Chartered IT Professional · CITP
Asanka Dias
Technology Strategy & Digital Transformation
Results-driven technology leader with 23+ years of global IT experience, including 10+ years in Papua New Guinea and 17+ years as a Senior ICT Executive.
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Chief Information Officer · Remington Group, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
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.
Career Timeline
February 2023 – Present
General Manager
OF Communications Ltd · Papua New Guinea
April 2019 – Present
Chief Information Officer
Remington Group · Papua New Guinea
November 2015 – April 2019
Group IT Manager
IBS Group · Papua New Guinea
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
Academic Background
MSc. Computer Science
Staffordshire University
United Kingdom
January 2006 – June 2009
BSc. (Honours) Information Technology (Special)
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
Sri Lanka
2001 – 2005
Certifications
BCS Professional Examination in Information Technology
British Computer Society
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute, USA
October 2013 · Active
ACS Examination in Information Technology
Australian Computer Society
Professional Memberships
Chartered IT Professional – CITP
British Computer Society (BCS)
United Kingdom
BCS Professional Member
British Computer Society (BCS)
United Kingdom
Member No. 10037607
ACS Professional Member
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Australia
CSSL Professional Member
Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL)
Sri Lanka
PNGCS Fellow Member
Papua New Guinea Computer Society (PNGCS)
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Experience
Strategic Technology Executive
Drives forward technological concepts and policies to ensure increased competitiveness and profitability
Skilled Communicator
Works effectively across multiple business units and technical disciplines to forge critical consensus
Proven Deliverer
Gets the job done on time, on budget, and with exceptional security
Decisive Professional
Analyzes all available data to make rapid, effective tactical and strategic choices
Recognized Security SME
Identifies and mitigates potential security threats
Dedicated Firefighter
Effectively balances troubleshooting with strategic planning
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