Governance & Leadership

SANOG Committees

The South Asian Network Operators Group is powered by five key committees of dedicated volunteers. Together, they manage the strategic, operational, technical, and fellowship aspects of the SANOG community.

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee provides long-term strategic direction and oversight for SANOG activities and regional coordination.

Member

Gaurab Raj Upadhaya

Chair

Amazon Web Services

location_on Nepal
Member

Srinivas Chendi

Member

APNIC

location_on Australia
Member

Rupesh Shrestha

Member

NPIX

location_on Nepal
Member

Mohit Misra

Member

PCH

location_on India

Core Committee

The Core Committee handles the operational logistics and organizational execution of SANOG events and initiatives.

Member

Aftab Siddiqui

Chair

Internet Society

location_on Pakistan
Member

Sumon Ahmed Sabir

Member

Fiber@Home

location_on Bangladesh
Member

Champika Wijayatunga

Member

ICANN

location_on Sri Lanka
Member

Faisal Abbas

Member

TWA

location_on Pakistan

Program Committee

The Program Committee is responsible for the technical content, selecting presentations, and ensuring high-quality tutorials for each session.

Member

Aftab Siddiqui

Chair

Internet Society

location_on Pakistan
Member

Champika Wijayatunga

Co-Chair

ICANN

location_on Sri Lanka
Member

Faisal Abbas

Member

TWA

location_on Pakistan
Member

Sumon Ahmed Sabir

Member

Fiber@Home

location_on Bangladesh

Fellowship Committee

The Fellowship Committee manages the selection process for scholarship recipients to ensure diverse regional participation.

Member

Srinivas Chendi

Chair

APNIC

location_on Australia
Member

Rupesh Shrestha

Member

NPIX

location_on Nepal
Member

Mohit Misra

Member

PCH

location_on India

Advisory Council

The Advisory Council consists of senior industry leaders who provide historical context and mentorship to the SANOG community.

KA

Khushhal Amiry

Advisor

Ministry of Communications

location_on Afghanistan
TP

Tashi Phuntsho

Advisor

APNIC

location_on Bhutan
MN

Majeed Nishad

Advisor

Dhiraagu

location_on Maldives