vxSafenet Inc. is a Company incorporated in Canada to promote the solution “vxSafenet” in the Americas. This is the world’s first fully fledged Network-Level Parental Control and Child-friendly Digital Wellbeing Solution. Being a network-level solution, vxSafenet can control the use of a device non-intrusively, without having to install anything onto the child’s device. The non-intrusive nature of the service helps to build trust between the child and the parent, while eliminating the… Show more vxSafenet Inc. is a Company incorporated in Canada to promote the solution “vxSafenet” in the Americas. This is the world’s first fully fledged Network-Level Parental Control and Child-friendly Digital Wellbeing Solution. Being a network-level solution, vxSafenet can control the use of a device non-intrusively, without having to install anything onto the child’s device. The non-intrusive nature of the service helps to build trust between the child and the parent, while eliminating the inherent vulnerabilities of APP based Parental Control solutions. The vxSafenet solution is built and tested to the highest possible standards, is 3GPP compliant, adheres to TM Forum’s Open API Standards and the application testing has been done at Intel’s Networking and Edge Testbed Laboratory.vxSafenet solution is pending a patent at the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore.vxSafenet solution is already implemented by a top telco in Asia, while several other top telcos in Asia, Africa and North America are in the pipeline. Show less

Gadimah Consulting LLC-FZ is a licensed consultancy firm based in the vibrant business landscape of Dubai's Meydan Free Zone, specializing in Management, Science & Technology, and Finance consultancy; offering services across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.Gadimah Consulting strives to redefine consultancy standards by offering cost-effective, top-tier solutions that transcend boundaries and drive transformative change. Formed by a diverse panel of eminent industry experts and… Show more Gadimah Consulting LLC-FZ is a licensed consultancy firm based in the vibrant business landscape of Dubai's Meydan Free Zone, specializing in Management, Science & Technology, and Finance consultancy; offering services across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.Gadimah Consulting strives to redefine consultancy standards by offering cost-effective, top-tier solutions that transcend boundaries and drive transformative change. Formed by a diverse panel of eminent industry experts and revered academics from the UK, Denmark, India, and Sri Lanka, Gadimah Consulting navigates the complexities of today's business world, delivering bespoke strategies that propel our clients towards sustainable growth and success. The distinguished team of Gadimah Consulting comprises both in-house experts and a network of proven industry veterans who have led national-level organizations, initiatives, and programs. Leveraging this diverse talent pool, Gadimah Consulting architects strategies that streamline and optimize operations, propel science and technological innovation, and ensure financial growth and stability.What sets Gadimah Consulting apart is our dedication to delivering value-driven services that prioritize professional responsibility, integrity, and unwavering client care. Gadimah Consulting believes in forging lasting partnerships, understanding our clients' unique needs, and consistently surpasses expectations through innovative, tailored solutions.Gadimah Consulting boasts a team of seasoned experts, both within our core team and our esteemed Adjunct Consultancy Panel, who possess extensive experience and proficiency to deliver top-tier consultancy services spanning a diverse array of specialties. Specific areas of expertise are showcased on our LinkedIn page, offering insights into the breadth of our capabilities. For a comprehensive understanding and further details, feel free to reach out to Gadimah Consulting via email at sales@gadimah.consulting. Show less

VizuaMatix is a world-class enterprise solution provider, powered by a highly professional and skilled team who are driven by the passion for creating innovative, state-of-the-art technology solutions. Headquartered in Singapore, with the development team in Sri Lanka, VizuaMatix is on a global-reach agenda, having subsidiaries and partners in Australia, Finland, and Rwanda. VizuaMatix created Asia's first fully-fledged 3GPP-compliant, NFV-ready Data Monetization Platform, including a… Show more VizuaMatix is a world-class enterprise solution provider, powered by a highly professional and skilled team who are driven by the passion for creating innovative, state-of-the-art technology solutions. Headquartered in Singapore, with the development team in Sri Lanka, VizuaMatix is on a global-reach agenda, having subsidiaries and partners in Australia, Finland, and Rwanda. VizuaMatix created Asia's first fully-fledged 3GPP-compliant, NFV-ready Data Monetization Platform, including a high-performance PCRF and cutting-edge big data features, allowing CSPs to acquire subscriber insights, a feature that was not available in the previous legacy platforms.The innovative journey of VizuaMatix is continuing with the release of World’s first Network-Level Parental Control and Child-friendly Digital Wellbeing Service platform. This 3GPP-compliant patent pending solution can control the use of a device non-intrusively, at network level, without having to install anything onto the child’s device, thereby helping to build trust between the child and the parent. The solution allows replacement of the highly intrusive and costly APP based Parental Control solutions, enabling Parental Control services to be offered to the mass market, especially in developing countries, breaking out from a more “elitist” segment. A leading telco in Asia is already using the solution to offer network based parental control services. Another world-class solution offered by VizuaMatix is their cutting-edge financial and credit risk management system that is rule based and AI-powered, enabling Early Warning Signals of risky financial sectors, operational regions, operational branches, and individual customers. These Early Warning Signals are provided by analyzing customer behavior and economic factors both local and global. As the Senior Consultant for the African Continent, I will assist VizuaMatix to strategize and implement their market entry into the Africa continent. Show less

Akuleni Investments Limited (AIL) of Zambia is a fast-growing company specializing in general construction, general trading and property investments. 40% of AIL’s stock is owned by AKK Engineers (Pvt) Limited of Sri Lanka, a highly reputed engineering and construction company not only in Sri Lanka but also in several other foreign markets. AIL’s Zambian partners act as the seamless interface into the Zambian construction community and the related landscape and look after the… Show more Akuleni Investments Limited (AIL) of Zambia is a fast-growing company specializing in general construction, general trading and property investments. 40% of AIL’s stock is owned by AKK Engineers (Pvt) Limited of Sri Lanka, a highly reputed engineering and construction company not only in Sri Lanka but also in several other foreign markets. AIL’s Zambian partners act as the seamless interface into the Zambian construction community and the related landscape and look after the domestic legal and regulatory requirements; marketing and promotional activities; tapping and channeling of business leads related to construction opportunities in the Zambian market as well as in the neighbouring countries; procurement related activities for tenders and otherwise; and the facilitation and management of the domestic and international fund raising activities; whereas AKK Engineering of Sri Lanka infuses top notch engineering, architectural, design, project management, construction management and quality assurance skills into the operations of AIL, including the provision of skilled staff - onsite and remote. AIL’s roadmap targets to establish a sound base in the Zambian construction industry and move towards a sub-Saharan and pan-African expansion agenda. Show less

Founded in Sri Lanka in 2009, Synergy Information Systems (SIS) focuses on architecting and development of enterprise class Open-Source Solutions, and where necessary, Proprietary Systems; coupled with the necessary SI Solutions. Tristan Soft Inc., a sister company registered in the US looks after the prospects in the US market.The ”crown-jewel” of SIS’s product line is their “SIPMon” solution – an Enterprise Class Network Monitoring Solution [NMS] & service assurance suite that enables… Show more Founded in Sri Lanka in 2009, Synergy Information Systems (SIS) focuses on architecting and development of enterprise class Open-Source Solutions, and where necessary, Proprietary Systems; coupled with the necessary SI Solutions. Tristan Soft Inc., a sister company registered in the US looks after the prospects in the US market.The ”crown-jewel” of SIS’s product line is their “SIPMon” solution – an Enterprise Class Network Monitoring Solution [NMS] & service assurance suite that enables organizations to identify and resolve IT infrastructure problems before they affect critical business processes. SIPMon comes with a product suite that caters to the monitoring needs of any industry, be it a Utility Service Provider - Telco | ICT | Energy or Water, an enterprise in the Banking or Finance sector, or even security establishments; taking care of all the NMS needs, from traditional networks to the latest SDN networks. The template driven architecture of SIPMon enables a dynamic and parameterized application to monitor and analyze IP Contact Centers | Data Centers | MPSL Networks | VOIP Data and APIs for 3rd party applications, across any number of geographical locations, ensuring high-availability and load balancing. SIPMon solution continues to outclass similar IP Monitoring solutions offered by the “big-boys”, mainly due to its superior architecture, ability to onboard “limitless” customizations and a price tag which is just a fraction of the rather rigid solutions offered by the “big-boys”. For example, SIPMon is currently being used by KAHRAMAA – the sole transmission and distribution system owner and operator for electricity and water sector in Qatar, OOREDOO QATAR – a company with a customer base of more than 100 million across the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia and also certain high security military establishments - again in QATAR, in addition to telcos such as Dialog Axiata in Sri Lanka. Show less

Headquartered in Manchester, UK with R&D offices and supporting centers in Canada, Singapore, and Hong Kong, ZeroDay is an innovative company that developed a new “breed” of IAST (Interactive Application Security Testing) tool with enhanced capabilities, promoted as AIAST (Advanced Interactive Application Security Testing). Spearheaded by AIAST, ZeroDay’s product portfolio also includes software component analysis, static application security testing, dynamic application security testing, fuzz… Show more Headquartered in Manchester, UK with R&D offices and supporting centers in Canada, Singapore, and Hong Kong, ZeroDay is an innovative company that developed a new “breed” of IAST (Interactive Application Security Testing) tool with enhanced capabilities, promoted as AIAST (Advanced Interactive Application Security Testing). Spearheaded by AIAST, ZeroDay’s product portfolio also includes software component analysis, static application security testing, dynamic application security testing, fuzz testing, and more. In my role as a Senior Consultant of ZeroDay UK I am focusing to promote ZeroDay’s AIAST product and the application security testing services mainly in the African Region, and in other assigned areas. Show less

Daewoo Oil & Gas Private Ltd of Sri Lanka is a regional subsidiary of the Daewoo Oil & Gas Company Limited of South Korea. The parent company, Daewoo Oil & Gas Company Limited was established by ex-Daewoo men and the company is well reputed in the Oil & Gas trade across the global markets. The Daewoo Oil & Gas Company Limited and its subsidiary Daewoo Oil & Gas Private Ltd of Sri Lanka are well reputed for supplying crude and petroleum products of exceptional quality at extremely competitive… Show more Daewoo Oil & Gas Private Ltd of Sri Lanka is a regional subsidiary of the Daewoo Oil & Gas Company Limited of South Korea. The parent company, Daewoo Oil & Gas Company Limited was established by ex-Daewoo men and the company is well reputed in the Oil & Gas trade across the global markets. The Daewoo Oil & Gas Company Limited and its subsidiary Daewoo Oil & Gas Private Ltd of Sri Lanka are well reputed for supplying crude and petroleum products of exceptional quality at extremely competitive prices, stemming from our direct relationships with over a half a dozen of top and reputed oil refineries across MENA, Asia Pacific and the European regions. The group has access to a wide fleet of oil tanker vessels and therefore, in addition to the supply of crude and petroleum products, the group also specializes in transporting oil and gas to the designated ports of our clients. The group also supplies household gas.The Daewoo Oil & Gas Private Ltd of Sri Lanka manages the Southeast Asian region and is currently expanding into the African region as well. As the Consultant for Sales in in Africa, I am facilitating the Daewoo Oil & Gas Private Ltd of Sri Lanka to venture out and consolidate their expansion into the vast African Continent. Show less

AKK Group of Companies is led by the pioneering Sri Lankan Civil Engineer of international repute, Dr. Rohan Karunaratne. AKK Engineers (Pvt) Limited is at the core of the AKK Group of Companies and specializes in a wide spectrum of services including Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering engagements; Environmental Engineering; Irrigation and Water Management; Road Construction; design and construction of Hotels, Housing Complexes, Factory Buildings and Mini Hydro Power Plants;… Show more AKK Group of Companies is led by the pioneering Sri Lankan Civil Engineer of international repute, Dr. Rohan Karunaratne. AKK Engineers (Pvt) Limited is at the core of the AKK Group of Companies and specializes in a wide spectrum of services including Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering engagements; Environmental Engineering; Irrigation and Water Management; Road Construction; design and construction of Hotels, Housing Complexes, Factory Buildings and Mini Hydro Power Plants; design and construction of Water and Waste Water Treatment Plants; Plumbing, Water Supply and Sewage System design and construction, Water Proofing; design and fabrication of Steel Structures, design and construction of Swimming Pools, Cricket Grounds and Sprinkler Systems; undertaking Earth Works, manufacturing of Plywood and Fire Rated Doors; and hiring of heavy machinery. AKK Group has successfully completed a large number of high value and high profile projects not only in Sri Lanka, but also in India, Maldives and the US, while an equally large number of projects are ongoing in various stages of the respective project cycles. In furtherance of its global expansion plan, the AKK Group of Companies is currently venturing out into the African continent.As the Regional Manager for the African Continent, I am facilitating the AKK Group of Companies to establish and consolidate their presence in Africa. Show less

Managing the ongoing and upcoming operations held by SS Premier Holdings in the UK, USA, Zambia, Nigeria, Ghana and Sri Lanka

Premier Telecoms Zambia (PTZ) is meeting Zambia's demand for reliable, fast broadband with open access fibre. Licensed by ZITCA as an infrastructure operator in the Lusaka Province, Premier Telecoms Zambia (PTZ) is moving rapidly to action its vision of fostering the growth of fibre to the homes and businesses in Zambia. The multi-national team at PTZ has years of experience in deploying fibre (both in Zambia and internationally). The Open access business model of PTZ enables one fibre… Show more Premier Telecoms Zambia (PTZ) is meeting Zambia's demand for reliable, fast broadband with open access fibre. Licensed by ZITCA as an infrastructure operator in the Lusaka Province, Premier Telecoms Zambia (PTZ) is moving rapidly to action its vision of fostering the growth of fibre to the homes and businesses in Zambia. The multi-national team at PTZ has years of experience in deploying fibre (both in Zambia and internationally). The Open access business model of PTZ enables one fibre infrastructure to be used by many service providers. PTZ has already built a network in the Woodlands and Chalala areas of Lusaka and is expanding further. With its own pole and fibre deployments in place, PTZ provided a quality broadband service throughout the pandemic, without interruption . With the newly introduced pole-sharing regime of ZITCA, PTZ shares poles with Zamtel and Fibrecom as well. Show less

Established as an IT company with a focus on software development, Infosoft offers world class telecom Infrastructure Management applications, offshore software development services, custom software development and eCommerce applications development. Infosoft works with mid to large tier companies locally and internationally and use a broad range of technologies to align IT with their clients' unique business goals and objectives. Amongst Infosoft's world class software solutions, the Telecom… Show more Established as an IT company with a focus on software development, Infosoft offers world class telecom Infrastructure Management applications, offshore software development services, custom software development and eCommerce applications development. Infosoft works with mid to large tier companies locally and internationally and use a broad range of technologies to align IT with their clients' unique business goals and objectives. Amongst Infosoft's world class software solutions, the Telecom Infrastructure Management Solution (TIMS) stands out and is used by reputed telecommunication service providers in Sri Lanka as well as in several other countries in the region. TIMS is a proven enterprise level end to end application for mobile operators, telecommunication companies and infrastructure sharing companies, including telecommunication tower companies. The TIMS solution can be fully customized to align with the operational workflow of the client and the solution takes care of the management of the site inventory, access control, lease management, audits, fuel information, complete site share information and the customer billing, amongst its capability to handle the complete end-to-end functionalities of the related value chain. The infrastructure management capabilities of the TIMS solution have attracted telecommunication regulators as well - to be used as an oversight tool for the regulation of infrastructure sharing. In my role as the Senior Consultant for African sales, I am focusing to promote Infosoft's TIMS solution in the African Region. Show less

NIBM is the premier Business School in Sri Lanka. With a legacy over 51 years of service in higher education, NIBM is mainly focusing on the fields of Management, Information Technology, Engineering, Design and Languages. NIBM has opened professional career opportunities for thousands of students in both local and foreign job markets. NIBM operates as a self-financed statuary body under the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation. NIBM is an ISO 9001-2008 certified higher… Show more NIBM is the premier Business School in Sri Lanka. With a legacy over 51 years of service in higher education, NIBM is mainly focusing on the fields of Management, Information Technology, Engineering, Design and Languages. NIBM has opened professional career opportunities for thousands of students in both local and foreign job markets. NIBM operates as a self-financed statuary body under the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation. NIBM is an ISO 9001-2008 certified higher education institute, conforming to international standards. NIBM has a number of collaborations with leading universities of the world including the Coventry University, UK, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Malaysia, and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Furthermore, NIBM has professional partnerships with leading entities such as CISCO Networking Academy, RED HAT Academy, Microsoft Imagine Academy, the Chartered Institute of IT, the British Computer Society, Pearson VUE etc. Show less

The Business Management Education Board advises the Governing Council of NIBM on all matters relating to Business Management education and also reports on any other matter referred to it by the Council.

NLDSB is an agency of the government of Sri Lanka established under a parliamentary act to assess the need for library and documentation services among all sectors of the community and advise the authorities regarding plans, programmes and activities for the development of library and documentation services in Sri Lanka. NLDSB administers, manages and controls the affairs of the National Library and the Documentation Centre as well, and is entrusted with the establishment, development and… Show more NLDSB is an agency of the government of Sri Lanka established under a parliamentary act to assess the need for library and documentation services among all sectors of the community and advise the authorities regarding plans, programmes and activities for the development of library and documentation services in Sri Lanka. NLDSB administers, manages and controls the affairs of the National Library and the Documentation Centre as well, and is entrusted with the establishment, development and maintenance of a complete national collection of written, printed and non-print media published in Sri Lanka and abroad. Establishment and maintenance of Bibliographic documentation services and utilization of Information Technology for library and information services are also under the purview of the NLDSB. Show less

LK Domain Registry is the national body that registers domain names ending in “.lk”. It is a company limited by guarantee, an independent organization that works to create a unique Sri Lankan identity on the web. LK Domain Registry provides one-stop services for all web and Internet needs including domain registration, annual renewal of domain names, web hosting, e-mail service and website development. In addition, LK Domain Registry is responsible for developing top level domain policies and… Show more LK Domain Registry is the national body that registers domain names ending in “.lk”. It is a company limited by guarantee, an independent organization that works to create a unique Sri Lankan identity on the web. LK Domain Registry provides one-stop services for all web and Internet needs including domain registration, annual renewal of domain names, web hosting, e-mail service and website development. In addition, LK Domain Registry is responsible for developing top level domain policies and is in the forefront of domain name technologies, as exemplified by carrying out the research projects in areas such as IPv6, DNSSEC (Domain Name Server Security Extensions) and rapidly evolving domain technologies. Show less

Lanka Government Information Infrastructure (LGII) is the entity responsible for operation and development of the largest Wide Area Network in Sri Lanka, the Lanka Government Network (LGN). LGN interconnects various government institutions to each other, and serves as the highway used for delivery of government e-services to citizens. LGII is a fully owned subsidiary of the ICT Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA). LGII facilities include the LGN Hub which serves as the interconnection point of the… Show more Lanka Government Information Infrastructure (LGII) is the entity responsible for operation and development of the largest Wide Area Network in Sri Lanka, the Lanka Government Network (LGN). LGN interconnects various government institutions to each other, and serves as the highway used for delivery of government e-services to citizens. LGII is a fully owned subsidiary of the ICT Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA). LGII facilities include the LGN Hub which serves as the interconnection point of the various end sites and hosts a large number of servers, a state-of-the-art Network Operations Center (NOC) for network monitoring and management, and a Helpdesk which incorporates a technical call center operational round the clock. Show less

The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) is created by a Parliamentary Act as the apex ICT agency of the country. The overall vision of ICTA is to make Sri Lanka a digitally inclusive country – a Sri Lanka that is SMART. ICTA is gazetted as an agency that provides guidance and coordination for national priorities and therefore is placed under the direct supervision of the President of country, working through the Presidential Secretariat. ICTA acts as a policy… Show more The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) is created by a Parliamentary Act as the apex ICT agency of the country. The overall vision of ICTA is to make Sri Lanka a digitally inclusive country – a Sri Lanka that is SMART. ICTA is gazetted as an agency that provides guidance and coordination for national priorities and therefore is placed under the direct supervision of the President of country, working through the Presidential Secretariat. ICTA acts as a policy setter and a direction giver in the field of Digital Transformation and facilitates the formulation and adoption of a National Digital Policy, the Digital Transformation Action Plan and the necessary legal framework; in partnership with relevant stakeholder groups. ICTA aims to transform Sri Lanka towards a creative knowledge based society and plays the leadership role in driving a nationwide ICT-for-development initiative by creating a digital government, a digital economy and an inclusive digital society. This includes developing effective digital solutions to transform the lives of Sri Lankan citizens as well as building digital skills and talent among government officials, private sector employees and the civil society. The Chief Executive Officer of ICTA is responsible for implementing the digital policy, strategies and plans of the government in consultation with the Board of ICTA. The Chief Executive provides strategic and business leadership to the organization whilst ensuring its alignment with the digital policy of the country. Key responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer includes acting as a primary spokesperson for the organization to promote cooperation for achievement of the strategic objectives and building healthy relationships with relevant government organizations, business partners, customers and other stakeholders. Show less

Leading Sri Lanka Telecom Group's Digital Transformation : transition from a Communications Service Provider (CSP) to a Digital Service Provider (DSP)In charge of the planning function for the entire GroupChief Corporate StrategistTechnology Strategy formulation for Network, IT and OperationsPlanning & Detailed Design of Network, IT and OperationsDriving synergy across Sri Lanka Telecom GroupBusiness Process Re-engineeringProject Portfolio… Show more Leading Sri Lanka Telecom Group's Digital Transformation : transition from a Communications Service Provider (CSP) to a Digital Service Provider (DSP)In charge of the planning function for the entire GroupChief Corporate StrategistTechnology Strategy formulation for Network, IT and OperationsPlanning & Detailed Design of Network, IT and OperationsDriving synergy across Sri Lanka Telecom GroupBusiness Process Re-engineeringProject Portfolio GovernanceManaging Regulatory Affairs including Tariff & InterconnectionManaging a highly skilled team of over 150, including General Managers, Deputy General Managers, Engineers, Solution Architects, Technologists and support staff Show less

Leading Sri Lanka Telecom Group's transition from a Communications Service Provider (CSP) to a Digital Service Provider (DSP). In charge of the planning function for the entire Group. Areas of responsibilities include Corporate Strategy, Technology Strategy, Driving synergy across the entire Sri Lanka Telecom Group, Planning & Detailed Design of Network & IT, Business Process Re-engineering, Project Portfolio Governance and Regulatory Affairs.

In charge of technology strategy as well as planning & detailed design covering both network and IT domains within the company. Responsibilities include developing the Planning Group as a center of excellence.

Overall management of the Company; as its Chief Executive. Rolled out the first ever 4G network in Sri Lanka (based on WiMAX 16e technology). The network was later upgraded to a fixed 4G TD-LTE network to serve Sri Lanka Telecom's initial fixed 4G LTE customers. As CEO of Sky Network, functioned as the sponsor for Sri Lanka Telecom's fixed 4G LTE roll out and the Carrier Grade Wi-Fi network roll out.

Managed Regulatory Affairs in the Company, liaison/co-ordination with Regulator, company wide enforcement and monitoring of regulatory requirements and government relations.

Oversaw planning & implementation of international businesses, rate setting & related negotiations, operation and maintenance of the international network and services, liaison with international satellite and under-sea cable consortiums for international bandwidth and connectivity etc.Spearheaded globalization of company’s business activities by establishing presence in 11 countries through a world-wide pre-paid product and captured 40% of the incoming international traffic in 19… Show more Oversaw planning & implementation of international businesses, rate setting & related negotiations, operation and maintenance of the international network and services, liaison with international satellite and under-sea cable consortiums for international bandwidth and connectivity etc.Spearheaded globalization of company’s business activities by establishing presence in 11 countries through a world-wide pre-paid product and captured 40% of the incoming international traffic in 19 months of operation.Gave leadership to capital investment projects exceeding 600 million US$. The projects included upgrading of existing gateway switches, installation of new gateway switch, upgrading of pre-paid services platform, installation of a new pre-paid services platform, backhaul links and a Least Cost Routing and Data Warehouse solution. Show less