Education

• 1991-1995: Uppsala University, Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science with a specialization in Control Rule Mechanics and Automation (Uppsala, Sweden)
• 1971-1975: Tehran State University, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science. Participation in courses of the Faculty of Armenian Studies (Tehran, Iran)

Professional Experience

• 1995-2018: Mathematician and Computer Science Specialist, Swedish Education System. Involved in various educational initiatives, including a three-year project planned by Stockholm University and the Swedish Academy, where managed the mathematics and computer department.

Community Involvement

• 2024: Writer, Poet, and Translator. Published a 600-page Java programming initiative book in Armenian
• 2022: Translated Sona Van's collection of poems "Libretto for the Desert" into Swedish, published in Sweden
• 2006: Head of the Union of Armenian Associations in Sweden (UAAS)
• 2000: Published the first Armenian poetry collection Captured Hearts in Scandinavia
• 1999: Representative of the Scandinavian countries, first Armenia-Diaspora Pan-Armenian Forum
• 1993-2006: Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, New Horizon bilingual Armenian-Swedish periodical, distributed to Armenian communities in over 30 countries
• 1991: Organized the second Armenian Congress of Sweden, leading to the establishment of the Union of Armenian Associations in Sweden (UAAS)
• 1990: Member, Armenian Cultural Association of Uppsala
• 1989: Organized the first congress of Swedish Armenians in Sandviken
• 1986: Founder, Vana Armenian Cultural Association in Sandviken
• Until 1986: Actively participated in reforming and democratizing national public structures in the Iranian-Armenian community
• Teacher at the Uppsala Armenian Saturday School, Author of textbooks, and Organizer of student performances
• Co-editor of the anthology “In the shadow of Ararat” published in Swedish in honor of the 500th anniversary of Armenian printing
• Translated selections from Swedish poetry into Armenian for "Garoun" magazine
• Founding member and spokesperson of the Armenian Cultural Organization, and editor of the "New Word" bi-weekly publication after the Islamic Revolution.
• Taught in Armenian schools for 15 years, advocating for textbook and educational system reforms.

Languages

• Swedish
• Armenian
• Farsi
• English
• French

Additional Information

Appointed Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs in Sweden on May 30, 2024