Senior IT Manager and Technology Leader with over 20 years of experience delivering enterprise-grade solutions across facility management, financial services, research, and software product development. Proven expertise in application development, cloud platforms, data governance, and project delivery within hybrid and multicultural environments. Adept at building and mentoring high-performing teams, driving digital transformation, and aligning technology initiatives with business strategy. Known for a disciplined, outcome-driven approach, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to lead complex, time-sensitive projects from concept to successful delivery.

* Country Manager – Facility Management Applications
Evbex Facility Management Services, UK | 2025 – Present

- Appointed as Country Manager for a cloud-based Facility Management platform.
- Leading application development, marketing strategy, and lead management initiatives.
- Driving customer onboarding and expansion across Sri Lanka, the UAE, and the UK.
- Coordinating cross-functional teams to align product delivery with market needs.
 
* IT Service Manager / General Manager
Infinity Innovators (Pvt) Ltd. (Canada-based Entrepreneurial Organization) | 2020 – 2025

- Led overall IT services, business operations, and product delivery.
- Designed and delivered multiple cloud-based products, including:

            -- A highly customizable CRM with advanced activity mapping.
            --A modular institute management system with integrated LMS.
            --A model paper handling and educational content delivery platform.
            --A vehicle trading application (New Zealand market).
            --A scalable matchmaking platform.
- Established and mentored development, QA, UI/UX, and cloud support teams.
- Implemented Agile Scrum practices, DevOps processes, and cloud integrations (AWS & Azure).
- Defined operational policies for hybrid work environments and supported Finance and HR in recruitment and budget planning.
- Successfully delivered products, followed by customer onboarding and lead generation.
 
Tech Lead / Operational Manager
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG – BSL) | 2016 – 2020

Led technical and operational teams supporting real-time, 24×5 stock clearing systems (EquityClear & RepoClear) for LCH.
Built and managed high-performing onshore and offshore teams.
Acted as Incident Commander for critical production issues, ensuring rapid resolution and post-incident analysis.
Improved system performance through process automation, workflow optimization, and change management.
Provided mentoring, coaching, and regular performance evaluations.
 
*Senior Database Administrator / System Architect / Project Manager / Data Governance Manager
International Water Management Institute (IWMI – CGIAR) | 2003 – 2016

- Led and delivered large-scale data, GIS, and research platforms across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
- Designed and implemented systems for biodiversity data, water resource audits, irrigation mapping, and research data dissemination.
- Delivered data portals presented at international forums and CGIAR programs.
- Served as Data Governance Manager, establishing organizational data workflows and training regional teams.
- Represented IWMI at international conferences, including the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Washington D.C.).
- Coordinated multi-stakeholder projects with national institutions and government bodies.
 
*Oracle Application Programmer / Data Warehouse Specialist
John Keells – IT | 2000 – 2003

- Contributed to enterprise-level institute management and banking decision support systems.
- Worked as developer, business analyst, and data warehouse specialist.
- Developed data cubes and reporting solutions to enhance decision-making.