Taking active management / consulting positions as well as investing in projects & companies.

• Led a dynamic team of 15 software and product professionals, overseeing day-to-day operations and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.• Transitioned the organization towards a more product-led approach, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to align product development with market demands and enhance customer satisfaction.• Implemented strategies to drive team growth, including personalized development plans, mentorship programs, and regular feedback sessions. • Spearheaded initiatives to optimize work processes within the technical team, introducing Agile methodologies and implementing automated tools to reduce project completion time.• Successfully managed the outsourcing of the entire IT operation to a reputable vendor, ensuring seamless transition, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to quality standards.• Pioneered the establishment of overseas operations in Sri Lanka, from initial market research and feasibility studies to setting up infrastructure, hiring local talent, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Providing guidance to the management on restructuring and optimizing the product and development team to transition from project-led to product-led development. I also aligned team objectives with strategic business goals. Additionally, I took part in the hiring process for key team members dedicated to driving the transition to a product-led approach, ensuring the recruitment of individuals with the requisite skills and mindset to effectively champion change within the organization.

Managed the seamless integration of N200 into GES's corporate environment, overseeing aspects such as change management, IT SOx compliance, business continuity, network migrations, and hardware replacements, alongside my responsibilities as CTO.

Oversaw the transformation of the company from a project-centric organization to a product-based SaaS company, primarily focused on recurring revenue. Key responsibilities included:• Establishing and managing the development team, transitioning from an outsourced to an insourced model.• Restructuring and expanding the development team while ensuring continued growth.• Managing the entire product development process, including change management initiatives.• Establishing a support department and conducting internal and user training.• Implementing Agile methodologies (Scrum) within the development team.• Implementation and management of SLAs (Service Level Agreements).• Engaging with clients for large integration projects and gathering customer feedback.In 2012, facilitated the acquisition of N200 UK (formerly ExpoSystems and So Visit), introducing N200 software to UK clients. Key achievements included:• Driving cultural change within the company and providing training and coaching on N200 software implementation.• Onboarding and migrating major new clients.• Acquiring Lead-reporter.com system and redesigning it into Visit Connect, an online lead retrieval and management tool for the European tradeshow industry.N200 NL and UK were subsequently acquired by US-based VIAD’s GES (NYSE: VVI) by the end of 2014.

• Led project management and consultancy initiatives for major accounts.• Spearheaded innovative solutions to enhance the N200 proposition.• Acted as a liaison between business objectives and technological innovation, fostering bespoke development.• Optimized internal processes and procedures to increase efficiency.• Managed and provided coaching for multiple project teams.• Contributed to the establishment of N200's German branch, overseeing significant projects in Germany and residing in Munich for one year.

• Oversaw registration project teams, catering to attendee registration for accounts such as Amsterdam RAI and the International Broadcasting Convention.• Acted as a facilitator between business objectives and technological advancements, driving innovation and bespoke development initiatives.

• Organized events including tradeshows and educational fairs.• Managed trade-show participations for exhibiting companies.• Oversaw the establishment of back-office systems for participant administration, catalogue information management, and meeting planning.