Asanka Dias

Technology Strategy & Digital Transformation
Chartered IT Professional (CITP)

Profile

Results-driven, dynamic leader in Information Technology with a proven record of success in global operations who has successfully led ICT teams across multiple industries (Fintech, High-tech, Manufacturing, Retail, Hospitality, Higher Education). Experienced in building and leading national & International teams in support of business across the world. Recognized leader in executing major transformational IT change initiatives and organizational change management. Strategic partner, focused on building and delivering IT strategy and solutions aligned with business goals. With 23+ Years of total IT industry experience, including 10+ Years in Papua New Guinea & 17+Years of experience as a Senior ICT Executive

Current Position

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Remington Group, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

professional career

April 2019 – Present
Chief Information Officer

Remington Group, Papua New Guinea

November 2015 – April 2019
Group IT Manager

IBS Group, Papua New Guine

December 2012 – November 2015
Head of IT

EDULINK International Campus, Sri Lanka

August 2008 – July 2012
IT Manager

Jasper’s Franchise Limited, United Kingdom

May 2008 - August 2008
Systems Developer

Jasper’s Franchise Limited, United Kingdom

November 2007 – May 2008
Software Engineer

Adshires Limited, Manchester, United Kingdom

July 2007 – November 2007
University Placement
Software Developer

Maginus Software Solutions Limited, Manchester, United Kingdom

March 2002 – January 2006
Software Engineer

Sierra Contractions Ltd, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Education

MSc. Computer Science

Staffordshire University, United Kingdom
January 2006 – June 2009

BSc. [Honors] Information Technology [Special]

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka
2001 – 2005

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

Australian Computer Society July 2001

ACS Examination in Information Technology

British Computer Society January 2003 - May 2004

BCS Professional Examination in Information Technology

Project Management Institute, USA October 2013

Project Management Professional (PMP)

active MEMBERSHIPS

Charted IT Professional - CITP

Charted IT Professional - CITP,
British Computer Society (BCS), United Kingdom

BCS, Professional Member

British Computer Society (BCS), United Kingdom
Professional Member (10037607)

ACS, Professional Member

Australian Computer Society (ACS), Australia
Professional Member

CSSL, Professional Member

Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL), Sri Lanka – Professional Member

PNGCS, Fellow Member

Papua New Guinea Computer Society (PNGCS) – Fellow Member
Papua New Guinea

IEEE Research Publications

Engineering Research Conference, University Of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Strategic Technology Executive

who drives forward technological concepts and policies to ensure increased competitiveness and profitability

Skilled Communicator

who works effectively across multiple business units and technical disciplines to forge critical consensus.

Proven deliverer

who gets the job done on time, on budget, and with exceptional security.

Nutshell in Experience