Madara Ranawake

Chief Technology Officer at Homewise

Madara Ranawake began their work experience in 2001 as a Web Developer at Ecode Lanka Software Pvt. Ltd, where they were responsible for designing and developing marketing websites and user interfaces for applications. They also provided part-time support as a release engineer. In 2005, they joined Open World Lanka Pvt. Ltd. as a Senior Software Developer, where they developed and deployed web applications for hospitality sector clients and performed campaign management tasks. They then worked at MacLaren McCann as a Web Developer from 2006 to 2007. In 2006, Madara Ranawake also worked as a Course Instructor at Professional & Continuing Education, School of Media Studies & Information Technology Humber College, where they developed and taught an Advanced JavaScript course. They then worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Tenbelowzero Inc., where they were responsible for architecting, developing, and deploying web applications based on Zend Framework. They also provided continuous improvements and module development for an in-house CMS. Madara Ranawake joined Proximity Canada in 2007 as a Senior Software Engineer, where they were responsible for architecting, developing, and deploying web and mobile applications for marketing campaigns. They also collaborated with UI engineers, 3rd party vendors, and internal teams. In the same year, they worked as a Course Instructor at the Professional & Continuing Education, School of Media Studies & Information Technology Humber College, where they developed and taught a ColdFusion with Database course. From 2015 to 2017, they worked as a Senior Software Engineer at BBDO Canada, where they were responsible for architecting, developing, and deploying web and mobile applications for marketing campaigns. They collaborated with various teams and clients in selecting technologies. From 2017 to 2019, Madara Ranawake served as the Director of Technology at FCB/SIX, managing the development team and providing consultation on new technologies. Currently, Madara Ranawake is the Chief Technology Officer at Homewise Solutions Inc., where they are responsible for product and business development, managing technology solutions delivery, and evaluating new technologies.

From 2005 to 2006, Madara Ranawake attended Humber College, where they pursued a PostGraduate degree in Internet Management with a specialization in Advanced Web Development for eBusiness. No specific field of study was mentioned.

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Timeline

  • Chief Technology Officer

    February, 2019 - present