Gokulmuthu Narayanaswamy

Gokulmuthu Narayanaswamy

Gokulmuthu Narayanaswamy is a seeker of Truth at the core and an Electrical, Electronics and Software Engineer by Profession.

Career in Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Computer Science & Software Engineering:

He holds a B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from IIT Madras, M.Sc (Engg) in Computer Science from IISc Bangalore. He is currently pursuing Ph.D in Biopsychology and Biomedical Instrumentation at IIT Kharagpur.

He is a Software Engineer by profession with more than 25 years of working experience. He is currently working as Director of Product Development at Itron, Bangalore. He has been working on a wide range of technologies like compilers, embedded systems, distributed computing, highly available and scalable systems, VoIP, web and mobile applications. At Itron, he drives the development of Edge Computing infrastructure and applications. He also manages some components of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). His current interests are Smart Metering, Data Science, Machine Learning, Industrial IoT, Edge Computing and Biomedical Instrumentation. He regularly gives talks on these topics to the faculty and students of various Engineering colleges.

Patents:

  • US 8862746: Systems and methods for integrating applications on user equipment utilizing special URI control messages (Granted)
  • US 9247398: Methods for barging users on a real-time communications network (Granted)
  • US 11799286: Frequency-based Distributed Load Disconnect (Granted)
  • US 11906330: Efficient Compression of Sensor Data (Granted)
  • US 12080147: Determining Alternative Outcome or Event Based on Aggregated Data (Granted)
  • US 12043992: Determining Backflow Condition in Water Distribution System (Granted)
  • US 12092668: Efficient Collaboration between Meters under the Same Transformer (Granted)

Academic publications:

Some of the talks and keynote addresses on Technology:

  • Workshop on Data Science and Machine Learning – Federal Institute of Science and Technology, Angamaly, Kerala
  • Introduction to Machine Learning – International Society of Automation
  • Innovation Workshop – Itron, Bangalore
  • Problems to be Solved – International Conference on Intelligent and Sustainable Power and Energy Systems 2023, Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore
  • The Work Before Us – Problems to be Solved by IoT and Cloud Computing – IEEE Cloud Computing for Emerging Markets Conference 2022
  • Conducting and Publishing Research – Itron, Bangalore
  • Smart Grid and Smart Metering – M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore
  • Itron’s Smart Metering Solution – Metering In India 2019, New Delhi
  • Application of Machine Learning in Electrical Engineering – BNMSIT, Bangalore
  • The IoT Ecosystem – RNSIT, Bangalore
  • Smart Metering and Smart Grid – Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore
  • Smart Metering and Smart Grid – RNSIT, Bangalore
  • Introduction to Robotics – Summer Camp, Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore
  • Linux Development and Work Environment – CUSAT, Cochin
  • Developing Great Software – MEPCO Shlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi

Career in Religion, Philosophy, Psychology, Culture, Personality Development and Life Skills Workshops:

He holds M.A in Philosophy, Religion and Culture from Annamalai University. He has undergone training on counselling, mediation and conflict resolution. He has done a basic course on Transactional Analysis. He is currently pursuing Ph.D in Biopsychology and Biomedical Instrumentation at IIT Kharagpur.

Most of his understanding of religious, spiritual and philosophical ideas comes from the tradition Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda. His traditional foundation in Vedanta comes from the tradition of Swami Paramarthanandaji.

He is a devotee of Sri Ramakrishna. He was introduced into spiritual life by Swami Swayambodhananda Saraswati, who is a disciple of Swami Satyananda Saraswati of Bihar School of Yoga. Through Swami Swayambodhanandaji, who is also a disciple of Swami Vireshwaranandaji of the Ramakrishna Order, he got introduced to Ramakrishna Math in 1992. He got his mantra diksha from Swami Gahananandaji of the Ramakrishna Order in 1993. He is an active volunteer of Ramakrishna Math at Ulsoor in Bangalore. Swami Paramasukhanandaji, a monk of the Ramakrishna Order, introduced him to Swami Paramarthananda Saraswati of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam. He has been studying Vedanta by listening to Swami Paramarthanandaji. His knowledge of the Puranas, Itihasas and various Saints comes from listening to Sri Krishna Premi Maharaj.

He was one of the founders of Vivekananda Study Circle in IIT Madras when he studied there. He was the secretary of Samskrita Sangha at IISc Bangalore for two years when he was there. He is a mentor of Vivekananda Study Circle in IISc Bangalore. He was a mentor of Vivekananda Study Circle at IIM Bangalore when it was functioning there. He is a member and mentor of Vivekananda Yuvak Sangha at Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore. He is a Trustee and trainer of Vivekananda Janoththaana Trust, which conducts Life Skills Workshops for college students and other youth.

He regularly addresses devotees, professionals, youth and children on Hinduism, Vedanta, Gita and Vivekananda. He is a regular contributor of book reviews and articles to Vedanta Kesari, the monthly magazine of Sri Ramakrishna Math, published from Chennai. He conducts Personality Development workshops for youth.

Some of the published articles on Religion, Philosophy and Culture:

Some of the presented papers, invited talks and keynote addresses on Religion, Philosophy, Culture and Life Skills:

  • Introduction to Bhagavad Gita – A series of 12 talks of 90 minutes each – Shaastra Vidya, May 2024
  • Exploring Personality Development through Swami Vivekananda’s Teachings – Poornaprajna College, Udupi, May 2024
  • Living as a Human Being – Vijaya College, Mulki, May 2024
  • Good Parenting – Parenting Workshop, Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore, May 2024
  • Activities for Children based on Ramayana – Summer Camp, Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore, April 2024
  • ‘Be Good, Do Good’ as the Quintessence of Bhagavad Gita – Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore, March 2024
  • Youth of India, Arise – Charan’s PU and Degree College, Bangalore, September 2023
  • Bhagavad Gita – Chapter 15 and 12 – A series of 12 sessions 75 minutes each – SoulUp, June 2023 to September 2023
  • Gita’s Way to Peace and Prosperity – Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore, May 2023
  • Spiritual Sadhana Based on Bhagavad Gita – Indica Moksha, May 2023
  • Essence of Bhagavad Gita – Ashirvad Inter Religious Harmony Movement, May 2023
  • Introduction to Bhagavad Gita – A series of 12 sessions 75 minutes each – SoulUp, first batch during Feb 2023 to May 2023, 6th batch in progress as of 2024
  • Life Skills through Bhagavad Gita – Chanakya University, December 2022
  • Gita Wisdom: Spiritual Pursuit Based on Bhagavad Gita – Indica Yoga, October 2022
  • Hinduism and Harmony of Religions – Talk at Harmony Club inauguration at St. Joseph’s Indian High School, Bangalore, September 2022
  • Introduction to Swami Vivekananda – Life and Works – Indica Courses, September to December 2022
  • Selections from Bhagavad Gita – series of talks, Vivekananda Study Circle, IISc, Bangalore, July 2022 to Feb 2023
  • Vedanta in the Light of Evolutionary and Neuro Biology – Two-part weekend talk, Advaita Academy, July 2022
  • Prayer for Peace and Harmony (Talk on sahanaavavatu mantra) – Bahai Center, Bangalore, June 2022
  • Karma Yoga According to Bhagavad Gita – Young Warriors of Swamiji, June 2022
  • Leading a Life in Yoga, in the light of Swami Vivekananda – Indica Yoga, June 2022
  • Spiritual Significance of Deepavali – Ashirvad Inter Religious Harmony Movement, November 2021
  • Capacity Building Workshop for School Children – Mahesh Foundation, Belagavi, Oct-Dec 2021
  • Course on Spiritual Life for Modern Youth – Vivekananda Study Circle, IISc, Bangalore and Young Warriors of Swamiji, Aug-Sep 2021
  • Purpose of Life – Vivekananda Smiti, IIT, Kanpur, Aug 2021
  • Creating an Open Work Culture – Fidelity, July 2021
  • Practical Application of Pancha Kosha Viveka in Everyday Life – Advaita Academy, May 2021
  • Personality Development in the Light of Swami Vivekananda – Allahabad University, Jan 2021
  • Data overdose: Diet, fasting and cleansing for the mind in the information age – Vivekananda Study Circle, IISc, Bangalore, Jan 2021
  • Personality Development in the Light of Bhagavad Gita – IIIT Allahabad, Dec 2020
  • Vedanta for Scientific Minded – A four-hour weekend workshop – Advaita Academy, Dec 2020
  • Weekend Conversations episode – Advaita Academy, Oct 2020
  • Work for Work-sake, Love for Love-sake – Understanding Sri Krishna in the light of Swami Vivekananda – Adhyatma Yoga and Advaita Academy, Sep 2020
  • Tasmaat Yogi Bhava – Therefore, Become a Yogi: Life and Teachings of Swami Vivekananda – Indica Yoga, July 2020
  • Essence of the Bhagavad Gita, May 2020
  • Science, Religion and Philosophy – Dialogues Café, Bangalore, May 2020
  • Essence of the Upanishads, April 2020
  • Introduction to Bhagavad Gita – Fortnightly lecture series – Bangalore, August 2019 -September 2020
  • Life Skills – RYMEC, Bellary, June 2019
  • Life Skills – IISc, Bangalore, June 2019
  • Life Skills – MES PU College, Bangalore, May 2019
  • Ideals from Ramayana – Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore, May 2019
  • Leadership Lessons from Ramayana – IISc, Bangalore, Apr 2018
  • Science, Religion and Philosophy – IISc, Bangalore, Jan 2018
  • Science, Religion and Philosophy – Dialogues Café, Bangalore, Nov 2017
  • Effective Conversations Workshop – Vivekananda Study Circle, IISc, Bangalore, Aug 2016
  • Ideals for Students from the Life of Swami Vivekananda – RYMEC, Bellary, July 2016
  • Rama: The Ideal – IISc, Bangalore, Apr 2016
  • Goal Setting in Life Workshop – IISc, Bangalore, Jan 2016
  • Value Education – Sri Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Salem, Sep 2015
  • Essential Characteristics of Indian Culture in Swami Vivekananda’s Thoughts – Karnataka Sanskrit University, Bangalore, Jul 2015
  • Complexity of Hinduism – International Conference on Communal Harmony & Nation Building at Benaras Hindu University, Jun 2015
  • Science, Religion and Philosophy – IISc, Bangalore, Jan 2015
  • Stories of Saints – Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore, May 2014
  • Swami Vivekananda’s Message – Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore, May 2014
  • Bhakti According to Bhagavad Gita – Ashirvad Inter-Religious Harmony Movement, Bangalore, Apr 2014.
  • Swami Vivekananda’s Message – Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore, May 2013
  • Swami Vivekananda’s Way to a Drudgery Free World – International Youth Conference at G.B.Pant Agricultural University, Pantnagar, Jan 2013
  • Essence of Gita – Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore, May 2012
  • Living Wisely – Karnataka University, Dharwad, May 2011
  • Ramayana through pictures – Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore, May 2011
  • Values in Life – Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore, May 2010
  • How to lead a purposeful life – Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore, May 2009
  • Holy Trio – Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore, May 2009
  • Value of Life – Institute of Business Management and Research, Hubli, Jan 2009
  • Karma Yoga – Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore, May 2008
  • Science Toys – Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore, May 2008
  • Human Relationship – Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore, May 2007
  • Hinduism – Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore, May 2006
  • Mahabharata – Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore, May 2003

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