by Hla Min

Updated : Mar 2026

Aik Kyu (Steven Wang, M85)

Alex Khoo (Aung Kyaw)

Alfred Yaung (Sein Yaung, M67)

* Allen Htay (C58, GBNF)

Anthony Ng (Aye Tun, M76)

Audrey Wong (Yi Yi Khaing, C84)

Aung Htet Naing (Aaron)

Aung Khine (EC80)

Aung Kyin (M83)

Aung Myaing (ChE72) — share time in Thailand

Aung Myint (M67, GBNF)

Aung Myint Oo (EC84)

Aung Thein (John, M72, GBNF)

Aung Thein (T69)

Aung Zaw Maung (Pet78)

Aye Aye Myint

* Benny Tan (Yu Beng, M70)

Charlie Kaw (T, GBNF)

Charlie Tseng (EC70)

Cho Cho Thwin (EC86)

Darren Lee (Naing Win, M62, GBNF)

David Ko (Tin Myint, M67, GBNF)

Dennis Chee (Thein Tun Aung, EP76)

Dennis S. Lin (San Naing, M83)

Diana Tseng (ChE71)

Edward Saw (Yu Ket, EC85)

Eng Shwe (M87)

* George Chan (Maung Maung, ChE66)

* Gordon Kaung (Kaung Kaung Oo, M83)

Gyn Yu (ChE72) — share time in Thailand

Htay Lwin Nyo (EP74, GBNF)

Htin Paw (EE58, GBNF)

Hla Kyaing (M69)

Hla Kyi (EC77)

* Hla Min (EC69)

Htwe Htwe (C8x)

Jimmy Chee (M75)

K C Chiu (ChE63) : moved to SoCal

Khin Mg Myint (C71) — Visit son for a long time

King Wong (Victor, C66)

Ko Ko Zin (M84)

Kyaw Myint (M/Auto64)

Kyaw Myint (M83)

Kyaw San (C6x, GBNF)

Kyi Kong Tham (C63)

Kyi Shane (M83)

L Shark Moon (C67, GBNF)

Lillian Kaung (EC83)

Lyo Kyin Sein (Mabel, T69)

* Maurice Chee (Hla Myint Thein, M75)

Maung Maung (Kyaw Than, EC84)

Maung Maung Moe Zaw (Met02)

Mao Toon Siong (M62)

Mya Mya Sein (T79)

Mya Thwin (Phillip, EE75)

Myat Htoo (C68)

Myint Lwin (Henry Chee, C63, GBNF)

Myint Myint Thein (C77)

Myint Myint Yee (ChE73) : moved to Virginia

Myint Soe (M79)

Myint Swe (EC74)

Myint Thein (M73)

Myint Thein (Soon Hoe, C75)

Myo Aung (M85)

Myo Sint (Mn78)

Ne Win Myint (Victor, ChE66, GBNF)

Nyan Shein (Henry, C68)

Nyo Nyo Win (T73)

* Nyo Win (M65)

Nyunt Than (M86)

Nyunt Tin (M70)

Patrick Fong (C70)

Reynold Wu (Reginald, xxx, GBNF)

Robert Hla Thein (M72)

San Lin (C62)

San Lin (M87)

San Lwin (EC77)

San San Myint (Helen, T69)

San San Nyunt (Sandra, M76)

San San Swe (EC74)

San Tun (M59)

Soe Win (M77)

Thaung Nyunt (M87)

Thein Aung (James, Pet72)

Thein Kyaing (George, T72)

Tin Maung Nyunt (M60)

Tin Maung Win (C86)

Tin Myint (David Ko, M67, GBNF)

Tin Myint (John Lee, M69, GBNF)

Tun Shwe (ChE72) : moved to Virginia

Walter Tan (M70)

Win Htut (M8x)

Zaw Lwin (M87)

Zaw Min (EP70) : moved to Nevada

NOTE :

* specifies Founding Member of RIT Alumni International

Updates

• An earlier post listed some Inactive Alumni in Northern California
• Mg Mg Moe Zaw has a list of young alumni (mostly Civil) who moved from Singapore to Northern California
• BASES has a list of alumni in Southern California. Ko Win Naing (M81) is President. Ko Aye Thwin (C83) is VP.

by Hla Min

Updated : Mar 2026

Myanmar

• Has the largest number of alumni. Many worked in Myanmar. Some worked overseas, but returned to Myanmar after retirement.
• During the Adhamma Era, there was no Alumni Association in Myanmar. The Alumni in the US & Singapore set up Alumni Associations and hosted Reunion and Saya Pu Zaw Pwes in 2000 (USA) & 2002 (Singapore).
• Yangon hosted SPZP-2004 in December 2004 as a piggy-back to the ASEAN Engineering Conference. The mild earth quake did not deter the attendees.
• There were hopes that Yangon could continue to hold SPZP in 2006 and beyond. The change in the political climate in Myanmar dashed the hopes.
  Singapore Alumni hosted SPZPs in April 2007 & December 2010. The two year interval between the SPZPs went up to two and a half years.
• U Aye Myint (EP72) never forgot his roots and his alma mater. Requested help from the sayas and alumni to help our beloved alma mater to former glory. Initiated the process to have engineering classes reopen at the Gyogone Campus and also to make a true Home Coming for the attendees of SPZP-2012. There were tears of joy from the alumni. The Garawa ceremony was held at the Gyogone Campus. The Reunion Dinner and Entertainment Program was held at MICT Park.

• Around SPZP-2012, Sayagyi U Aung Khin and Sayagyi U Ba Than served as Patrons of the newly formed Mechanical Engineers Association.

• Saya U Moe Aung (Tekkatho Moe War) and team had discussions before, during and after SPZP-2012 to form Swel Daw Yeik Foundation with the objective of helping eligible sayas. SDYF was established in 2013.

• Shwe YaDu celebrations were held in 2014 with the planting of 50 Swel Daw Bins. Shwe YaDu benches were donated by alumni in Myanmar and overseas.

• RITAA helped host SPZP-2016. It was an All-Day Event at the Gyogone Campus. There was free food (for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) and entertainment.

• In early 2016, the bye-laws of RITAA (RIT-YIT-YTU Alumni Association) were developed and approved by core volunteers. The Association was registered. A Working Committee with U Tin Latt as President was formed to help short term projects. Annual Membership costs K12000. Life Membership costs K60000.

• Fund raising was led by U Wynn Htain Oo and Daw Nan Khin Nwe.

• In 2018, the first Annual General Meeting of RITAA elected Executive Committee members for the 2018 – 2020 term with U Myo Aye as President. He succeeded U Tin Latt, who served as Interim President before the AGM was called.
• RITAA is a true Alumni Association. Although sayas and alums served as President and Executive Committee members in Myanmar Engineering Society (MES), MES is not an Alumni Association. MES is not even an NGO. It is simply an NPO.

Singapore

• Has the largest alums outside of Myanmar. The RIT Alumni in Singapore helped organize three SPZPs in December 2002, April 2007, and December 2010.

• Saya U Moe Aung (Tekkatho Moe War, EE63) chaired SPZP-2002 and SPZP-2010. He and his team published the commemorative issues of “Swel Daw Yeik Sar Saung” for SPZP-2002, SPZP-2007, and SPZP-2010. After retirement, Saya moved back to Myanmar.
  He is Patron of SDYF & RITAA.
• U Nyan Win Shwe (William, M72) chaired SPZP-2007.
• Organizers for the SPZPs include Saya Dr. Tin Hlaing (M63), Saya U Tin Hlaing (ChE65, GBNF), U Tint Lwin (Daniel, M69), Sayama Daw Tin Tin Myint (ChE70), Saya U Aung (C70), Saya U Tin Lin (ChE72), Saya Dr. Soe Thein (C75), U Moe Myint (M76), and Ko Maung Aunt (M).
• The Singapore Alumni lent helping hand for the SPZPs in Yangon. Ko Zaw Tun Naing (Aero95) was the point of contact in Singapore for SPZP-2012.
• There used to be Civil and Electrical Engineering web sites for the Singapore RIT Alumni.
• Dr. Soe Thein volunteered as Web Master for the SPZP-2007 web site and the Singapore Civil web site. He moved back to Myanmar.

Thailand

• There is no Alumni Association in Thailand.
• Several sayas including U Ba Toke and U Khin Aung Kyi taught in Thailand. Dr. Win Tin served as Associate Dean at Assumption University. U Sein Maung (EE63), U Tin Shwe (EP66, GBNF) and many others taught at Assumption University & Rengsit University.
• Some alumni such as U Win Hlaing (C68) also taught in Thailand.
• Saya U Aung Myaing (ChE72) & Daw Gyn Yu (ChE72) hosted micro-gatherings for the sayas and alumni visiting Bangkok especially for medical check up and treatment.

Australia

• There is no formal RIT Alumni Association in Australia.
• The alumni participate in Myanmar Engineering Association of Australia (MEAA). U Thet Tun (M75) and U Sein Win (C80) are Past Presidents of MEAA.

• The alumni in Sydney used to have a picnic and a dinner every year.

Sayas in Australia

• U Thit (Met, GBNF)
• U Myo Win (M, GBNF)
• U Hla Myint (Charlie, M)
• U Maung Maung Win (M)
• Daw Yin Yin Mya (English)

Alumni in Australia

• Win Boh (Robert, EC69)
• Surinder Singh (EP)
• Htay Aung (Victor, EC80)
• Sein Tin (Johnny, EC75)
• Sai Aung Thurein (EC74, GBNF) and Khin Swe Oo (EP74)
• Phyu Phyu Latt (Christine, A70) and Aye Win Hlaing (La La, Abel, EP)
• Sein Win (C80) and spouse
• Thet Tun (Henry, M75)
• Htun Aung Kyaw (EC73)
• Tha Hlaing (EC83)
• George Peters (C73)
• Tin Aung Win & Dorothy Kyaw Tun
• Wint Khin Zaw (A79)

New Zealand

• Saya Dr. Koung Nyunt (A67, GBNF), Stanley Saw (Myo Lwin, M71), & Dennis Mackey (Kyaw Thu, C73, now in Canada) used to report RIT Alumni Activities in New Zealand.

• Saya U Aung Myint (M69) lives in Singapore & New Zealand.
• Patrick Saw & his spouse are alumni.

Japan

• U Thein Ngwe (Ko Thein Tokyo, ChE76) founded RITAJ (RIT Alumni in Japan). He was helped by U Win Myint (EC83) for some time. He mentioned that there are younger alumni in Japan, but they are not active in RITAJ.
• Saya Dr. Taing Oke (ChE69) is still teaching in Japan.
• After retirement, Saya Dr. Myo Khin (C70) consulted three Japanese companies. He traveled several times to Myanmar on business trip. He helped find jobs for young engineers. He is undergoing rehab to treat Stroke. Spouse : Daw Winsome (Mya Nwe, C73)
• U Win Myint (EC83)

Canada

• U Tha Aung & Daw Kinsa Maw Naing organized alumni gatherings in Canada. They later worked on projects in Myanmar.

Sayas in Canada

• Dr. Aung Gyi (Rector)

• U Aung Khin (M)

• U Kyaw Myint (T)
• Des Rodgers (English)
• U Ko Ko Kyi (EC72)

Alumni in Canada

• U Kyaw Thu (Dennis Mackey, C73)
• U Htay Aung (C69)
• U Htein Win (Chauk Pay, M70, RIT swimming, water polo & rowing)
• U Aung Lwin (Jasper Wu, C70, RIT rowing)
• U Aung Myint Thwin (C76, GBNF)
• U Tha Aung (M79)
• Daw Kinsa Maw-Naing (ChE79)
• U Zaw Oo (M)

UK

• U Nyi Nyi (EE63, Saya, GBNF)
• U Myint Khine (Norman, C63)
• Daw Tin Tin Win (Yvonne)
• Daw Khin May Than (ChE72)

• Dr. Aung Shein (C72, Saya)
• U Nyunt Aung (C73)
• Daw Sandar Bo (C73)
• Daw Aye Aye Than (Pauk Pauk)
• Daw Saw Yu Tint (Alice) often visits UK to see her daughter and grandchild.

Taiwan

• Saya U Khin (Lucien Chen, RIT English)
• Saya Dr. Nyo Win (K H Chen, M65) worked in the USA and Taiwan. He travels regularly to Taiwan.
• Two siblings of Roland Chen (U Kyi Aung, ChE73, USA) are in Taiwan. The three siblings donated Shwe YaDu benches.
• Benedict Sia (U Myat Swe, M75) — Donated K2 Lakhs for YTU Library Modernization project. Life member of ARITA.

USA

RIT Alumni International

Alumni in the USA formed “RIT Alumni International” with the main objective of hosting SPZP-2000.

Founder/members include

• Saya Allen Htay (C58, GBNF)
• Saya U San Tun (M59)
• Saya K C Chiu (ChE63)
• U Myint Lwin (Henry, C63, GBNF)
• Saya U Nyo Win (M65)
• Saya U Maung Maung (George, ChE66)
• Saya U Myat Htoo (C68)
• U Hla Min (EC69)
• Benny Tan (M70)
• Saya U Thein Aung (James, Met 72)
• Maurice Chee (M75)
• U Khin Maung Zaw (KMZ, EC76)
• Gordon Kaung (M83)

But, it was dormant for some time.

NorCal RITAA

• Northern California RIT Alumni Association was formed over a decade ago
• Saya U Maung Maung (George, ChE66) served as President.
  Successors : Gordon Kaung (M83), U Aung Myint Oo (EC84) and U Tin Maung Win (C76).
• Stan Liou (M67) served as Chair of the Board of Directors (BOD). Succesor : Saya U Myat Htoo.

Alumni in Northern California

• Some may have relocated.
• There are varying degrees of activity.
• Some were active as members of EC (Executive Committee) and BOD (Board of Directors), but then they decided to take a break.
• Some donated money, but due to schedule conflicts, they might not make it to the AGM (Annual General Meeting), Dinner, Picnic and ah hoc gatherings (e.g. welcoming visiting sayas and alumni).
• Some might have dropped in once or twice out of curiosity or because of “Ah Nar Dei” attitude.
• Alex Khoo (Aung Kyaw, C80) : Younger brother of Henry Khoo (EC67). Attends most gatherings and also provide food dana.
• Alfred Yaung (Sein Yaung, M67) : Attends some gatherings. Make donations to NorCal RITAA. He felt sad when his beloved spouse Daw Pa Pa — sister of U Nyunt Tin (M70) — passed away. U Nyunt Tin introduced him to a Dhamma friend. They ended up being soul mates & partners in Vipassana Meditation.
• Aik Kyu (Steven Wang) : Attended some gatherings, but does have time to commit to be an EC or BOD. Invited NorCal RITAA members to meet his mother, who was visiting her children. He & his siblings donated a Dhamma Room at Mudita Shwe Kyaung in memory of their parents.
• * Saya Allen Htay (C58, GBNF) is a founding member & President of RIT Alumni International. I have written several posts about his life & legacy. His article, “Brother, can you spare US $500?” is a classic for SPZP-2000. In Saya’s memory, Daw Mu Mu Kin donated Saya’s books to YTU Library. She also provided Scholarships for eligible YTU students.

• Anthony Ng (Aye Tun, M76) : Top fund raiser for several social & religious organizations in the SF Bay Area. Jokingly said that he had to buy a lot of raffle & dinner tickets from other organizations. Took part in the monthly luncheon for the Retirees in the Bay Area.
• Audrey Wong (Yi Yi Khaing, C84) : Volunteered her culinary expertise for the Picnic (second day optional event) at SPZP-2000. Donated $300 per year to NorCal RITAA for the past two years. Organizer for the retreats at Norfolk, California
• Aung Htet Naing (Aaron) : Inactive
• Aung Kyin : Inactive.
• Aung Myint Oo (EC84) : President of NorCal RITAA.
• Aung Zaw Maung  (Pet78) : was EC & BOD of Theravada Buddhist Society of America (TBSA). Was Editor of Dhammananda Newsletter and Web Master of TBSA web site.
• Aye Aye Myint : cousin of Audrey. Attends some gatherings. Her daughter won scholarship provided by NorCal RITAA.
• * Benny Tan (Yu Beng, M70) : Founding member of RIT Alumni International. Hosted several meetings at his house. Chaired Working Committee of SPZP-2000. Designed Banner. Negotiated with Embassy Suites for the gathering and his suppliers for the mementos (Mug, Calendar/Clock, Tee shirt). Multiple Golden Sponsor for the SPZPs. Major donor for the activities of the Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65. Past President of BAPS. Now taking a break to have quality time with his six grand children. Took part in the monthly luncheon for the Retirees in the Bay Area.

• Bony (C02) : Joint Secretary, NorCal RITAA
• Charlie Tseng (EC70) & spouse Diana Tseng (ChE71) : Attended gatherings. Took part in the monthly luncheon for the Retirees in the Bay Area.
• Darren Lee (M62, GBNF) : passed away on December 21, 2108. Attended 2018 Summer Picnic hosted by NorCal RITAA.
• David Ko (Tin Myint, M67, GBNF) : was Golden Sponsor for SPZP-2000. Donated $3000 for SPZP-2012. Hosted a table at 2015 NorCal RITAA Dinner to invite sayas & guests from Southern California. Donated to selected monasteries in the SF Bay Area. Employed several Burmese for his company (which he has sold).
• Dennis Chee (Thein Tun Aung, EP75) : EC member of NorCal RITAA. Visited Yangon and gave talks on “Traffic Signals and Control”.
• Dennis S. Lin (San Naing, M83) : Some gatherings were held at “Burma Kitchen” run by Dennis and his spouse.
• Diana Tseng (ChE71) :,She and Charlie ordered two Birthday Cakes for me at the Soon Kway Gathering at Dhammananda Vihara (Half Moon Bay, California) in August 2016 hosted by Maurice Chee.
• Edward Saw (Yu Ket, EC85) : Treasurer / Auditor of NorCal RITAA. Runs the MailChimp to inform alumni in the SF Bay Area. Gave me rides (e.g to Southern California to attend the BASES Dinner, a Kathein and a Literary Talk).

• * George Chan (Maung Maung, ChE66) : Founding member of RIT Alumni International. Founder & Past President of NorCal RITAA. Provided $500 as seed money for the “Training Component” of the YTU Library Modernization Project. He is classmate & brother-in-law of Saya U Myat Thwin.

• * Gordon Kaung (Kaung Kaung Oo, M83) : Youngest founding members of RIT Alumni International. Founded Mechanical Solutions. He & spouse Lillian (EC83) founded iNapa Winery. Hosted several gatherings at their winery. Provided tour to visiting sayas (including Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi, U Tin Myint, U Win Kyaw, U Nyunt Htay). Completed two terms as President of NorCal RITAA, but stayed on as BOD. During the Napa wild fires in 2017, they had to move out for three weeks. Luckily, there was no damage. They had another scare in 2019. There were some damages.
• Han Win Chou : Inactive
• Hein Hein : Inactive
• Henry Chee (Myint Lwin, C63, GBNF) : good vocalist. Had to take care of his spouse and son who had medical problems.
• Hin Lok Kung (Win Myint, RIT Table Tennis) and his team mates “Sin Gyi”, Stan Liou & Myat Lwin won the Inter-Institute Championship. Their coach was Saya Mao Toon Siong, former National Champion for Singles and Doubles.
• Hla Kyi (C) : founding member of a non-profit to provide health care in Myanmar.
• Hla Kyi (EC77) : EC member for NorCal RITAA. Volunteered to distribute fruits from his neighbors.

• * Hla Min (EC69) : Jack of all trades and Master of some. Founding member of RIT Alumni International & NorCal RITAA. Chief Editor of RIT Alumni International Newsletter for 26 years. Has a website hlamin.com
• Hla Tin : He & his spouse were active in the first term of NorCal RITAA.
• *!James Wu (Thein Aung, Met72, Mr. RIT68) : co-emcee of SPZP-2000. Associate Editor for the commemorative issue of “RIT Alumni International Newsletter” for SPZP-2000.
• Joe Chow (Thein Zaw, Ah Yoke, EC68, GBNF) : Good vocalist & dancer. Spouse is a niece of U San Tun. He is a cousin of U Num Kok’s spouse.
• John T Lee (Tin Myint, M69, RIT Table Tennis, GBNF) : His friends call him “Tan Choy”. Luyechun in 4th BE.
• John Yeo (Aung Thein, M71, GBNF) : attended the lunch gathering for Retirees. Cancer survivor.
• * K C Chiu (Dr. Tin Aung, ChE63, moved to Southern California) : Past President of BEA, which merged with BASTS into BAPS.
• Kenneth Kay : Took videos of some Gatherings
• Khin Hnin Yee : attended some gatherings, but was not active in the Alumni organizations.
• Khong Him Chan (Win Maung, T70) : attended some gatherings, but was not active in the Alumni organizations.
• * Kim Hong Chen (Dr. Nyo Win, M65) : founding member of RIT Alumni International & NorCal RITAA. Organizer for SPZP-2000. BOD of NorCal RITAA
• Ko Ko Zin (M84) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. Treasurer of NorCal RITAA for two terms. Now Auditor. Spouse : Thida Kaung (sister of Gordon)
• Kyaw Myint (M83) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. He was Auditor of NorCal RITAA.
• Kyaw Paw Oo : Younger brother of U Kyaw Teza (Terrence). He is inactive.
• Kyaw Than (Maung Maung, EC85) : Inactive
• Kyaw Win : Inactive
• Kyi Kong Tham (U Kyi, C63) : attended some gatherings.
• Kyi Shane (M83) : volunteered for selected monasteries in the Bay Area. Attended & helped most Nar Yay.
• Kyu Kyu Lin (T75, Bawlone, Volleyball) : donated to NorCal RITAA.
• Leigh K Lin (Wah Wah, EC83) : spouse of Dennis. They own “Burma Kitchen”.
• Lilian Kaung (EC83) : spouse of Gordon. They own iNapa Winery. She is also an IT Professional.
• Linda Shieh (Yee Yee) : an agent for an Insurance & Financial Company. She donated to NorCal RITAA.
• Mabel Lee (Lyo Kyin Sein, T69, Basketball) : spouse of John T Lee (GBNF). They attended some gatherings.
• Mao Toon Siong (M62, Burma Table Tennis Champion and Coach) : competed in the World Championship for Table Tennis in Peking.

• Mark Wong (Aung Chan) : Inactive
• Maung Maung Moe Zaw (Met02) : Secretary, NorCal RITAA
• * Maurice Chee (Hla Myint Thein, M75) : founding member of RIT Alumni International & NorCal RITAA. Co-chair of the Working Committee for SPZP-2000. Financial Controller, Logistics Manager & Publisher of the commemorative issue of RIT Alumni International Newsletter for SPZP-2000. Past President of BAPS. Treasurer of RIT Alumni International. Past Vice President of NorCal RITAA. Organizer of monthly lunch gathering for Retirees in the Bay Area. He occasionally provided Dan Bauk (Chicken or Beef) to the Retirees.
• Maung Maung Shwe : Inactive
• Maung Yit (Maung Maung Win, Moe Ma Ka, EC93) : helped with the FB and web site.
• May Than Htay (ChE92) : spouse of Maung Yit. They donated $1500 for the YTU Scholarship offered by NorCal RITAA.
• Moon Lee : Inactive
• * Myat Htoo (C68) : founding member of RIT Alumni International & NorCal RITAA. Co-emcee for SPZP-2000. Chair of BOD at NorCal RITAA. Past President of TBSA, where he served for a decade. Past President of BADA. Played ukelele and sang his parody “Lost Neik Ban (RIT version)”.
• Myint Myint Thein (C74) : volunteered at several monasteries in the Bay Area and beyond. Leader of the Chanting Group. Donated to her class.
• Myint Myint Yee (ChE73) : volunteered at several monasteries in the Bay Area. Spouse : U Tun Shwe. They donate food at selected events. They moved to Virginia.
• Myint Soe (M79) : attended gatherings; donated to NorCal RITAA.
• Myint Swe (EP74) : Secretary of NorCal RITAA for two terms. Current Vice President. He and spouse San San donated to the YTU Scholarship Fund of NorCal RITAA.
• Myint Thein (Ba Thein Atlanta, M73) : His writings are fun to read.
• Myint Wai (Met74) : was active in American Burmese Cab Drivers Association. Has relocated.
• Ni Ni Sein (EC83) : donated $1000 for the Scholarship Fund.
• Nilar Myint : Inactive
• Nyunt Than (M86) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. Past Associate Secretary. Past President of BADA.
• Patrick Chin (Patrick Fong, C70) : attended some gatherings (e.g. welcoming Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi). Younger brother of Henry (U Nyan Shein), who was a Patron for TDS.
• Patrick Ho (EE72) : brother of Diana.
• Philip Thwin (Mya Thwin, EP75) : attended some gatherings.
• Pyone Wynn : Inactive
• Raymond Shia : Inactive
• Robert Thein (M72) : Past President of Kusalakari Association. Visited YTU and donated some equipment.
• Roland Chen (Kyi Aung, ChE73) : Provided class photos to the RIT web site. Donated to NorCal RITAA
• Ronald K Lwee (Lin Kyi, C74) : Inactive

• Sain Fone Wong (San Tun, M59) : Head of Automobile Engineering (sub-department of Mechanical). Worked for Bectel Corporation until he retired. Past President of BEA. Close to Saya U Aung Khin. They traveled to China at the time when Saya U Kyaw Myint was working for UN.
• San Lin (Maung Lu Pay, M87) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. Auditor. Blogger.
• San San Swe (EC74) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. Displays her culinary expertise at the gatherings (especially Face-to-face meetings at their home).
• Sandy Ma (C80) : Inactive
• Shark Moon Lam (C67, GBNF) : attended some gatherings. He rowed for RIT.
• Shin Hwa Ho (Hla Kyaing, M69, RIT Swimming & Water Polo). Met him at the welcome lunch for Dicky Tan (Win Naing, GBNF)
• Stan Liou (M67, RIT Table Tennis) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. Past Chair of BOD. Active with his other Alumni Association. He, Ko Win Myint, “Sin Gyi” and Myat Lwin (GBNF) won the Inter-Institute Championship. Saya Mao Toon Siong, Burma Selected & National Coach, managed the RIT team.
• Susan Tan Luo : Inactive

• Than Shwe : Inactive
• Than Soe (M63) : RUBC Gold; Elder brother of Saya Dr. Koung Nyunt (A67, GBNF)
• Thein Shwe : Inactive
• Thanda Aye : helped the Fund raising team. Now busy with work and child.
• Thaung Nyunt (M86) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. Past Secretary & VP.
• Thin Thin Naing : Inactive
• Tin Kyaw : attended some gatherings.

• Tin Maung Nyunt (M60) : donated $500 for “Training Component” of the YTU Library Modernization Project.
• Tin Shwe (C) : Inactive
• Tint Lwin Oo : Inactive
• Trixie Tan : Met her at the Soon Kyway by Ko Aung Myaing & Ma Gyn Yu
• Tun Shwe (ChE72) : Volunteer for selected monasteries in the Bay Area. He & spouse Myint Myint Yee were food donors. Excellent videographer. Moved to Virginia.

• Victor Win (Ne Win Myint, ChE66, GBNF) : Past President of BADA. Member of Complete Count Committee at 2010 US Census.

• Walter Tan (M70) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. Past BOD.
• Walter Thein-yu Tham : Inactive
• William Hsiao : Inactive
• Willy Chow (Wai Lin) : Inactive
• Win Htut : I met him last at the SF Bay Area Talk. Took picture together with Aw Pi Kye.
• Yo Shu (Yee Yee Win, EC74) : classmate of Myint Swe & San San Swe. Attended some gatherings & made donations.
• Zaw Lwin (Andrew, M87) : EC member in TDS. Classmate of Eng Shwe & San Lin. They have gatherings to welcome their classmates visiting the SF Bay Area.
• Zaw Min (EP70, moved to Nevada) : Wrote a long article covering 1st BE to Final Year. The missing pieces were filled by Ohn Khine.

BAPS, BASES, East Coast Gathering, NJ Reunions

Some alumni participate in BAPS (in Northern California) and BASES (in Southern California).

Saya Dr. Nyo Win, Benny Tan and Maurice Chee are Past Presidents of BAPS.

Saya U Tin Htut and U Tin Htway are co-founders & Past Presidents of BASES. U Tun Aung (Jeffrey), Saya Dr. Chris Lee (L. Tin Tun), Saya Dr. Tin Win, U Khin Maung Lay (Henry) U Thura Thant Zin and U Tin Nwe (Milton) are Past Presidents.

Los Angeles hosted the 2015 Alumni Gathering. Steeve Kay (EC70, Chair of KFF) was the matching sponsor for US $30,000. Saya Dr. Tin Win, Saya U Tin Htut, U Khin Maung Lay and U Thura Thant Zin were core Organizers. U Htaik San (Henry) helped with interviews.

Two mini-gatherings (one in DC area, and another near Niagara Falls) were held for the RIT Alums in East Coast.

Ivan Lee (Khin Maung Oo) has hosted RIT-UCC gatherings for several years. The last gathering was on June 30, 2018. Ivan co-founded MASTAA,

Other Countries

Some alumni are known to have worked or resided in other countries :

• Botswana : Aung Khin (A69) & Tin Tin Hla (A70) worked there. They moved to Seattle.
• Brunei : Ye Lin Oo
• Cambodia : Chit Po Po’s spouse (Dr. Daisy Saw) worked there
• China : Saya U Kyaw Myint (M/Auto)
• Germany : Nyunt Nyunt Wai, Phyo
• Iran : Oscar Sharazee & Aye Win Hlaing worked there
• Jamaica
• Kuwait : Saya U Soe Paing was UN Advisor
• Malaysia : Dr. Kyaw Sein, Dr. Khin Maung Win, U Ko Ko Kyi
• Qatar : Tin Maung Lay
• Russia : Phyo, Tin Maung Lay
• Saudi Arabia : Khin Maung (Hasan)

Updates

Sayagyis

• U Aung Khin, Dr. Aung Gyi, U Myo Myint Sein are some Sayagyis who are 90+ years young.

GBNF

• Several sayas and alumni are GBNF.
• Ko Aung Min (M69) & team maintain the GBNF list for 69ers
• Ko Ohn Khine (M70) & team maintain the GBNF list for 1st BE Intake of 64
• Occasionally receive Sad News / Obituary.
• Due to Privacy concerns, we may not receive Sad News in a timely fashion. In some cases, we receive Confirmation after a few months.

Residency

• Some sayas and alumni may have relocated (especially after retirement).
• Some spend time in two or more countries.

Groups

• By Intake and/or Graduation
• By Discipline
• By Class
• By Hobby / Interest

by Hla Min

Updated : Mar 2026

EP73

U Jotika

• ဦးနေထွန်း / ဦးဇောတိက
• Author
• Dhamma duta missions

U Ohn Kyaw

• Pathan Lectures
• Photo taken in Southern California

C73

Dennis Mackey (C73) and George Peters (C73)

Dennis Mackey (Kyaw Thu, C73) and George Peters (C73) did their final year project at UCC. Their supervisor was Saya Allen Htay (C58, GBNF).

George moved to Perth, Australia. I met him at the RIT Reunion Dinner in Sydney, Australia in 2006.

Dennis moved to Auckland, New Zealand. He reported about the alumni activities in NZ along with Saya Dr. Koung Nyunt (A67, GBNF) and Stanley Saw (Myo Lwin, M71).

After retirement, Dennis moved to Canada.

In late 2018, Dennis paid respect to Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi.

EC73

U San Lin (Robert, EC73) and Daw Hla Myint (Marina, EC73)

• Robert’s father (Chan Boon Pin) graduated with Mechanical and Engineering Combined Degree from the Faculty of Engineering in 1948 – 49.
• Robert studied M.Sc. (Computer Science) at UCC.
• He worked in Singapore and the US.
• After retirement, he moved to Dallas, Texas to be near his son and grand children.

U Htun Aung Kyaw (HAK, EC73)

• Htun Aung Kyaw (HAK) and Tun Aung Gyaw (TAG) are variant spellings of the same Burmese name.
• Excellent golfer.
• Worked for Schlumberger before moving to Sydney, Australia.

M73

Dr. Myint Thein (M73)

• Doctorate from Georgia Institute of Technology (aka Georgia Tech) in Atlanta.
• Pen name : Ba Thein (Atlanta)
• Wrote several articles for RIT Alumni International Newsletter.

Dr. L Sein Myint (M73)

• Younger brother of L Than Myint (M63, RUBC Gold)
• Doctorate from the UK
• Spends time in the US, Myanmar & Australia.
• Helped organize the first Alumni Reunion in the East Coast of the US.

U Khin Maung Aye (MEHS67, M73)

• Took Applications Option for his M.Sc. (Computer Science).
• GBNF.

U Myo Myint (M)

He is from the Class of 73. He took sabbatical and graduated in 1974. He retired as Deputy Chief Engineer of Burma Railways.

He has connections with the Class of 72. His spouse is a cousin of U Myo Myint Pe (ChE72). He shared a dinner table with Saya U Aung Myaing (ChE72).

He designed and drew covers for RIT Annual Magazines and the commemorative issues of Swel Daw Yeik Magazines.

He drew Pon Tus of sayas and sayamas, and gave most of them as presents at the SPZPs or RIT gatherings. He sent via Lu Kyone some Pon Tus for the overseas sayas.

He also drew Oil Paintings and sold (or auctioned) them and gave the proceeds to the SPZP funds.

Sample paintings are shown here.

U Hla Win (M)

• He is from the Class of 73. He took sabbatical and graduated in 1975.
• Served as Master of Ceremonies for All Mechanical Gathering; Gatherings for the Class of 73, 74 and 75
• Core organizer for SPZP-2004, SPZP-2012 and SPZP-2016.
• EC and Saya at MARB

by Hla Min

Updated : Mar 2026

Announcement from Chapman University

Highlights

• Thaung Sein
• Attended Hwa Kyone. Sponsored publication of Hwa Kyone Centennial Magazine
• Attended GTI briefly
• Took Language Courses
• Matriculated with Distinctions in Maths, Physics & Chemistry.
• Admitted to 1st BE in Nov 1964 with Roll No. 8
• Graduated with Electrical Communications in 1970
• Moved to USA
• Successful careers as IC Designer, CEO of QTC, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
• Never forgot his Roots, Alma Mater, Mentors & Motherland. He sang “Shwe Mi” at 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles.

Special Name

• An administrator entered the name as Steeve (instead of Steve). He appreciated the name for being special.

Education

• MS from Stanford University
• MBA from Pepperdine University

Work & Experience

• Electronics Engineer : Designer of Power IC Chip
• Co-founder & CEO, QTC Management : His sister Dr. Lay Kay had patents for processing disability claims & requested Steeve to found QTC.
• After private investors showed interest in his company, he retired but continued to lead a multiple-purpose career
• Visiting places of the world’s leading religions
• Incubating projects of young professionals
• Supporting education (e.g. as trustee of UC Irvine & selected Colleges)
• Maintaining diverse business portfolio
• Helping those in need (via Kay Family Foundation & CABA)
• Continue paying back the metta & cetana of his mentors
  as Golden Sponsor of RIT Reunion & Saya Pu Zaw Pwes,
  Helen and Steeve Kay Health Care Fund for the RIT Sayas and Sayamas.

From the SPZP-2000 Archives

RIT Poet Laureate Ko Hla Min:

I must admit that I was suffering from a Monday morning “hangover”, having been intoxicated with emotional overdose over the reunion weekend [in October 2000].

Judging from the post-reunion emails I read, I am not alone. What a reunion!

By all measures, it was a success and did satisfy the alumni’s tremendous pent-up desire to reconnect with each other after many decades of separation. The dedication of the members of the organizing committee is second to none.

With the assistance of his lovely wife, Benny Tan devoted practically full-time to this project for several months. I had a first-hand experience to see how meticulous he was when he was designing the RIT T-shirt. It came out a winner!

I do appreciate the sensitivity the organizing committee displayed in making this event non-religious and non-political. Otherwise, it would have been very difficult for me to attend. The only regret is that I failed to locate the whereabouts of my buddy Ko Aung Min of Taunggyi (ME 70). I heard he went to Singapore, but so far my search has ended in “no find”.

Now that the grand reunion is over, everybody is slowly recovering from the “hangover”. The big question is who would go to Singapore in 2002, and how do we go about doing it?

With best regards,
Steeve Kay (Ko Thaung Sein)

Sponsor / Host of Gatherings

• SPZPs (starting with SPZP-2000 in US)
• 40th Anniversary of “Arrival in US”

• Celebrating the Success of QTC
• Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe(s) for the Combined 1st BE Intake of 64
• 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles

• Special PZP and Reunion in Yangon (after doctors advised against Long Trips)

by Hla Min

Updated : Feb 2026

In 2015, RIT (Rangoon Institute of Technology) Alumni had a Reunion in Los Angeles. It was a two day event — Reunion Dinner at Knott’s Berry Farm and a Farewell Brunch.

Event

• RIT Alumni Reunion was held in Los Angeles in 2015.

Organizers

• Saya Dr. Tin Win : Past President, BASES; Initiator of the Reunion

• Saya U Tin Htut : Founder & Past President, BASES; Financial Controller

• U Khin Maung Lay (Henry) : Past President, BASES; Emcee; Entertainment

• U Thura Thant Zin : Past President, BASES; Optional event was Brunch Gathering at the Campus of his Company.

• Several alumni and BASES EC members served as Volunteers.

Sponsor

• Kay Family Foundation (established by Steeve Kay / Thaung Sein EC70) provided a Matching Fund of $30000

Main Event

• Reunion Dinner and Entertainment at Knott’s Berry Farm
• Speech by Sayas & Organizers
• Steeve sang “Shwe Mi”

Posts

• Alumni
• BASES
• Foundations
• Gatherings
• NorCal RITAA

by Hla Min

Updated : Feb 2026

Alumni Appreciation Award

U Chan Min

• Rowed for the Institute of Economics. His crew members include U Htin Kyaw (Peter) and U Soe Thinn.
• Attended the computer classes at UCC in Rangoon.
• Became a monk at Dhammananda Vihara (Half Moon Bay) after his retirement.

U Tha Aung (M79) and Daw Kinsa Maw-Naing (ChE79)

• Hosted mini reunions in Canada
• Volunteer as SPZP2016 representatives.
• Sayamagyi Daw Tinsa Maw-Naing was my English teacher in I Sc(A).

Dear Ko Hla Min,

Happy Birthday and to say thank you for all your efforts in keeping RIT alumni connected globally. Even though we don’t have much to say, we always follow your updates.

May you have a happy healthy long life and lots of ku-tho.

with metta from Tha Aung & Kinsa

Saya U Htun Aung Kyaw (ChE67, SPHS61)

Happy Birthday Ko Hla Min and cutie pie!
I appreciate all you hard work and dedication to RIT Alumni newsletter.
Sorry I cannot attend the event.

Thanks for your appreciation

Dear Sayas and Colleagues,

It is truly amazing to be appreciated by sayas and alumni. he following are some examples.

• Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi and Daw Emma called from Canada to wish my Cutie Pie and me. They also sponsored “Tohu Thoke” for the attendees.
  Sayagyi sent Ko Maurice his congratulatory message for me to be read at the soon kyway gathering. See the following section for details.
• Saya U Tin Htut flew in from Southern California.
• Ko San Lin (M87, “Maung Lu Pay”) took “time off” from work to attend the soon kyway.
• Ko Kyaw Myint (M83) delegated his “Flower shop” to his assistant to attend the soon kyway.
• Ko Myint Soe (M79), who recently had knee surgery, requested Ko Aung Myint Oo (EC84) to give him and his spouse a ride to the soon kyway.
• Due to tight multiple schedules, Angelina and Ko Benny Tan (M70) came in separate cars so that Ko Benny can have more time with his sayas and colleagues
• Saya U Tin Maung Nyunt (M60) will celebrate his 80th birthday in December, 2016. Saya only drive local short distance, so he asked Ko Thein Naing (Patrick) to give him a ride.
• Daw Mu Mu Kin, spouse of Saya Allen Htay, had tears in her eyes. She said that Saya would wish to be at the RIT mini-gatherings. She gave me silk neck ties that were bought (but never worn) by Saya Allen. She shares the birthday on August 18 with my grand daughter.
• Ko Maurice ordered a cake to celebrate August Born including Daw Mu Mu Kin and Ko Myint Swe (EP74).
• Ko Maurice hand crafted a custom “birthday greetings” card with extracts from the birthday greetings from the RIT updates. The messages from Saya Dr. San Hla Aung, Ko Tha Aung, Ma Kinsa Maw-Naing came in too late to be incorporated into the gigantic card.
• Ko Maurice spent countless days organizing the event. Following the tradition of his late father Uncle U Wah Kyu, Ko Maurice also prepared custom birayani (dan bauk).
• Ko Charlie Tseng (EC70) and Ma Diana Tseng (ChE71) ordered two large birthday cakes for me.
• The full list of food donors and sponsors are maintained by Ko Maurice.
• Ko Johnson Lim (cousin of Ko Robert San Lin) needs a human walking “cane” (his beloved spouse). They are regular food donors at most events.
• Daw Kyu Kyu Lin (T75) rarely attends gatherings. She made an exception this time. She brought “Kyee Oh See Kyet”.
  She also gave a ride to two Textile grads: Ko Than Htay (T75) and Ma Bibsu (T76).
• Saya Daw Khin Khin Chit Maung also rarely attends gatherings. She made an exception this time. She and Saya U Myo Min fetched Saya U Tin Htut (Daw KKCM’s elder brother) at the air port and also brought him to the Half Moon Bay monastery.
• Ko Gordon Kaung (M83) and Ma Lillian Kaung (EC83) drove 2+ hours from Napa. They also brought a bottle of iNapa Premium wine and also some desserts.
• Saya U Myat Htoo (C68) spent a decade or so as President of TBSA (Theravada Buddhist Society of America) at half Moon Bay monastery. It was a sort of “welcome back” for Saya and Ma Ku (Daw Hnin Maung Maung).
• Saya U Maung Maung (George, ChE66) is a Past President of Northern California RIT Alumni Association and a founding member of RIT Alumni International.
  He and Daw Eng Eng (sister of Saya U Myat Thwin, ChE66) brought samoosa.
• There were a few young and not so young alumni at the event. They include Ko Soe Thu (C98) and Ma Thandar.
• Saya U Nyo Win (M65) and spouse were caught in the traffic.
• Saya U Thein Aung (Met72) and Sandra (M76) brought their daughter.
• Dr. Myint Thein (M73) talked about his “Htaik Htar” Daw Nyo Nyo Win (T73) and provide examples of “Applied English” (e.g. “air cut” for stroke).