Sachith Perera

Chief Technology Officer at 99x

Sachith Perera has a diverse work experience in the technology industry. Sachith is currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer at 99x since March 2023. Prior to this, they held the position of Senior Director of Technology at the same company starting from February 2021. From February 2019 to February 2021, Sachith worked as a Senior Software Architect at 99x. Before that, they were a Software Architect from February 2017 to February 2019.

Sachith also has experience as a Technical Architect at 99x from February 2015 to January 2017, where they were responsible for proposing technical solutions, designing software components, and managing projects and teams in an agile environment. Sachith started their career at 99x as an Associate Technical Architect from February 2014 to February 2015 and later served as a Senior Tech Lead from February 2013 to February 2014.

Prior to joining 99x, Sachith worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Millennium Information Technologies from an unspecified date in 2006 to 2010. Sachith started their career in the technology industry as a Trainee Software Engineer at Eurocenter DDC from April 2005 to June 2006.

Sachith Perera's education history begins in 2001 when they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree specializing in Computer Science from the University of Colombo. Sachith then pursued further education and in 2012, completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in IT Business Administration from the University of Moratuwa.

In addition to their formal education, Sachith Perera has also obtained several certifications. In 2001, they received a Certificate in Management Accountancy from CIMA UK. Sachith obtained various certifications from Microsoft USA in January 2011, including Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) in .NET Framework. Sachith also obtained a Certified ISMS Auditor certification from DNV in February 2012.

Sachith Perera has completed numerous other certification courses, including AWS Business Professional Online and AWS Technical Professional Online from Amazon in March 2018. In March 2017, they obtained the certification for "Observing, Identifying and Solving Problems" from Bandwagon. In 2016, they participated in Future Technology Week - Dubai organized by Dubai World Trade Centre. Sachith also completed a certification course on "Sparking Innovation and Creativity" from McQuire Rens & Jones in January 2016. Notably, they completed a certification course on "Big Data and Hadoop" from INFOTEL in August 2014.

Additionally, Sachith Perera has obtained certifications in various managerial and leadership skills. Sachith completed courses such as "Essential Skills for New Managers" from McQuire Rens & Jones in April 2014, "Key Accounts Management" from Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing in October 2013, and "Great Leaders.Great Teams.Great Results Leadership Training" from FranklinCovey in July 2013. Sachith has also attended courses on conducting interviews, coaching leadership style, and effective communication and problem-solving.

Overall, Sachith Perera has a comprehensive education history with a strong background in computer science, business administration, and a diverse range of certifications in various technical and managerial areas.

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Timeline

  • Chief Technology Officer

    March, 2023 - present

  • Senior Director - Technology

    February, 2021

  • Senior Software Architect

    February, 2019

  • Software Architect

    February, 2017

  • Technical Architect

    February, 2015

  • Associate Technical Architect

    February, 2014

  • Senior Tech Lead

    February, 2013

  • Developer/Technical Lead/Scrum Master

    April, 2010

  • Trainee Software Engineer

    April, 2005