UCC Days

by Hla Min

Updated : May 2025

UCC Founders

UCC (Universities’ Computer Center) was founded by Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe (GBNF) with the help of Saya U Soe Paing, Saya U Myo Min and Saya U Ko Ko Lay (GBNF).

Dr. Chit Swe

• He matriculated from Ela and studied Mathematics at Mandalay University.
• He joined the Faculty.
• He received B.Sc (Special) from Imperial College, London University.
• He did postgraduate studies in Mathematical Statistics at Glasgow University and University of Liverpool.
• He was Lecturer and Head of the Mathematics Department when he started the UCC Project.
• He succeeded U Ba Toke as Professor of Mathematics at RASU (Rangoon University).

• In 1971, he became Founder / Director of UCC in addition to his duty as Professor of Mathematics, RASU.
• He believed in Knowledge Transfer & Leapfrogging Technology. With the help of Dr. Harry Huskey (pioneer in Computer Hardware & Software, Past ACM President), he developed Computer Science, Technology and Application at UCC.
• The higher authorities request him to resume full-time teaching & research at RASU.
• He became Rector of RASU.
• Saya served as Commanding Officer of University Training Corp (UTC). He also served as Chair of Burma Judo Federation.
• After retirement, he moved to Thailand and Australia. He advised Burmese students in Thailand and Australia for their research.

• Saya passed away in late 2019.

• Spouse : Daw Khin Khin Latt
  Children : Four sons and a daughter
  Siblings : Eight

U Soe Paing

• He matriculated from St. Paul’s High School in 1956. He stood 13th in the Whole of Burma and was awarded Collegiate Scholarship.
• In 1958, he won two Gold medals. He had the Highest marks for I.Sc.(A) & (B) combined. He had the Joint Highest Marks in Mathematics for I.Sc.(A) & (B) combined.

• He received BSEE and MSEE from Stanford University. He joined the RIT Electrical Engineering Department as Assistant Lecturer. He helped Dr. Chit Swe design and implement the UCC project.

• In April 1971, he transferred to UCC as Manager of Systems Division. He managed Computer Engineers & Technicians and Systems Programmers.
• He received M.Sc (Computer Science) from Southampton University.
• He published Lecture Guides & Manuals for use at UCC. U Aung Zaw (GBNF) and I helped Saya with the publications.
• He later also managed the Operations Division.
• He worked for UN Projects in several countries.
• After retirement, he spends his time in Myanmar, UK and US.

• Spouse : Daw Saw Yu Tint (Alice)
• Children : Two sons and a daughter
• Siblings : Dr. Myo Paing, U Win Paing (Sayadaw U Wara, GBNF), U Kyaw Paing

U Myo Min

• He matriculated from St. Paul’s High School in 1958.
• He won medals for having the highest marks in I.Com in 1960, and B.Com (Accounting) in 1962.
• He became a Chartered Accountant. He worked for IBM UK as a Systems Analyst.

• His mother relayed Dr. Chit Swe’s request to return to Burma to help with the UCC Project.
• In April 1971, he joined UCC as Manager of the Applications Division.
• After the restructuring of UCC, he served as Business Applications Manager.
• He received Masters in System Engineering from Lancaster Univetsity, UK.
• He passed the Abhidhamma / Thingyo exam.
• He taught courses at the Institute of Economics and Government departments wishing to computerize their applications.
• He moved to Singapore and USA. He taught at Nanyang Institute in Singapore. He was a Principal at Seagate Technology and Connors in the USA.

• After retirement, he spent time doing meditation and mentoring.

• Spouse : Daw Kin Kin Chit Maung
  Children : A son and a daughter
  Siblings : U Tin U, U Ba Than (GBNF), Dr. “Ruby” Win Hlaing, Daw Myint Thwe, Dr. Myo Tint (GBNF), U Tin Htoon (A60), U Thaung Lwin (EC66) and Daw Cho Cho Hlaing

U Ko Ko Lay

• He matriculated from St. Paul’s High School in 1956.
• He received BSCE and MSCE from Stanford University.
• He joined PWD as Assistant Engineer.
• His former classmate (U Soe Paing) asked him to help the UCC Project.
• In April 1971, he transferred to UCC as Manager of Operations Division.
• After the reorganization of UCC, he became Manager of the Scientific Applications Division.
• He received Masters in Systems Engineering from Lancaster University, UK.
• He later became Professor and Head of the Computer Science Department at Rangoon University.
• In 1987, he became Professor and Head of Information Technology at the Institute of Computer Science and Technogy.
• He had the longest tenure at UCC among the UCC Founders. He was also the first to pass away.
• Spouse : Daw Betty Tun Aung
  Children : Two sons and a daughter
  Siblings: U Than Htut (M67, RUBC Gold), Maw (BDS), Zaw (GBNF, RUBC Gold, IM (1)) and three sisters.
• The ever smiling Saya U Ko Ko Lay is missed by his former colleagues and students. He used to play Soccer, Tennis and Table Tennis at UCC with his colleagues and students.

UCC Thingyan

• For several years, UCC sponsored “Su Paung Donlaba Yahan Khan” for its staff and students.

• The temporary monks are offered soon at UCC.

• UCC had Culinary Experts
  and
  Dobat Troupe

Dr. Tin Maung

• He joined the RU Department of Mathematics as Assistant Lecturer.
• After receiving his Masters from UK, he was promoted to Lecturer.

• He succeeded Saya Dr. Chit Swe as Director of UCC.
• Under his tenure, the Department of Computer Science (DCS) was established.
  U Ko Ko Lay served as Professor and Head.
  U Tun Aung Gyaw was Associate Professor.
  I and a few others were Lecturers.
• Later, the Institute of Computer Science and Technology (ICST) was established.
  Dr. Tin Maung served as Rector.
  U Ko Ko Lay was Professor and Head of Information Technology.
  U Tun Aung Gyaw was Associate Professor and Head of Hardware Technology.
  I was Associate Professor and Head of Software Technology.

UCC Courses

Degree / Diploma Courses

• M.Sc. (Computer Science)
• DAC (Diploma in Automatic Computing)

Programming / Training Courses

• Six months course (Part time)
• Four months course (Full time)
• Special orientation and training for sayas and sayamas chosen as State Scholars, and
  for government departments (with computer sections and/or applications)

Reunion and Gatherings

In 2017

In 2018

In 2019