Sanjaya Dharmasena
About Sanjaya Dharmasena
Sanjaya Dharmasena is the Group Manager of Finance Automation at Adobe, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in finance, product management, and engineering, having held various roles at companies such as Seagate Technology, Cypress Semiconductor, and Intel Corporation.
Current Role at Adobe
Sanjaya Dharmasena serves as the Group Manager of Finance Automation at Adobe, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing financial reporting and forecasting through automation. His responsibilities include driving the vision and strategy for financial systems, ensuring that the organization can leverage data effectively to support decision-making processes.
Previous Experience in Finance and Marketing
Before joining Adobe, Dharmasena held several key positions in finance and marketing. He worked at Seagate Technology as a Senior Manager in Product Pricing, Strategy, and Analytics from 2014 to 2015. He also served as a Pricing Manager and Principal Product Marketing Engineer at Cypress Semiconductor from 2008 to 2010, and as a Senior Marketing Manager from 2011 to 2013. His experience spans various roles that emphasize pricing strategy and product marketing.
Educational Background
Sanjaya Dharmasena has a robust educational background in engineering and business. He earned an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, focusing on Marketing, Strategy, and Finance. He also holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California and Caltech, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Virginia.
Expertise in Finance and Analytics
Dharmasena possesses a unique combination of skills in finance, product management, pricing, and engineering. He specializes in predictive modeling and data analytics, which support decision-making processes within organizations. His expertise also extends to driving the vision, strategy, and execution of systems and automation for financial reporting and forecasting.
Career Progression and Impact
Throughout his career, Sanjaya Dharmasena has held various roles that demonstrate a proven track record of driving innovation and leading transformational change. His experience includes significant positions at Intel Corporation and Sun Microsystems, where he contributed to engineering and product development. His strategic partnership with executive leaders has enabled him to drive business insights and execute profitable product initiatives.