WSQ - AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate Training

Topic 1: Data Ingestion and Transformation 

• Perform data ingestion
• Transform and process data
• Orchestrate data pipelines
• Apply programming concepts 

Topic 2: Data Store Management 

• Choose a data store
• Understand data cataloging systems
• Manage the lifecycle of data
• Design data models and schema evolution

Topic 3: Data Operations and Support 

• Automate data processing using AWS services
• Analyze data using AWS services
• Maintain and monitor data pipelines
• Ensure data quality

Topic 4: Data Security and Governance

• Apply authentication mechanisms
• Apply authorization mechanisms
• Ensure data encryption and masking
• Prepare logs for audit
• Understand data privacy and governance

Final Assesment

• Written Assessment (SAQ)
• Practical Performane (PP)

Prerequisite

This is a intermediate courser. Participants should have basic knowledge on the following subjects:

• HTML
• CSS
• Javascript
• ES6 or Typescript

Software Requirement

Pls download and install the following software prior to the class

• Node.js  https://nodejs.org/en/download/
• Visual Studo Code https://code.visualstudio.com/download

HRDF Funding

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• AWS Data Engineer
• Data Engineer
• Cloud Data Engineer
• Big Data Engineer
• Data Architect
• AWS Solutions Architect
• Data Warehouse Engineer
• ETL Developer
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Business Intelligence Engineer
• Data Analytics Engineer
• Cloud Engineer
• Database Administrator
• DevOps Engineer
• AI Engineer
• Security Engineer
• Data Governance Specialist
• Compliance Analyst
• AWS Consultant
• IT Systems Analyst

Amin Mahetar: Amin Mahetar is a seasoned Cloud Security Architect with over 18 years of experience leading cloud transformation and data engineering initiatives across government, enterprise, and financial sectors. He has served in key technical roles with organizations such as Cisco and Singapore’s Government Technology Agency (GovTech), where he designed secure cloud architectures and led multi-agency migration projects under the Government Commercial Cloud (GCC) program. Amin holds numerous certifications including AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, CCSP, and multiple Google Cloud credentials. His expertise spans governance, risk and compliance (GRC), multi-cloud architecture, and secure data design across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.

In the AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate Training course, Amin leverages his deep knowledge of cloud and data security to guide learners in building, managing, and optimizing scalable data pipelines on AWS. His sessions focus on real-world scenarios in data integration, ETL automation, and compliance within secure cloud ecosystems. Participants benefit from his ability to blend technical precision with strategic governance insights, enabling them to implement resilient and compliant data engineering workflows in enterprise settings.

Mohan Pothula: Mohan Pothula is an Enterprise Architect and Data Engineering Leader with over 20 years of experience in designing cloud-native, data-driven solutions for financial and media institutions. He has held senior roles at DBS Bank, SPH Media, and Mediacorp, where he led large-scale data modernization initiatives and architected big data platforms for analytics and AI/ML workloads. His expertise includes cloud migration, microservices architecture, Kubernetes, and end-to-end data lifecycle management using AWS, Azure, and Snowflake. Mohan’s strategic approach to architecture design has driven cost optimization, improved scalability, and enabled governed AI/ML-ready data pipelines for enterprise use.

In this course, Mohan applies his extensive enterprise data experience to help learners master AWS-based data engineering concepts and best practices. His sessions emphasize building data lakes, orchestrating data pipelines, and deploying analytics solutions using AWS Glue, Redshift, and Lambda. Learners gain a strong foundation in designing secure, high-performance, and compliant data platforms aligned with real-world enterprise data strategies.

Truman Ng: Truman Ng is a highly experienced IT and data infrastructure specialist with more than 20 years of expertise spanning cloud computing, data center engineering, and machine learning systems. He holds multiple professional certifications, including PMP®, Huawei HCIE®, Cisco CCNP®, and AWS Certified Solutions Architect. Truman has designed and deployed cloud data environments, automated data processing pipelines, and implemented AI-driven analytics for clients across diverse industries. As an ACTA-certified adult educator, he has delivered training in AWS, Python, RPA, and machine learning, combining technical mastery with a hands-on instructional approach.

In the AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate Training course, Truman focuses on helping learners develop practical skills in data ingestion, transformation, and storage optimization within the AWS ecosystem. His sessions cover real-world applications of AWS data services such as Glue, S3, Athena, and Redshift, guiding participants through end-to-end data pipeline design. Through his structured, industry-aligned teaching, learners gain the competence to manage data engineering workloads and support analytics-driven decision-making across modern cloud architectures.

Quah Chee Yong (QCY):  Quah Chee Yong is a WSQ ACLP-certified trainer and data science professional with strong expertise in AI, machine learning, and natural language processing. He has served as Data Science Training Lead for SAP’s SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways Programme and AI Training Lead at Sustainable Living Lab, where he delivered programs in predictive analytics, NLP, and workforce upskilling. With start-up and MNC experience, he has applied AI to recommender systems, chatbots, and digital assistants.

As a trainer, QCY has conducted AI, analytics, and ICT programs for a wide range of learners, from students to mid-career professionals. His teaching emphasizes practical adoption of emerging technologies, bridging technical depth with workplace relevance. In cybersecurity and IT programs, he focuses on building learners’ confidence in applying concepts to real-world challenges, ensuring they are well-prepared for future-ready roles.

Agus Salim: Agus Salim is an IT solutions and cybersecurity professional with over a decade of experience in project management, cyber defense, and systems integration. His career includes roles as Cybersecurity Analyst at Citi, TAC Engineer at Check Point, and Business Analyst at AvePoint, where he managed projects across ERP, POS, and cloud platforms. His expertise spans both infrastructure and security, making him highly versatile in IT delivery and consultancy.

He holds certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, ECIH, PMP®, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer, and AWS Cloud Practitioner. As an ACLP-certified trainer, Agus emphasizes hands-on labs and applied scenarios in his training, ensuring learners not only prepare for certification but also build the competence to manage security operations effectively.