Muhamad Randi Ritvaldi
I founded Synapsis.Id — building Indonesia's most trusted IoT and AI solutions, from the factory floor to the boardroom. Today I'm applying AI as a force multiplier — building smarter products, leaner operations, and a more intelligent future for Indonesian industry.
An engineer who became a founder — and never stopped thinking like both. I hold a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (Control Systems) from Universitas Gadjah Mada and a Master of Science in Communication Engineering from the University of Manchester.
I am the Founder of Synapsis.Id, which I built from the hardware bench — writing firmware, wiring sensors, designing IoT devices — before scaling it into Indonesia's most trusted end-to-end IoT and AI solutions company, serving enterprise clients across manufacturing, mining, smart city, and oil & gas. My expertise spans the full stack: embedded hardware, cloud connectivity, and end-to-end IoT framework architecture from physical measurement to user interface.
Today, I'm applying the lens of Artificial Intelligence to how I build, manage, and lead. I also write, speak, and engage on management, leadership, and entrepreneurship, drawing from over six years of building and running a tech company from scratch.
Synapsis.Id (PT Synapsis Sinergi Digital) · Jakarta, Indonesia
Founded Synapsis.Id and have led it as CEO since January 2020 — growing it from an early-stage IoT hardware venture into Indonesia's leading IoT solutions provider.
Synapsis.Id · Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia
The founding engineer at Synapsis — hands-on with every layer of the IoT stack before transitioning to the CEO role. This ground-level technical experience directly informs how I lead engineering direction today.
Beehive Drones · Manchester, United Kingdom
Co-founded Beehive Drones during my MSc at the University of Manchester — an IoT-based swarm drone platform for precision agriculture, designed to address global food security through cooperative UAV systems accessible via mobile app.
Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN) · Cikarang, West Java, Indonesia
Contributed to satellite communications infrastructure at PSN's Ground Segment Department, working on systems that connect Indonesia's remote regions.
PT Synapsis Sinergi Digital is Indonesia's leading end-to-end IoT solutions provider, founded in 2019 and headquartered in East Jakarta. We support partners across industries in solving operational challenges with advanced, reliable Internet of Things technology — from requirements analysis and hardware design, to prototyping, manufacturing, and full installation.
Our flagship product, Nearon, is a locally-manufactured IoT gateway and node platform that consolidates data from multiple sensors into a single real-time dashboard — with instant alerts via Email, WhatsApp, and Telegram. Nearon is TKDN-certified, supporting Indonesia's national industrial development agenda.
Visit synapsis.id →The technological core that connects all Synapsis solutions — integrating sensors, gateways, and dashboards into one unified system that captures real-time data. Modular, scalable, and built for Indonesian industry.
Solutions Powered by Nearon IoT
Master of Science — Communication Engineering
2017 – 2018 · Manchester, United Kingdom
Postgraduate research in communication engineering. During this period, co-founded Beehive Drones — winning the Indonesia national Imagine Cup, advancing to APAC Finals, and representing Indonesia at the World Finals in Redmond, Washington.
Bachelor's Degree — Electrical Engineering, Control Systems
2012 – 2016 · Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Majored in Control System Engineering at one of Indonesia's premier engineering faculties. Competed in multiple national science and technology competitions throughout undergraduate years.
High School — Science
2009 – 2012 · Jakarta, Indonesia
Coming from a background of making machines communicate through IoT, I see Artificial Intelligence as the next frontier: making those systems not just transmit data, but reason, predict, and act. The convergence of IoT infrastructure with intelligent AI agents is what I believe will define the next wave of industrial technology in Indonesia and beyond.
But my AI interest goes beyond the technical. I'm actively exploring how AI reshapes leadership and management — from AI-augmented decision-making and automated workflows, to how founders can use LLMs as a thinking partner to move faster and scale more intelligently.
Over six years of building Synapsis from scratch, I've learned that technology solves problems, but people build companies. The hardest and most important part of founding a company isn't the product — it's creating a team with shared vision, the resilience to push through uncertainty, and the culture to keep improving.
I write and speak about the management and leadership lessons I've gathered as a founder: from navigating the chaos of early-stage startups to building structured teams as a company scales. My framework is grounded in five pillars that I believe define effective entrepreneurial leaders.
Studio Generale — Dept. of Electrical Engineering & Information Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada
"Bangun jaringan, terus belajar, dan miliki pola pikir pertumbuhan — tiga hal yang akan membawa Anda lebih jauh dari sekadar gelar atau skill teknis." — Muhamad Randi RitvaldiRead full article →
Microsoft Imagine Cup 2018 · World Finals
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BeeHive Drones · Wakili Indonesia di Dunia
↗Indonesia Analyst · Asia-Pacific Coverage
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Venture Out 2017 · Research Winner
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Komurindo 2015 · Juara 1 Muatan Roket
↗PIMNAS & PLC Competition · Prestasi Nasional
↗12 courses · 12 months · with @asiagolfindonesia
Documenting the pursuit of breaking 80 across 12 different courses in Indonesia over 12 months. For me, golf is more than a sport — it's a space for meaningful conversations, strategic thinking, and building the kind of relationships that matter.
@golfforworkBrand Ambassador
As an independent analyst on Indonesian politics and society, I contribute to international publications — bringing an on-the-ground perspective on Indonesian elections, Islamic political dynamics, and governance.
Invited guest speaker at Universitas Gadjah Mada's Studio Generale (JTETI Department, March 2025), sharing lessons from building Synapsis with the next generation of engineers — on vision, resilience, risk, and what it actually takes to become an entrepreneurial leader.
Insights on entrepreneurship, AI, IoT, and leadership — from the trenches of building a tech company in Indonesia.
Mulai Sekarang, Mulai Kecil, Mulai Benar
Tiga prinsip dan framework tiga pertanyaan untuk menemukan titik masuk transformasi AI dan IoT yang tepat — tanpa menunggu kondisi sempurna.
Tech LeadershipPotensi Penghematan Miliaran dari IoT dan AI di Manufaktur Indonesia
Berapa yang sudah bocor setiap bulan? Tiga sumber kebocoran terbesar — downtime, reject rate, energi — dan estimasi penghematannya.
Tech LeadershipTiga Titik di Lantai Produksi yang Paling Cepat Meningkat dengan AI
Anomaly detection, computer vision, AI analytics — framework untuk menentukan mana yang paling prioritas dan paling cepat memberikan ROI.
Whether you're looking to solve an industrial challenge with IoT or AI, explore a collaboration, discuss leadership and entrepreneurship, or simply need a golf partner in Jakarta — I'd love to connect.