Embracing Tech Invention over Adoption
Drawing on 25+ years of experience in management and technology, my vision is unequivocal: to propel Indonesia into the ranks of the world’s leading technology inventors. This journey has been more than a professional pursuit—it has been a calling to redefine what is possible for the Archipelago, a nation of staggering diversity with plenty of untapped potential, and ensure it stands as a beacon of global technological ingenuity.
Bytes of my Journey
My foray into the realm of technology was ignited by an unforeseen twist of fate—a Laboratory Chemical Reactor Automation Job Assignment at Eastman Kodak Company, my first employer, during the pinnacle of their digital transformation. Initially ambivalent toward the field, I gradually became captivated as I navigated its intricacies, driven by an insatiable curiosity to master each new challenge.
I embraced the uncertainty as an opportunity to explore new horizons. This led me to International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation, where I honed my expertise and amplified my influence within the dynamic tech ecosystem. I am deeply cognizant of the privilege I hold as one of a few Indonesians to have worked abroad and risen to a managerial echelon. Such achievements remain rare, as systematic barriers often hinder Indonesians from attaining high-level positions.
The pervasive underestimation of Indonesian talent by the global community—viewing Indonesia merely as a vast market rather than a wellspring of innovation—has long been a source of frustration. This stark reality fueled my decision to leave a comfortable and promising career from a tech company in the US and returned to my homeland, the Archipelago, to conduct Research & Development (R&D) and establish my own company, DesktopIP.
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