Indica Amarasinghe Email & Phone Number

Doha, Qa

Dubai, Ae

Doha, Qa

Supreme Committee was responsible for the venues, infrastructure and host country operations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.​ From the stadiums where football history was made to infrastructure, accommodation and transport, the SC and our stakeholders are making sure that Qatar was ready to welcome the world in 2022 and showcase Qatar's unique identity through the FIFA World Cup 2022™ that connects people in a shared celebration of football and our region.​​The aim was to make sure that every fan will enjoy an unforgettable and seamless tournament in Qatar, feeling at home as they, their friends and families explore an amazing world of experiences with generosity at its heart.​Fan Engagement offered the means of quick, efficient, timely and useful transfer of information, insight and content from the Host Country to a global community of fans. ​

Doha, Qa

Launched in 2015, Challenge 22, Cycle 1 & 2 was positioned as an innovation competition for budding entrepreneurs, scientists and pioneers from across the Arab world. The objective of Challenge 22 was to nurture innovation and provide solutions to support both the delivery of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and people across the region. Challenge 22 will continue to bring innovative solutions that will make a difference in the way fans experience the World Cup in 2022 and enable the innovation and entrepreneurship eco system in Qatar.

Doha, Doha, Qa

Startup Grind is the world’s largest community of startups, founders, innovators, and creators. The fundamental objective of Startup Grind is delivering education, connections, and opportunities to help startups grow.https://www.startupgrind.com/doha/

Doha, Qatar, Qa

Doha, Qatar, Qa

Wilmington, Delaware, Us

- Coached & Mentored over 100+ Startups across various sectors providing support in business plans, Go to Market Strategy and Investor Readiness.- Trained over 200+ Startups in Pitch Preparation and readiness QatarQatar Science & Technology Park, Digital Incubation Center, Qatar University, Stars of ScienceMENA RegionLEAP, Founder InstituteGlobalSeedstars, Techstars

Carouge, Geneva, Ch

Colombo, Western Province , Lk

Lankan Angel Network empowers entrepreneurs and contributes to building a viable start-up ecosystem. Founded in 2012 as a private network of angel investors, backed by an investor base of 75+ rolling members with over LKR 700 million invested by angels in local start-ups and 20+ companies supported through finance and knowledge.

Doha, N/A, Qa

Al Luqta, Al Rayyan, Qa

Zone 51, Al Rayyan, Qa

Doha, Qa

Worked for the " Office of Strategic Initiatives " within the Ministry and working on multiple projects that gives leadership to several National Programs that potentially shapes the ICT Eco System in the country.My earlier experiences within ictQATAR, I worked for the Industry Development Division. This division is tasked with developing the ICT Market & its ecosystem in Qatar. Some of the responsibilities include implementing programs and initiatives that enables the increase of use in new technologies by local companies (especially SME’s), creating a platform for local ICT companies to fulfill their true potential, and attracting multinational technology vendors and developers to Qatar. As the Project Manager, my role was directly responsible for the ownership and project management of several projects in order to make sure that the vision of ictQATAR is demonstrated effectively and with the right impact.ictQATAR connects people to the technologies that enrich their lives, drive economic development & inspire confidence in the future. As the government body that nurtures innovative technologies to benefit those who live and work in Qatar, ictQATAR connects citizens to government and helps people of all ages and income levels adopt technology so they can achieve their personal and professional goals.

Doha, Qa

The mandate of the program I lead is to Support the development of Qatar’s Knowledge Based Economy by developing and growing a sustainable and innovative ICT sector with emphasis on emerging ICT Business Opportunities,and increasing ICT utilization among Small and Medium Enterprises. The initiatives undertaken through this program are aimed at :• Assessing and developing the ICT Market by identifying gaps and opportunities to guide development / investment in the ICT market.• Enabling the ICT ecosystem through identification of policy changes, funding mechanisms, and Promotion• Establishing a competitive ICT Market through recognition and rewarding. Also, support the competitiveness of local players regionally and globally• Increasing the demand for ICT services by promoting the adoption of ICT among Small and Medium Enterprises.• Enabling and supporting policy development and eliminating entry barriers for foreign direct investment in ICT by multinational organizations and individual startups

Doha, N/A, Qa

MOTC's Digital Incubation Center (DIC) was created to boost ICT innovation in Qatar, particularly among young people at the critical early stages of starting or growing a technology-related business. The Center’s objectives are to:* Help young entrepreneurs transform innovative ideas into viable businesses.* Provide incubation programs that nurture and help grow new businesses by offering expertise, Mentoring, professional guidance, and services including access to space, business planning, education and training, Accounting and legal advice, among others, throughout the phases of the start-up development. During the period of my engagement the center incubated a total of 45 teams which consisted of, 22 startup companies and 23 idea stage teams. The teams were from technology areas such as smart city solutions and applications; cloud computing; IoT; big data and analytics; cyber security; mobility and wearable solutions and e-commerce.My role within the incubation center included :• Develop and Manage an incubation strategy to support innovative entrepreneurs • Build and maintain strong relationships with all concerned stakeholders; academia, business and R&D institutes, investment funds/groups. • Promote the DIC to individuals , groups and organizations within and outside Qatar that would lead to provide incubation support for Qatari start-ups and entrepreneurs • Coordinate all efforts with Evaluation Committees and Advisory Board• Manage the processes for selecting Incubatees and Ideas Space participants• Oversee the grant funding process and monitor the use of funds• Promotions to create awareness for innovation & entrepreneurship • Stimulate entrepreneurship through targeted campaigns, Hackathons and business plan competitions.

Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qa

In my capacity as the Marketing Manager my time and efforts were divided between three companies that are part of the ICT sector of the group, namely Ali Bin Ali Technology Solutions, Columbus IT Qatar and iSpot. The business interest of the three companies being different to each other, my engagement and efforts also varied thus, giving me a holistic approach to technology marketing, either to corporate, SME or direct retail consumer. Some of my main responsibilities were:• Give direction and execute the organizations marketing objectives that help to achieve its overall objectives• Own and manage the ICT marketing budget • Drive marketing and sales promotion initiatives for iSpot in the retail market.• Competitor analysis for the retail and the corporate market• Build & Maintain media relationships• Create PR content and marketing material• Maintain relationships with all stakeholders (Partners, Principles, local Suppliers and customers • Develop customer service measuring initiatives such as mystery shopping activities.• Overall corporate communications and PR for the ICT stream• Create and developing the social media initiatives for the organization• Set up and manage the Tele Sales unit

CMT being a leading Microsoft Partner in Sri Lanka, I had the responsibility of positioning the company as a leading Technology Service organization. I also headed marketing communications for Xerox Corporation operation in Sri Lanka represented by Lumen Technologies (A Ceylinco Group Company) as the Value Added Distributor for Sri Lanka during its start up phase including the launch of it in Sri Lanka.

Redmond, Washington, Us

As Marketing Manager for Microsoft Sri Lanka I was part of the Ceylinco Micro Technologies team that was the sole Authorized market development partner in Sri Lanka for Microsoft. My responsibilities included Corporate Communications, Marketing and Event Management .

eChannelling was Sri Lanka's First Listed Technology Company. As the Companies first Manager Corporate Communications I was directly responsible for Marketing and Business Development functions. My responsibilities included liaising with media, reporting to board of directors and other stakeholders on organisational activities.

As the Assistant Manager – Advertising in charge of the International Advertising Division of the Vijitha Yapa Group I was responsible for sales in Sri Lanka and Maldives. I headed a team 8 that included sales, admin and finance roles.The portfolio of publications that i represented included Times Of India, London Times, TIME magazine, Wall Street Journal, TTG publications and Emirates and Sri Lankan Airlines in-flight magazines among more than 50 publications.

Ballerup, Dk, Dk

As the Senior Medical Representative of Leo Pharmaceutical Products Denmark I was responsible for a range of original manufacture products. Some of the best known brands i marketed are Fucidin, Daivonex and One Alpha among many others. At the latter part of my career I was directly responsible for key products where I was measured on its growth on island wide sales in Sri Lanka.

Marketing Management

Next Generation Leaders - Shaping The Internet, History And Futures

Certificate, Intellectual Property

High School