Satish Babu: The Internet Pioneer of Kerala
In the lush backwaters of Kerala, a state renowned for its natural beauty, a different kind of marvel emerged – Satish Babu, a man who became the magnet of the state’s technology sector.
Born on April 5, 1961, Satish Babu grew up with an insatiable curiosity and a passion for technology. Little did he know that his journey would transform the landscape of Kerala’s business and technology.
In the early 1990s, as the internet was taking its baby steps globally, Satish recognized its immense potential. He was determined to bring this transformative force to his homeland. With his visionary thinking, he embarked on a mission to connect Kerala to the digital world.
Satish actively engaged with global organizations like ISOC (Internet Society), ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), IEEE, and many more. His relentless advocacy for the internet’s expansion brought Kerala into the global digital map.
But Satish’s magnetism wasn’t just limited to technology. He promoted FOSS (Free and Open-Source Software) zealously. He believed that this was the key to democratize technology and empower individuals. Under his leadership, Kerala embraced FOSS, giving rise to a flourishing open-source community.
Simultaneously, Satish Babu was a business leader. He co-founded InApp, a software development company that thrived under his guidance. With his passion for technology and dedication to quality, InApp became a sought-after IT service provider, attracting global clients.
His association with the Computer Society of India (CSI) was another facet of his multifaceted journey. Satish Babu promoted knowledge-sharing, networking, and skill development among IT professionals, further catalyzing Kerala’s IT ecosystem.
Today, Kerala boasts a vibrant technology sector and a thriving open-source community, all thanks to Satish Babu’s magnetic influence. His legacy is an inspiring story of how one man’s vision, unwavering determination, and boundless passion can transform an entire state’s business and technology landscape.
Satish Babu: The man who turned the backwaters into a digital haven, leaving an indelible mark on Kerala’s history.
