Thusha Agampodi
About Thusha Agampodi
Thusha Agampodi is the Director Of Engineering at Aurora Solar with over 20 years of experience in software engineering and leadership roles.
Current Role at Aurora Solar
Thusha Agampodi is currently serving as the Director of Engineering at Aurora Solar. In this role, Thusha oversees the engineering team, ensuring the successful development and implementation of software solutions that support Aurora Solar's mission of advancing solar energy technology. This position leverages Thusha's extensive experience in managing engineering teams and leading intricate software projects.
Previous Experience at Tread
Before joining Aurora Solar, Thusha Agampodi worked at Tread as the Head of Engineering. During Thusha's 10-month tenure from 2020 to 2021, they played a pivotal role in guiding the engineering team through challenging development cycles. This experience provided Thusha with valuable insights into the operational dynamics of a startup environment.
Engineering Leadership at Magnet Forensics
Thusha Agampodi held the position of Engineering Manager at Magnet Forensics from 2016 to 2020, based in the Ottawa, Canada Area. Over these four years, Thusha was instrumental in developing and managing software solutions focused on cybersecurity and digital forensics. This role involved leading the engineering team through significant growth phases, bolstering the company's technological capabilities.
Career Progression at BlackBerry
Thusha Agampodi has a substantial background at BlackBerry, where they served in various roles including Software Developer, Development Team Lead, and Engineering Manager from 2004 to 2016. Throughout these years, Thusha's responsibilities grew from hands-on software development to leading teams and managing complex software projects. This progression laid a solid foundation for Thusha's leadership skills and technical expertise.
Educational Background and Early Career
Thusha Agampodi graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems from Carleton University, where they studied from 1998 to 2002. Their early career began at ActivCard Inc. as a Software Developer, paving the way for a transition to larger roles in the software engineering industry. Thusha's educational and early professional experiences provided a strong footing for their career in software development and engineering management.