Sachitha Kalingamudali Email & Phone Number

Colombo, Wp, Lk

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

A brainchild of mine, I overlook the entire operations of the animation academy, from initial setup until the launch and successful expansion of the project.

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

I oversee multiple Strategic Business Units within Derana's Digital Arm. My primary role involves ensuring seamless operations, pinpointing fresh business avenues to explore, and maintaining robust relationships with various social media platforms.A standout achievement during my tenure has been spearheading our groundbreaking initiative: the launch of an avant-garde animation studio. This ambitious project aims to deliver Sri Lanka's inaugural International Feature Film by 2025. The film will showcase the 3D animation work of Sri Lankan talent, enriched further with cutting-edge motion capture technology. Our dedicated team leverages the unparalleled real-time rendering capabilities of Unreal Engine 5, ensuring each project we undertake achieves impeccable finesse in a timely manner.Despite the resource constraints typical to our nation, our unyielding passion and clear vision drive us to transcend these limitations. We are continuously motivated to expand our horizons and amplify our impact in the global arena.Furthermore, I have the privilege of overseeing Derana's lifestyle vertical, which includes renowned brands like Pulse, Gasma, Nadi, and cinema.lk. These platforms are expertly designed to engage the youth, offering relevant and captivating content optimized for social media resonance. In my pivotal role, I ensure a flawless orchestration of all operations, always on the lookout for innovative business opportunities. I also take the lead in overseeing our ad strategy and driving monetization efforts, ensuring that we not only deliver quality but also enhance our commercial success.

Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka

As the Senior Manager - Digital Media at Derana Macroentertainment, the premier media conglomerate in the country, I oversee multiple Strategic Business Units within Derana's Digital Arm. My primary role involves ensuring seamless operations, pinpointing fresh business avenues to explore, and maintaining robust relationships with various social media platforms.A standout achievement during my tenure has been spearheading our groundbreaking initiative: the launch of an avant-garde animation studio. This ambitious project aims to deliver Sri Lanka's inaugural International Feature Film by 2025. The film will showcase the 3D animation work of Sri Lankan talent, enriched further with cutting-edge motion capture technology. Our dedicated team leverages the unparalleled real-time rendering capabilities of Unreal Engine 5, ensuring each project we undertake achieves impeccable finesse in a timely manner.Despite the resource constraints typical to our nation, our unyielding passion and clear vision drive us to transcend these limitations. We are continuously motivated to expand our horizons and amplify our impact in the global arena.Furthermore, I have the privilege of overseeing Derana's lifestyle vertical, which includes renowned brands like Pulse, Gasma, Nadi, and cinema.lk. These platforms are expertly designed to engage the youth, offering relevant and captivating content optimized for social media resonance. In my pivotal role, I ensure a flawless orchestration of all operations, always on the lookout for innovative business opportunities. I also take the lead in overseeing our ad strategy and driving monetization efforts, ensuring that we not only deliver quality but also enhance our commercial success.

Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka

Heads Pulse, Sri lanka’s leading lifestyle platform available on digital, print and TV consisting of Social Media Platforms with over 6 million weekly reach, 15,000 unique daily website views, a print magazine with over 12,000 circulation, TV Programs, an influencer bank with over 250 influencers with an accumulated 3.2 million followers, white label content creation for various leading brands and digital marketing solutions for all clients. Pulse has grown into a 7 figure business in just 4 years.Key products & outputs also include,Island Pulse, Sri Lanka's first Online radio stream with 24/7 uninterrupted music, a novel concept to the countryNo Covers Allowed, a bi monthly concert bringing together original artists of Sri Lanka onto one stage.Taboo Sri Lanka, a first of it's kind annual festival in the island, bringing together resource personnel from across the country to spark conversation and initiate change on issues that are socially unspoken of Miss Sri Lanka for Miss Earth, Crowning of Miss Sri Lanka for the coveted Miss Earth pageant, one of the 'big-four' beauty pageants

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

At IREX, I spearheaded the Citizens Connect initiative, focusing on mobilizing a nationwide team of citizen journalists. My role encompassed mentoring journalists, enhancing their skills to craft videos apt for social media consumption. My focus was to make engaging content and we did just that with some videos garnering over 5 million views. Furthermore, I was instrumental in establishing robust teams and streamlining processes to manage a platform dedicated to showcasing the contributions of our Citizen Journalists. Under my guidance, the platform has achieved a remarkable milestone, engaging over 5 million viewers on a weekly basis.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Assisted the Head of Sales & Marketing in driving the companies social media strategy and the execution of innovative digital marketing campaigns.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Bringing in advertising for the Torque & Throttle Digital Magazine.

Gampaha, Sri Lanka

Trained the Model United Nations debaters at Lyceum to be well rounded speakers with a knowledge on current affairs and good presentation & negotiation skills.

Freelance Event Host/Compeer & Moderator. Has hosted many events ranging from workshops to exhibitions to concerts.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

I handled the creative arm of the company. Came up with the concepts for client requirements.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Under Secretary-General of Logistics, IT and Technical Affairs at Sri Lanka Model United Nations 2015. In charge of all work related to the Logistics and IT aspects of the conference which is to be held at the BMICH for 3 consecutive days, with approximately 1300 delegates. In highlights, we plan to give a live webstream of all 11 commitees at conference throughout all 3 days, and to have 3D mapping at the opening and closing ceremony.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Manage all Enterprise Accounts of the Company, bringing out new ideas that enthrall the clients with special emphasis on digital media marketing.

Bachelor’S Degree, Electronic Engineering

BEng (Hons) Degree in Electronic Engineering from Sheffield Hallam University with a thesis on a Solar powered Micro Grid.

(G.C.E) Ordinary Level & Advanced Level, Physics, Chemistry And Mathematics

Activities and Societies: Model United Nations, English Debating, English Drama, Gavel Club, Interact Club, Oriental Music Society, United.

Diploma In Public Speaking, Public Speaking, Honors