The Faces of Altrium
The People, Culture, and Opportunities at Altrium
Yohan Liyanage
Chief Executive Officer
Under the visionary leadership of Yohan Liyanage, our Chief Executive Officer, we embody the spirit of transformative technology solutions. Yohan, an award-winning software architect and technology advisor, brings a wealth of experience from enabling both Fortune 500 enterprises and agile startups to achieve their technological aspirations. His expertise spans enterprise architecture, with a notable focus on big data analytics, cloud transformation, and microservices—a testament to his diverse success stories in domains such as Aviation, Hospitality, Ad-Tech, Fin-Tech, and Insure-Tech.
At Altrium, Yohan spearheads a team of exceptional technologists dedicated to delivering true value through impactful technology strategies. Our mission is to empower our clients worldwide, accelerating their growth through meaningful and innovative solutions. With Yohan's strategic leadership, Altrium is set apart by its commitment to excellence and its drive to transform the technology landscape.
Yohan's career is marked by significant achievements, including the design and development of a patent-pending algorithm for a Silicon Valley startup, and acting as a technology advisor to multiple pioneering ventures. His role at Limark Technologies as CTO and earlier positions as VP of Engineering & Chief Software Architect, Director of Engineering, and Principal Software Architect highlight his leadership in global service delivery and technology innovation. Our journey at Altrium is fueled by Yohan's passion for nurturing high-performance teams and his adeptness at bridging the gap between business and technology.
Rukshan Salgado
Director - Delivery
Introducing Rukshan Salgado, our esteemed Director of Delivery, who brings over two decades of invaluable experience to our team. With an impressive track record in planning, designing, and delivering cutting-edge IT and business solutions, Rukshan has consistently demonstrated an unparalleled ability to navigate complex challenges with finesse.
At Altrium, Rukshan spearheads our delivery operations, ensuring that every project not only meets but exceeds our clients' expectations. His illustrious journey in the IT field has been marked by pivotal roles, including serving as the Practice Manager of Products and the Head of Delivery for Software Products at JOHN KEELLS IT. His vast expertise encompasses managing intricate product roadmaps, supporting marketing teams in pre-sales activities, and spearheading mission-critical product implementations for industry titans.
Rukshan's expertise extends to frequent flyer loyalty systems, airport systems (including DCS, Weight & Balance, and Resource Planning), crew management systems, and catering management systems. He has been instrumental in delivering solutions for prestigious airlines like Emirates, Qatar Airlines, Kingfisher Airlines, and Singapore Airlines, showcasing his ability to lead and innovate in the most demanding environments.
Notably, Rukshan has been instrumental in delivering innovative solutions for leading airlines in Australia, the Middle East, and the African region, including several prestigious 5-star carriers. This experience has solidified his ability to lead and innovate in the most demanding environments, setting new benchmarks for excellence.
At Altrium, Rukshan's visionary leadership in delivery is pivotal to our success, ensuring that our solutions are not only technologically advanced but also deeply aligned with industry best practices.
Dilushi Kulasinghe
Senior Manager of Delivery
Meet Dilushi Kulasinghe, our Senior Manager of Delivery, whose dynamic blend of experience and academic excellence shapes the future of our project deliveries. With an impressive background that spans over 9 years in managerial roles within software development and people management, alongside 4+ years of dedicated project management, Dilushi embodies the leadership and technical savvy that propel our projects to success.
Dilushi's expertise is not confined to one domain; her project management endeavors have spanned aviation, banking, insurance, and healthcare, showcasing her versatility and ability to navigate complex, multi-faceted projects with precision. Her additional 3+ years in business analysis, particularly in aviation, underscore her comprehensive understanding of airline and airport systems, making her an invaluable asset to our team.
Holding a Master of Business Administration degree from the Postgraduate Institute of Management at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and a first-class honors degree in Information Systems with Business Management from the University of Westminster, UK, Dilushi's educational foundation is as robust as her professional trajectory.
In her prior role at IFS, Dilushi led global support delivery across a variety of industry verticals including Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Design, Aerospace, and Defense. Her leadership is characterized by her hands-on approach to managing geographically distributed operational teams, engaging with customers, partners, and internal teams, and driving the formulation and execution of process improvement strategies to enhance our global support operations.
Her proven track record in ensuring operational efficiency, adherence to KPIs, and exceptional line management skills, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee development, are a testament to her commitment to excellence and the growth of Altrium.
Her proven track record in ensuring operational efficiency, adherence to KPIs, and exceptional line management skills, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee development, are a testament to her commitment to excellence and the growth of Altrium.
Oshadha Gunawardena
Associate Software Architect
With a passion for contributing to mission-critical solutions, Oshadha Gunawardena leverages cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation and enhance operational efficiency. His expertise lies in evangelizing and overseeing the implementation of advanced AI and ML technologies, significantly improving business-critical applications through sophisticated machine learning models, natural language processing, and predictive analytics. By integrating state-of-the-art AI frameworks and tools, he facilitates smarter, data-driven decision-making processes, elevating the strategic capabilities of organizations.
Oshadha's technical skills encompass backend development, API integrations, cross-platform mobile application development, and Android-specific system app development, ensuring robust and scalable solutions. He has collaborated with clients from Fortune 500 companies, helping them reduce costs while increasing the flexibility and availability of their existing systems. His track record demonstrates a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects, consistently delivering results on time and within scope.
This blend of technical skill and leadership acumen underscores Oshadha's commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and achieving excellence in every project he undertakes.
Shalika Senarathne
Associate Quality Architect
With over 9 years in the Quality Engineering domain, Shalika Senarathne brings a wealth of experience and expertise in ensuring the highest standards of software quality. Throughout his career, he has navigated various complex and demanding industries, including capital markets, health insurance, research and publications, and IoT.
Shalika’s core competencies lie in both manual and automation testing. He excels in designing, demonstrating, leading, and executing end-to-end testing solutions that ensure the delivery of robust and reliable products. His proven track record showcases his ability to deliver high-quality software products on time, even under the most pressured situations.
As an Associate Quality Architect, Shalika has successfully introduced and implemented quality processes across teams, driving them to success. His leadership skills shine through in his ability to manage teams effectively, ensuring seamless operations and maintaining high standards.
Shalika has been involved in all levels and phases of quality engineering, from planning and design to execution and maintenance. He has extensive expertise in test automation, encompassing web and mobile testing, and has implemented practical technical solutions across various tech stacks to uplift product quality and uphold industry standards. In addition to his expertise in quality engineering, Shalika has played pivotal roles in production support, consistently driving problems to resolution within agreed SLAs. His commitment to excellence and his strategic approach to quality engineering make him an invaluable asset to any organization. His ability to blend technical proficiency with leadership acumen ensures that every project he undertakes not only meets but exceeds expectations.