Avantrio is a next-gen software development studio with specializations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) based software solutions such as Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Vision Analytics, etc. and Blockchain technologies. Since the inception, I was mentoring the technical co-founders on business strategy and the key areas are:Formulating an overall business and financial strategyAdvising on the commercialization of technology solutionsMonitoring KPIs and… Show more Avantrio is a next-gen software development studio with specializations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) based software solutions such as Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Vision Analytics, etc. and Blockchain technologies. Since the inception, I was mentoring the technical co-founders on business strategy and the key areas are:Formulating an overall business and financial strategyAdvising on the commercialization of technology solutionsMonitoring KPIs and conduct review meetings Show less

Argent Capital is a sector-agnostic structured investment firm with a diversified investment portfolio in Fixed Income, Private Equity, Listed Equity, Real Estate, and Startups both locally and globally. After working with the company for more than 4 years and setting up and successfully operated an AI-tech startup, I have promoted as head of Strategy to develop and oversee the entire group’s financial as well as management strategies. Some of the key tasks are:● Developing divestment… Show more Argent Capital is a sector-agnostic structured investment firm with a diversified investment portfolio in Fixed Income, Private Equity, Listed Equity, Real Estate, and Startups both locally and globally. After working with the company for more than 4 years and setting up and successfully operated an AI-tech startup, I have promoted as head of Strategy to develop and oversee the entire group’s financial as well as management strategies. Some of the key tasks are:● Developing divestment as well as fund deployment strategies● Co-ordinating M&A opportunities for the local investments● Formulating business strategies for tech businesses under managementDuring my tenure at Argent Capital as head of Strategy, I have successfully faced the challenge of developing a multi-facet strategy to enhance shareholder value. Further, this role has enhanced my knowledge of analyzing global investment opportunities as well. Show less

Aiken Labs is a software technology company that specialized in Web application development in a variety of domains such as E-commerce, RPA, etc. I have been appointed as the Board Director to oversee the operations and the strategy of the business after the success of Avantrio.

During my tenure at my previous workplace, Argent Capital (a sector-agnostic structured investment firm with a diversified investment portfolio), we have brainstormed and formed another vertical of investment with the aim of getting exposure to Artificial Intelligence technologies by forming a tech company named Zeptolytics. I have spearheaded the project along with the Board of Directors and my role included the following:● Appraising the Investment with a long term growth factor●… Show more During my tenure at my previous workplace, Argent Capital (a sector-agnostic structured investment firm with a diversified investment portfolio), we have brainstormed and formed another vertical of investment with the aim of getting exposure to Artificial Intelligence technologies by forming a tech company named Zeptolytics. I have spearheaded the project along with the Board of Directors and my role included the following:● Appraising the Investment with a long term growth factor● Assessing the Financial Feasibility● Hiring and forming the Initial Team● Product Designing in terms of core business logic of Data Analytics● Budgeting and Forecasting of Sales and Cost of acquisition● Preparation of Funding Decks● Performing pitches● Formulation and execution of Business Development strategiesDuring my tenure at Zeptolytics, I was able to build the business along with a software product (with the help of our tech team) from the ground successfully and gathered knowledge in evaluating businesses at a startup stage. Show less

Argent Capital is a sector-agnostic structured investment firm with a diversified investment portfolio in Fixed Income, Private Equity, Listed Equity, Real Estate, and Startups. I have joined the team to oversee the Private Equity and the Real Estate verticals of the business. My work dynamics included the following:● Appraising the multiple investment opportunities presented in terms of its financial factors as well as business assumptions● Worked on a management contract project… Show more Argent Capital is a sector-agnostic structured investment firm with a diversified investment portfolio in Fixed Income, Private Equity, Listed Equity, Real Estate, and Startups. I have joined the team to oversee the Private Equity and the Real Estate verticals of the business. My work dynamics included the following:● Appraising the multiple investment opportunities presented in terms of its financial factors as well as business assumptions● Worked on a management contract project to transfer the operations management of a Hotel Investment to a Global Hotel Management Corporation, Plateno● Analyzing global trends in venture capital investment.● Evaluating real estate opportunities by appraising financial factors as well as development factors to forecast the potential capital appreciationDuring my tenure at Argent Capital, I was able to enhance my knowledge in understanding not only the financial factors but also the operational nitty-gritty of each investment which broaden my view and led to forming a new business within the same Argent Group. Show less

CIC Holdings is a diversified conglomerate listed in Colombo Stock Exchange with an annual revenue of $175 Mn. The business primarily consists of Agri-Business, Pharmaceuticals, Dairy Business, Poultry Business, Agro and Industrial Chemicals, and Personal Care Segments. I was assigned to assist the corporate management with their group level decisions and my role included following key functions:● Analyze the business units and prepare management reports and BI dashboards in both… Show more CIC Holdings is a diversified conglomerate listed in Colombo Stock Exchange with an annual revenue of $175 Mn. The business primarily consists of Agri-Business, Pharmaceuticals, Dairy Business, Poultry Business, Agro and Industrial Chemicals, and Personal Care Segments. I was assigned to assist the corporate management with their group level decisions and my role included following key functions:● Analyze the business units and prepare management reports and BI dashboards in both periodic and ad-hoc manner including Variance Analysis and 5-factor DuPont Analysis on ROE.● Perform benchmarking analysis with peer corporations and identify areas to be improved● Actively looking for M&A opportunities for non-core business units● Preparation of Annual Budget for a particular SBU by going through the budget cycle with the Sales and Management Team of the SBU● Improving the operational and Financial efficiencies of an SBU focussed on Distribution andre-distribution of consumer goods● Financial and operational appraisal on Warehouse outsourcing project and provided withrecommendations● Periodic watch on local economic landscape and provided the insights to the management with a monthly newsletter● A close watch on Working Capital Management by monitoring the KPIs derived with Ratio Analysis● Implementing new software systems to streamline and optimize the operational workflow ○ Inventory Returns Mangement System - Was able to reduce the processing time from 5 working days to 5 minutes ○ Travel Booking System for VPs - Was able to make it self-serviceable and reduce the hassle and complexity for staff● Also, assist in Annual Report Preparation on the Financial Reporting and Investor Relations sections.During my tenure at CIC Holdings, I was able to confidently prepare management reports and improve my financial analysis capabilities at a group level. Show less

AccuFlex Accounting was an accounting and tax firm which was started by 4 entrepreneurial-minded individuals (including myself) to provide management services to small businesses as a BPO. My role was mainly in preparing the Financial Reporting and Tax Planning for our clients. In addition to that, we were successfully able to perform management consulting for small businesses as well. Further, we have partnered with a CA approved Audit Firm and engaged with agreed upon audit procedures as well.

PwC is one of the Big 4 accounting firms in the world. I have joined with their Statutory Audit Division as a Trainee accountant and my role included the following:● Planning of Financial Audit including a review on current internal controls, review on previous work as well as a review on both industry and the company● Performing Statutory Audits and agreed upon procedures in the following sectors: ○ Apparel ○ Trading ○ Education ○ Telco… Show more PwC is one of the Big 4 accounting firms in the world. I have joined with their Statutory Audit Division as a Trainee accountant and my role included the following:● Planning of Financial Audit including a review on current internal controls, review on previous work as well as a review on both industry and the company● Performing Statutory Audits and agreed upon procedures in the following sectors: ○ Apparel ○ Trading ○ Education ○ Telco ○ NGO● Preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS● Preparation of Management Letters on internal control weaknessesDuring my tenure at PwC, I was able to understand how finance is interlaced with business functions and was successfully able to build a strong sense of identifying fraud and misappropriations by looking at the financials of a company as well as how it can be prevented with appropriate internal controls. Show less