Hi.
My name is Avinash Meetoo and I live in Mauritius. When I was a kid, I was a computer geek and, when I grew up, I found it natural to study Computer Science (or, more precisely, Informatics).
I am currently Head of Experimentation Accelerator Labs at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Mauritius & Seychelles. As part of a network operating in 116 countries, UNDP Mauritius & Seychelles is setting up an Accelerator Lab to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. As Head of Experimentation, I am responsible for creating multi-stakeholder solutions to address complex problems using innovation, technology, strategic-thinking and leadership.
In the past, I was Senior Adviser at the Ministry of Technology, Communication and Innovation, Board member of the National Computer Board and the University of Technology. Prior to that, I created Knowledge7, an IT training and consulting company. Before becoming an entrepreneur, I was a lecturer in Computer Science at Supinfo, the University of Mauritius and the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry. I started my career as a consultant for DCDM Consulting.
I am a fan of Linux and Open Source Software and I founded the Linux User Group of Mauritius in 2000. My laptop runs Fedora Linux and it rocks. I also like Apple computers and I have an iMac for photography and music. I love my OnePlus 7T smartphone.
I like to blog and program. I have composed and released three albums of electronic music. I like photography too.
I am married to a wonderful Christina and we have two very interesting and cool kids: Anya and Kyan.
Hi Avinash
I am based in South Africa, VP HR for a mobile security company that specializes in out of band two factor authentication for banks across the world.
We are looking at hiring developer talent in Mauritius, we have office space and registered company in Ebene- Cybercity (port louis).
Could you point me in the right direction – how will I go about hiring talented mobile and Java developers (approx 7 people)
Hi Rita, as you are looking for Java developers of a certain caliber I suppose, I would advise you to go through a local recruitment agency.
DATE 4 DECEMBER 2017 06:31
Hi!
We met at InfoTech 2017 in your presentation!
Thanks for your web site!
Cheers!
Hi Avinash
I work for a Nasdaq listed security company and I have tried reaching out on many occasions to mauritius cert to understand Mauritius’s security challenges as I am based in Mauritius, but with no luck.
I really hope this is not the anyone else’s experience.
Thanks
Nish
Hi,
I would advise you to call Cert-Mu at the National Computer Board on 210 5520. Hope this works.
Hello,
I was looking for information online and i came across your page. Does Mauritius allow international student with HIV status study in their country?
Thank you
Hi Sammy, to be honest, I do not know. The information is bound to be in the Mauritian Immigration Act.
hi avinash …i am a student of lower 6 at imperial college .can you please tell me about best engineering to study in mauritius and if they will be of great help in the future.I know this is not your matter as you are relates to only computer …can you please guide me.
Hi. From what I understand, a lot of jobs in the future will be technology-based so it’s a good idea to have a solid grasp of Maths and Science. This is also true if you want to become an engineer. As for what specific engineering jobs, I believe that all will be in demand. Choose what you are most happy with…