Prior to joining the academia, she spent more than 10 years in the financial and information technology industries. She has worked in various consulting engagements in private and public organizations. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Management Information Systems from the International Islamic University Malaysia, Master of Business Administration from Ohio University (USA), Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from University of Utah (USA) and Graduate Certificate in Management Consultancy from the Institute of Management Consultants Singapore. Her research interests include performance issues and adoption of information systems in organizations.