ICT Award

advisors

Advisors for ICT Award 2024

Joint Secretary, MoCIT (GoN)

Mr. Anil Kumar Dutta

IT Advisor, Rt. Hon’ble Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli

Mr. Asgar Ali

Chairperson, Nepal Telecommunications Authority

Bhupendra Bhandari

Founding President, CAN Federation

Dr. Bimal Kumar Sharma

Former Joint Secretary, MoCIT (GoN)

Mr. Birendra K. Mishra

Former Minister of Ministry of Science and technology

Mr. Ganesh Shah

President , Women in IT (WIIT)

Gunakeshari Pradhan

Dean, School of Engineering, Kathmandu University

Prof Dr. Manish Pokharel

Director, IT Innovation Center, TU

Prof Dr. Subarna Shakya

Deputy Mayor, Kathmandu Metropolitan city

Sunita Dangol

Vice President, International Hydropower Association

Sushil Pokharel

Executive Director, Industrial Enterprise Development Board

Er. Umesh Gupta

Joint Secretary, MoCIT (GoN)

Mr. Anil Kumar Dutta

Anil Kumar Dutta is Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology who believes that the future lies in the hands of young people.

IT Advisor, Rt. Hon’ble Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli

Mr. Asgar Ali

Asgar Ali is the IT consultant, Prime Minister of Nepal having over 17 years of experience in the field of IT. He is an expert of software product design, materialization, and roll out plan execution, business operations and strategy. He was invited as speaker in Mobile World Congress 2018, Barcelona, Spain also was awarded as ‘Young CEO of the Year 2018’ in Nepal.

Chairperson, Nepal Telecommunications Authority

Bhupendra Bhandari

Founding President, CAN Federation

Dr. Bimal Kumar Sharma

Dr. Bimal Kumar Sharma is recognized as the Founding President of the CAN Federation, a position that reflects his leadership and commitment to advancing information technology in Nepal. Dr. Sharma’s influence extends across the realms of technology, innovation, and the broader digital landscape.As the Founding President, Dr. Bimal Kumar Sharma has played a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the CAN Federation, contributing to the growth and development of the information technology sector in the country.

Former Joint Secretary, MoCIT (GoN)

Mr. Birendra K. Mishra

Birendera Kumar Mishra is the former joint secretary of communication and information technology(MoCIT), Government of Nepal (GoN)

Former Minister of Ministry of Science and technology

Mr. Ganesh Shah

Mr. Ganesh Shah is Former Minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology. An inspiring personality who has been continuously devoting himself for the betterment of Nepal in terms of Science and Technology.

President , Women in IT (WIIT)

Gunakeshari Pradhan

Mrs. Gunakeshari Pradhan Manandhar, a former Director of Nepal Telecom and Nepal’s first female computer engineer, served the nation for 30 years as a computer engineer at Nepal Telecom. She currently serves as the President of Women in Information Technology (WIT), a non-profit organization that seeks to promote and encourage women in technical fields. She is also an advisor in the CAN Committee Women in IT organization and an executive member of CAN, as well as the Chairperson of the CAN Committee on ICT for Rural Development.

Dean, School of Engineering, Kathmandu University

Prof Dr. Manish Pokharel

Manish Pokharel worked as a lecturer in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Kathmandu University and currently is the Dean of School of Engineering, KU. He had been appointed as a member of the High-Level ICT Council under the chairmanship of Prime Minister of Nepal.

Director, IT Innovation Center, TU

Prof Dr. Subarna Shakya

Mr. Shakya has a strong background in information technology and services, with expertise in government, project management, databases, software design, and information systems. He is also the advisor member of National Information Technology Committee, Government of Nepal.

Deputy Mayor, Kathmandu Metropolitan city

Sunita Dangol

Sunita Dangol holds the esteemed position of Deputy Mayor in the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, playing a crucial role in the governance and development of the capital of Nepal. Her leadership as Deputy Mayor reflects a commitment to public service and a dedication to addressing the needs of the city’s residents.

Vice President, International Hydropower Association

Sushil Pokharel

Pokharel is the founder of For My Nation a charity organization established to build permanent shelter to earthquake (Gorkha) victims.

He mentors aspiring young entrepreneurs through Yuwa Uddhyami Ghar . The organization provides a platform to pitch their ideas and arranges the meeting with potential investors. With his investing knowledge and operating experience, Pokharel is also working as a venture capitalist. Pokharel is the recipient of Asia Honesty Awards for his achievement for an important role in encouraging SMEs across the world. Additionally, he was honored with Mars Award for his contribution in promoting women entrepreneurship in 2015.

Executive Director, Industrial Enterprise Development Board

Er. Umesh Gupta

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