Julius Dethan
Chief Technical Officer Asia Pacific
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Summary
Dynamic professional with over 20 years of experience in the utility sector and 2 years specializing in IoT-driven digital business, demonstrating a robust track record in designing, standardizing, and deploying Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) solutions. Proven expertise includes international involvement with key industry standards such as STS Association, IDIS, and DLMS User Association, significantly contributing to Indonesia’s national rollout of the STS Prepaid System and SPLN Meter Standard, widely adopted by PLN and in East Timor. Extensive participation in major AMI projects across Indonesia (PLN), Singapore Power (SP), Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) in Malaysia, and Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), with a recent emphasis on Smart Meter development. Committed to driving innovation and efficiency within the utility industry through advanced metering solutions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Technical Officer Asia Pacific
PT Friendcom Tech Indonesia
02.2025 - Current
Leads innovation initiatives, ecosystem partnerships, and product localization to meet diverse APAC market needs. Oversees regional R&D, product delivery, and technical operations for Asia Pacific markets.
Establishes strategic alliances with customers, governments, and industry partners to enable market expansion.
Senior R&D Manager
PT EDMI Indonesia
03.2017 - 01.2025
Create and maintain a firmware platform based on the IDIS baseline, adaptable for various markets, including PLN, TNB, Singapore Power, PEA, and others.
Member of DLMS EESM Working Group (Electricity Smart Meter) representing of EDMI.
Digital Business Innovation Manager
XL Axiata
03.2016 - 02.2017
Building New Portfolio Management for Digital Service - Non Financial Service of XL Axiata with roles focus on Digital Enabler Business on top of telecommunication hygiene services Business Case, P&L, Financial Modelling, Go To Market Strategy UI/UX Design, Product & Service Management, Customer Journey
- Grew patent portfolio significantly by promoting a strong intellectual property protection mindset among team members.
IOT Partnership & Marketing Manager
XL Axiata
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Leverage Internet of Things (IoT) Business in Telecommunication by delivering new services beyond Connectivity and building right Ecosystem Business with Strategic partners.
- Marketing & Promotion, Go To Market Strategy
- Partnership Management, Ecosystem Partnership
- IoT Platform Technology
Sales & Technical Manager
PT Mecoindo - Itron Indonesia
01.2005 - 03.2015
Sales Manager for PLN Indonesia, EDTL Timor Leste & Private Sectors to deliver product & services (Metering, AMR/AMI, Professional Service) throughout the country & industry.
Account Management, Project Delivery, Service Delivery, Professional Service for Transmission, Distribution & Generation Company Managing Product Support team for Service Excellent
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Electrical Engineering Sepuluh Nopember Institut of Technolo
04.2001 -
Skills
Technology roadmapping
Timeline
Chief Technical Officer Asia Pacific
PT Friendcom Tech Indonesia
02.2025 - Current
Senior R&D Manager
PT EDMI Indonesia
03.2017 - 01.2025
Digital Business Innovation Manager
XL Axiata
03.2016 - 02.2017
IOT Partnership & Marketing Manager
XL Axiata
03.2015 - 02.2016
Sales & Technical Manager
PT Mecoindo - Itron Indonesia
01.2005 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Electrical Engineering Sepuluh Nopember Institut of Technolo
04.2001 -