PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Technology innovator with a quarter century of experience bridging linguistic divides through innovative language solutions. Pioneer in Tamil language technology with proven success creating educational platforms, preservation systems, and digital transformation strategies. Passionate about creating accessible technology that celebrates linguistic diversity while addressing real community needs, with recent focus on AI-powered solutions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • AI & Language Technology: NLP for low-resource languages, LLM fine-tuning, multilingual AI solutions ✦
  • Application Development: Web (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Angular, React), Mobile (Ionic, React Native) ✦
  • Leadership & Strategy: Digital transformation, innovation management, team mentorship ✦
  • Business Development: E-commerce optimization, digital marketing, client relationship management ✦

NOTABLE PROJECTS

MOLHY.COM

AI-powered multilingual educational gaming platform

  • Custom educational games developed through educator and student feedback
  • AI-driven real-time translation for authentic multi-language support
  • Adaptive learning paths tailored to individual educational goals
  • Competition platform with integrated AI performance tracking
  • Linguistic authenticity in language learning experiences

TAMIL.MY

Comprehensive platform for Tamil language learning

  • Interactive Tamil learning system with alphabet tracing and stroke guidance
  • Custom Tamil keyboard with predictive text and voice input capabilities
  • Structured learning paths with progressive difficulty levels and language context
  • Real-time feedback system for writing accuracy and pronunciation improvement
  • Comprehensive resource library for Tamil language education and technology

BibePortMal Mobile App

Malacca Portuguese-English dictionary

  • Nearly 3,000 entries with search functionality in both languages
  • Authentic audio recordings by native Malacca Portuguese speakers
  • Example sentences with English translations
  • Daily vocabulary builder with "Word of the Day" feature
  • Multiple spelling conventions based on linguistic research
  • Developed in collaboration with native speakers from Malacca

Ask MITRA Mobile App

MITRA (Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit), Prime Minister's Department

  • Comprehensive Android and iOS application serving as a centralized platform for MITRA initiatives
  • Integrated all MITRA-provided courses and training programs into a unified digital platform
  • Developed features for community engagement and information dissemination
  • Created resource hub for education, economic opportunities, and employment initiatives
  • Implemented social well-being and inclusiveness program tracking
  • Enabled direct access to government assistance programs and services
  • Designed user-friendly interface for easy navigation of MITRA's diverse projects
  • Developed push notification system for real-time updates on new initiatives and opportunities

Kural, Kalaisol and TooyaTamil Mobile App

Comprehensive Tamil language reference applications

  • Kural: Complete Thirukkural dictionary with all 1330 couplets and interpretations from multiple Tamil scholars
  • Kural: Advanced search and browsing by categories, titles, and topics with multilingual translations
  • Kalaisol: Technology terminology dictionary with 100,000+ entries and latest Tamil technical terms
  • TooyaTamil: Comprehensive dictionary of loanwords in Tamil with their pure Tamil equivalents
  • Integrated platform providing authoritative Tamil language resources for diverse user needs
  • 50,000+ downloads across all platforms with positive user feedback

Japanese Children's Literature Translation Platform

Sumitomo Foundation-funded project

  • Developed multilingual e-book platform for translated stories
  • Created project website and digital infrastructure
  • Implemented translation management system
  • Collaborated with Universiti Malaya researchers
  • Supported translation of Japanese stories into Malay and Tamil

CONTRIBUTIONS TO TAMIL TECHNOLOGY

100+

Various Projects

3,000+

Educators and Students

20+

AI-powered multilingual educational games

Language Technology Contributions

Translation & Localization

  • Translation and moderation of Tamil interfaces for Google Search and Maps
  • Standardization and correction of Tamil terms for Facebook's content moderation
  • Contributed Tamil terminology and definitions to Tamil Wiktionary
  • Enhancement of Tamil localization framework for WordPress CMS
  • Optimization of Tamil language support in LibreOffice and Mozilla Firefox
  • Development of standardized Tamil technology terminology for localization

Education & Training

  • Advisory panel member for ICT learning modules in Tamil language (Titian Digital)
  • Lead trainer for ICT modules in Tamil language for SJKT and PISMP teachers (IPG)
  • Developer of mobile applications and websites in Tamil language
  • Curriculum designer for Tamil language technology integration in schools
  • Training programs for digital literacy in Tamil language education
  • Development of interactive Tamil language learning resources for educators

ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES

Founder Mentor | OTPAM SDN BHD
Jan 2022 – Present
  • Spearheading AI-driven educational technology solutions, focusing on multilingual adaptive learning platforms
  • Developing innovative AI models for language preservation and education, particularly for Tamil and other low-resource languages
  • Leading a cross-functional team of AI engineers, linguists, and educators to create cutting-edge language technology solutions
  • Implementing strategic partnerships with academic institutions and tech companies to advance AI in education
  • Pioneering new approaches in AI-powered content creation and adaptive learning systems
  • Mentoring and developing talent in AI and language technology fields
  • Driving innovation in educational game development with AI integration
Chief Technology Officer | OTPAM IT HUB
Oct 2016 – Mar 2020
  • Established a dual-purpose IT hub for technology development and education
  • Developed comprehensive training programs in programming, app development, and game design
  • Led web, mobile, and e-commerce projects for NGOs, SMEs, and government agencies
  • Implemented project-based learning approach combining theory with real-world projects
  • Created technology incubator programs and industry partnerships
  • Managed large-scale IT projects while maintaining quality assurance standards
Chief Executive Officer | OMTAMIL DOTCOM
Jan 2012 – Dec 2022
  • Established a social-tech enterprise developing interactive educational content in Tamil
  • Pioneered technology adoption for ancient Tamil literature preservation and education
  • Innovated online TV concept using YouTube for Tamil literature content (Thirukkural, Tholkappiyam, etc.)
  • Developed mobile applications for Tamil educators and students (Kural, Kalaisol, Tooyatamil)
  • Developed Tamil-Myanmar-English Trilingual Dictionary app and provided training for Myanmar Tamil youths in Yangon to post and compile the wordsets
  • Designed and launched various Tamil word games including word guessing, crossword puzzles, word search, and word stacking games
  • Organized virtual events including webinars, workshops, and conferences in Tamil during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Launched the world's first online live streaming Tamil game show "Tamil Puthir" featuring nationwide contestants and hosts, and real-time scoring with overlay graphics
E-Commerce Director | OMFOOD DOTCOM
Nov 2010 – Jun 2011
  • Pioneered one of Malaysia's first online food delivery platforms, processing 100+ daily orders with real-time SMS tracking
  • Developed a user-friendly web platform and restaurant management portal for menu updates and order tracking
  • Established partnerships with local vegetarian restaurants and built an optimized delivery management system
  • Integrated secure online payments while maintaining cash-on-delivery options for customer convenience
  • Created a customer loyalty program that increased repeat orders by 25% within the first 3 months
Search Engine Marketing Director | THUARA DOTCOM SOLUTIONS
Aug 2008 – Dec 2011
  • Established Malaysiads.com as one of Malaysia's general classifieds networks, alongside niche platforms like CarList.my (automotive), ThinkProperty.com (real estate), and JenJOBS.com (employment)
  • Developed and executed SEO/SEM strategies that positioned Malaysiads.com as a leading general classifieds platform
  • Increased organic traffic by 45% through innovative keyword optimization and content strategies
  • Designed and executed data-driven digital marketing campaigns that increased platform revenue by 30% through targeted advertising and user segmentation
  • Developed a pioneering classifieds network that increased traffic by 60%, creating a foundational model that influenced subsequent successful platforms that served as a blueprint for global network acquisitions
Marketing Director | MGR DISTRIBUTION / MGR VISION MARKETING
2003 – 2008
  • Spearheaded nationwide production and distribution of multimedia content CDs/DVDs through retail networks
  • Developed innovative marketing strategies and creative packaging for multimedia products across various genres
  • Pioneered eco-friendly initiatives by transforming unusable CDs into car hanging souvenirs, reducing electronic waste
  • Built and managed a nationwide distribution network, establishing strategic partnerships with retail chains
  • Created innovative product designs combining cultural elements with modern consumer preferences
Managing Director | MURMALL COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY CENTRE / MURMALL HOLDINGS (M) SDN. BHD
1998 – 2003
  • Established and managed a full-service computer technology center specializing in PC sales, maintenance, and repair services
  • Designed and implemented computer networking solutions for various institutions including schools, labs, and hospitals
  • Developed and conducted customized computer literacy programs for schools and kindergartens, creating age-appropriate learning modules
  • Provided comprehensive IT solutions including hardware procurement, software installation, and system configuration
  • Built a reputation for reliable technology services and customer-focused solutions in the local community
  • Pioneered the earliest Tamil entertainment portals, focused on audio and video content

ORGANIZATIONAL ENGAGEMENTS

Chairman | TAMIL TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION MALAYSIA (TAMILTECH.MY)
2023 – Present
  • Leading strategic initiatives to advance Tamil language technology in the AI era
  • Organizing Artificial Intelligence events, focusing on language technology applications
  • Developing frameworks for AI-powered Tamil language preservation and education
  • Collaborating with international organizations to promote Tamil language technology
  • Advising on policy and technology standards for Tamil language digitalization
  • Facilitating knowledge exchange between academia, industry, and government
ELITE@UM Fellow | UNIVERSITI MALAYA
2022 – Present
  • Appointed as ELITE@UM Fellow (Experiential Learning by Industry and Technocrat) at the Department of Malaysian Languages and Applied Linguistics, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics
  • Contributing to Universiti Malaya's pursuit of excellence through strategic collaboration and knowledge sharing
  • Delivering guest lectures and seminars to nurture aspiring students in language technology and digital innovation
  • Sharing industry expertise to strengthen the university's mission in pushing the boundaries of knowledge
  • Mentoring students to discover their untapped potential in language technology applications
Member & Lead IT Trainer | INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN TAMIL (INFITT) MALAYSIA
2014 – 2020
  • Developed and conducted Tamil IT modules and training programs nationwide
  • Promoted Tamil IT usage and open source software applications
  • Delivered training programs for Teacher Training Colleges, Universities, and Schools
  • Advocated for digital literacy and technology adoption in Tamil education
Workshop Facilitator | 15th Tamil Internet Conference (International Forum for Information Technology in Tamil - INFITT)
2016 | Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Designed and conducted the first-ever Mobile Apps Development Workshop in the history of Tamil Internet Conference
  • Provided hands-on training in mobile application development with focus on Tamil language integration
  • Empowered participants with practical skills to create Tamil-enabled mobile applications
  • Pioneered a new direction for the conference by introducing practical mobile development training
Digital Media Technology Partner | 14th Tamil Internet Conference (International Forum for Information Technology in Tamil - INFITT)
2015 | SIM University, Singapore
  • Served as the official live streaming coordinator for the conference focused on Natural Language Processing and Mobile Computing
  • Pioneered the first-ever live online broadcast of a Tamil conference, making all sessions accessible worldwide via YouTube
  • Implemented technical solutions to ensure high-quality streaming throughout the event
Conference Committee Member | 12th Tamil Internet Conference (International Forum for Information Technology in Tamil - INFITT)
2013 | University Malaya, Malaysia
  • Played key role in organizing the 12th Tamil Internet Conference in Malaysia
  • Designed, developed, and maintained the conference website with integrated payment gateway enabling delegates worldwide to register and pay efficiently
  • Implemented innovative instant photo ID tag printing system for delegates on the first day, streamlining verification and entrance procedures
  • Pioneered both online registration and delegate entrance systems, the first of their kind since the conference's inception in 1997
  • Contributed to advancing Tamil language technology through international collaboration
  • Facilitated knowledge sharing and networking among Tamil technology experts worldwide