Dilshan De Silva
About Dilshan De Silva
Dilshan De Silva is the Director of Technology Strategy at TELUS in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, with over 20 years of experience in software product development and operations.
Current Role at TELUS
Dilshan De Silva is currently the Director of Technology Strategy at TELUS in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In this position, he leads the cloud DevOps infrastructure, architecture, analytics, operations, and program management for digital video solutions. His responsibilities include actively engaging with sales, support, and marketing teams to drive business results.
Previous Experience at Enghouse Networks
From 2019 to 2021, Dilshan De Silva served as the VP of Operations & Engineering, Video at Enghouse Networks in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. During his tenure, he managed and oversaw operational and engineering aspects for video solutions.
Roles at Espial
Dilshan De Silva had multiple roles at Espial from 2005 to 2019. He was the VP of Engineering & Professional Services from 2014 to 2019, overseeing development centers in Ottawa, Montreal, and Cambridge, UK. He also served as the Director, Head of Browser Products from 2011 to 2014 and Director of Product Management from 2005 to 2010. His work included planning, developing, and deploying software to tier-1 global customers in consumer electronics and service provider markets.
Early Career
Dilshan De Silva began his career as a Software Developer. He worked at Corel from 1995 to 1997 and at Entrust from 1997 to 1998. His early roles provided him with foundational experience in software development.
Education Background
Dilshan De Silva studied at Carleton University, where he completed a Bachelor of Computer Science degree with Co-op Education and Honours in Computer Science with Business Management. This educational background laid the groundwork for his future roles in technology strategy and software development.
Expertise and Industry Experience
With over 20 years of experience in software product development, operations, professional services solution delivery, and project management, Dilshan De Silva excels in fast-paced environments. He is adept at driving results that move the business forward and has extensive experience working with tier-1 global customers in various markets.