Chamil Dias BSc
About Chamil Dias BSc
Chamil Dias is a Senior Lead Software Engineer with extensive experience in the software development field, currently working at IFS in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He has previously held positions at LSEG Technology, Acumatica, and ISM APAC, and has received multiple awards for his contributions to onboarding, training, and innovation.
Work at Acumatica
Chamil Dias currently holds the position of Senior Lead Software Engineer at Acumatica, where he has been employed since 2021. His role involves leading software development initiatives and contributing to the company's technological advancements. He has actively participated in various hackathons, achieving notable positions such as 2nd Runner-up in the Acumatica Company Hackathon in 2022 and receiving the People's Choice Award in 2021. Additionally, he has served as an instructor for customer and partner training on new product features at the Summit in the USA in 2022.
Previous Experience at LSEG Technology
Before joining Acumatica, Chamil Dias worked at LSEG Technology as an Associate Tech Lead from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure in Malabe, Sri Lanka, he contributed to various projects and played a key role in leading technical teams. His experience at LSEG Technology provided him with valuable insights into software engineering practices and team management.
Education and Expertise
Chamil Dias completed his Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at University College Dublin from 2013 to 2014. He also attended Richmond College, where he achieved Secondary Education qualifications, including GCE AL & OL, from 1994 to 2007. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices.
Achievements and Awards
Chamil Dias has received several awards in recognition of his contributions to the field. He won the Recognizing Excellence award in 2021 for his exceptional onboarding of new recruits. In 2022, he was recognized as one of the Top 10 Contributors across the entire company, earning the Employee Excellence award. He also won the SE Forum Hackathon in 2023 and developed a knowledge-sharing platform called 'SE Forum' to enhance technical knowledge in Sri Lanka from 2021 to 2023.
Career Progression
Chamil Dias has a diverse career in software engineering, having worked in various capacities since 2011. He served as a Software Developer at Prime Engineering Lanka (Pvt) Limited for six months and then as a Senior Software Engineer at Adelanka (PVT) LTD for seven years. He continued to build his expertise at ISM APAC as a Senior Software Engineer from 2018 to 2019 before moving to LSEG Technology and ultimately to Acumatica.