Alright, folks, buckle up, because your friendly neighborhood cashflow gumshoe’s got a case hotter than a Colombo curry. We’re diving deep into the Sri Lankan IT/BPM scene, where a new sheriff’s just pinned on her badge. This ain’t no ordinary appointment, see? It’s about the future of Sri Lanka’s tech game, and I’m here to sniff out the dollar signs.
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A Dame Named Shehani and a Tech Town Called Sri Lanka
Yo, picture this: Colombo, bustling city, sun beating down, and a tech industry humming like a server farm. Now, into this scene walks Shehani Seneviratne, the newly appointed Chairperson of SLASSCOM, the big kahuna of the Sri Lankan Knowledge and Innovation sector. This ain’t just about shuffling papers; it’s about steering a whole damn industry.
Seneviratne, see, she’s got the credentials. Over 25 years in the tech trenches, currently the COO at 99X Technology. That’s like being a five-star general in the code wars. But here’s the kicker, folks: she’s only the second woman to hold that Chairperson gig. Now, Sri Lanka’s not exactly known for being a tech utopia where women are running the show, c’mon. This appointment’s a signal, a blip on the radar that things might just be changing.
And while all this is going down with SLASSCOM, the rest of the country’s got its own dramas playing out. SriLankan Airlines’ trying to stay afloat, Sri Lanka Customs is sweating to bring in the dough, and Hungary’s over there restructuring debt, acting like they don’t know nobody! All of it’s linked, folks. The tech industry, airlines, customs, it’s all part of the same complicated Sri Lankan story.
Talent, Tech, and Tricky Times
Now, let’s crack open the heart of this case. Seneviratne’s appointment isn’t just about putting a woman in charge. It’s about talent, technology, and navigating some seriously tricky times.
- The Talent Tap: Seneviratne’s got a background in HR and is involved with the Women’s Tech Forum (Wtech). That’s a big deal because Sri Lanka’s tech sector ain’t exactly overflowing with diversity, understand? She’s gotta find ways to get more folks, especially women, into the pipeline. She’s on the board of the Women’s Chamber for Digital too, solidifying her commitment to the cause. It’s like finding fresh blood for a tired old machine.
- Tech Tango: The world’s changing faster than a dial-up modem trying to download a movie, with advancements like Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing shaking things up. SLASSCOM, under Seneviratne, needs to keep Sri Lanka on the cutting edge. It’s like teaching a tiger to tap dance, difficult but essential.
- Global Games: Sri Lanka’s playing in the global IT outsourcing game, and the competition’s fierce. You got India, the Philippines, all vying for the same scraps. Seneviratne needs to convince the world that Sri Lanka’s got something special to offer. Good thing Starlink internet accessibility is improving things, hopefully they put that to good use. That means bringing in investment, promoting local companies, and playing the game smarter.
Independence, Interconnection, and a Whole Lotta Hope
SLASSCOM is kind of like Sri Lanka’s tech central bank, see? They’re supposed to be independent, calling the shots for the industry’s benefit. A new board of directors was put in place just before Seneviratne took the chair, so they’re trying to keep things fresh, folks.
Here’s the kicker: all this tech stuff is tangled up with the rest of Sri Lanka’s economy. A healthy IT/BPM sector means more exports, more jobs, and more cash flowing into the country. That means less reliance on things like airline revenue. The Sri Lanka plane being late can’t take down the country if their is a solid tech sector! Seneviratne’s got to work with the government to make sure the IT/BPM industry gets the support it needs to keep growing.
It’s about creating an environment where local tech companies can thrive, where foreign investors want to set up shop, and where young Sri Lankans see a future in the tech game. And with Seneviratne’s focus on human resources and women in tech, there’s hope that Sri Lanka can build a sustainable, inclusive, and thriving IT/BPM sector for the long haul.
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The pieces are in place, folks. The appointment’s made, the plans are drawn. Whether Seneviratne can deliver on the promise of a stronger, more inclusive Sri Lankan tech sector? Only time will tell. But for now, this cashflow gumshoe’s signing off, case closed… for now, folks.
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