Profile

Teuku Farhan profesional IT Indonesia
TEUKU FARHAN
IT Professional & Digital Leader

📩 Open to collaboration, speaking engagements, and advisory roles in digital transformation, online safety, and digital policy.


Profile

  • Place of Birth: Banda Aceh, Indonesia

Education

  • STMIK LPKIA Bandung, Information Systems Study Program
  • Politeknik Komputer LPKIA Bandung, Marketing Administration Computerization Study Program
  • MAN I Banda Aceh (Islamic Senior High School)
  • MTsN I Banda Aceh (Islamic Junior High School)
  • MIN Tungkop, Aceh Besar (Islamic Elementary School)

Informal Education & Training

  • Digital Leadership Academy Program, Kominfo – Tsinghua University (2024)
  • Google Cloud Digital Leadership Training & Certification, Coursera (2022)
  • Alibaba Cloud Associate Training & Certification, Digitalent Kominfo & Alibaba Cloud (2022)
  • National Cyber Security Incident Detection and Emergency Response Collaboration Training, BSSN (National Cyber and Crypto Agency) in collaboration with Syiah Kuala University and the Indonesia Honeynet Project (2018)
  • ESQ Leadership Training, Pondok Pesantren Daarut Tauhid Bandung (2005)
  • 12 Hours Business English Fundamentals Training, The British Institute (TBI) (2004)

Work Experience

  • Independent IT Consultant (2010-present)
  • Technical Expert/Steering Committee for SIAT (Integrated Aceh Information System) Program, Department of Communication and Informatics, Government of Aceh (2021)
  • Web Manager, Online Journal System (OJS), UIN Ar-Raniry (2016)
  • Participant, Smart City Benchmarking Program, Melbourne, Australia (2015)
  • IT Consultant, Cyber UIN Ar-Raniry Academic Information System Project (2013)
  • Head of IT Development Center, STMIK Ubudiyah Banda Aceh (2012)
  • Head of Information Systems Study Program, STMIK Ubudiyah Banda Aceh (2011)
  • Adjunct Lecturer, IAIN Ar-Raniry and Universitas Serambi Mekkah (2010)
  • Program Manager & Host, Managing 120 Episode “Mengenal IT” (Getting to Know IT) Live Talkshow, TVRI Aceh and Serambi FM (2010)
  • Founding Director, MIT (Masyarakat Informasi Teknologi) Foundation (2010–Present)
  • Founder, Acehweb – Web Design & Maintenance Services, Banda Aceh (2009-2020)
  • Lecturer, STIKES & STMIK Ubudiyah Banda Aceh (Subjects: Office Automation, Linux Operating Systems, and Information Systems) (2009)
  • Site Manager, CV Maghfirah for Indosat Tower Site Project, Aceh Area (2008)
  • Database Officer, BRR NAD-Nias Supervisory Board (2008)
  • Assistant Technical Expert, Education, Health & Gender Sector, BRR NAD-Nias Supervisory Board (2008)
  • Marketing Officer, Rumah Zakat Indonesia, Aceh Branch (2007)
  • Head of Volunteer Division, West Java Region, Rumah Zakat Indonesia, Bandung Branch (2006)
  • Supporting Staff Front Office, Politeknik Komputer LPKIA Bandung (2005)
  • Teaching Assistant, Computer for Office, Politeknik Komputer LPKIA Bandung (2004)

Voluntary Experience

  • Cloud Gaming Training, organized by ICAIOS, BINUS University, MIT Foundation, and Internet Society UK (2014)
  • Official Representative for Indonesia & Malaysia, Halal Show India (2020)
  • Founder/Editor-in-Chief, Sicupak Magazine (focusing on Aceh-Turkey History and Culture) (2018)
  • Keynote Speaker, “Media Development in Aceh – From Past to Present”, Ibn Haldun University, Istanbul, Turkey (2018)
  • Executive Secretary/Board Member, Al Makmur Grand Mosque, Banda Aceh (2018)
  • Founder/Editor-in-Chief, Magazine and Bulletin, Oman Al Makmur Mosque, Banda Aceh (2018)
  • Initiator & Program Manager, Cyber Mosque Program for 10 Mosques in Banda Aceh (2016)
  • Program Manager, Matsailul Muhtady Android Application, in collaboration with Dayah Nihayatul Muhtaj, South Aceh (2016)
  • Program Manager, Al Manak Aceh Android Application, a collaboration between MIT Foundation and the Aceh Civilization Institute (2016)
  • Expert Translator for Jonas Smedeegard (IT Expert from Denmark), Aceh IT Community Roadshow (2011)
  • Treasurer, Al Waaliyyah Aceh Melayu Raya Foundation (2010)

With over 15 years of experience, Teuku Farhan is an IT professional specializing in online safety and digital transformation. His work spans government, academia, philanthropy, and global cloud technology sectors based in the United Kingdom.

Over the years, his career has evolved across multiple disciplines. As a result, he brings a balanced perspective that combines technical expertise with leadership insight. In addition, his experience enables him to adapt to rapidly changing digital environments.

Farhan also holds globally recognized certifications, including Google Cloud Digital Leader and Alibaba Cloud Certified Associate in Cloud Computing. Furthermore, he completed the Digital Leadership Academy program at Tsinghua University, strengthening both his technical and leadership capabilities.

Leadership and Current Role

At present, Farhan serves as Executive Director of Masyarakat Informasi Teknologi (MIT) Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on digital literacy and responsible technology use. In this role, he leads initiatives that empower communities through education and practical digital skills.

Meanwhile, his leadership approach emphasizes collaboration and long-term impact. Therefore, he continues to support programs that connect technology with real societal needs.

Global Exposure and Recognition

In addition to his national work, Farhan has participated in several international programs. For instance, he represented Indonesia in Smart City Benchmarking initiatives in Melbourne. Likewise, he joined the International Expo in Istanbul, Türkiye.

His contributions have also received recognition. Notably, he was named a finalist in the Satu Indonesia Awards for Technology Innovation. As a result, his work is acknowledged for creating meaningful digital impact.

Key Focus Areas

Currently, his work focuses on several important areas:

  • Digital security and online safety
  • Technology governance and digital policy
  • Ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Public awareness of digital risks

Core Expertise

Beyond these focus areas, his core expertise includes:

  • Leadership, governance, and digital literacy
  • Cloud computing and digital infrastructure
  • Online safety and family protection
Narasumber Ahli bidang Teknologi Informasi. Sidang Terbatas dan Paripurna MPU Aceh tahun 2019 tentang “Hukum dan Dampak Game PUBG dan sejenisnya menurut Fiqh Islam, Informasi Teknologi dan Psikologi”
Teuku Farhan profesional IT Indonesia
  • Narasumber Ahli bidang Teknologi Informasi. Sidang Terbatas dan Paripurna II MPU Aceh. Tema pembahasan “Penghasilan Melalui Aplikasi Medsos ditinjau dari Perspektif Syariat Islam”. Judul Paper : Tren Mencari Penghasilan melalui Aplikasi Medsos, 2022
  • Narasumber Ahli bidang Teknologi Informasi. Sidang Bahtsul Masail Pengurus Nahdhatul Ulama (NU) Aceh 2020 tentang Game Judi Online Higgs Domino
  • Narasumber bidang Teknologi Informasi. Pendidikan Kader Ulama (PKU) MPU Kota Banda Aceh, 8 Oktober 2022
  • Narasumber Ahli bidang Teknologi Informasi. Muzakarah Ulama Kabupaten Pidie. Tema : Kajian Judi Online Menurut Hukum Islam dan Upaya Pencegahan serta Pemberantasannya, 2021M/1443H
  • Narasumber Ahli bidang Teknologi Informasi. Sidang Terbatas MPU Aceh tahun 2016 tentang “Judi Online”
PRINSIP & MISI

“Teknologi tanpa kemanusiaan adalah bencana. Kemanusiaan tanpa iman adalah kesia-siaan.”

Teuku Farhan, Chairman, MIT Foundation | Linkedin

Teknologi harus melindungi manusia, bukan menyalahgunakannya. Oleh karena itu, inovasi digital perlu dipandu oleh nilai fitrah manusia, keadilan, dan tanggung jawab sosial. Dalam setiap advokasi teknologi, saya menekankan perlindungan terhadap:

  • Kepercayaan dan nilai moral
  • Kehidupan manusia
  • Akal dan literasi pengetahuan
  • Generasi masa depan
  • Keamanan ekonomi dan harta

Misi dalam mencapai prinsip ini diantaranya kami lakukan dengan:

  • Digitalisasi Lokal: Mendorong transformasi digital berbasis lokal, akal sehat dan budaya dengan panduan wahyu
  • Hubungan Internasional: Membangun koneksi lintas negara dan teknologi menjadi jembatan diplomasi digital-budaya.
  • Pemberdayaan Komunitas: Menginisiasi kegiatan inovatif dan produktif untuk membangun kesadaran masyarakat menyikapi derasnya arus perkembangan teknologi.
  • Menjadi penghubung antara teknologi, masyarakat, budaya, dan agama dalam era transformasi digital yang berkeadaban dan memiliki makna.
  • Menjembatani isu-isu literasi digital, keamanan siber, teknologi halal, edukasi berbasis IT, dan pengembangan teknologi opensource nasional.
MISI
  • Digitalisasi Lokal: Mendorong transformasi digital berbasis lokal, akal sehat dan budaya dengan panduan wahyu
  • Hubungan Internasional: Membangun koneksi lintas negara dan teknologi menjadi jembatan diplomasi digital-budaya.
  • Pemberdayaan Komunitas: Menginisiasi kegiatan inovatif dan produktif untuk membangun kesadaran masyarakat menyikapi derasnya arus perkembangan teknologi.
  • Menjadi penghubung antara teknologi, masyarakat, budaya, dan agama dalam era transformasi digital yang berkeadaban dan memiliki makna.
  • Menjembatani isu-isu terkait transformasi digital, keamanan online dan kecerdasan buatan.
DIUNDANG OLEH
OPINI & RILIS MEDIA

2011

  • Ayo Jadi Hacker | Serambinews
  • Mengupas Aplikasi Pang Uten | Serambinews
  • Game “Meuruno Beuet” Dapat Sambutan Positif dari Kemenag Aceh| Seputar Aceh

2012

  • Mengenal Aplikasi Quick Count Pilkada” | Serambinews
  • Kakanwil Kemenag Aceh: Kita Dukung Semua Ide Kreatif yang Positif | Kemenag Aceh
  • Praktisi IT Aceh Desain Game Baca Al-Quran | Kemenag Aceh
  • Teuku Farhan: “Kami Ingin Game ini Menjadi Waqaf Kolektif Masyarakat Aceh”
  • MIT dan Komunitas Aceh Blender Perkenalkan Game Meuruno Beuet Versi Demo”
  • “Meureuno Beut” Game Ngaji Buatan Dayah | Serambi Digital
  • “Meuruno Beut” Game untuk Belajar Mengaji | Serambi
  • Teuku Farhan: Programer Game Meurunoe Beut | Atjehpost
  • MIT Sosialisasikan Game Meurunoe Beut [Serambi]
  • Sosialisasikan Game Meurunoe Beut, MIT Gelar Goes to School [Atjehpost]
  • Komunitas IT ini juga ikut aksi Solidaritas untuk Diana [Atjehpost]
  • Ketua MIT : Tenaga Pendidik di Subulussalam Perlu Pembekalan Pengetahuan IT

2013

  • Speaker : WordPress 10th Anniversary #wp10 [MJCNews, Acehkita]
  • Kapan Pemimpin Negri ini Punya Akun Twitter? [Atjehpost]
  • Menyoal Penertiban Lalu Lintas Jalan Raya [Serambi]

2014

  • Citizen Reporter : Semarak Ma’al Hijrah di Kedah – Harian Serambi Indonesia
  • Pemuda Aceh Besar dibekali Pelatihan Menulis di Internet – [AJNN]
  • MIT: Masyarakat Aceh Harus Bisa Ciptakan Game Sendiri [MIT.OR.ID]
  • MIT Gelar Pelatihan Merancang Games dan Wirausaha [MIT.OR.ID]
  • Ini Dia Game Karya Anak Aceh [MIT.OR.ID]
  • Aceh Cloud and Mobile Gaming Bootcamp 2014 Digelar di Banda Aceh [Serambi]
  • MIT Gelar Pelatihan Merancang Games dan Wirausaha [Serambi]
  • Komunitas MIT luncurkan GampongNet [Republika]
  • Semarak Maal Hijrah di Kedah [Serambi]

2015

  • Citizen Reporter : Budaya Salam, Zikir dan Traktir di Turki – Serambi Indonesia
  • Penggunaan Internet di Ruang Publik Harus Diatur [Serambi]
  • Budaya Salam, Zikir dan Traktir di Turki [Serambi]

2016

  • Kalendar Al Manak Aceh 2016 Tersedia di Play Store [Serambi]
  • MIT Luncurkan Matsailul versi Android [Serambi]
  • Pemblokiran Situs Negatif Belum Optimal [Serambi]
  • Praktisi IT : Situs Judi bisa Diblokir [Serambi]
  • MPU : Segera Blokir Situs Judi Online [Serambi]
  • Aplikasi Android Almanak Aceh Direspons Positif [Serambi]
  • Kecanduan Pornografi Bisa Dicegah [Serambi]
  • Tim Robur Buat Situs Trans Koetaradja [Serambi]

2017

  • Kupi Beungoh: Jurus Sehat Rasulullah menurut dr Zaidul Akbar – Serambi Indonesia
  • Citizen Reporter : Cara Turki Kelola Masjid – Serambi Indonesia
  • Warga Diminta tak Membuka Link Penawaran Kuota Gratis [Serambi]
  • Jangan Asal Klik, Waspadai Penawaran Kuota Internet Gratis! [Serambi]
  • Bantuan ke Rohingya Terus Mengalir [Serambi]
  • Ini 10 Aplikasi Muslim Terbaik di Playstore, Berikut Tips Aman [Serambi]
  • MIT: Edukasi Pengguna Internet Lebih Penting [Serambi]
  • SAUR Salurkan Sumbangan Masyarakat Aceh lewat ACT [Republika]
  • Ulama Aceh Gerakkan Masyarakat untuk Bantu Rohingya [Hidayatullah]

2018

  • Kupi Beungoh: 10 Aplikasi Muslim Terbaik di Playstore – Harian Serambi Indonesia
  • Aceh Harus Galakkan Belajar dan Mengajar Alquran [Serambi]
  • Informasi Badan Siber akan Sadap Telepon dan Medsos Ternyata Hoaks [Serambi]
  • Tahun Politik, Masyarakat Diminta Waspadai Berita Hoax [Serambi]
  • Sinkronkan Data Lebih Awal [Serambinews]
  • Jangan Percaya Media tak Terverifikasi [Republika]

2019

  • MIT Aceh minta pemerintah blokir game PUBG | Serambinews
  • Praktisi IT: Sangat Memungkinkan Pemerintah Memblokir Game PUBG | Serambinews
  • Fatwa PUBG Haram Berawal dari Keresahan Plt Gubernur Aceh | Kumparan
  • Paparan Praktisi IT Ini Jadi Pertimbangan Ulama Aceh Bikin Fatwa Haram PUBG | Detik
  • Pelatihan Imam Masjid Milenial Digelar di Aceh | Minanews

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VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE

Founder & Executive Director | Information & Technology Society (MIT) Aceh
2010 – Present

  • Strategic Leadership: Established and lead an NGO driving regional tech literacy and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Tech Ecosystem: Spearheaded open-source software advocacy and tech community building.

Program Manager (Tech & Education) | Joint Collaboration (BINUS University, ICAIOS & Internet Society)
2014

  • Global Collaboration: Managed a cross-institutional Cloud Gaming training program with international stakeholders.
  • Project Delivery: Coordinated resources, tech infrastructure, and curriculum development.

Chief Program Manager & Digital Architect | Smart Community Initiatives
2016

  • Smart Cities: Designed and executed the “Cyber Mosque” pilot project, digitalizing 10 major community centers.
  • Digital Literacy: Launched Gampong.net, a safe-web reference portal for regional digital literacy.

Strategic Conceptor & Liaison | International Humanitarian Coalitions
2017 – 2019

  • International Relations: Served as the official Indonesia-Malaysia representative for Halal Show India 2020.
  • Crisis Management: Acted as Chief Conceptor and Secretary for major international humanitarian aid campaigns.

Disaster Response & Field Coordinator | Rumah Zakat Indonesia
2006 – 2007

  • Crisis Response: Deployed and coordinated logistics for the Yogyakarta Earthquake and Pangandaran Tsunami relief efforts.
  • Regional Operations: Promoted to West Java Regional Coordinator to manage large-scale volunteer operations.
PENGHARGAAN
  • Juara 1 Lomba Bola Voli, Tingkat: Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) 1 Banda Aceh, 1998
  • Juara 1 Lomba Tenis Meja Tingkat: Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) 1 Banda Aceh, 1999
  • Top 10 Lulusan Terbaik Politeknik Komputer Niaga LPKIA Bandung, 2004
  • Finalis Inovasi Teknologi Terbaik Nasional Satu Indonesia Award dari PT Astra International, 2016
  • Terpilih sebagai perwakilan komunitas digital mengikuti benchmarking Smart City di Melbourne atas pencapaian kota Banda Aceh sebagai Champion Indonesia Digital Society Award (IDSA) 2015
  • Brotherhood Magazine Award to Sicupak Magazine by Divanyolu Magazine, Istanbul, Turki, 2018
OPINI & PAPER

2011

  • Opini : Memasarkan Wisata Aceh – Harian Serambi Indonesia

2012

  • Opini : “Negara” Jejaring Sosial – Harian Serambi Indonesia

2013

  • Opini : Internet Masuk Desa – Tabloid Suara Pemerintah Aceh Edisi 5 2013

2016

  • Paper: Judi Online dan upaya pemblokirannya – Sidang terbatas fatwa Majelis Permusyawaratan Ulama (MPU) Aceh No 01 Tahun 2016 tentang Judi Online

2017

  • Publika : Cara Turki Kelola Masjid – Republika Online

2018

  • Laporan Utama: Jejak Turki di Aceh – Majalah Sicupak Edisi 1

2019

  • Laporan Utama: Riwayat Manuskrip Aceh – Majalah Sicupak Edisi 2
  • Technopreneurship – Bimbingan Teknis Peserta Sertifikasi 2019 bidang IT di Banda Aceh, Sigli dan Aceh Besar, Kominfo RI
  • Paper: Tujuan dan Fungsi Game PUBG dan sejenisnya dalam dunia Teknologi Informasi – Sidang Paripurna Fatwa MPU Aceh No 3 Tahun 2019 tentang Hukum Game PUBG (Player Unknowns Battle Grounds)

2020

  • Paper: Game Judi Online Higgs Domino – Sidang Kajian Bahtsul Masail Pengurus Nahdhatul Ulama (NU) Aceh

2021

  • Kajian Judi Online Menurut Hukum Islam dan Upaya Pencegahan serta Pemberantasan – Muzakarah Ulama Kabupaten Pidie

2022

  • Paper: Tren Mencari Penghasilan melalui Aplikasi Medsos – Sidang Paripurna Terbatas dan Paripurna MPU Aceh No 1 Tahun 2022 tentang Penghasilan Melalui Media Sosial ditinjau dari Perspektif Syariat Islam
  • Tren Bisnis Online Sistem Dropship – Kajian Bahtsul Masail Ulama Dayah Aceh, Dinas Pendidikan Dayah Aceh
SPEAKER
  • Narasumber Ahli bidang Teknologi Informasi
    Sidang Terbatas dan Paripurna II MPU Aceh Tahun 2022. Tema pembahasan “Penghasilan Melalui Aplikasi Medsos ditinjau dari Perspektif Syariat Islam”. Judul Paper : Tren Mencari Penghasilan melalui Aplikasi Medsos
  • Narasumber bidang Teknologi Informasi
    Pendidikan Kader Ulama (PKU) MPU Kota Banda Aceh, 8 Oktober 2022
  • Narasumber Ahli bidang Teknologi Informasi
    Muzakarah Ulama Kabupaten Pidie Tahun 2021M/1443H. Tema : Kajian Judi Online Menurut Hukum Islam dan Upaya Pencegahan serta Pemberantasan
Teuku Farhan profesional IT Indonesia
  • Narasumber Ahli bidang Teknologi Informasi
    Sidang Terbatas dan Paripurna MPU Aceh tahun 2019 tentang “Hukum dan Dampak Game PUBG dan sejenisnya menurut Fiqh Islam, Informasi Teknologi dan Psikologi”
  • Narasumber Ahli bidang Teknologi Informasi
    Sidang Terbatas MPU Aceh tahun 2016 tentang “Judi Online”
Teuku Farhan profesional IT Indonesia
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  • Narasumber Ahli
    Bahtsul Masail Ulama Dayah Aceh 2022 tentang Tren Bisnis Online Sistem Dropship diselenggarakan oleh Dinas Pendidikan Dayah Aceh
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  • Narasumber Ahli
    Sidang Bahtsul Masail Pengurus Nahdhatul Ulama (NU) Aceh 2020 tentang Game Judi Online Higgs Domino
  • Narasumber Ahli
    Live Talkshow Aceh Bicara tentang Teknologi Finansial 2023
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  • Narasumber
    Seminar Literasi Digital pada Rapat Kerja (Raker) staf dan pengajar LP3I 2021 di Kota Banda Aceh
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  • Narasumber
    Technopreneurship | Bimbingan Teknis Peserta Sertifikasi 2019 bidang IT di Banda Aceh, Sigli dan Aceh Besar
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  • Narasumber
    Teknologi untuk Lembaga Pendidikan | Sosialisasi Pembayaran Digital bagi Pesantren dan Lembaga Pendidikan 2019 di Banda Aceh
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  • Narasumber
    Pengguna Sosial Media Di Aceh | Seminar Literasi Digital Untuk Mencegah Radikalisme Dan Terorisme di Masyarakat diselenggarakan oleh Forum Koordinasi Pencegahan Terorisme (FKPT) Aceh Di Hotel Makkah, Banda Aceh (15 Maret 2018)
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  • Keynote Speaker
    Media Development in Aceh di Ibn Haldun University, Istanbul – Turkiye 2018

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