Hirantha Wanasundara
About Hirantha Wanasundara
Hirantha Wanasundara serves as the Head of Delivery for Software - MCIT in the Asia Pacific region at HSBC, a position he has held since 2019. With over 13 years of experience in the IT industry, he has worked in various roles focusing on software delivery, quality assurance, and project management.
Work at HSBC
Hirantha Wanasundara has been serving as the Head of Delivery, Software - MCIT, Asia Pacific at HSBC since 2019. Based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, he leads dynamic DevOps teams that focus on digital and web-based development, testing, and quality approaches. His role involves meeting the demands of multiple stakeholders and ensuring effective software delivery within the organization. Prior to this position, he held various roles at HSBC, including Manager of Quality and Testing - GPS from 2012 to 2017 and Delivery Manager, Software - MCIT from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Hirantha Wanasundara has a strong educational background in both science and business. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from the University of Colombo, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, he obtained an Advanced Diploma in Information Technology with a programming major from NCC Education, studying from 2003 to 2006. He further enhanced his qualifications by achieving a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Edith Cowan University between 2008 and 2010.
Background
Hirantha Wanasundara began his career in the IT industry in 2008 at Virtusa, where he worked as a QA Engineer for one year. He progressed through various roles at Virtusa, including Senior Engineer and Technical Team Lead. His experience also includes a position as Technical Team Lead - Automation at the London Stock Exchange. Hirantha returned to HSBC in 2012, where he held multiple positions over several years, contributing to his extensive experience in software delivery and quality assurance.
Achievements
With over 13 years of experience in the IT industry, Hirantha Wanasundara has developed expertise in software delivery, portfolio and project management, development, quality assurance, and process improvements. He is well-versed in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices, which are critical in leading teams to meet stakeholder demands effectively. His leadership in these areas has contributed to the successful execution of various software projects within HSBC and other organizations.