Rishi Thebuwanaarachchi

Rishi Thebuwanaarachchi has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Rishi currently holds the position of Manager - Senior Tech Lead DevOps at Dialog Axiata PLC, where they have been working since August 2022. Prior to this role, Rishi served as a Unit Manager - DevOps Lead and Assitant Manager - Senior Software Engineer at the same company. Rishi also has experience as a Specialist - Senior Software Engineer, where they were responsible for enhancement, customization, and new development in the product. Rishi's earlier experience includes working as a Senior Software Engineer - Product Lead at Informatics International LTD and a Senior System Executive at Information dynamics (L.L.C). Before that, they worked as a Software Engineer at Tritel Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd and as an Analyst programmer at Computer 2000. Rishi's career began as a Senior lecturer at EMD international computer training center. Throughout their career, they have gained expertise in database design, development, optimization, and collaborating with management to ensure the successful implementation of projects.

Rishi Thebuwanaarachchi attended the University of Colombo (UCSC) from 2008 to 2012, where they obtained a Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) degree in the field of Information Technology. Rishi also completed a Higher Diploma in Information Technology in 2010 and a Diploma in Information Technology in 2009, both at the University of Colombo (UCSC).

In addition to their university education, Rishi completed an Oracle9i Administration and Development course at SSI in 2004 and an E-Technology course at NIIT Computer Centre in 2000. Rishi also pursued ACS I, II, and III certifications in Information Technology from the Australian Computer Society (ACS) from 1997 to 1999. Rishi obtained a Diploma in Computer Studies (DICS) from IDM Computer Institute in 1996.

Furthermore, Rishi obtained additional certifications including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate from Amazon Web Services (AWS) in February 2023, DB2 certification from IBM (year not specified), and MCTS and MCP certifications from Microsoft (in unspecified years).

Prior to their higher education, Rishi attended Mahinda College in Galle from 1980 to 1994, although specific degree or field of study information was not provided.