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FOR REGION DELEGATE-ELECT/DIRECTOR-ELECT, 2007-2008

DELEGATE/DIRECTOR, 2009-2010 – REGION 10

(ASIA AND PACIFIC)

R. MURALIDHARAN

(Nominated by Region 10)

Vice President – Technical

Nayna Networks India

Mumbai, India

Raghavan Muralidharan is an IEEE Senior Member, and has been a volunteer for 26 years.

Mr. Muralidharan graduated in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, 1977, College of Engineering, Trivandrum, India, and did Post Graduation in Electrical Engineering (Computer), 1977-79, IIT Bombay, India.

He played a major role in the development of the IEEE in India especially Bombay Section for the last 12 years resulting in a tremendous membership growth and establishment of a large number of Student Branches. Bombay section has the World's second largest number of Student Branches. He propelled Region 10 to the largest region in IEEE in 2004 as Chair of India Council.

He is working as Vice President – Technical at Nayna Networks India, the India R&D centre of Nayna Networks, Inc. in the area of Optical Networking & FTTH solutions. Prior to this, he was the Senior Manager (Design & Dev) heading the Computer & Communications group at Tata Electric Companies R & D Labs., Mumbai.

IEEE Activities – (S’77-A’82-M’86-SM’00) COUNCIL: IEEE India Council: Vice Chair, 1995-2001; Executive Vice Chair, 2002; Chair, 2003-04; Immediate Past Chair, 2005-06. SECTIONS: IEEE Bombay Section: Secretary, 1995-96; Vice Chair, 1997-98; Chair, 1999-2000; Immediate Past Chair, 2001-02; Awards and Recognition Committee Chair, 2001. CHAPTERS: Computer Society Bombay Section: Secretary, 1983-86; Chair, 1999-2001. CONFERENCES: IEEE India Conference (ACE), General Chair, 2000, 2003; IEEE India Conference (INDICON), General Co-Chair, 2004; International Conference on Personal Wireless Communication (ICPWC 1999), Organizing Committee Member, 1999. REPRESENTATIVE: Member of Board of Governors, Engineering Council of India, 2003-04.

Statement – It’s an honour and privilege to be nominated for Delegate-Elect/Director-Elect of Region 10 and I am proud to accept it. I pledge to work at a minimum on the following:

· Develop systems and mentors for transforming inactive Student Branches to active ones.

· Develop strategies for retention of Student members.

· Work with IEEE headquarters and agencies to extend the Financial Advantage program to R10.

· Impress industries to recognize the Computer Society Certified Software Development Professional certification with rewards.

· Work with industries to rely on the job site for quality and reliable human resources.

· Develop Distinguished Visitor Programs under various Societies for specific countries in R10.

· Help continue the growth of R10 so that it remains large and united.

· Formulate methods to ensure IEEE’s financial health and value for members.

· Interact with the Region’s Councils, Sections, Student Branches, Society Chapters, etc. effectively to achieve the IEEE and specifically the R10 goals.

Would appreciate your vote and support to further the cause of IEEE in Region 10 and Worldwide.