He is an Associate Professor of Informatics at Petra Christian University in Surabaya, Indonesia. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Computer Science (2002) from Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology. He received his Postgraduate degree in Information Technology from the University of Melbourne in 2007. He was appointed to the Department Informatics at Petra Christian University in 2005 as a Senior Lecturer. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2023. He has made over 70 scholarly contributions, including nearly 50 peer-reviewed research papers (h-index = 12; i10-index = 21; September 2023). His current research emphasizes the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms for data analysis process, providing the ability to process vast amounts of data quickly—and often more accurately than humans. He has applied data analytics to educational purposes which is known as learning analytics. it can be applied as a form of: 1) Educational data-mining, 2) Intelligent curriculum and adaptive content, 3) Adaptive learning 4) Supporting executive-level decision-making and also 5) Offering educational materials that align with a learner's profile and their specific learning objectives.