Our speakers

Roy Ian is a seasoned data scientist with more than 11 years of experience in the technology and data science industry.

He currently serves as Principal Data Scientist and Head of Data Science at PickMe. Ian brings deep technical expertise and strategic leadership to the development of AI-driven solutions that power real-time operations, customer intelligence, and scalable decision systems.

He is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Moratuwa. He has served in key roles at LSEG Technologies, Mobitel, ADA Asia Singapore and Softlogic Life Insurance which has provided him with broad exposure to align AI/data science strategies with business objectives across multiple domains.

With a deep passion for context-aware AI, real-time analytics, and ethical machine learning, Ian continues to push the boundaries of how data can transform platforms, products, and experiences in emerging markets.

Sachin currently serves as an Assistant Vice President / Head of Sales at Capital Alliance Investments Limited.

He has spent 5 years at the group, serving across multiple roles including stockbroking and investment banking. He is an alumnus of the University of Southern California, where he majored in International Relations and the Global Economy, and minored in Anthropology.

In his free time, Sachin enjoys wildlife photography and traveling to Sri Lanka's national parks.

Aloka Gunasekara is a venture architect and business consultant specialising in early-stage startups, go-to-market strategy, and corporate innovation.

He has founded and advised ventures across the Asia-Pacific, including Localflow, an AI-powered SaaS for Destination Management Companies.

Known for connecting ideas to outcomes, Aloka brings a cross-sector perspective, sharp business insight, and a talent for catalysing impactful, entrepreneurship-driven discussions that bridge strategy, innovation, and execution.

Peter D’Almeida is a seasoned entrepreneur and a public figure with over 30 years of experience.

He is the Founder and former Managing Director and CEO of N*able Pvt Ltd, where he led major pioneering transformation initiatives across industries.

His influence in ICT, creative arts, and social impact gives him a unique ability to connect innovation with purpose, shaping both the corporate and cultural landscapes in Sri Lanka.

Ameen Al Tharique is the Co-Founder and Director of Strategy and Operations at Street Burger, Sri Lanka’s leading gourmet burger chain.

With over two decades of international restaurant management experience at McDonald’s and P.F. Chang’s, he has built strong expertise in operations, leadership, and concept development.

Through his vision and strategic approach, Street Burger has grown into a recognized brand with multiple branches across Sri Lanka, known for its innovation, quality, and customer-focused dining experience.

Dr. Maged Abidou, Ph.D., FRM®, is the Head of Innovation at GTN Group, bringing together expertise in engineering, finance, and data science.

He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Mathematics from Ain Shams University, is a certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM®), and certified TensorFlow developer.

At GTN, Dr. Abidou leads innovation at the intersection of finance and technology, with deep experience in algorithmic trading, portfolio management, and quantitative financial modeling. His academic research reflects his ability to blend rigorous analysis with forward-thinking approaches to machine learning and financial strategy.

Chamat Arambewela is the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of WealthOS, an enterprise, cloud-native, core wealth management SaaS.

At WealthOS, Chamat is responsible for overseeing engineering, delivery, operations, and programme management, as well as compliance, governance, and scaling of the delivery organisation. His approach ensures robust, secure, and scalable solutions for clients within the financial services sector.

Chamat brings over 13 years’ experience in designing, building, and implementing mission-critical fintech systems. Previously, he served at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) as a solutions architect, where he led technology deployments for Tier-1 exchanges and brokers, including the London Stock Exchange, Turquoise Trading, Borsa Italiana, Tullett Prebon, ICAP, and Neo Exchange.

His expertise covers the full technology lifecycle—requirement elicitation, design, software verification, client onboarding, support, and post-live enhancements. He also has deep knowledge of financial products, trading principles, and regulation. Chamat's passion is fostering sustainable organisational growth and operational excellence at WealthOS–Sri Lanka’s only enterprise fintech SaaS.

Pulani Ranasinghe is an innovative technopreneur and the CEO of Loons Lab, a company dedicated to leveraging technology for meaningful social impact.

As a trailblazing woman in Sri Lanka's tech sector, her leadership at Loons Lab is driving the digital transformation of local industries and public healthcare. She has led several notable projects, including the national backbone system for Covid Test Management and Island wide end to end Medical Supplies Management.

Pulani's work reflects a powerful blend of technological innovation and a deep-seated commitment to making a tangible contribution to society, from eradicating corruption to developing educational aids. She continues to be a forward-thinking leader with a vision for technology as a force for good.

Umrah Musaffer is a Lead Business Analyst at TIQRI and a Public Speaker.

Her expertise lies in strategic unification, where she skillfully identifies both the overarching vision and the crucial details required for a project's success.

She uses a rigorous methodology to bring stakeholders together, breaking down complex challenges through clear, collaborative communication.

Her experience as a public speaker and a trainer gives her a unique advantage in fostering collaborative communication, which is key to breaking down complex matters and ensuring success for TIQRI's clients.

Lasni Rajapaksha is the Head of Customer Success at Codimite, where she leads with a deep understanding of both product and people.

Starting her journey as a Business Analyst, Lasni brings a strong foundation in translating complex needs into actionable outcomes. Today, she focuses on building long-term relationships with customers, driving strategic growth, and ensuring the success of Codimite’s most impactful partnerships.

Lasni focuses on building and maintaining strong customer relationships. Her core strengths lie in clear communication, powerful storytelling, and building trust with customers and teams. With a growing focus on embedding AI into business workflows, she actively augments her work with AI tools to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and scale customer impact. Through this blend of human connection and tech-driven strategy, Lasni continues to drive meaningful results across teams and projects.

Sumudu Rathnayaka is a seasoned technology leader and Advisor to the Ministry of Digital Economy, spearheading Sri Lanka’s national digital transformation initiatives.

He also serves as a Board Director at the Road Development Authority, contributing to governance and infrastructure modernization. With over two decades of experience spanning banking, technology, and infrastructure, he has held senior leadership roles in both local and international organizations.

His global exposure includes serving as Implementation Lead at Compass Plus Technologies UK, where he successfully managed large-scale fintech deployments. In Sri Lanka, he has led technology operations as a System Lead at Seylan Bank PLC, Head of IT Infrastructure at Novustech Pvt Ltd, and System Engineer at Hatton National Bank PLC. His expertise spans digital payments, IT infrastructure, and Digital Public Infrastructure

Lalin is a co-founder and CEO of Yaala Labs. The team at Yaala Labs are building the next generation of capital markets infrastructure and help institutions take advantage of cloud, blockchain and AI technologies.

Prior to Yaala Labs, Lalin was at London Stock Exchange Technology for 15 years where he was a member of its Ex-Co and played a variety of roles including head of its core platform team, head of its stock exchange business and product manager for its flagship Millennium Exchange platform. Lalin previously worked for the Government of Sri Lanka on its public enterprise reform program.

Heminda Jayaweera is the Executive Director at TRACE Sri Lanka who is a seasoned trainer on Design Thinking and Rapid Prototyping for corporates. He is also a director at Effective Solutions (Pvt) Ltd and Vibhava Solutions (Pvt) Ltd.

With over a decade in Dialog Axiata and Axiata Group he specializes in new product and innovation management. He is a recipient of the prestigious Eisenhower Fellowship for the year 2021.

He is also a serial innovator and entrepreneur which is proven by co-founding several ventures - Jendo; a med-tech start-up with US and Japan patents, Thuru; a green-tech initiative for reforestation, 3H Innovations; focused on food tech and nutraceuticals Innovations and Venture Frontier Lanka; an integrated start-up platform focused on development of the complete start-up life-cycle.

Heminda started Mora Ventures, a University of Moratuwa based startup incubator. During his tenure as Head of Mora Ventures, it launched 30 start-ups within its first 2 years and one startup reached USD 1 Million valuation.

Indika De Zoysa is a seasoned and results-driven professional with 30 + years of experience in digital transformation, ICT solutions, marketing, innovation, technology integration, and market development.

His career reflects a commitment to advancing technological innovation and fostering growth in Sri Lanka and APAC reign in the Digital domain. Currently, Indika is the Strategic Adviser and Vice President at Huawei Technologies Lanka Co. (Pvt) Ltd., where he oversees strategic and policy initiatives across all business units in Sri Lanka.

Indika actively contributes to Sri Lanka’s digital and educational landscape. He is a member of the Presidential Task Force on Digital Economy 2030 and the Presidential Task Force on Education Transformation. He was instrumental in the development of Sri Lanka’s Digital Economy strategy, establishing a roadmap for the country’s technology-driven growth to reach Sri Lanka's Digital Economy goal of 15 Billion USD by 2030.

Tharange Abeysinghe is a seasoned Product Management executive with over a decade of experience leading the delivery of complex, customer-centric digital solutions for global brands, notably Pearson, Wiley, and Sysco.

He specializes in business transformation, enterprise agility, and cross-functional leadership. Tharange is a passionate advocate for modern practices in Business Analysis, Digital Product Design, and Agile product development, driving innovation that transforms customer expectations into reality.

Mr. Austen Mascranghe is Head of the Business School at Informatics Institute of Technology, bringing over two decades of experience building Sri Lankan tech products for global markets.

He holds an MSc in Management from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and is pursuing his Doctor of Business Administration at the University of Kelaniya. As former General Manager of Informatics International Ltd., Mr. Mascranghe was chief architect of a comprehensive "Business Support System and Operational Support System (BSS/OSS)" Product deployed by telecom companies worldwide. He led the international software business for 10 years, managing the complete lifecycle from multiple product development through global sales and support.

He later served as Group Director and Group CTO of the Informatics Group, gaining deep insight into building sustainable technology enterprises that compete globally.

In academia, he brings 20+ years as Visiting Lecturer and 10 years as Senior Lecturer, currently teaching Strategic Management, Business Decision Making, Business Analytics, Cyber Security Risk Management, and Data Management at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Delvin Fletcher joined IIBA as its 4th President and Chief Executive Officer in January, 2020. Prior to joining IIBA, he was with Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario as CIO, leading digital transformation in a large membership and regulated not-for-profit association.

He spent his early professional years with KPMG Management Consulting working on strategy, marketing, technology and operations projects in North America and EMEA. He has served in leadership roles and managed global teams at both multinationals and high growth privately held companies, including SAP, Rubbermaid, Shred-it International, Ethoca Limited and Xchange Technology Group.

In addition, his experience includes extensive consulting and interim leadership roles in both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Delvin holds an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Toronto and is both a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) and a Certified Management Consultant (CMC).