Badrunnisa holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) 1981, in Biochemistry and Pharmacology, University of Aston in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Badrunnisa has had over 25 years of working experience. Her career has predominantly been with Shell Malaysia with the first half focusing on IT software application and the second half in Human Resources. Before Axiata, she was with TM where she was General Manager, Leadership & Talent Management, Group HR.