Peshala Pathirana
About Peshala Pathirana
Peshala Pathirana is an experienced Application Support Consultant currently serving as the Lead Application Support Consultant at IFS since 2021. With a strong background in ERP customer support and a Master of Business Administration, he has worked with various companies, including Syngco Limited and HSBC, and possesses expertise in business requirements analysis and financial systems training.
Work at IFS
Peshala Pathirana has been serving as the Lead Application Support Consultant at IFS since 2021. In this role, he has utilized his expertise in ERP customer support processes to enhance client relationships across various industries. Prior to this position, he worked at IFS as an Application Support Consultant from 2020 to 2021, where he contributed to the support of financial components within ERP solutions.
Experience in Functional Consultancy
Peshala Pathirana has held multiple roles as a Functional Consultant at various organizations. He worked at Syngco Limited and Anthesis Ltd from 2018 to 2019, and at MEASA Consulting Private Limited from 2019 to 2020. In these positions, he focused on gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements, which are essential for effective systems support and consultancy.
Education and Expertise
Peshala Pathirana studied at the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from 2018 to 2020. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, completed from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, he has been studying at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants since 2011, further enhancing his expertise in business administration and management.
Background in Financial Analysis
Before his consultancy roles, Peshala Pathirana worked as a Financial Analyst at HSBC from 2016 to 2018. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in financial systems, which he later applied in his ERP consultancy work. His background in finance complements his technical skills in application support.
Soft Skills Development
Throughout his career, Peshala Pathirana has developed strong soft skills, including communication and leadership. These skills have been cultivated through team collaboration and client interactions, enabling him to build excellent rapport with clients and effectively address complex business systems challenges.