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I am Wasantha Fernando, MSc IT (UK) and MCSSL, with over 25 years in Information Technology and software development. My experience spans software programming to IT business management and strategic planning, with a focus on building ERP systems that integrate planning, manufacturing, sales, and marketing. I enjoy leading teams and driving organizational improvement through the latest technologies. I have led digital transformations including Robotic Process Automation across service and manufacturing sectors, headed software project delivery, streamlined processes through automation, and supported business growth by aligning IT with strategic goals and tender opportunities in government and international markets.…I am Wasantha Fernando, MSc IT (UK) and MCSSL, with over 25 years in Information Technology and software development. My experience spans software programming to IT business management and strategic planning, with a focus on building ERP systems that integrate planning, manufacturing, sales, and marketing. I enjoy leading teams and driving organizational improvement through the latest technologies. I have led digital transformations including Robotic Process Automation across service and manufacturing sectors, headed software project delivery, streamlined processes through automation, and supported business growth by aligning IT with strategic goals and tender opportunities in government and international markets.

Wasantha Fernando

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I am Wasantha Fernando, MSc IT (UK) and MCSSL, with over 25 years in Information Technology and software development. My experience spans software programming to IT business management and strategic planning, with a focus on building ERP systems that integrate planning, manufacturing, sales, and marketing. I enjoy leading teams and driving organizational improvement through the latest technologies. I have led digital transformations including Robotic Process Automation across service and manufacturing sectors, headed software project delivery, streamlined processes through automation, and supported business growth by aligning IT with strategic goals and tender opportunities in government and international markets.…I am Wasantha Fernando, MSc IT (UK) and MCSSL, with over 25 years in Information Technology and software development. My experience spans software programming to IT business management and strategic planning, with a focus on building ERP systems that integrate planning, manufacturing, sales, and marketing. I enjoy leading teams and driving organizational improvement through the latest technologies. I have led digital transformations including Robotic Process Automation across service and manufacturing sectors, headed software project delivery, streamlined processes through automation, and supported business growth by aligning IT with strategic goals and tender opportunities in government and international markets.

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I am Wasantha Fernando, MSc IT (UK) and MCSSL, with over 25 years in Information Technology and software development. My experience spans software programming to IT business management and strategic planning, with a focus on building ERP systems that integrate planning, manufacturing, sales, and marketing.

I enjoy leading teams and driving organizational improvement through the latest technologies. I have led digital transformations including Robotic Process Automation across service and manufacturing sectors, headed software project delivery, streamlined processes through automation, and supported business growth by aligning IT with strategic goals and tender opportunities in government and international markets.

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Head of Delivery at Invicta Innovations (PVT) Ltd

May 1, 2022 - Present

In the capacity of Head of Delivery, responsible for maintaining positive relationships with clients, overseeing service delivery, optimizing project constraints, liaising with project teams to determine delivery criteria and solutions, and guiding outsourcing and overall operation management as part of the leadership team.

Group IT Consultant at AKK Group / AKK Engineers

May 1, 2018 - April 30, 2022

Provided IT consulting across multiple sectors including Construction, Engineering, Water & Waste Water Management, Swimming Pools, Hotel & Tourism, Telecommunication and IT Engineering & Software development; led IT process improvements and project implementations, and contributed to group IT strategy.

Group IT Head at Daya Group of Companies

September 1, 2012 - July 31, 2014

Managed day-to-day IT activities, ERP project implementations, IT process enhancements, IT security standards, contingency planning, and long-term IT direction across multiple group companies.

Head Of IT at State Engineering Corporation

April 1, 2010 - July 31, 2012

Oversee IT/Data Communications operations, ERP implementation, requirements gathering, IT strategy development, security standards, and system design to support business objectives.

Senior Consultant / Project Manager at Virtusa Corporation

August 1, 2006 - January 31, 2010

Managed deployment and governance of Keystone application, planning and monitoring deployment lifecycle, coordinating with global teams to meet business requirements and ensure client satisfaction.

Group IT Manager at Uni-Walkers Group

June 1, 2000 - July 31, 2006

Developed and implemented IT strategy, directed IT resources, managed IT projects and budgets, and ensured standardized IT services across the group.

Group IT Consultant at AKK Group

May 1, 2018 - April 1, 2022

Advised on IT strategy and ERP projects, delivered software development initiatives, and built partnerships with global IT providers. Led IT governance and project delivery across sectors including Construction, Engineering, Water & Waste Water, Hotel & Tourism, Telecommunication, and IT Engineering.

GM / Head of Delivery at Cleato (pvt) Ltd, EASYBOOKING (Pvt) Ltd, IQuebox (Pvt) Ltd

October 1, 2014 - November 1, 2018

Overseeing software project delivery, pre-sales, contract signing, portfolio management, and outsourcing. Implemented process improvements and automation to increase efficiency, managed company finances, and led long-term contract negotiations with customers.

Group IT Manager at Uni – Walkers Group

June 1, 2000 - July 1, 2006

Developed IT strategy, directed IT resources to deliver solutions, managed IT operations across the group, and oversaw project budgets and governance; led standards for IT infrastructure and business systems.

Various Roles (System Analyst, Software Developer, Trainee Software Engineer) at Various Organizations

January 1, 1992 - May 1, 2000

Early career roles spanning system analysis, software development, and trainee software engineering across multiple organizations.