Education
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Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
PhD in Business Administration
Leadership Enactment for Information Systems Acceptance: A Sensemaking Perspective
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Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Research: Effect of Organizational Complexity on the Level of Project Completion in Sri Lankan Private Sector Organizations
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British Computer Society (BCS), UK - 2000
Chartered IT Professional (CITP)
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Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
Advanced Diploma in Executive Management
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Institute of Personnel Management, Sri Lanka 2004 - 2005
National Diploma in Human Resource Management (HRM)
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Aquinas College of Higher Studies, Sri Lanka - 2005
Diploma in Legal Studies
Experience
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Right-X (Pvt.) Ltd.2013 - Present
Director/Chief Conceptualist
Designed innovative frameworks such as the HR Maturity Model and Doing Business Paperless. Introduced gamification strategies in corporate environments and developed the Dumbbell Mushroom design thinking model. Led digital transformation initiatives tailored to leadership and operational excellence.
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Sanasa Development Bank PLC2014 - 2017
Deputy General Manager - HR
Revamped HR functions to support strategic growth, driving business expansion from Rs. 28 billion to Rs. 92 billion in five years. Implemented performance management systems, employee engagement strategies, and an eLearning platform to enhance workforce capabilities
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Ceylinco Insurance PLC (Life)2007 - 2012
Senior Manager - HR
Enhanced HR processes, reducing turnaround times for key functions to two days. Successfully implemented an HRIS, improving operational efficiency across the organization.
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Crystal Sweater Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd.2003 - 2006
Manager - Organizational Development
Reduced absenteeism from 13.5% to 6% within three months. Played a lead role in obtaining ISO certification and improving operational processes.
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Crystal Sweater Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd.2000 - 2003
Manager - ISD (Information Systems Department)
Led SAP ERP implementations across Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, and China. Designed and managed Factory Management Information Systems (FMIS).
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Crystal Sweater Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd.1998 - 2000
ISD In-Charge
Implemented IT infrastructure for plant operations and developed a barcode-based production tracking system.
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Culture Club Resorts (Pvt.) Ltd.1995 - 1998
Data Processing Manager
Developed IT systems for inventory, payroll, and staff shift management.
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Hamdan Trading Group, Salalah, Oman1991 - 1993
Programmer
Designed and implemented systems to streamline operations and improve data management.
