Kurniawan Arif Maspul is a coffee roaster; Kurniawan's career in coffee began in Dubai in 2017. He was responsible for managing budgets, maintaining statistical and financial records, and ensuring health and safety legislation compliance. He also recruited, trained, supervised, and appraised staff, maximised profitability, and set sales targets. With a passion for education and a dedication to sustainability, Kurniawan has made a name for himself in the coffee industry as an Authorised SCA Trainer (AST) since 2019 for Coffee Skills and Sustainability Programs (CSP & CSusP) based in Buraidah, Saudi Arabia.
Moving to Saudi Arabia in 2022, Kurniawan continued his work as a Coffee Roaster and Quality Control Specialist for Bash Coffee in Buraydah. He played a crucial role in production, performing QC assessments through coffee samples and maintaining the roasting machines and other related appliances. Additionally, Kurniawan was responsible for qualifying the teamwork in coffee training and implementing advanced classes related to the coffee value chain.
Education has always been a passion for Kurniawan, and he has held various administrative roles in education in Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. As an Administrative Coordinator for Education at AMCF in Jakarta 2015, Kurniawan led his team in the education development program, maintaining over 500 employees, including college principals, administrators, and teachers who dedicated themselves to assisting more than 5,000 students in completing their studies for free in diploma and bachelor-level study programs in around 19 regions in Indonesia.
Kurniawan's educational achievements are impressive, with a Bachelor of Arts in Dawah and Theology from the Islamic University of Madinah 2013, Saudi Arabia, and an MBA from UoPeople 2022 and the Indian School of Management & Studies in Mumbai 2020, India. He has also earned an MA in Islamic Studies 2022 from the International Open University in The Gambia. Kurniawan has participated in various academic conferences and has received several awards for his research and academic achievements.
Kurniawan's commitment to sustainability and education is evident in his work as a Global Authorised SCA Trainer for Coffee Skills and Sustainability Programs. He has published journal articles and has participated in international coffee forums, including the Global Coffee Forum in Medellin 2022, Colombia, and the International Forum on Saudi Coffee Sustainability in Jazan 2022, Saudi Arabia. With his extensive experience in coffee roasting, quality control, and education, Kurniawan Arif Maspul is a unique and valuable asset to the coffee industry. He is dedicated to promoting sustainability and advancing the knowledge and skills of coffee professionals worldwide.