Charith Hemasiri

About Charith Hemasiri

A results-driven executive leader with a 25-year track record of steering global business transformations and building high-performance delivery teams. I specialize in architecting enterprise strategy and executing complex digital, product, and technology initiatives for leading clients in FinTech, Telecom, Manufacturing, and Insurance.My leadership style is centered on fostering collaboration and innovation to drive growth for both the company and the individual. By integrating strong business acumen with deep technical expertise, I deliver solutions that consistently improve profitability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.Key Achievements & Areas of Expertise- P&L Management & Revenue Growth: Full P&L ownership and experience managing large strategic business alliances that drive over $60M in annual revenue- Digital & Business Transformation: Leading large-scale, concurrent transformation programs (BPM, Digital, Financial) that deliver measurable business outcomes and significant IT cost savings- Product Engineering & Management: Directing the full product lifecycle, from rationalization and new product launches to legacy modernization and SDLC automation- Global Team Leadership: Proven experience building and leading world-class engineering and delivery teams across the globe, working alongside international business leaders to achieve strategic goals.Specialties:Global Delivery, Professional Services, Business Development, Large Deal Management, Strategic Alliances, Program Management (PMO), P&L, Operations Management, Offshoring/Nearshoring, Process Improvement, Client Relationship Management

Experience

1. Founder

   Zippy Zwagger

   Jul 2023 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Zippy Zwagger is a lifestyle clothing brand inspired by Golf that wants to convey a sense of style, confidence, and speed. Our products are stylish and fashionable, and they are perfect for those who want to look good and feel confident. We pride ourselves with highest quality and exclusively use recycled fabrics and made with attention to detail that will last the test of time. Charith is the Founder of ZZ and Leads all the Design, Manufacturing and Go to Market initiatives with the help of a dedicated team who are passionate about revolutionizing the Golf Apparel industry.

Education

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education

  BIT, Information Technology

  2001 — 2004

• Aptech Computer Education Centre, Colombo, Sri Lanka

  Advanced Diploma, Computer Software Engineering

  2001 — 2003

• KPMG

  CMMi L5 Internal Auditor

  2008

• Institute of Project Management

  Project Management Professional

  2008

• Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology - SMU

  MBA - IT, Masters

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Proposal Management
• Program Management
• Agile
• Client Engagement
• Process Engineering
• Global Delivery
• Information Technology
• Thought Leadership
• Management Consulting
• IT Outsourcing
• Business Management
• Consulting
• Long Term Care
• Pre-Sales
• Software Development
• Business Intelligence
• Insurance
• Pega Project Management
• Cost Estimating
• Project Delivery
• Cmmi
• Software Project Management
• IT Strategy
• Software Quality Assurance
• Project Estimation
• Client Services
• Pega Program Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership
• Strategy
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Release Management
• Outsourcing
• Project Execution
• Pmo
• Pmp
• Closing Deals
• Leadership
• Market Research
• Project Planning