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Sandamali Silva

Sandamali Silva

Colombo

Summary

Dynamic professional with comprehensive expertise in event management and strategic planning, orchestrating high-impact events in fast-paced, global IT landscapes.

Known for strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional, international teams.

Adept at managing complex projects simultaneously, balancing multiple stakeholders, timelines, and priorities with precision.

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proven track record of meeting tight deadlines through exceptional time management and prioritization.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Officer - People Operations

WSO2
Colombo 04
02.2023 - Current
  • Led global onboarding efforts to ensure effective integration of personnel into company culture.
  • Participated in the internal events team, actively supporting company events.
  • Lead and effectively executed other employee engagement initiatives carried out under the People Operations team.

Senior Marketing Officer

WSO2
Colombo 04
06.2018 - 02.2023

WSO2 is a software company that enables digital transformation within other organizations.

  • Owned and managed numerous corporate events globally, enhancing brand visibility.
  • Specialized in external event sponsorships, management of virtual events, including Zoom webinars, and workshops.
  • Formulated and monitored budget plans for all owned events.
  • Conducted promotional activities for various physical and online events to drive participation.
  • Researched and developed strategies to optimize online event marketing efficiency.
  • Manage and unify event deliverables as integral components of post-event follow-ups.

Senior Software Engineer

IFS
Wellawatte
09.2005 - 03.2007

Worked with a global ERP solutions provider offering a comprehensive, component-based ERP platform designed to adapt to evolving business and technology needs.

  • As a Senior Software Engineer, I gained exposure across multiple business domains, including enterprise sales, resource planning, finance, logistics, inventory, purchasing, and supply chain management.
  • Experienced professional with expertise in design, implementation, and requirement analysis, translating client specifications into effective solutions within time and cost constraints.
  • Skilled in testing, quality control, and readiness prior to QA release.
  • Demonstrated ability in project scoping, effort estimation, and cross-team coordination, including regular collaboration with offshore teams.
  • Proven mentor and contributor to new initiatives, supporting the smooth adoption of process and policy changes.

Software Engineer

IFS
Wellawatte
09.2001 - 08.2005
  • Delivered end-to-end software design and development within defined timelines, including implementation, testing, QA coordination, and configuration management.
  • Provided technical and functional guidance to the project team, and supported product presentations for new features.
  • Actively participated in weekly meetings to track progress and ensure adherence to development standards.

Education

Master of Science -

University of Colombo
Colombo 07
08-2010

Bachelor of Science -

Manchester Metropolitan University
UK
06-2001

High School Diploma -

National Institute of Business Management (NIBM)
Colombo 07
09-1998

Skills

  • Event management and marketing strategies
  • Budget planning and administration
  • Project management
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Officer - People Operations

WSO2
02.2023 - Current

Senior Marketing Officer

WSO2
06.2018 - 02.2023

Senior Software Engineer

IFS
09.2005 - 03.2007

Software Engineer

IFS
09.2001 - 08.2005

Master of Science -

University of Colombo

Bachelor of Science -

Manchester Metropolitan University

High School Diploma -

National Institute of Business Management (NIBM)
Sandamali Silva