Dhurba Gnawali

Creating Inclusive Technology. Driving Digital Transformation. Mentoring Future Innovators.

Short Intro

I am Dhurba Gnawali (ध्रुब ज्ञवाली) – an AI & Digital Governance Consultant and IT entrepreneur with 20+ years of global experience in data systems, civic technology, and digital transformation. I have designed and implemented large-scale, complex digital solutions across enterprise and cross-sector environments worldwide.

My work spans industry leadership, consultancy, product development, and applied research, with strong exposure to international enterprise ecosystems. I have collaborated with global clients as a Top-Rated Developer on Upwork and other platforms.

Alongside industry practice, I am engaged in academia and knowledge work, focused on building inclusive, transparent, and locally relevant digital ecosystems, especially in Global South contexts. My interests include civic technology, data systems, AI-enabled platforms, AI localization, and digital sovereignty, with an academic lens on how emerging technologies reshape governance and society. More info

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Email: mail@dhurbagnawali.com.np 

in Media

Projects I’m Proud Of

Linux Localization (in Nepali Language) – 2003
I was involved in one of the earliest Nepali Localization projects using Unicode (probably first time), contributing to Nepali language support in open-source environments at a time when Unicode adoption in Nepal was still emerging.
Ref URL: http://stuff.mit.edu/afs/athena/astaff/source/src-9.3/third/zenity/po/ChangeLog 

First Nepali Braille Converter (Digital Accessibility Innovation) – 2004

I developed one of Nepal’s first Nepali Text-to-Braille conversion systems, aimed at improving accessibility for visually impaired communities and students. My motto is technology must be inclusive and socially impactful. This system supporting inclusive education and digital access that promoting assistive technology innovation in Nepal. Ref Link

Nepali Text-to-Speech – 2008

In 2008, I worked on early-stage Nepali Text-to-Speech (TTS) research and implementation — during a period when speech synthesis in Nepali language was still in experimental stages globally. This project represents early innovation in Nepali AI and speech technology — long before AI-driven speech tools became mainstream. Ref Link

Early Innovation in Chatbot Technology (2009)

In 2009, I initiated AnyTimeReply.com, an early chatbot platform designed to provide automated responses and interactive communication. 

This experience helped shape my long-term interest in AI, automation, and user-centric digital solutions.
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In Numbers

300+ Projects

23+ Years in IT

20+ Years in IT Outsourcing 

Portfolio

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  • 6800+ Worked Hours
  • 100% Job Success
  • 16 Years
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars
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My Activities

My Activities

2017
February 24

At Surge Bangalore, India

At Surge Bangalore, India
2015
February 28

Seminar and Training program on Accessible Publishing

Seminar and Training program on Accessible Publishing
2009
April 9

Nepali Text-to-Speech system Launch

Nepali Text-to-Speech system Launch
Nepali Text-to-Speech system on 2009  for Nepal Associations of the Blind (NAB)
2008
January 9

Participant IT conference

Participant IT conference
Participant in Asian IT conference, Hotel Pan Pacific, Kuala Lumpur, January, 2008
2004
May 31

Developed Nepali script to Braille Script converter

Developed Nepali script to Braille Script converter
Developed Nepali script to Braille Script converter 2004 for Nepal Associations of the Blind (NAB). http://sushma.blogspot.com/2004/05/inner-vision.html
2003
December 28

Contributed on Linux Operating System localization project

References URL: http://stuff.mit.edu/afs/athena/astaff/source/src-9.3/third/zenity/po/ChangeLog http://mcs.une.edu.au/doc/zenity-3.6.0/THANKS http://git.mate-desktop.org/mate-dialogs/tree/NEWS.GNOME
July 24

Developed FromNepal.com portal

Developed FromNepal.com portal