Making Connections with ISACA Indonesia

Making Connections with ISACA Indonesia

Jordan Islamy Wirama

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Sumber Gambar : https://isaca-gwdc.org/making-connections-isaca-indonesia/#.WsRwgXMxU0N

                As 2015 came to a close, my family and I decided to spend some time overseas. One of our stops was Indonesia. Since we planned to be there for an extended period, I knew I wanted to try and connect with one of the local ISACA chapters while I was in town so I planned to reach out to ISACA Headquarters to find out my options.

          Here in the National Capital Area Chapter, we maintain close communications with ISACA Headquarters to ensure we are bringing our membership the most current information and resources available. The Chapter Relations team at ISACA Headquarters makes this possible for us. So I reached out to the Chapter Relations folks and asked to be put in touch with the Jakarta chapter in Indonesia. I had assumed there was more than one chapter in this very culturally diverse archipelago made up of over 14,000 volcanic islands and a population of 250 million. It turns out they have only one chapter based in the capital of Jakarta so with ISACA’s help, I reached out to their President, Mr. Isnaeni Achidat. He was extremely welcoming and invited me not only to one of their Board of Director’s (BOD) meetings, but also offered to meet me and my family to show us around some of the local sights.

            Because we were traveling quite a bit in Indonesia, I did not get to fully take advantage of the BOD’s hospitality; however, I did manage to join them during their BOD meeting. I first met Mr. Achidat and two other BOD members at a swanky restaurant downtown for some drinks. Dinner would be served at the meeting so this was an opportunity for us to meet and greet beforehand. Everyone got along very well and we didn’t waste time sharing stories about ISACA and Chapter activities. The BOD meeting was to be held at the ISACA Indonesia Office nearby so Mr. Achidat’s driver picked us up and delivered us to the meeting. One of the agenda items and highlights of the meeting was a briefing by the President and Vice-President of a newly formed Student Group. It was the first Student Group in Indonesia. I was extremely impressed with the degree of professionalism and confidence they displayed as they briefed their Annual Plan. It was great to see such enthusiasm amongst the youth as they described the plans they had for this first chapter year. I made sure to encourage them both to share their resumes with the BOD when they graduate and to continue their membership in ISACA to help grow their career.

 Sumber Penulisan/Daftar Pustaka : https://isaca-gwdc.org/making-connections-isaca-indonesia/#.WsRwgXMxU0N.