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Managing Director
Softknowedge Business Solutions (Pvt) LtdManaging Director
Feb. 2010Sri Lanka1. Develop and deliver a strategic technological vision and direction for Softknowedge 2.Lead and manage the Software Development and IT teams to deliver software infrastructure and architecture that meets the needs of users 3. Ensure delivery consistent with Agile processes across the team 4.Work effectively with Product Managers and Product Owners to ensure delivery against agreed priorities 5.Implement mechanisms to monitor, manage and provide progress on all software development activities 6.Accountable for the on time and to quality delivery of software development projects 7.Responsible for the maintenance and development of internal and external IT support systems 8.Create, implement and maintain a continuous improvement plan for software development and IT infrastructure 9. Working closely with the Product Managers with the aim of meeting current and future user needs
Enterprise Resources Planning Consultant
Orit Apparel Pvt. Ltd.Enterprise Resources Planning Consultant
Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2014Sri LankaWith specific ERP experience and expertise, my role as the ERP consultant at ORIT involved knowing the best practices for evaluating and implementing systems, mitigating risk, helping the project stay on time and on budget and driving ROI. 1. Offering Experience, Independence: Drawing on decades of experience in enterprise technology, the role as th ERP consultant was to view the project from an outside perspective based on industry best practices. 2. Sharing Industry Knowledge: Offered experience in implementing ERP software in ORIT. Suggested best practices from outside of the industry that could be of help to the business . 3. Providing Specialized Skill Set: Involved project management, functional expertise, risk mitigation and scores of other specific skills. 4. Leading Business Process Transformation: There’s value in obtaining unbiased opinions about what’s working or not working regarding business processes. 5. Driving Change Management: Selecting and implementing an ERP system results in big changes for the entire business business. These changes can be overwhelming for the team and the rest of the workforce. 6. Managing Implementation: As the ERP consultant, involved in implementation, the project has a higher likelihood of success when led by resources with experience in setting the plan, project management, ERP data conversion, and all aspects of ERP implementation. 7. Providing Training: The role of an ERP consultant is to help develop and deliver user training, ERP education and support during the entire project – from selection to go-live.
Chief Executive Officer
California Link (PVT) LtdChief Executive Officer
Jun. 2001 - Feb. 2010Sri Lanka1. Leading the development of the company’s short- and long-term strategy 2. Creating and implementing the company or organization’s vision and mission 3. Evaluating the work of other executive leaders within the company, including directors, vice presidents, and presidents 4. Maintaining awareness of the competitive market landscape, expansion opportunities, industry developments, etc. 5. Ensuring that the company maintains high social responsibility wherever it does business 6. Assessing risks to the company and ensuring they are monitored and minimized 7. Setting strategic goals and making sure they are measurable and describable
Assistant Software Development Manager
Logical Systems (Pvt) LimitedAssistant Software Development Manager
Dec. 1997 - Jun. 2001Nawala Road, NugegodaI have been working as an assistant software development manager while covering the roles of business analyst, System Designer, Project Manager and software engineer.
Analyst Programmer
National Institute of Business ManagementAnalyst Programmer
Feb. 1997 - Dec. 1997vidya Mw, Colombo 07Worked as an analyst programmer and was a team member for implementing the Payroll and Accounting system in 600 government institues
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