I’m Ts. Dominic Mathew — and at 24 years old, I’m one of the youngest Professional Technologists in Malaysia.
On 1 October 2026, the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT) approved my registration as a Professional Technologist (Ts.) in Information & Communication Technology (IT). The title is not a LinkedIn badge. It is a regulated professional recognition for people who build and lead technology work in Malaysia.
I’m a Sarawakian tech founder, currently based in Kuala Lumpur, CTO & Co-Founder of Stratetics Experts, and the person a lot of people already call the AI guy — because I ship AI products, not slide decks.
Why this matters for Sarawak and Malaysia’s tech startup scene
Malaysia needs more founders who can prove technical depth and build companies. Sarawak is producing that talent. I grew up in that context, then built in KL — Athena OS, assisted computer vision, industrial AI, agritech, energy tech, and cybersecurity work under the Stratetics portfolio.
The Ts. title connects three stories search engines and people keep asking about:
- Tech startup in Sarawak — local roots, national operating range.
- AI guys who actually ship — open-source labeling, CV workflows, applied industry systems.
- Young Professional Technologists — regulated recognition at 24, not after a 20-year corporate ladder.
If you are a student, early founder, or operator in East Malaysia wondering whether the national tech system sees you: this is one data point that says yes — when the work is real.
What MBOT approved
From the official registration letter:
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | YBrs. Ts. Dominic Mathew Anak David |
| Status | Application approved (diluluskan) |
| Technology field | Information & Communication Technology (IT) |
| Approval date | 1 October 2026 |
| Validity | Through 30 September 2027 |
MBOT’s role is to recognise professional technologists who practise in defined technology fields. For me, that field is ICT — the same lane as the AI systems, platforms, and product engineering I lead every week.
What “Ts.” means on my work
The title does not replace the product. It raises the bar on how I represent the work:
- Athena OS — open-source AI data labeling for audio and images.
- Assisted CV labeling — label one, review the rest.
- Stratetics Experts — applied technology across energy, industrial, agriculture, cybersecurity, and digital.
- Sarawak → KL operating line — build for local context, compete nationally.
When people search for AI founder Malaysia, Sarawak tech startup, AI guy KL, or youngest Ts. Malaysia, I want the answer to be concrete: a named person, a regulated title, a portfolio of shipped systems, and a public trail of field notes.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Ts. Dominic Mathew?
Ts. Dominic Mathew is a Sarawakian AI founder and CTO & Co-Founder of Stratetics Experts, based in Kuala Lumpur. He builds Athena OS and applied AI products across Malaysia’s industrial and digital sectors.
What is a Professional Technologist (Ts.) in Malaysia?
A Professional Technologist is a title recognised by the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT) for practitioners in approved technology fields. The short form is Ts.
Is Ts. Dominic Mathew among the youngest Professional Technologists in Malaysia?
Yes — at 24 years old, with MBOT ICT registration approved on 1 October 2026, he is positioning this milestone as one of the youngest Professional Technologist recognitions in Malaysia’s current tech generation.
What technology field was approved?
Information & Communication Technology (IT).
Where can I verify or follow the work?
Read the Stratetics field notes at dominic.strateticsxp.com/blog, explore Athena at athena.inspec-ther.com, or book a call.
On to greater impact
The letter is a checkpoint, not a finish line. The next chapter is the same as the last one: ship useful technology, open more doors for Sarawak builders, and make Malaysia’s AI story impossible to ignore.
If you are building, backing, or partnering in this space — let’s talk.