Dillan Ranasinghe
About Dillan Ranasinghe
Dillan Ranasinghe is a Sales Engineer at FreeWheel, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Master's degree in Business Law specialized in films, broadcasting, and visual media from Université Jean Moulin and has a background in Law and Philosophy from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne.
Work at FreeWheel
Dillan Ranasinghe has been employed at FreeWheel since 2020, serving as a Sales Engineer. In this role, he plays a crucial part in leading technical integration with new partners. He also acts as a key technical advisor and product advocate, facilitating the technology evaluation stage of the sales process. Prior to his current position, he worked at FreeWheel in various capacities, including Team Lead for programmatic operations from 2018 to 2020 and Publisher Client Service Executive from 2016 to 2018. His responsibilities included supporting sales teams by authoring responses to functional and technical elements of RFIs and RFPs.
Education and Expertise
Dillan Ranasinghe holds a Master's degree in Business Law, specialized in films, broadcasting, and visual media, from Université Jean Moulin (Lyon III), which he completed from 2014 to 2015. He also earned two Bachelor's degrees from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, one in Law and another in Philosophy, both completed between 2008 and 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in sales engineering and product marketing within the media and technology sectors.
Background
Before joining FreeWheel, Dillan Ranasinghe gained experience in the marketing sector as a VOD/SVOD Marketing Manager at VOD Factory from 2015 to 2016. He began his career in marketing as an intern at VOD Factory in 2013. His diverse background in marketing and law has equipped him with a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and media, enhancing his contributions to FreeWheel's product marketing strategies.
Achievements
At FreeWheel, Dillan Ranasinghe contributes to the go-to-market strategy and tactics for the Product Marketing team through market research. He actively evangelizes FreeWheel's products at industry tradeshows, training seminars, and private sales events, showcasing his commitment to promoting the company's offerings. His role in leading technical integrations and supporting sales teams underscores his impact on the company's operations and client relationships.