Sampath Ranasinghe
About Sampath Ranasinghe
Sampath Ranasinghe is a Product Manager with over 12 years of experience in the technology sector, currently working at RingCentral in London. He has held various roles at companies such as Cisco, StarLeaf, and Acano, and possesses expertise in leading cross-functional teams and developing partnerships with third-party vendors.
Current Role at RingCentral
Sampath Ranasinghe has been serving as a Product Manager at RingCentral since 2020. He operates in the London, England Metropolitan Area and has accumulated four years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include overseeing product development and managing cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining RingCentral, Sampath Ranasinghe held several product management positions. He worked as a Product Manager at Cisco from 2016 to 2018, and prior to that, he was a Product Manager at Acano for eight months in 2015. He also served as a Senior Product Manager at StarLeaf from 2018 to 2020, contributing to product strategy and development.
Engineering Background and Skills
Sampath Ranasinghe possesses a strong engineering background, which enhances his capabilities as a product manager. He has expertise in leading geographically distributed cross-functional teams and is skilled in both agile and traditional waterfall development processes. His experience includes developing partnerships with third-party vendors and building ecosystems.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Sampath Ranasinghe studied at Kings College London, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) from 2001 to 2004. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a PhD from 2004 to 2008. His academic background supports his extensive experience in engineering and product management.
Career Timeline and Roles
Sampath Ranasinghe has over 12 years of experience in the technology sector. His career includes roles as a Field Application Engineer at EZchip and Tilera Corporation, as well as software engineering positions at Cisco Systems. His diverse experience spans various roles and companies, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of product management and engineering.