Lasith Perera

About Lasith Perera

Telecommunications Executive with 25+ Years Driving Enterprise Strategy, Cloud Technology Transformation & Growth AccelerationI help large-scale network and technology organizations translate emerging technologies into business impact. My experience spans Telco and Retail, where I lead complex transformation programs and guide executive teams as they modernize infrastructure, reinvent customer experiences, and unlock new revenue models.In my current role as a senior sales leader and strategic account executive, I drive multi-year innovation agendas with global network operators; aligning cloud, AI, and next-gen connectivity to high-value business outcomes. I focus on simplifying complexity, accelerating adoption, and enabling large enterprise teams to move from experimentation to scaled execution.I operate at the intersection of technology strategy, transformation delivery, and executive advisory, bringing a unique blend of commercial leadership, technical depth, and partner ecosystem orchestration. My approach blends strategic vision with hands-on engagement, helping organizations modernize operations, elevate customer experiences, and deploy new digital services with velocity and confidence.

Experience

1. Senior Sales Leader, Na Telecommunications Industry Business Unit at Amazon Web Sercies (Aws)

   Amazon Web Services (AWS)

   Nov 2025 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Partnering with Verizon to drive their Customer centric AI-era transformation through tailored AWS solutions within the Telco Industry Business Unit.Working alongside cross-functional teams to deeply understand and address client needs, delivering AWS solutions that elevate customer satisfaction and strengthen engagement.Crafting strategic sales approaches centered on client objectives, applying AWS’s innovative technologies to accelerate growth.

Education

• Slippery Rock University

  Physics, Physics

Skills

• Product Management
• IT Transformation
• Pmo
• IT Service Management
• Integration
• Change Management
• Project Portfolio Management
• Governance
• Business Process Improvement
• Management Consulting
• IT Outsourcing
• New Business Development
• Service Delivery
• Saas
• Business Analysis
• Global Delivery
• Executive Management
• Information Technology
• Solution Selling
• Outsourcing
• Requirements Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• Telecommunications
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Consulting
• Project Delivery
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Business Process
• Business Alliances
• Management
• Business Intelligence
• Software Project Management
• Crm
• Pre-Sales
• Vendor Management
• Project Management
• Business Process Design
• Software as a Service (Saas)