Rasika Dayananda
About Rasika Dayananda
Rasika Dayananda is a Product Manager currently working at VGW in Perth, Australia. With a background in business analysis and project management, he has held various roles in organizations such as Civica, Navitas, and MillenniumIT, focusing on compliance reporting, product governance, and agile development.
Current Role at VGW
Rasika Dayananda has been serving as a Product Manager at VGW since 2022. In this role, she focuses on product development and management, applying her extensive experience in business analysis and project management. Her responsibilities include overseeing product governance and contributing to the establishment of communities of practice, which are essential for developing product roadmaps.
Previous Experience at Navitas
Rasika Dayananda held multiple positions at Navitas from 2014 to 2019. She started as a Business Analyst/Project Officer and later advanced to the role of Business Analysts Supervisor. Additionally, she served as Product Owner for Navigate, where she played a crucial role in product strategy and execution. Her tenure at Navitas spanned three years, during which she focused on compliance reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Career Background in Australia
Rasika Dayananda moved to Australia in 2012, where she began her career in Technical Support at Civica. She transitioned to various roles, including Business Analyst and Technical Support Consultant. Her experience in Australia encompasses significant positions at VGW, Navitas, and Civica, contributing to her expertise in product management and business analysis.
Educational Qualifications
Rasika Dayananda earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc Eng) in Computer Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, completing her studies from 2000 to 2004. She furthered her education with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the Postgraduate Institute of Management, which she attended from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she obtained Agile Certified Practitioner credentials from Simplilearn Limited, enhancing her project management skills.
Professional Development and Certifications
Rasika Dayananda is currently studying at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, focusing on Accounting and Business/Management. She has been an Associate Member since 1999. Her commitment to professional development is evident through her Agile Project Management certification, which she achieved from 2014 to 2015, and her extensive experience in agile and Kanban methodologies.