Jai Udit served as the Lead Officer of Research and Innovation at the Telecommunications Authority Suriname (TAS), where he has been instrumental since 2007, joining during the pivotal period of telecom sector liberalization in Suriname. Among his early achievements was the establishment of a type acceptance procedure for radio and terminal devices.Before his tenure at TAS, Jai was an entrepreneur in the signage industry, where he founded a successful company that introduced innovative products and processes to the Surinamese market through an affiliation with a Dutch company. His professional journey began at the Telecommunications Company Suriname (Telesur), where he led a team in connecting ATMs and corporate branch offices to a data platform.Jai is also a key figure in the Suriname Internet Exchange (SUR-IX), serving as Secretary on the board since its operational launch in August 2022. Additionally, during the pandemic, he spearheaded the initiative to establish an ISOC chapter in Suriname, which became a chartered member in February 2022, and he now serves as its president.Jai holds an MBA in Innovation & Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Technology (B.Tech) in Information Technology and currently pursuing graduation in Cybersecurity. He is an alumnus of Junior Chamber International (JCI) and was honored with a JCI Senatorship in November 2023. He remains active in his community as a member of Lions Club Parwani and as a part-time lecturer at the Polytechnic College Suriname.In recognition of his contributions, Jai received an award from the ITU Global Regulators’ Exchange in 2009. He is fluent in Dutch and English, with a working knowledge of Spanish and Hindi.
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Information Technology Internal AuditorFintecParamaribo, Sr
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College LecturerPolytechnic College Suriname Oct 2020 - Present
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Lead Officer Research & Innovation UnitTelecommunications Authority Suriname (Tas) Jul 2016 - Aug 2024ParamariboOne of the major tasks of the TAS is to facilitate the introduction of innovative technologies and services in Suriname. In this regard, I collaborated with: LACNIC to organize capacity building workshops on Basic IPv6 in 2016; I also worked with the ITU Regional Office and Lacnic to organize the Caribbean Cyber security & Cyber Drill in 2017. We collaborate with regional organizations on a yearly basis to host events that are in line with its strategy. We also support the establishment of an IXP in Suriname (SUR-IX) with expertise from the ITU, ISOC and LAC-IX. ISOC also funded the equipment for the IX fabric. In August 2022 SUR-IX became operational. SUR-IX is a not for profit foundation which is supervised by a board. I am the Secretary in the board.
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Coordinator Policy & Innovative DepartmentTelecommunicatie Autoriteit Suriname Dec 2012 - Jul 2016ParamariboThe Policy & Innovative Department is responsible for developing and managing the statutory duties of the TAS, the co-determination and co-implement of the (tele)communication policy of the Government of Suriname in general and the Ministry of Transport, Communication and Tourism in particular.In this capacity, I lead a team for the issuance of the 700 MHz band after DTV switch over was successfully implemented.
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Spectrum Planning EngineerTelecommunicatie Autoriteit Suriname Jun 2011 - Dec 2012Paramaribo, SurinameAllocating frequencies to Services and issuing the criteria to operate in each band in accordance with International Standards. In this capacity I had an active roll in a few working groups, including the introduction of DTV in Suriname.
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Manager Spectrum Monitoring & EnforcementTelecommunicatie Autoriteit Suriname Aug 2007 - Jun 2011Paramaribo, SurinameMonitoring of frequency in accordance to National Frequency Plan and License conditions as well as International Standards. In this function I was also the Coordinator of the IDB project SU-M1001: Strengthening of the Telecommunications Regulatory AuthorityThis project aims to strengthen the TAS to promote the telecommunications sector in Suriname and to promote competition in the telecommunication market.To achieve this goal, three areas have been identified:1. strengthening the Regulatory Framework,2. the Institutional Strengthening of the TAS,3. and the purchase of measuring equipment for Spectrum Management.
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DirectorRene Smit Reclame-Ontwerpstudio Nv. Mar 2000 - Aug 2007Wakibasoestraat 11, ParamariboThis company was set up by two investors from the Netherlands and it carries the same name as the Dutch company. I took this opportunity to develop my entrepreneurial skills. Started from scratch in 2000, I was able realized a positive cash flow within two years. Our success factor was our quality, service and CRM.
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Research TechnicianTelecommunication Company Suriname (Telesur) Oct 1992 - Mar 2000Paramaribo, Surinamefrom 1992 to 1996 worked at the Telecommunications Research Center from 1996 to 2000 worked at the Data department for sales of leased lines
Jai Udit Education Details
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Cybersecurity -
Partner Program Ptc & Tsm Business SchoolInnovation & Technology -
Polytechnic CollegeElectronics
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Jai Udit attended Structuralia, Partner Program Ptc & Tsm Business School, Polytechnic College.
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