Chathuraka Waas
About Chathuraka Waas
Chathuraka Waas is the Senior Director of Product at Cut+Dry in Sri Lanka, where he has worked since 2023. He has a strong background in software engineering and product management, with experience at several companies including Mazarin (Pvt) Ltd and The Gifted Company.
Work at Cut+Dry
Chathuraka Waas has been serving as the Senior Director of Product at Cut+Dry since 2023. In this role, he oversees product development and management strategies, leveraging his extensive experience in the industry. Prior to this position, he held the role of Director of Product Management at Cut+Dry from 2019 to 2023, where he contributed to the company's product strategy and execution.
Professional Experience
Chathuraka Waas has a diverse professional background in software engineering and product management. He began his career at Mazarin (Pvt) Ltd, where he worked as a Junior Software Engineer in 2011. He progressed to roles including Software Engineer and Senior Software Engineer at the same company from 2012 to 2017. After his tenure at Mazarin, he served as a Product Manager at The Gifted Company from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he has been involved with Mind the Product as the Product Tank Colombo Organizer since 2019.
Education and Expertise
Chathuraka Waas holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Colombo, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering from Staffordshire University, studying from 2008 to 2011. His expertise lies in the plastic card industry within digital payments, and he advocates for lean and agile methodologies in software development.
Technical Skills
Chathuraka Waas possesses a strong technical background, particularly in Java programming. His experience includes a focus on user interface design and usability testing, aimed at enhancing user experience. This combination of technical skills and product management experience positions him effectively in the software development landscape.
Background
Chathuraka Waas completed his early education at Maris Stella College in Negombo, where he studied from 1993 to 2006. He is currently based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and has a keen interest in improving user experiences through effective design and testing methodologies.