Sasonoto Hasbullah

Portrait of Sasonoto Hasbullah

Welcome. I am a Customs Officer at Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance and an aspiring policy analyst, working at the intersection of data analytics, economic policy, and AI governance. My work focuses on using data-informed approaches to improve public administration, especially in trade, customs, and industrial transformation.

I use this space to share my writing, ideas, and projects as I grow toward a future in public policy research. You may see terms like digital governance or sustainable policy analytics — they reflect the evolving focus of my work.

Affiliations

  • I share practical insights on data, policy, and digital transformation on my YouTube channel, designed for professionals and students in public sector innovation.

  • I am building an open repository of resources related to public finance, data analysis, and ethical AI, curated in collaboration with like-minded professionals.

Background

I have served over a decade as a Customs Officer, currently stationed at Ngurah Rai Customs. My academic background includes Accounting, Management, and Data Analytics.

My professional focus includes:

  • Designing risk models to secure revenue and monitor industrial sustainability.
  • Leading the digital transformation of customs monitoring systems.
  • Researching the role of digital competency in AI policy adoption.

I am currently preparing for graduate study in public policy, with a view toward contributing to Indonesia’s industrial and environmental transformation.

If you need a biography, I’ve prepared a few versions here, some more formal than others.

Naming Note

My full name is Sasonoto Hasbullah, though I sometimes appear as “Sasonoto” or simply “Sas.” I publish under my preferred name to avoid confusion.

Reflections

Why does Data Analysis matter?

Because it turns institutional experience into evidence. It enables us to ask better questions, uncover patterns, and build fairer systems — especially in public service. Data, of course, is not the whole story, but without it, much of the story is lost.

May I use your materials?

Yes, freely. Everything here is shared under an open license. If you use my visuals, ideas, or frameworks, a small note of credit would be appreciated. I don’t demand citations — just acknowledgment of the source. And if my work helps you, I’d love to hear about it.

Why might I not reply?

I value meaningful correspondence, but time is limited. If your message is thoughtful and specific, I will do my best to respond. If it’s a generic or copy-paste inquiry, I may have to let it pass.

Thank you for visiting. Let us build thoughtfully, work honestly, and serve meaningfully.