PIKOM
Championing Malaysia’s Digital Future
PIKOM Malaysia’s National Tech Association represents over 1,000 member companies and plays a vital role in shaping the nation’s digital economy. From influencing policy to growing the local tech ecosystem, PIKOM serves as a key driver of innovation, collaboration, and capability-building in the country.
As a Councillor, Akhil contributes across multiple national initiatives, offering strategic guidance and hands-on support in areas that matter most — from infrastructure to talent and AI.
He currently serves on the following committees:
- Chair, Talent Gap Committee
- Deputy Chair, AI Chapter
- Committee, Digital Infrastructure Chapter
Talent Gap Committee
The Talent Gap Committee addresses one of Malaysia’s most pressing challenges — the disconnect between academic output and real-world industry needs. The focus is on bridging this divide through meaningful upskilling, structured placements, and long-term employability strategies.
Key initiatives include:
- PIKOM Industry Internship Program — matching university students with structured, mentored placements at tech companies
- Curriculum reform advocacy — working with policymakers to enhance employability pathways
- Personal mentorship — guiding youth as they navigate careers in the tech sector
Akhil’s approach is both strategic and empathetic — grounded in the belief that talent development is a national responsibility, and one that demands long-term commitment from industry leaders.
AI Chapter
The AI Chapter promotes the responsible and inclusive advancement of artificial intelligence across Malaysia. It serves as a collaborative space for dialogue between government, academia, and industry , setting ethical frameworks and accelerating real-world adoption.
As Deputy Chair, Akhil helps guide the chapter’s direction across critical themes: from AI education and workforce readiness to enterprise deployment and governance. His focus is on ensuring AI works for Malaysia , balancing innovation with responsibility.
Digital Infrastructure Chapter
The Digital Infrastructure Chapter supports the backbone of Malaysia’s digital economy — spanning cloud services, 5G rollout, and data center advancement. Its mission is to ensure national infrastructure is built for inclusivity, innovation, and long-term resilience.
With extensive experience delivering infrastructure solutions in over 130 countries through his global operations, Akhil brings grounded insight to the chapter’s initiatives. His focus includes:
- Supporting smart city pilots and digital connectivity initiatives
- Incentivizing digital infrastructure development
- Bridging talent gaps in infrastructure engineering and support services
These efforts help ensure Malaysia’s digital foundations are strong, scalable, and ready for the next phase of national growth.
Digital Infrastructure Chapter
Laying the groundwork for inclusive digital growth
Akhil also plays a leadership role in PIKOM’s Digital Infrastructure Chapter, which focuses on building Malaysia’s foundational tech landscape — from cloud and broadband to data centers and 5G.
He contributes insights drawn from his experience at Total IT Global, helping shape infrastructure strategies that are sustainable and investment-ready.
Focus areas include:
Supporting smart city pilots and digital inclusivity efforts
Incentivizing digital infrastructure investments
Nurturing engineering talent for the infrastructure space
Promoting greener, more efficient data center practices
For Akhil, infrastructure is the quiet enabler of transformation — the part that works best when it’s invisible but reliable.
Lifting the Industry, Together
Akhil’s involvement in industry organizations is rooted in a belief that collective progress starts with shared responsibility. His work with PIKOM, GBS Malaysia, and the Consortium of Indian Industries in Malaysia (CIIM) reflects a broader commitment to building ecosystems that are inclusive, future-ready, and built for impact.
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Published By : The Edge Malaysia
Date : 27 May 2025