I am an IT leader with over 17 years of extensive experience managing complex technology projects, building high-performing teams, and implementing effective IT strategies. I am dedicated to serving as a trusted advisor, providing strategic guidance, and implementing best practices to ensure effective IT governance, risk management, and cybersecurity while staying ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies. I am passionate about driving organizational growth, optimizing IT infrastructure, and delivering innovative solutions that align with business objectives. I enjoy leading digital transformation initiatives and fostering continuous improvement frameworks within organizations.

Pasindu Abeysundera

I am an IT leader with over 17 years of extensive experience managing complex technology projects, building high-performing teams, and implementing effective IT strategies. I am dedicated to serving as a trusted advisor, providing strategic guidance, and implementing best practices to ensure effective IT governance, risk management, and cybersecurity while staying ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies. I am passionate about driving organizational growth, optimizing IT infrastructure, and delivering innovative solutions that align with business objectives. I enjoy leading digital transformation initiatives and fostering continuous improvement frameworks within organizations.

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I am an IT leader with over 17 years of extensive experience managing complex technology projects, building high-performing teams, and implementing effective IT strategies. I am dedicated to serving as a trusted advisor, providing strategic guidance, and implementing best practices to ensure effective IT governance, risk management, and cybersecurity while staying ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies.

I am passionate about driving organizational growth, optimizing IT infrastructure, and delivering innovative solutions that align with business objectives. I enjoy leading digital transformation initiatives and fostering continuous improvement frameworks within organizations.

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Work Experience

Director IT Infrastructure & Operations at Michelin
January 1, 2018 - Present
Responsible for Infrastructure operations in APAC and Europe managing a budget of 600 Mn Euros and a matrix organization of 500 employees globally. Developed and executed IT infrastructure strategy for multiple regions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and compliance with industry standards. Achieved a 28% increase in digital footprint ROI globally and optimized infrastructure project spending by 30%. Implemented agile delivery methods to reduce delivery lead time by 45% and reduced attrition by 67% in Sri Lanka IT operations. Led IT security framework establishment, AWS Center of Excellence implementation, and integration between Michelin and Camso.
IT ERP Senior Project Manager at Attune
January 1, 2018 - July 31, 2025
Developed and executed comprehensive project plans for ERP implementation including SAP S4HANA for clients like NIKE, VS, Adidas, and Puma. Managed project resources, aligned project objectives with client expectations, and led cross-functional teams. Successfully delivered the first global SAP S4HANA and FMS rollout. Introduced test automation improving delivery efficiency by 60%, standardized ERP project delivery with CMMI framework, and led the PMO and presales governance globally.
Software Project Manager at Virtusa
January 1, 2015 - July 31, 2025
Led cross-functional teams in managing projects for BT, Vodafone UK, Iron Mountain and Newyork Life. Defined project scopes, managed changes, and monitored progress to deliver projects successfully with a 100% delivery rate. Optimized project costs by 32%, improved delivery visibility by 25%, and maintained client satisfaction index over 95%.
Project Manager (Consultant) at NeXva
January 1, 2014 - July 31, 2025
Delivered ERP and CRM solutions for clients including MTN, Orange, and Telkom. Implemented industry best practices to improve productivity and quality gates to ensure delivery excellence. Introduced data-driven issue logging and traceability with CMMI framework, as well as DevOps practices and Agile CI/CD frameworks.
Senior Project Manager at TUBITAK
December 1, 2012 - July 31, 2025
Managed projects for the Turkish Department of Defence and Transportation Ministry. Acted as product owner for security products and led innovation programs including one for Turkish Railway. Introduced quality gates, drove process improvements, governance with PMO, and led AWS practice.
IT Manager at Palm Group
December 1, 2009 - July 31, 2025
Developed and maintained company website, integrated property management software, led SEO and digital marketing campaigns, and developed requirement traceability matrices to match customer demands.
IT Manager at Century 21
January 1, 2007 - July 31, 2025
Adopted Dezrez property management system globally, managed website maintenance, led digital marketing and SEO campaigns across Cyprus, and served as single point of contact for IT within the group.
Director IT Infrastructure & Operations at Michelin
January 1, 2018 - Present
Responsible for Infrastructure operations in APAC and Europe with a budget of 600 Mn Euros managing a matrix organization of 500 employees across APAC, Europe, North and South America. Developed and executed IT infrastructure strategy evaluating emerging technologies, ensuring scalability and reliability. Identified and mitigated IT risks including data security, disaster recovery, and business continuity ensuring regulatory compliance. Expanded global digital footprint ROI by 28%, optimized infrastructure project spend by 30%, implemented agile delivery reducing lead time by 45%, reduced attrition by 67% in Sri Lanka, established IT Security framework, AWS Center of Excellence, and continuous improvement frameworks, and led the integration between Michelin and Camso.
IT ERP Senior Project Manager at Attune
January 1, 2018 - July 31, 2025
Developed and executed comprehensive project plans for ERP implementations managing client relationships to ensure alignment with expectations. Led project teams of consultants and experts to deliver SAP implementations for NIKE, VS, Adidas & Puma. Standardized project delivery with CMMI framework, delivered the first global SAP S4HANA and FMS rollout, introduced test automation improving delivery efficiency by 60%, and managed presales governance globally.
Software Project Manager at Virtusa
January 1, 2015 - July 31, 2025
Led cross-functional project teams managing projects for clients such as BT, Vodafone UK, Iron Mountain, and Newyork Life. Defined project scope, managed changes, monitored milestones and deliverables. Achieved a 100% successful delivery rate, optimized project costs by 32%, improved delivery visibility by 25%, and maintained client delight index over 95%.
Project Manager (Consultant) at NeXva
January 1, 2014 - July 31, 2025
Delivered ERP and CRM projects for MTN, Orange and Telkom. Implemented industry best practices to improve productivity and enable expansion. Introduced quality gates and data-driven issue logs enhancing delivery and business excellence. Increased traceability with CMMI framework and introduced DevOps, Agile, and CI/CD frameworks within the company.
Senior Project Manager at TUBITAK
December 1, 2012 - July 31, 2025
Managed key projects for Turkish Department of Defence and Transportation Ministry. Acted as product owner in developing security products, led innovations program for Turkish Railway, introduced quality gates, drove process improvements, governance with PMO, and led AWS practice.
IT Manager at Palm Group
December 1, 2009 - July 31, 2025
Developed and maintained company website and SEO campaigns to increase web traffic. Integrated property management software with website, developed requirement traceability matrix, and led digital marketing campaigns.
IT Manager at Century 21
January 1, 2007 - July 31, 2025
Implemented Dezrez as global property management system, developed and maintained company website, led Google search optimization campaigns and digital marketing across the Cyprus network, acted as single point of contact for IT.

Education

Doctor of Business Administration at Manipal University
January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
MBA at George Washington University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
MSc at Isik University
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
BSc at Girne American University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009
Doctor of Business Administration at Manipal University
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
MBA at George Washington University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
MSc at Isik University
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
BSc at Girne American University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009

Qualifications

Certified SAFe 5 DevOps Practitioner
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Certified SAFe 5 Agilist
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Certified Scrum Master
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
PMP
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
ITIL V4 - IT Service Management
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
JIRA for Project Management
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Certified SAFe 5 DevOps Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
Certified SAFe 5 Agilist
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
Certified Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
PMP
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
ITIL V4 - IT Service Management
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
JIRA for Project Management
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Software & Internet, Government, Telecommunications

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate