love for running, and still proudly plays Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 — a classic he believes will never go out of style.

Syazwan Zubir

Suhail

Full Stack Developer


Suhail is a Full Stack Developer at Stampede.

He began his career as an electronic engineer, but his passion for coding, which developed during his studies and was further nurtured at work, led to a career shift. A cup of coffee fuels his day, and he enjoys staying active by playing sports such as football, futsal, and badminton. In his free time, he prefers staying cozy at home, spending quality time with his family.

Nivasheni

UX Designer


Nivasheni is an Associate UX Designer with a background in analysis and digital strategies, driven by a love for solving problems. Her passion for creating seamless, user-friendly experiences led her to the world of UX design.Outside of work, she’s an avid traveler, drawing creative inspiration from her adventures. In her free time, she practices yoga, which nurtures her soul and keeps her grounded. A fan of Sherlock Holmes-style mysteries, she brings the same curiosity and problem-solving mindset to her designs.

Ammar

Product Designer


Ammar is a product designer at Stampede. He began his career as an electrical engineer but transitioned into product design after years of working as a freelance graphic designer. This shift was driven by his passion for solving problems and his love for creating something beautiful. A family man, Ammar enjoys spending quality time with his four children and occasionally plays table tennis with friends. Dedicated to his craft, he strives to design impactful solutions that not only benefit users but also contribute positively to the community.

Cindy

Operations Manager


Cindy Joseph is the Operations Manager at Stampede, bringing over 25 years of experience. She has honed the ability to drive seamless daily operations and specializes in process improvement and strategic thinking, enabling organizations to achieve efficiency and sustainable growth. Cindy is a HRD-accredited trainer passionate about teaching and mentoring. She enjoys unwinding with a cup of coffee, a good book (or a puzzle), and the company of her two beloved fur-babies.

Afeef

Mid Level Font End Developer


Afeef is a tech enthusiast with a degree in electronics engineering and a couple of years of experience as a Radar Surveillance Engineer. His fascination with problem-solving and innovation eventually led him to pivot into software engineering, where he’s now fully immersed in coding, building, and creating impactful solutions.


Outside of work, Afeef is a passionate gamer, an avid reader, and also stays active at the gym or out exploring. Afeef is all about balancing his tech-driven career with a love for adventure and staying on the move. Always eager to learn and grow, he’s someone who thrives on both challenges and new experiences.

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