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Renaissance Engineer Of The Year:
Suneet Singh Tuli
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At the inaugural Lassonde Awards, Suneet Singh Tuli, President & CEO of DataWind, was conferred the Renaissance Engineer of the Year Award by Lassonde School of Engineering at York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Founding Dean of Lassonde School of Engineering, Janusz Kozinski presented the award to Suneet Singh in the presence of Pierre Lassonde, the founder of the School of Engineering at York University.
The Award is conferred to an individual that exemplifies the Renaissance Engineer in pursuit of greater prosperity for all.
Suneet was recognized for DataWind's revolutionary and innovative approach to bridge the digital divide for the forgotten billions with its launch of free internet access on low-cost smartphones and tablets.
Commenting on the award, Suneet Singh said, "I am truly humbled and honored to receive this prestigious award. The curriculum, pedagogy and approach of Lassonde School of Engineering marks a revolutionary new chapter in engineering education that encapsulates the realities and challenges of the ever growing complexities arising from dynamic diverse communities without losing sight of holistic social development.
“It gladdens me to note that DataWind's breakthrough technology and approach to bridge the digital divide has been recognized as a modern day Renaissance in creating greater access and connectivity for the forgotten billions", added Tuli.
Speaking on the occasion, Founding Dean, Janusz Kozinski, Lassonde School of Engineering said, "Suneet Singh embodies what it means to be a Renaissance Engineer. He's not just talking about changing the world, he's doing it. He isn't just creating new technology, he's making it accessible and affordable to the people who need it most. He is the perfect role model for our students."
[Courtesy: York University. Edited for sikhchic.com]
May 4, 2015
Conversation about this article
1: Harinder Singh (Punjab), May 04, 2015, 7:56 PM.
Hearty congratulations to you, Sir. We have a few more goods to order from your beautiful mind. A space station which will ferry us to new lands in the universe as this earth on which we live is going to hell in a hurry. Secondly, a time machine.
2: Bhai Harbans Lal (Dallas, Texas, USA), May 05, 2015, 2:16 AM.
Well deserved honor, Suneet Singh ji. We are proud of you. The Sikh nation salutes you like we did when Mohinder Singh Grewal made breakthrough contribution towards GPS without which we cannot drive anymore. And, the world is thankful to Narinder Singh Kapany for his contribution towards developing fiber optics technology. We are grateful to the Creator for giving us great minds.
3: Gurpreet Singh Dhillon (Brampton, Ontario, Canada), May 12, 2015, 9:32 AM.
It gave me great pride -- as a Brampton City Councillor -- to nominate and award Sardar Suneet Singh Tuli with a special recognition during the City of Brampton's Sikh Heritage Month celebration in April this year. We highlighted his leadership and entrepreneurial success in launching economical and accessible technology in emerging markets. He's a Gursikh who is sharing his potential with the most vulnerable in the world -- which is exactly what a good role model does!