Aung Zaw အောင်ဇော်

by Hla Min

Updated : 7th October 2026

Highlights

• Aliases : Saya Zaw, AZ, Yebaw Gyi, Aung Daing

• He studied Mathematics at Rangoon University.
• He received M. Sc. (Computer Science) from Southampton University, UK

RASU, UCC, CSO, ABAC

• Worked at RASU Maths Department. Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe asked him if he wished to join UCC.
• Became Systems Programmer at UCC and did Masters in Computer Science at Southampton University, UK
• At UCC, he wrote lecture guides and user manuals with me under the guidance of Saya U Soe Paing (Manager of Systems Division & later also Operations Division).
• Known for his humor and satire (e.g Thingyan Sar သင်္ကြန်စာ)
• Also wrote Kabyars ကဗျာ and articles.
• Taught at UCC and CSO before moving to Thailand.
• Ko Myint Oo took him to Assumption University (formerly ABAC) where he was offered a job on the spot.

Sydney

• Moved to Sydney, Australia
• Continued teaching Computer Science and Applications

• Hosted mini-gatherings
• In 2006, I attended a gathering to pay respect to Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe and Sayagyi Dr. Freddie Ba Hli.

Spouse

• Daw Kyawt is a culinary expert
• She donated her kidney to Saya AZ as a priceless gift.

Books

• He wrote two books “Dhamma and Bawa” and “Cetana Thi Thar Kan”.

• I am honored to be a reviewer / editor for both books and a contributor of a section for the second book.

• He shared his memories about his sayas (Dr. Chit Swe, U Sein Min, U Tin Hlaing, Dr. Kyaw Thein, Dr. Khin Maung Swe, …).
• He passed away in Sydney.