10 years old “DAT” is really growth and expanding now since it was founded in 2013 with the aim of establishing a STOCK Exchange System in Myanmar and developing Myanmar’s IT world. DAT also a Japan-Myanmar joint-venture company, and it has been organized and developed in a collaborative team environment according to Myanmar’s culture and Japan’s standards. By building this, all members will have good opportunities for their career development through various learning platforms. Now our DAT had over 250 employees who are working not only in software development but also in network infrastructure in Local and Offshore both Japan and Myanmar projects. DAT became as my second family since 12 years ago, and I am very happy and proud of working at DAT. Whenever we faced so many challenges in the working environment with various problems, we overcomed all problems by supporting each other depends on nature. One of my favorite, why I love DAT because our organization is very warm and good relationship with each other regardless of age and position. We always try our best for DAT, “Growth Together, Work Together, Successful Together”, we are moving forward together.

I’m here for 12th service years history since 2010 at DAT and I’m so proud for being one of DAT member. During my those several years of working time in DAT, I got valuable experiences not only in business domain knowledge but also in software development life cycle management skills with Japanese know-how standard and good practices as a project manager at Securities Trading System for Yangon Stock Exchange & Securities Companies system projects. Based on those valuable experiences, I am responsible with promotion as a Offshore Department Head to manage several projects & teams with offshore development standards. Family type working environment and growth career life opportunities makes me stay long term service years in DAT.

I started my career in 2010 as a Software Engineer Leader at DIR-ACE Technology Ltd. (DAT) and was promoted to Project Manager in 2011. Starting in 2015, I got opportunities to learn about the stock exchange and securities trading business knowledge and was involved in the system Go-live of the Yangon Stock Exchange. It was an exciting event and proud to be one of the DAT staff. I presently am Head of the system Development Division which provides system integration, application development, IT solutions and services to Yangon Stock Exchange and other local companies. DAT is Myanmar’s leading IT company for employee who wants to be IT professional in a systematic environment. It was a very meaningful life for me to spend 13 years together with supportive colleagues in a good organization. Thanks, DAT and my colleagues and let’s try to continue our improvement through DAT. Welcome new employees to grow our successes together here.

Over the past 12 years, I have worked with DAT as a deputy general manager. I can recall my early years at DAT and my life as a Software Engineer Leader. I acquired in-depth knowledge working through the typical software development life cycle, from system implementation to design creation, while employed by a Japanese JV business. I worked on creating the systems for the securities firms and stock exchange in Yangon as my biggest achievement in life, and I took a business trip to Japan to learn more about these sectors. I received the DIR President Award because these thoughts are so important to me. When I reach manager level, working with Japanese management offers me zest for leading teams and a development in my management skills. Although some people think Japanese work is a little bit harsh, if you understand and embrace it, you can see their emphasis on project productivity and quality control. I love working at DAT because we create amazing things together. I also like how, by joining this community, we can contribute to its growth and success.

“Hello everyone! I am Kay Khaing Zaw. I started my career in DAT starting from 2011 as a software engineer. In the first years, I was involved in the projects of offshore development and Office Automation projects of CBM. For the time being, I’m working as a senior project manager at the “Exchange System Section” of the “Stock Exchange & Securities System Development Department” to do the development, operation, and maintenance of the Stock Exchange System. Throughout my 12 years long journey, I’ve got good experiences from various projects and learned many good things from DAT colleagues from family-type working environment. Based on these, I’ve got the opportunities to apply and learn technical skills, customer dealing, and good management practices. I’m feeling proud of being one of the DAT staff, especially taking part in Stock Exchange System Development and CBM’s Office Automation project. I am fortunate enough to get the chance to work in such a wonderful organization like DAT and have such wonderful colleagues.”

I have been working for 11 years at DIR-ACE Technology Company. I have been involved in a lot of infrastructure implementation, maintenance, security measurement, and monitoring. I have started my journey in DIR-ACE Technology in a team leader position. I was involved in the Central Bank of Myanmar, Aeon Micro Finance, Yangon Stock Exchange, and MSEC securities infrastructure implementation. I have learned a lot of technology such as Virtualization, Enterprise high-end hardware equipment, Desktop Virtualization (VDI), scripting, and several types of Databases. I have studied the implementation of servers, virtualization technology, and project management in Thailand and Japan. After being promoted to Senior Project Manager, I have got the ability to polish my experience in project management, reporting, and presentation. Currently, I am a Chief Information Security Officer. Trying to harden DIR-ACE Technology’s Information security. By making policies, technology perspective, and so on. I enjoy working in DIR-ACE Technology and I love my colleague.

In 2012, I joined DAT as a System Engineer, and currently, working as a Senior Project Manager & Section Head of common infra team. One of my first projects at DAT was the implementation of the CBM-OA system. It was a steppingstone that propelled me towards more significant responsibilities. Subsequently, I was involved in the implementation of systems for Stock Exchanges and Securities Companies which challenged me to work efficiently under pressure, navigate complexities, and deliver successful solutions to our clients. I gained expertise in maintaining systems according to operational maintenance workflows from DIR. And I also had the opportunity to contribute to system migration projects, further expanding my expertise in handling critical transitions with minimal disruption. Throughout this journey, I have been fortunate to work in DAT’s family-like environment, fostering collaboration and mutual support among colleagues. What I appreciate the most about DAT is its commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development. The company encourages innovation and provides avenues for employees to grow and excel in their careers. I extend heartfelt gratitude to colleagues, friends, and the organization for their unwavering support. Excited for the future, I look forward to making even greater contributions to this exceptional company.

Hello…My name is Thant Zin Tun and I am working as a Team Leader of Blockchain Technology Research & Development Team at DAT. I joined DAT in January 2022 as a Programmer, and now I have been working here for 2 years. Over the past 2 years, I have accumulated a wealth of experience and knowledge due to the exceptional management, collaboration with brilliant engineers, and the conducive working environment I’ve been fortunate to be a part of DAT. In my team, I am responsible for researching, prepare reporting about the backbone of blockchain technology, various types of crypto currencies and tokens, many trending frameworks for software development, various types of version control platforms, AWS( Amazon Web Services ), Software Testing Tools and many more. Based on the findings from these researches, we develop various types of crypto wallets integrated with very robust and secure backend for both public and private blockchains such as Ethereum, Polygon , Corda , Quorum and much more. In this short span of time, I have gained a wealth of valuable experiences that have significantly contributed to the growth of my professional career at DAT.

My remarkable journey at DAT, one of Myanmar’s leading IT companies, began in 2017. Over the span of six years, it has been a journey filled with numerous accomplishments. Embracing the vibrant atmosphere, solution-oriented communication, and collaborating with Japanese experts in both Offshore (Japan) and Local (Myanmar) developments have been pivotal in my growth. This diverse experience has enriched my learning and boosted my confidence and proficiency, culminating in my current position. I am excited about the future at DAT.

As I begin my Junior Developer journey from OJT at DAT in May 2023, excitement and gratitude fill my heart for this incredible opportunity. The organization’s high standard for excellence, efficiency, and dedication to quality is truly inspiring. Learning from senior professionals and a proactive management team is one of the most significant factors motivating me especially in the area such as problem-solving skills, design documentation, best practices of clean, efficient, and maintainable code techniques, communication skills among team & organization, new technologies and frameworks challenging opportunities as the organization expand, understanding in priority of tasks and progress to meet deadlines, scope, user’s requirements. I am confident that the challenges I experienced at DAT will lead to personal and professional growth. I can feel the strong team spirit and teamwork here, and I’m excited to collaborate together with colleagues who share similar values and goals. With the support and nurturing environment at DAT, I am confident that my time here will be transformative, shaping me into a more skilled and accomplished developer. Let’s build a path of innovation and excellence together for the future of DAT. Grateful for the faith DAT has placed in me, I am eager to contribute to the organization’s success.