Where are Indonesia’s talented programmers? Why aren’t international technology companies overrun by Indonesians? These questions bring forward the problems that are affecting the lack of recognition of Indonesian IT talents internationally. Indonesia does have talented programmers but almost all of them are hiding in the country. They shy away from the spotlight.

The next question is why. Why are they hiding? Why aren’t they working for American or other international companies? Well, some of them do, but not necessarily in a position that would put them in the spotlight. Most don’t hold executive positions. I have a theory that may just be the very reasons why Indonesians aren’t that well known overseas, so hear me out. This is long so those who don’t want to read too much, scroll down to the last three paragraphs to read my theory.

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