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About Aung Myo Lwin Agga

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Early Life and Education

  • Born: July 15, 1973, into a Muslim family in Myanmar.

  • Family: Son of Mr. Sein Lwin, a former director at the Department of Fisheries, now a Director at AK Khan Company in Bangladesh, and Le' Le' Myint. He has two elder sisters, Aye Aye Lwin @ Maymie and Htar Htar Lwin.

  • Education: Completed high school and pursued IT-related courses, including a Certified Computerized Accounting System from Singapore Informatics and online courses in Website Development, Networking, Surveillance, and Door Access Systems.

Political and Social Activism

1988 - Democracy Movement

Participated in the 1988 June Student Movement for Democracy.

Served as joint-secretary in his ward's Welfare Association.



1990s - IT and Political Activism

  • 1990 - Pioneer of the 1990 Student Revolution, advocating for democracy in Myanmar.

  • Mid-1990s - Worked at Parity Computer as a computer assembler after high school.

  • 1997 - Co-founded Spring Technology, focusing on Myanmar’s IT development



Entrepreneurial Journey

2001 - Founding ABC Computer

  • Established Ahlone Business Center (ABC) as an IT Training and Business Center.

  • Expanded ABC’s services to include computer sales, networking solutions, web services, CCTV installation, MATV & IPTV solutions, and VOIP business.

  • Launched ABC’s Professional Training Centre to nurture aspiring technicians in Myanmar.

2009 - Introduction to Barcamp

  • October 12, 2009 - Attended Barcamp, gaining experience in tech innovation and knowledge-sharing events.

2011 - Barcamp Mandalay

  • February 12, 2011 - Helped organize Barcamp Mandalay, a major tech event in Myanmar.

2012 - First Barcamp Yangon

  • January 26, 2012 - Officially launched Barcamp Yangon, connecting Myanmar’s tech community.

  • September 22-23, 2012 - Participated in Workshop on Relief, Rehabilitation, and Rule of Law in Rakhine State in Nay Pyi Taw.

Social and Religious Leadership

Islamic Religious Affairs Council (HQ)

  • Held key positions: Township Secretary, District Joint-Secretary, Regional Executive Member, Central Executive Member, Member of Executive Committee, Secretary for Halal Committee, and Head of the Organizing Department.

Interfaith and Humanitarian Work

  • Active in Myanmar Interfaith Dialogue Group and MABA.

  • Participated in Barcamp 2007 and the 88 Student 25th Anniversary Event.

  • 2012: Led the first Relief Team for the Rohingya Crisis in Sittwe City, Rakhine State.

International Recognition & Business Expansion

2013 - International Media Recognition

  • 2013 - Featured in Dateline NBC as part of Myanmar’s Islamic Religious Affairs Council.

2017 - Myanmar Japan Center Alumni Association

  • March 11, 2017 - Active in Myanmar Japan Center Alumni Association, promoting business and entrepreneurship.

Personal Life & Challenges

Family & Marriage

  • 1993 - Married Yin Nwe Min, with whom he has a son, Pyae Sone Myo.

  • 2011 - Married Khin Wathan Oo, having two sons, Khun Satt Lwin and Myat Min Satt.

  • 2019 - Legally divorced.

Present - Life in Los Angeles

  • Current - Based in Los Angeles, facing depression and PTSD after years of activism and leadership.

Legacy and Contributions

  • Tech Pioneer: Introduced Barcamp to Myanmar and led ABC Computer.

  • Political Advocate: Pioneer of the 1988 and 1990 Student Movements.

  • Community Leader: Key player in interfaith dialogue, humanitarian aid, and business networking.






























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