Rizal Ezuan Zulkifly Tony serves as the Director of Jazz Studies at Universiti Teknologi MARA since September 2003, after a brief tenure as a Lecturer in Jazz and Modern Music at the same institution. With a solid foundation in music education, Rizal holds a Master's degree in Music Performance with Distinction from The Australian National University and a Bachelor's degree in Music Performance from Universiti Teknologi MARA. Rizal's earlier experience includes a contract position at Majlis Sukan Negara in Shah Alam, showcasing a diverse background in both music and sports studies.