Aruna Dissanayake

Aruna Dissanayake is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in engineering, innovation, and strategic management. Currently serving as the Country Head and Chief Architect at Persistent Systems in Sri Lanka since September 2015, Aruna oversees the Colombo Delivery Center's growth and aligns its capabilities with business objectives. Previous roles include leading pre-sales efforts at Accelerite, and holding senior positions at Aepona, where responsibility spanned professional services, product research, and innovation. Aruna has contributed to academic institutions as a board member and visiting lecturer, while also guiding industry standards as a past council member of SLASSCOM. With a career that began in software engineering at various companies, Aruna has consistently delivered high-quality solutions across diverse technical landscapes.