Er. Lochan Lal Amatya is the chairperson of the Nepal Research and Educational Network (NREN). He served in Nepal Telecom for more than 32 years, starting from Computer Engineer to Chief Technical Officer (CTO). He has landed his support to various IT sectors of Nepal including regional ICT projects of UNDP as National project coordinator. He is currently President of SECEN, ITPF and former President of FCAN. Er. Amatya holds a Master's degree in ICT from Russia.