Born in Klungkung in 1978, Dr. Laba is a distinguished scholar and consultant with extensive expertise in education, research, and professional development. His academic journey includes prestigious scholarship-supported studies at Sprachacademie Hanover, Germany, Udayana University, and Jade University of Applied Sciences, Germany. His contributions to academia have been recognized through research and textbook writing grants from the Ministry of Education and Culture. Dr. Laba began his professional career in the hospitality and tourism industries after earning a diploma in tourism in 1999. He gained valuable industry experience as a hotelier, tour guide, and HR development coordinator before transitioning into academia and consulting. Currently, Dr. Laba serves as a faculty member at Dhyana Pura University, where he teaches courses in Applied Linguistics, Tourism English, Business Communication, English for Marketing & Advertisement, and Research Methodology. He is also a guest lecturer at Jade University of Applied Sciences, Germany. His academic standing is further solidified by his role as an Associate Professor with a credit score of 781.50. Dr. Laba holds nationally recognized certifications, including the BNSP Assessor Certification Reg. Nr. MET.00000 1945 2008 and National Consultant NIB Reg. Nr. 2012220031568. Since 2022, he has been appointed as the Lead Consultant at the Education Quality Assurance Agency (BPMP) of Bali Province, where he plays a crucial role in shaping educational quality standards and policy implementation. His professional career encompasses a range of leadership roles, including Academic Coordinator, LSP Certification Manager, Head of Cooperation and Marketing, Head of Administration and General Affairs, and Head of Higher Education Quality Assurance. He is also recognized as a teaching practitioner, reviewer, and assessor with NIRA 991510830520195117203. Beyond academia, Dr. Laba is an accomplished author, having published books and scientific articles in national and international journals. His research interests span Applied Linguistics, English, Social Studies, and Tourism, reflecting his interdisciplinary expertise and commitment to advancing knowledge across multiple fields. As a sought-after facilitator and speaker, Dr. Laba actively collaborates with companies and educational institutions on training and development initiatives. He collaborates extensively with corporate entities and academic institutions to design and implement research-driven professional development programs. As the Lead Consultant at Denpasar Institute (www.denpasarinstitute.com) and LATIFABA GROUP (www.latifaba.com), he leads multidisciplinary initiatives in research, human capital development, education, training and certification, strategic consulting, academic publishing, technological innovation, and tourism. His work integrates empirical research with industry best practices, ensuring impactful and sustainable outcomes for organizations and professionals. Driven by a passion for academic excellence, professional development, and industry collaboration, Dr. Laba remains committed to fostering innovation and quality improvement in education, research, and consultancy.