Our Leadership Team

With years of experience in diverse disciplines, this team has made a lasting impact on the global product engineering space and continues to lead 99x to greater heights.

Mano Sekaram

Board Member

Mano is a serial tech entrepreneur and is the Founder of 99x. He is also the founder of StartupX Foundry, one of Sri Lanka’s first tech start-up accelerators, which aims at taking Sri Lankan start-ups to the global stage by providing necessary guidance and support. He further influences Sri Lanka’s start-up ecosystem through the Lankan Angel Network (LAN), of which he was Chairman during 2017-2021. He is also the past Chairman of Sri Lanka’s IT/BPM sector’s apex body, SLASSCOM.

Hasith Yaggahavita

CEO, 99x Product Engineering

Hasith has over two decades of tech experience as an entrepreneur, leader and community mentor. His passion doesn't merely lie in technological advancement but extends to nurturing, volunteering, and imparting wisdom within his areas of interest. As the CEO of 99x Product Engineering entities, Hasith spearheads the organisation and offers his strategic insights as a board member. His multifaceted career journey has seen him champion roles across diverse areas including Engineering, Research, Process methodologies, Corporate Social Responsibility, HR, and Marketing, all of which have sculpted him into a transformational leader. He has served on multiple boards of influential tech organizations such as the Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) and the ICT Skills Council.

Shehani Seneviratne

Chief Operating Officer

With nearly 20 years of experience in the IT industry, Shehani holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Information Systems from the Manchester Metropolitan University. She’s a certified PMP, certified Scrum Master and a member of the British Computer Society. Her core competencies are in project management, delivery management, product engineering, continuous process improvements, process consulting, people and operations management. Shehani is also the Head of the Quality Circle of SLASSCOM, the local industry body for the IT/BPM sector.

Prasath Mahalingam

Chief Business Development Officer

With nearly 15 years of experience in different disciplines such as Business Analysis, Project Management and ERP implementations, Prasath holds experience in diversified domains such as debt collection, finance, staffing and Enterprise Business Solutions. He has also been a part of several Agile projects playing different roles, such as Business Analyst and Scrum Master. He is a member of IIBA, a Certified Project Manager (PMP) and a Member of the British Computer Society (MBCS).

Chatura de Silva

Chief Customer Success Officer

Chatura holds over 14+ years of industry experience in software product design and engineering. He specialises in developing SaaS product platforms with experience in delivering projects and performing versatile roles in customer acquisition function. Prior to this position he has worked as an Architect in many software product teams and has delivered software solutions for international and local clients and through working with such projects, he has gained experience within domains such as finance, HR, and CRM. He is a certified SCRUM master and has a Bsc in Management Information Systems from University College of Dublin and a Msc in Enterprise Application Development from Sheffield Hallam university.

Sherman Gunatillake

Chief Financial Officer

Sherman counts over 25 years of experience in investment banking, capital markets, asset management, private equity, M&As coupled with macro level policy formation & implementations in a spectrum of development clusters in the economy. He has started his career as an Investment Banker with JP Morgan Chase and subsequently held several senior management positions in the fields of business, finance and investment management with leading corporates in the country.

Damitha Jayasinghe

Chief People Officer

Damitha counts over 18+ years of experience in the field of IT. Starting his career as a software engineer, Damitha expanded his career into Project Management, Operation Management and Human Resource Management. He holds a Masters in Financial Economics from University of Colombo. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, he takes part in strengthening industry-academia partnerships in Sri Lanka and works closely with state agencies in streamlining the academic programs of Sri Lankan universities.

Chrishan de Mel

Chief Marketing & Corporate Affairs Officer

Chrishan is an accomplished practitioner with over 25 years of experience in the tech industry with complementary roles in program management and corporate consulting. Before joining 99x, he was the Executive Director of SLASSCOM. His industry experience includes banking and financial services and global IT services with Virtusa, Societe Generale (SOCGEN), Nations Trust Bank, and Union Bank of Colombo.

Buddhinatha Wijewantha

Chief Delivery Officer

Starting his career as a Software Engineer at MAS Holdings, Buddhi currently holds 15+ years of experience. He holds a BSc (Hons) degree from the Manchester Metropolitan University and is a certified PMP and certified Scrum Master. He has experience in developing web-based systems and managing varying kinds of offshore development and testing teams. Buddhi is also heavily involved in industry-building community work through the Colombo Camps Community and is the main organizer of Colombo Agile Conference among many other industry specific conferences.

Chaminda Vithanage

Senior Director – Process & Compliance

Chaminda works in the capacity of a Process consultant and has 15+ years of experience in Industrial Software Development. He holds a BSc (Hons) degree from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and has industry experience in Software development, Quality Assurance and Process Management deciplines, with international exposure in Norway, Sweden and USA. He also holds vast understanding in implementing certification programs on ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 for software services companies. Chaminda is a Sun Certified Programmer for JAVA 2 Platform, ISTQB Certified Tester, Certified Scrum Master, ISO 9001 Certified lead auditor and ISO 27701 Certified lead implementer.

Suren Rodrigo

Chief Product Officer

With over 10 years of experience in designing and developing software solutions, Suren possesses extensive exposure in the major software development stacks such as .NET, Java EE, LAMP and MEAN. With a keen interest keen interest in delivering business value by utilizing technology and teamwork, he has spent the last several years managing agile software product engineering teams towards delivering successful products.

Sachith Perera

Chief Technology Officer

Sachith Perera is a Software Architect working at 99x with 12+ years of software engineering experience. He holds a special degree in Computer Science from the University of Colombo and an MBA in Information Technology from the University of Moratuwa. He is also a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) and a Certified Scrum Master. He also holds certifications from DNV as a Certified ISMS Auditor and from CIMA in the area of Management Accountancy.

Kalana Wijesekara

Chief Developer Experience Officer

With over 10 years of experience in the software industry, Kalana has been involved in designing and developing software solutions across a wide array of domains and platforms. He is a certified Scrum Master and holds a BSc in Software Engineering and a MSc in Advanced Software Engineering from the University of Westminster, UK. Kalana has led multiple corporate strategies in the areas of technology innovation, employee engagement and digital marketing that have been instrumental in organizational growth.

Tharindra Jayamaha

Director – Product Quality

Tharindra Jayamaha is a highly experienced Director of Quality Engineering, with over 14 years of experience in the field. He has been recognized for his exceptional work at 99x, receiving numerous awards, including the CEO's award in 2021. Tharindra is an ISTQB-qualified and certified Scrum Master, adding to his impressive credentials. He holds a BSc. (Hons) degree in Computing and its practice, Information Technology from The Open University in the UK. In addition to his technical expertise, Tharindra has made significant contributions to the industry through his involvement in various professional organizations. He served as the SLASSCOM Quality Forum Lead from 2019 to 2021, and as a General Council Member of SLASSCOM from 2020 to 2022. He is also an active member of Round Table International (Negombo Round Table 7), demonstrating his commitment to community service.

Anura Adhikari

Senior Manager – Employee Success

Anura Adhikari is a highly experienced tech professional with over 20 years of technical expertise in diverse domains and is now a Senior Manager of Employee Success. He is a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, demonstrating his expertise in Agile methodologies and project management. And also a Member of the British Computer Society (MBCS) and holds a Mini MBA from the Colombo School of Business Management. He has been recognized for his exceptional performance, receiving the 99x CEO's Award in 2013. Anura has extensive experience in employee engagement, having managed the Uni Relations Initiative since 2013. With his extensive experience, technical proficiency, and comprehensive education, Anura is a well-rounded professional in the field of employee success.

Samra Aman

Senior Manager - Delivery

Samra Aman is a seasoned professional in the field of delivery management, with over 11 years of extensive experience. She holds a Certified Scrum Master certification, demonstrating her mastery of Agile methodologies and project management. Samra's exceptional performance has been recognized with the Delivery Team Award for Exceeding Customer Expectations in 2019, highlighting her exceptional ability to drive results and exceed customer expectations. Additionally, she has received the Change-making Lead award, and the CEO’s award for the year 2022, further emphasizing her impact and leadership in the field. Samra's comprehensive education was obtained through BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT, coupled with her extensive experience and technical proficiency, providing her with a well-rounded understanding of the industry.