Software Engineer & Language Technologist
Saw Aung Myint (Saw Chit Ya Aung) has experience in software development, digital language technology, and community-focused IT projects. An important aspect of his professional profile is the connection between technology development and community needs.
His work in Karen language technology addresses challenges that are not always prioritized by mainstream technology providers — including ensuring that Karen text displays correctly, developing accessible language resources, and making digital communication more inclusive.
Professional Direction
Involvement in Unicode, font, and dictionary projects that support the continued use of Karen languages in digital environments.
Documented software work for educational initiatives applying technical expertise directly to teaching and learning needs.
Combining software development and technology advocacy to prioritize practical solutions for local communities.
His involvement in the Karen Unicode Campaign — promoting Unicode adoption within the Karen community — demonstrates how technical knowledge can be combined with public advocacy to address problems affecting language users.
Through educational software and language technology initiatives, his work contributes to improving digital participation among Karen-speaking communities and ensuring that minority languages remain functional within modern digital systems.
Selected Works
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Interactive touch-typing tutor helping learners master the Kawthoolei Karen Unicode keyboard layout with structured lessons and typing games.
Interactive learning and gaming platform for kids featuring colorful character-driven educational activities and mini-games across Web, Android, and iOS.
Digital repository and typography hub dedicated to preserving, previewing, and distributing standardized Karen Unicode fonts.
Desktop character map and Unicode lookup utility to browse, compose, inspect, and copy Myanmar and Karen Unicode glyphs.
iOS utility app that lets users install a curated pack of 5 Karen Unicode fonts (including KarenKBC_Unicode & Kawthoolei) system-wide on iPhone and iPad.
Digital S'gaw Karen hymn book (Kanyaw Hymn) featuring instant search by hymn number, 4-part sheet music notation, and responsive readings.
Official digital Pwo Karen Baptist Convention (PKBC) hymnal app crafted for Pwo Karen worshippers with clear Unicode script and number lookup.
Daily Bible and devotional app (MannaKDB) bringing together TKBC Verse of the Day cards, full scripture reading, daily videos, and audio.
Offline desktop converter for transforming Karen legacy-font text into Unicode, with text and file conversion tools.
Open to collaborating on Karen language technology, Unicode tools, educational software, and mobile applications.