Dio has worked in the international development sector since 2016, covering Indonesia and Southeast Asia, managing large-scale development projects, and commissioning baseline and impact studies. He is a founder of LOKA Group and a Senior Fellow at Universitas Gadjah Mada's ASEAN Studies Centre. In the past, Dio has held various experiences working with foreign embassies, United Nations, and international NGOs. He holds a Master's degree in Public International Law and a Master's degree in Public Policy.