Sanjiva Weerawarana is the founder and CEO of WSO2. With a background in IBM Research, he co-authored key Web services standards. Sanjiva's commitment to open source led him to establish the Lanka Software Foundation and contribute to Apache projects. He's also an educator and an influential advocate for open source participation from developing nations. His journey is one of innovation and leadership in reshaping the software industry.
Jeremy Schneider
Senior Partner & Co-Head of Global Software & High-Tech Practice
Jeremy Schneider
Jeremy is a Senior Partner at McKinsey and leads the Firm's Global Software Practice. He has worked with more than 70 software companies on their strategy, growth, and product development. He also co-founded the Firm’s Cross-Sector Software Initiative, which works with industrials, consumer companies, banks and others across industries to build software capabilities, offerings and businesses. Before McKinsey, Jeremy founded multiple technology companies, worked as a software developer, and authored a JavaScript programming textbook. He holds a BA from Yale University summa cum laude and an MBA with High Distinction from Harvard Business School.
Jonas Persson
WSO2 Chairman, Senior Advisor EQT Partners, former CEO Microsoft Sweden
Jonas Persson
Jonas Persson leads WSO2's board as chair. Jonas is an advisor to global software R&D teams and a board member of Skandia. He is the former CEO of Microsoft Sweden and has held several senior positions within Microsoft, such as COO of the Developer and Platforms Group, where he worked on cloud services and advanced application development. Previously, he was head of Microsoft Mobility Solutions, CTO of EMEA, and held field leadership roles. Jonas is currently a board member of a variety of software companies. He attended the University of Uppsala, Sweden, and holds a PhD in Physical Organic Chemistry.
Johanna Barzen
Lead of Research Area Quantum Computing & Digital Humanities IAAS
Johanna Barzen
Johanna Barzen is working on interdisciplinary research in the fields of computer science, digital humanities, and quantum computing. As postdoc and senior researcher at University of Stuttgart, she is the lead of the research area Quantum Computing & Digital Humanities at the Institute of Architecture of Application Systems (IAAS) and is internationally active e.g. as visiting scientist at TU Vienna or organizer of several international conferences and workshops. During the past ten years she developed the MUSE method as well as the supporting tool chain aiming at identifying costume patter languages in films. Ongoing research on (quantum) machine learning is currently improving the analysis of MUSE data through classical and quantum approaches. She studied media science, musicology and phonetics at the University of Cologne and gained first practical experience while working for some major television channels like WDR and RTL. Next to this she studied costume design at the ifs (international film school Cologne) and worked in several film productions in the costume department in different roles.
Amy Bingham
Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Amy Bingham
Amy Bingham is the Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Pekin Insurance, a U.S.-based provider of personal, commercial, and life insurance products. In this role, she is responsible for technology research and development, application modernization, AI and data strategies, and IT infrastructure and operations. Amy plays a pivotal role in driving innovation and developing technology strategies that align with the company’s mission to deliver exceptional insurance products and services. Her strategic vision and commitment to leveraging technology to optimize business performance have been instrumental in positioning Pekin Insurance for sustained success in an increasingly digital landscape.With over 24 years of IT experience in the insurance industry, Amy has worked with Fortune 50 and mid-sized carriers, gaining a wealth of expertise in digital transformation and modernization. Throughout her career, she has successfully led initiatives that advanced internal, customer, and agent-facing technology solutions, driving significant improvements in operational efficiency and user experience. Amy has a passion for building high performing teams, supporting DE&I initiatives, and fostering a culture of innovation.
Jonathan Pearl
Executive Director, Technology Product Management
Jonathan Pearl
Jonathan Pearl serves as the Executive Director and Global Head of Technology Product Management for Shared Services Delivery at BNY, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the technology landscape that underpins the organization's operational success. With a robust background in enterprise application development and technology product management, Jonathan is at the forefront of driving digital transformation initiatives that enhance client and partner experiences. His leadership is instrumental in delivering innovative solutions that simplify the technology estate, promote data-driven insights, and maximize technology ROI.
Isabelle Mauny
Chief Developer Advocate
Isabelle Mauny
Isabelle began her career nearly three decades ago in France as a C developer at IBM, working on cutting-edge networking technologies. Her passion for problem-solving and technical evangelism quickly led her to roles that spanned the globe, where she supported customers in both presales and professional services roles. Since then, Isabelle has consistently been at the forefront of technological evolution, from the pioneering era of e-business through the shift toward cloud computing, microservices and Kubernetes. As the founder CTO of 42Crunch, Isabelle used her deep expertise into creating a platform that empowers developers to build secure APIS. At WSO2, she brings her experience to enhance the developer journey across the company's diverse portfolio.
Mifan Careem
Senior Vice President & Chief Solutions Officer
Mifan Careem
Mifan is a senior leader heading the Solution Architecture function, the team that handles customer technical interactions and technical selling at WSO2. Mifan also works on the solutions side of WSO2 products. He works with many large customers to define their strategic roadmap and assist with architecture strategy. Before joining WSO2, Mifan has played multiple technology leadership and advocacy roles, including as co-founder and CTO of a technology startup, and as consultant spatial and technology architect for many government and private initiatives. He was also a founding member and board director of the Sahana Software Foundation, a global foundation that created the Open Source Sahana Disaster Management System. Mifan is a frequent speaker at events globally, dabbles in music, and is a fan of the Arsenal football club.
Rania Khalaf
Chief AI Officer
Rania Khalaf
Rania Khalaf is Chief AI Officer at WSO2 and a global AI and cloud leader with a track record of driving innovation and building diverse, high-performing teams. Previously, she was CIO and Chief Data Officer at Inari, where she built data and AI-driven capabilities for food security and sustainability. As Director of AI Engineering and Distinguished Scientist at IBM Research, she advanced AI and cloud innovations, delivering them into open source, and to products in Watson and the IBM Cloud. She holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees from MIT and a PhD from the University of Stuttgart. Rania serves on academic and industry boards, driving impact in AI, sustainability, and education.
Gerald Pfeifer
CTO (EMEA)
Gerald Pfeifer
As CTO (EMEA) at SUSE, Dr. Gerald Pfeifer leverages his experience in cloud native and infrastructure technologies, software development, and open source to articulate, drive, and promote SUSE's technology vision. He enjoys engaging with users, partners, and in the open source realm where he's been active longer than that term exists and currently chairs the board of openSUSE.
Asanka Abeysinghe
CTO
Asanka Abeysinghe
Asanka's goal is to connect humans and technology by educating the community and helping organizations become digitally driven. Despite having high-level technical objectives, he truly enjoys writing code. He shares his knowledge on various technical topics by creating content like articles, blogs, and podcasts to educate the community. Additionally, he engages with the community through speaking engagements and conducting workshops. He strives to be a trusted advocate for digital strategists, helping enterprises transform into digital-driven organizations. With over 20 years of industry experience, he has gained valuable insights into designing and implementing highly scalable distributed systems, microservice architectures, and business integration solutions. His areas of specialization include application architecture and development using modern programming technologies.
Customers, Partners, and Influencers
Alvaro Asenjo
API and Projects Coordinator
Alvaro Asenjo
Alvaro is an API & Projects Coordinator at Ayvens, leading integration projects to drive digital transformation. He focuses on aligning business and technology, implementing an API-first approach to streamline development and maximize project value. With over 15 years of experience, he has designed and delivered technical solutions across the financial, telecommunications, blockchain, and automotive industries. Alvaro holds a master's degree in Project Management from EAE Business School.
Anupama Sharma
Platform Lead
Anupama Sharma
Anupama Sharma is a highly experienced expert in API management and solutions with over 11 years of industry experience. She has helped numerous organizations streamline their API operations and optimize their digital transformation strategies. She specializes in designing and implementing API management solutions that enable the smooth integration of different systems and technologies. She is proficient in various API management platforms and tools, including WSO2, Apigee, and Kong. Throughout her career, she has worked with diverse clients across various industries and large enterprises. Her ability to understand each organization's unique requirements and provide tailored solutions has earned her a reputation.
Artur Oganezov
Senior Product Engineer
Artur Oganezov
Artur is a software engineer at Hyatt, specializing in the development of the company's integration highway. With a focus on creating scalable and adaptable systems, Artur is dedicated to building a robust foundation to support Hyatt's future integration needs.
Balaji Ramachandran
Head of Healthcare Services and Solutions
Balaji Ramachandran
Balaji is Global Delivery Head, Healthcare Engineering Services at Bosch Global Software Technologies (BGSW). He is responsible for global business of services and solutions under domain healthcare and life sciences.Balaji has more than 20 years of professional experience in healthcare technology spanning diverse areas of payer, provider, pharma, and med-tech & in corporate functions like innovation, new topic incubation, business development and market forays. He specializes in taking innovative solutions to market in an accelerated manner. He served technical and management roles in India and USA, focusing on global service delivery and domain practice. Balaji holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Brian Mericle
Associate Vice President, Integrations
Brian Mericle
Brian Mericle, AVP of Integrations at Hyatt, leads integration efforts across a diverse portfolio of franchise, managed, and owned properties. With a focus on addressing the operational needs of a global leader in hospitality, Brian is passionate about solving integration challenges across complex ecosystems.
Carlos Feijóo
IT Solutions Manager
Carlos Feijóo
Carlos Feijóo Carlos Feijóo González has over 14 years of experience in IT, with the last three years as an IT Solutions Manager at Repsol in the electricity and gas business. Within Repsol, he participates in the management and execution of both integration and cross-platform projects involving multiple systems and platforms. Carlos has experience in multiple sectors, ranging from utilities and banking to Air Traffic Management. He is also passionate about new technologies and IT trends.
Cedric Guyomard
Cyber Security Architect
Cedric Guyomard
Cedric Guyomard is a cybersecurity architect specializing in Core Banking Single Sign-On (SSO) and API security. He focuses on designing and implementing security measures for e-banking, m-banking, and core banking satellite applications. Cedric conducts code reviews to ensure robust API security design.
Chintan Jain
Head of Customer Platform Security
Chintan Jain
Chintan Jain is an accomplished senior security leader with over 15 years of experience in consumer identity, cybersecurity, product development, software engineering, and digital strategy across several industries. Currently, he heads customer platform security at Hilton, ensuring the security of customer-facing channels that serve hundreds of millions of consumers and thousands of partners worldwide. Chintan is a successful innovator with more than 44 approved patents at the US Patent Office and globally.He is renowned for pioneering innovations in IAM, cryptography, cloud, and payment security, and delivering solutions to complex challenges. Chintan has a proven track record in developing secure, stable, and scalable platforms, and implementing comprehensive security strategies. As a mentor and identity expert, he has presented advanced technical topics at prestigious industry conferences such as Identiverse, API World, AppSecUSA, Atlantic Security Conference, and OWASP DC.
Dinesh Kumar
Vice President, Head - Enterprise Digital Solutions
Dinesh Kumar
Dinesh Kumar S is a dynamic business leader with over 2 decades of experience in the IT Sector. He is currently serving as a VP at Tech Mahindra and Heading their Enterprise Digital Solutions Business Unit with a significant portfolio which provides offerings in enabling digital transformation or digital journey of customers, this includes offerings in the areas of user experience, content, process, eCommerce, portals, collaboration, Mobility and Integration. With a B. Tech degree in Electronics from Watumull Institute of Engineering and an MBA in Finance from DePaul Driehaus College of Business, Dinesh has held leadership positions at Tech Mahindra, driving digital transformation initiatives and fostering innovation.
Eelco Winter
Solution Architect - Integration Competence Center
Eelco Winter
Eelco Winter has over 25+ years of experience in integrating applications in several sectors. He believes in making integrations as transparent as possible. He currently works as a solution architect for the Integration Competence Center (ICC) within the Sociale Verzekeringsbank. His broad and in-depth knowledge helps him in designing solutions and supporting the development teams. After work he loves spending time with his family.
Fidel Prieto Estrada
Integration Consultant & Project Manager
Glenn Donaldson
Chief Architect | Dir. Enterprise Architecture, Integration Enablement, & Data Engineering at the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation
Glenn Donaldson
Glenn is an influential and result-oriented technology leader with 30+ years of achievement in leveraging technology, championing innovation, evolving vision, and engaging partners/stakeholders to drive operational excellence, constituent satisfaction and strive for competitive edge in the Higher Education IT domain. Glenn is a change agent for enterprise architecture, development, integration and data enablement, staff development, usage of innovative and emerging technologies. Glenn has held various technical/leadership roles in his 30+ full-time years at Ohio State where he has led or participated in some of the university's most impactful efforts.
Iain Scott
Software Architect
Ian Swindley
Innovation Engineer
Ian Swindley
Ian Swindley is an Innovation Engineer and Security Champion at La Poste, where he has been a key member of the APIM team since its inception in 2017. With extensive experience in API management, he supports sensitive clients by guiding them through best practices, handling complex support cases, and resolving incidents. Ian also plays a crucial role in security-related matters, collaborating closely with the CISO’s team and managing network flow requests when necessary.
Jack Rider
Founder & Global CTO
Jean-Marc Dagorne
APIM Platform Manager, Parcel Mail Services Branch, Technical Department
Jean-Marc Dagorne
Jean-Marc currently serves as a product manager overseeing two IT platforms dedicated to integration and data exchanges in the logistics and proximity services sectors. His main goal is to boost the scalability and resilience of these platforms to support La Poste in its transformation journey and exploration of new business avenues. He ensures that the selected solutions meet the quality of service, technical requirements, and economic considerations, while promoting an agile work environment and sustainable IT for his team.
Jim Kittle
Senior Enterprise Architect
Jim Kittle
Jim has over 16 years of experience in leveraging architecture and data solutions to improve student and business experiences across higher education, manufacturing, and consulting industries. His technical experience has primarily been in the integration space along with application security and DevOps practices.
Johan Edling
Head of Architecture
Johan Edling
Ruthlessly pursuing efficiency through dependency elimination and teams with a wide range of responsibility. Still learning 25 years into the technology race of our generation for better customer experience or general digitalization.
Jürg Schärer
Product Owner, API Management
Jürg Schärer
Jürg Schärer is an experienced financial technology professional currently serving as Product Owner of API Management in Deutsche Bank. With a decade of development experience in trading and accounting applications, Jürg brings deep technical expertise to digital banking transformation. Previously responsible for production management of EMEA cash processing applications in DB Corporate Bank, he later led the implementation of a microservice platform to RESTify core banking systems. Now leading Deutsche Bank's internal API management platform, Jürg specializes in bridging traditional banking infrastructure with modern API-driven architectures, enabling enhanced integration capabilities and developer experiences across the organization.
Kamidu Punchihewa
API Security Specialist
Kamidu Punchihewa
Kamidu Sachith Punchihewa, originally from Sri Lanka and currently residing in The Netherlands, holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honors) in Software Engineering. With over 11 years of experience in the middleware domain specializing in open-source technologies, Kamidu is an Integration and API Security Specialist at Nationale-Nederlanden. Previously part of the WSO2 family, Kamidu now leads platform architecture and productization of API Management. As a Solution Architect, Kamidu provides developer guidance and advocacy, ensuring solutions are designed securely and with high performance and low latency.
Kenneth Andersen
Senior Systems Consultant, API Management in SAP Integration & Development
Kenneth Andersen
Kenneth Andersen is a Senior Systems Consultant in API Management, leading the JYSK API Management solution. With 8 years of experience in developing and managing APIs for enterprise-level organizations in banking and retail, Kenneth is dedicated to facilitating and creating secure, reliable, and scalable solutions.Kenneth’s expertise in technology helps JYSK navigate the digital landscape with confidence. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, and his passion for APIs is only shadowed by his passion for IPAs.
Kristen Pruitt
Assistant Vice President of Information Technology
Kristen Pruitt
Kristen has over 20 years of experience in IT with expertise in Infrastructure, Data, IT Service Management, Quality, Agile, and Product Management disciplines. Kristen holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Information Systems (MIS). Additionally, she has earned the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Claims (AIC), Associate in Management (AIM), Associate Life Management Institute (ALMI), and Associate in Insurance Regulatory Compliance (AIRC) designations. She also holds certifications as an AWS Cloud Practitioner and Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE).
Kumar Subramanian
Head of IoT Backend Services
Kumar Subramanian
Kumar has over 20 years of experience in diverse programming languages, technologies, and platforms. He is a self-directed and seasoned technical leader and architect. Additionally, he is a cybersecurity expert with a proven track record in managing large-scale enterprise programs related to cybersecurity, digital transformation, and Customer Identity and Access Management.
Lec Maj
Senior Director, IAM
Lec Maj
Lec Maj, a seasoned education technology leader with over 20 years of experience, currently serves as the Senior Director of Identity & Access Management at New York University (NYU). His expertise in IT architecture, digital workflow management, and service delivery has been instrumental in numerous initiatives. Leveraging his technical prowess honed at Yale University and the University of Chicago, Lec and his team implement innovative solutions using technologies to enable Identity Governance and Solutions at NYU.
Martin Jones
Integration Architect
Martin Jones
Martin joined the University of Edinburgh in 2008 as a software developer/analyst and has worked on all core IT systems such as HR, Payroll, Finance, Estates and Timetabling. When the University took the decision to move to an API first strategy, he took a senior role to help deliver that vision. That experience then led to him joining the Enterprise Architecture Team as their Integration Architect and in 2024 Martin was shortlisted for Colleague of the Year. Outside of work he enjoys wine, cooking, swimming and playing in an Orchestra.
Matteo Bordin
CTO and Principal Architect
Matteo Bordin
Matteo is our go-to expert for all things WSO2! With a career spanning since 1996 in software development and IT consulting, Matteo discovered his true passion in 2012 when he fell in love with WSO2 technology, becoming one of Italy’s leading experts.
As CTO at Profesia, Matteo leads the development team in designing cutting-edge architectures for service exposure, identity management, and application lifecycle solutions. He also represents Profesia on international panels, scouting new products for the Italian market. Driven by curiosity, precision, and a relentless passion for modern tech, Matteo is always pushing boundaries and learning.
When he’s not immersed in technology, Matteo enjoys endurance sports and the mountains—though these days, he’s more about soaking in the scenery than breaking speed records!
Matthias Thiele
Senior Vice President of Digital Products & Technology
Matthias Thiele
Matthias Thiele is an experienced architect and technical leader in the banking, insurance, and industrial sectors, specializing in large-scale projects. He is passionate about solving complex problems and developing practical solutions. Matthias' expertise includes agile methodologies, software engineering and architecture, business architecture, and digitalization for the financial industry. Currently, he serves as Senior Vice President of Digital Products and Technology at Deutsche Kreditbank AG.
Mohamed BESSA
Chief Data & Projects Officer
Mohamed BESSA
Mohamed BESSA is the Chief Data and Project Officer at Union Internationals of Banks (Société Generale Group), responsible for overseeing the implementation of the bank’s strategic plan for 2020-2025 projects. He is also an IT professor at prestigious Tunisian universities. Mohamed holds an engineering degree in Statistics and Information Analysis, a Master’s in Econometrics and Mathematics (2011), and an MBA from the University of East London (2024). With over 22 years of experience in IT transformation projects both in Tunisia and abroad, he was appointed by the Tunisian government in 2019 as an expert member of the National Council of Statistics.
Michael M. Musto
Vice President of Software Engineering
Michael M. Musto
Mike Musto is currently Vice President, Software Engineering at National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP). He is responsible for all business system development and engineering. Prior to this role Mike was Interim CIO at NMDP as they performed their search for a Chief Information Officer. Before NMDP, Mike served as Chief Information Security Officer for Worldwide Express and had responsibility for all areas of Cyber Security. Mike also served as Chief Information Security Officer of Enterprise Operations at 3M. He brings more than 40 years of information technology and security experience, the majority of which has been in senior leadership within the financial, insurance, technology, and manufacturing industries. Mike has led many areas of information technology including cloud services, infrastructure, application development and support, enterprise architecture, database, relationship management, security and compliance, and project office functions. He is a member of the ThinkIT organization, and a board member of InfraGard (FBI). Additionally, Mike has led many other key initiatives such as culture change, planning and strategy, process, service management & delivery, and compliance. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from New York Institute of Technology and a master's degree in cybersecurity at Penn State University.
Nenad Jevdjenic
Senior Software Developer
Nenad Jevdjenic
Nenad Jevdjenic is a software developer with over 15 years of experience. His focus is on Java backend development and integration with web services and APIs. He has been working with WSO2 products since 2016.
Olivier Perdaens
Tech Lead - ESB Team
Olivier Perdaens
Olivier holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science with a specialization in Networks and Security. Since 2021, he has been working at UCLouvain with two key responsibilities: managing the university’s IoT network infrastructure and contributing to the team responsible for the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) within the IT department.In his work with the ESB, Olivier played a key role in the migration from the university’s old WSO2 API Manager to Choreo and Asgardeo.
Ondrej Nekovar
Independent Consultant
Ondrej Nekovar
Ondrej Nekovar's specialty is creating and planning adversary engagement scenarios and its deployment through information operations. He is a trainer and frequent speaker at conferences such as BlackHat, RSA, hack.lu, and others. He is the co-founder of the non-profit organization DEF CON Group 420 for the Czech Republic (DCG420) which brings together a community of people interested in cyber security and deception.
Paulo Ferreira
Product Lead - APIM Platform Team
Paulo Ferreira
Paulo is the Product Lead for the API Management Platform within KNITE. With over 12 years of experience in software development, Paulo joined KN in May 2022 as a Software Developer. Since then, he has taken on various roles, always with the same goal in mind: to help teams design and implement state-of-the-art APIs. He is committed to supporting teams in achieving the highest standards in API development and fostering cutting-edge solutions.Paulo is passionate about technology and is an enthusiastic traveller. He enjoys practising outdoor sports such as running and orienteering, which keep him energised and inspired.
Pedro Marangoni
Software Engineer
Pedro Marangoni
Pedro Marangoni is a Software Engineer at Atruvia, specializing in Java development with expertise in building API solutions for the banking sector. Experienced in DevSecOps, leveraging OpenShift and Kubernetes infrastructure to deliver secure and scalable software systems.
Per Nordanlind
IT Architect
Per Nordanlind
Per Nordanlind is a Solution Architect at Bolagsverket, specializing in application modernization and the implementation of target architecture for the organization. His work focuses on services related to information provisioning, including customer APIs and the development of a new IT platform tailored for these needs. With over 12 years of experience as a Solution Architect, Per has spent the past four years at Bolagsverket, driving innovation in API design and integration. He is passionate about creating scalable, future-proof solutions that enhance digital service delivery.
Pierrick Fozzes
Expert Consulting Director
Quobix
Chief Buckaroo
Quobix
Quobix is the founder of Princess Beef Heavy Industries LLC (pb33f) and a Distinguished Engineer at Cisco. He is a hacker, engineer, and problem-solver dedicated to open source software. Since 2023, pb33f has delivered advanced OpenAPI and API tooling—including vacuum, openapi-changes, libopenapi, and The Doctor—benefiting organizations by transforming design, governance, change detection, testing, and compliance. Quobix regularly speaks on OpenAPI and related tools and provides expertise and consultancy to the OpenAPI technical committee.
Ricardo Lozano Quesada
Principal Architect
Ricardo Lozano Quesada
Ricardo serves as the Principal Architect at Securitas Direct by Verisure, where he leads the strategic and conceptual design of complex systems, ensuring architectural integrity from inception to delivery. Passionate about improving developer experience, he specializes in platform engineering and Internal Developer Platforms, driving the adoption of cutting-edge practices that enhance productivity and quality.In addition to his industry role, Ricardo is a faculty member at IE University, where he teaches Computer Programming, focusing on the development of optimized distributed systems. His expertise bridges innovation in both professional and academic spheres.
Richard Steele
Executive Advisor
Richard Steele
Richard is a successful Chief Technology Officer with over 25 years experience in Software Engineering, Team Building and C-Suite reporting. Richard has spent many years building enterprise solutions for blue chip organizations in Public Sector, Financial Services, Agrotechnology, Transport and Logistics and more recently Telecoms. Richard is an avid Start-up mentor having successfully built and raised investment for a number of high profile companies.
Ruben van der Zwan
Founder
Ruben van der Zwan
Ruben van der Zwan is the founder of Yenlo, a leading global system integrator specializing in API Management, Integration, and iPaaS technologies. With a career spanning decades, he is passionate about transforming complex challenges into practical, value-driven solutions that enhance digital transformation. Since founding Yenlo in 2007, the company has become a trusted partner for businesses worldwide, offering innovative platforms like Connext and Connext Go! to streamline processes and drive innovation. A strategic partner with WSO2, Boomi, and Microsoft Azure, Yenlo delivers cutting-edge integration, API management, and AI-powered solutions. As a business development leader, Ruben shares his expertise through keynotes and presentations, inspiring organizations to embrace seamless, future-proof digital strategies.
Sergio Omar Uassouf
IT Architecture Manager
Sergio Omar Uassouf
Sergio has 45 years of experience in IT. In the first half of his career he worked as an IT Manager and CIO in Argentine banks. Then he jumped to the “supplier side of the desk” working as a specialist in IT Architecture and Information Management in multinational IT companies (EMC & SAS). Currently he has the position of IT Architecture Manager in Banco Credicoop. Besides his dedication to IT Architecture, Sergio has studied and is a practitioner on Data Mining and Artificial Intelligence from its early days until present.
Simon Moritz
Independent Consultant
Simone Rischia
IT Infra, Operations & Security Manager
Simone Rischia
Simone is a technology professional with 25 years of experience specializing in IT Business Applications, Infrastructure, and Security. Currently serving as IT Infrastructure, Operations, and Security Manager, Simone leads corporate initiatives and oversees IT systems to support business operations. With a career that began as an IT Analyst, Simone holds a Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, earned in 1996.
Suhas Thakur
Head - Integration Practice
Suhas Thakur
Suhas is an accomplished IT professional with experience in IT services delivery, business development, and client management. Suhas has an extensive background in Enterprise Integration (A2A and B2B space). He along with his team have
been guiding varied global clientele in simplification, digital transformation and rationalization initiatives in integration space. Furthermore, he holds varied certifications including ITIL and PMP.
Toby van Willegen
Application and Solution Architect
Toby van Willegen
Toby van Willegen is a 27-year-old Application and Solution Architect at HTM Personenvervoer N.V., The Hague’s public transport company. With nearly 8 years of experience in the field and a background in Computer Science from Delft University of Technology, Toby focuses on providing HTM with a unified application and integration landscape. His work involves designing scalable systems that connect vehicle fleets, timetables, and passenger services. Previously, Toby played a key role in developing an online logistics platform, showcasing his expertise in real-time data processing and system architecture. He is passionate about driving innovation in public transport technology.
Victor Dibia
Principal Research Software Engineer
Victor Dibia
Victor Dibia is a Principal Research Software Engineer at Microsoft Research's AI Frontiers organization, where he leads work on multi-agent AI systems. He is a core contributor to AutoGen, a leading OSS framework for building multi-agent applications (40k stars on GitHub), and has led the development of AutoGen Studio, a no-code platform for prototyping agent workflows. His research spans generative AI, human-computer interaction, and applied machine learning, with publications at top conferences including ACL, EMNLP, and CHI. Victor has over 15 years of technology experience. Previously, he held engineering and research positions at Cloudera (building out the Cloudera Machine Learning platform and working with customers to implement ML solutions) and IBM Research. Victor holds a PhD from City University of Hong Kong and a Master's from Carnegie Mellon University.
Vincent Vandenkerkhof
Software Architect & Team Manager
Vincent Vandenkerkhof
Vincent is a Senior Software Developer with 8 years of experience, including 4 years as a Principal Software Architect and leader of a software development and data engineering team. He is an expert in WSO2 products, actively promoting and implementing them within the company. Proficient in software development methodologies, system integration, and data management processes, Vincent is dedicated to mentoring junior developers, sharing knowledge, and contributing to cross-functional projects to deliver robust, business-aligned solutions.
Walter Scheuerer Walt
Project Manager Digitization at eFSAF
Walter Scheuerer Walt
Walter is from Switzerland and has extensive experience in project management, digital transformation, and process optimization. As Managing Director of SCW Project Consult GmbH in Bern, he leads IT projects, supports digitalization, and works in organizational development and agile coaching. He has managed projects across various industries and Swiss federal authorities, including AI-based rule engines and risk-based oversight systems. With expertise in agile methodologies, business analysis, and service management, he contributes to strategic initiatives and IT transformations in complex environments.
Yasaman Khazaeni
Director of Data Science
WSO2 Speakers
Amila Mahaarachchi
Senior Vice President & Head of Engineering
Amila Mahaarachchi
Amila heads the engineering team at WSO2. With over 15 years in the software industry—14 of them at WSO2—he has played a key role in shaping cloud-based solutions. Amila has led multiple teams, including WSO2 Cloud and Choreo, driving innovation in software development, deployment, and cloud operations. His extensive expertise spans the entire software lifecycle, from development to scalable cloud infrastructure.
Anupama Pathirage
Director & Head of Engineering, Integration BU
Anupama Pathirage
Anupama, Head of Engineering - Integration at WSO2, leads the development of the WSO2 Integration product stack. With over 15 years of experience in the software industry, she brings expertise in engineering leadership, strategic planning, and driving large-scale technical initiatives. Anupama has been instrumental in shaping multiple WSO2 products and contributing to the advancement of the Ballerina programming language. She is a frequent speaker at industry events and tech meetups, where she shares her expertise on integration technologies, leadership, and software development best practices.
Arshardh Ifthikar
Technical Lead
Arshardh Ifthikar
Arshardh Ifthikar is an expert in API Management, Generative AI application development, and enterprise integration, specializing in building scalable API architectures and optimizing egress control for AI and SaaS applications. As a technical lead of the API Manager team, he has played a key role in helping numerous customers successfully deploy and integrate advanced API management solutions. With a strong focus on AI-driven innovations, Arshardh brings deep expertise in shaping modern API ecosystems.
Binura Gunasekara
Associate Director & Architect
Binura Gunasekara
Before he joined WSO2, Binura worked as a senior software architect at Platformer Cloud, Australia. His main focus at Platformer was around building distributed, cloud native solutions as part of the company’s product suite and for external clients. He has led multiple developments and infrastructure-related projects spanning a range of domains from Kubernetes, Cloud, ML/analytics, IoT, and financial services. He is a Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), a Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), and also a certified Google Cloud Professional Architect. He now leads the engineering team for the DevOps vertical within Choreo.
Chathura Ekanayake
Associate Director & Architect
Chathura Ekanayake
Chathura is a software architect at WSO2. He has worked on the architecture and the development of multiple WSO2 and open source projects, including the Ballerina programming language, WSO2 Micro Integrator, and Apache Synapse. In addition, he has provided consultation for customers across multiple industries to successfully implement digital transformation projects. Chathura's work has been presented at prominent academic and industry conferences, including the BPM conference. He received his PhD from the Queensland University of Technology, Australia in 2013.
Chintana Wilamuna
Vice President, Solutions Architecture
Chintana Wilamuna
Chintana's role is helping customers to figure out how to architect modern cloud based applications and move their existing workloads to cloud. Rethink and integrate all aspects of application architecture from domain driven design, data architecture, authentication/authorization, and API/integration services. He has over 17 years of experience working large scale enterprises in different industry verticals such as aerospace and finance.
Chathura Kulasinghe
Senior Lead - Solutions Engineer
Chathura Kulasinghe
Chathura Kulasinghe is currently leading the Solutions Architecture (SA) team in the UK at WSO2. Since 2012, he has been supporting WSO2 customers, prospects, and partners while working closely with Sales and Customer Success teams. Chathura brings a background in full-stack software development within the banking industry, with expertise in IBM, Oracle, and Microsoft technologies, as well as experience as a solutions engineer during his tenure at Twilio. In addition to his regular Solutions Architecture activities, he enjoys simplifying complex solutions to connect diverse audiences together through diagrams and storytelling. One of his key goals is to study the unique requirements of various business domains and serve as a trusted advisor, guiding individuals in identifying effective designs and patterns for building solutions while continuously expanding his expertise in those specific domains.
Christopher Davey
Vice President & General Manager - APIM
Christopher Davey
Prior to joining WSO2, Chris worked for one of the largest UK government departments delivering digital platforms and services for its citizens and building critical software and systems. Chris has over 25 years of experience in software design, development, solution and enterprise architecture and operations for large-scale enterprises. He works with enterprises across the globe to help them design and implement platforms and API/integration architectures that help these enterprises to produce world-class digital experiences.
Frank Leymann
WSO2 Technology Fellow
Frank Leymann
Frank, the WSO2 Technology fellow, has been a full professor of computer science at the University of Stuttgart, Germany since 2004. He is also the founder and director of the Institute of Architecture of Application Systems. His research interests include middleware, cloud computing, quantum computing, and pattern languages. Before joining the university, he worked at IBM, serving in software development roles. He was also the main co-inventor and chief software architect of IBM's business process management and workflow products. He has received recognition for his technical contributions from leading organizations and is an elected member of the Academy of Europe as well as the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. He holds appointments as a member of the Expert Council for Quantum Computing of the German Government and as a Kurt Gödel visiting professor for Quantum Computing at TU Wien.
Geethika Cooray
Vice President & General Manager - IAM
Geethika Cooray
In his role, Geethika is responsible for the overall operations of WSO2’s IAM business unit with a special focus on its go-to-market strategies. Since joining WSO2 in 2011, he has contributed to the company’s revenue growth in a number of roles, first focussed on the North American market, and now globally.
Godwin Amila
Associate Director & Solutions Architect
Godwin Amila
Godwin is a solution architect at WSO2, specializing in the design and implementation of robust and secure Identity and access management (IAM) platforms. He works closely with global solution architecture (SA) teams and partners to help organizations to build scalable and efficient IAM solutions that meet their security and compliance needs. Prior to joining WSO2, Godwin worked as a co-founder/engineer at a startup, where he was responsible for designing and developing augmented reality and smart card based solutions. He is a Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), and Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).
Hasitha Aravinda
Associate Director & Architect
Hasitha Aravinda
Hasitha is a passionate software engineer currently leading the Ballerina Integrator team. He has been a key member of the Ballerina Compiler team since its inception, playing a crucial role in its implementation. Additionally, he is actively involved in the Ballerina language design team, dedicating much of his time to language development and design.
With over 12 years of industry experience, Hasitha has made significant contributions to the WSO2 product stack, primarily focusing on integration and business process management (BPM). His expertise spans ESB, BPEL, BPMN, and Human Task technologies. His journey with WSO2 began in 2011 as an intern, and since then, he has contributed to various areas, including research & development and customer engagement.
Isuru Udana
Director of Engineering
Isuru Udana
Isuru, an expert in enterprise integration, currently playing the role of Product Manager of WSO2 Integrator product. His journey began as an intern at WSO2 in 2010, progressing to his current role as director of engineering after 12 years of dedication. Throughout his tenure, he has provided technical guidance to integration software teams and spearheaded various customer initiatives like Quick Start programs and Architecture Reviews. Additionally, Isuru actively contributes as a Committer and serves as the vice president of the Apache Synapse open source ESB project.
Janak Amarasena
Technical Lead
Janak Amarasena
Janak is a Technical Lead at WSO2, specializing in the design and development of WSO2's Identity and Access Management products. With over six years of experience in the IAM domain, he is dedicated to building secure, scalable, and user-centric systems that empower organizations to deliver seamless digital experiences. As the lead for authentication and registration within the IAM team, Janak plays a pivotal role in enhancing the product to address evolving security and usability challenges. His passion lies in advancing IAM technologies to help organizations thrive in the digital era.
Jayanga Kaushalya
Senior Technical Lead
Jayanga Kaushalya
Jayanga Kaushalya is a Senior Technical Lead at WSO2, leading the Asgardeo team. With 9 years of experience in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) domain, he specializes in Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), B2B identity solutions, and cloud-native IAM technologies. His expertise lies in building secure, scalable, and seamless identity experiences tailored for modern digital businesses.
Johann Nallathamby
Director - Solutions Architecture
Johann Nallathamby
Johann heads solutions architecture for IAM at WSO2. In his role he is responsible for enabling WSO2's regional sales teams and partners to build and deploy successful IAM solutions. He also continues to work with customers globally on solving their IAM challenges. He was previously the product lead for WSO2 Identity Server, where he was responsible for the product’s roadmap and architecture. Johann has been a speaker at many international conferences including Gartner IAM, IDM, Heliview IAM, API Days, and WSO2Con.
Jonathan Marsh
Vice President of Strategy
Jonathan Marsh
Jonathan became active in the open standards movements in the late 1990s, actively contributing to the development of XML, XSL and early Web Services specifications. He joined WSO2 in 2006 shortly after its founding and has participated in a number of open source projects.
Joseph Fonseka
Vice President & Distinguished Engineer
Joseph Fonseka
Joseph currently leads the developer tooling division at WSO2, bringing forward innovative solutions to enhance developer experiences. Before taking on this role, he was an integral part of the Ballerina team, spearheading the developer tooling initiatives, showcasing his commitment to improving development processes. His tenure at WSO2 also includes a significant contribution to the WSO2 API Manager (APIM), where his expertise in API design and implementation played a pivotal role in advancing the product's capabilities. Before joining WSO2, Joseph's career included impactful positions at Respere Lanka Private Limited and the Lanka Software Foundation. In these roles, he led and architected multiple open source and government projects.
Kanchana Wickremasinghe
Vice President & General Manager - Choreo
Kanchana Wickremasinghe
Before joining WSO2, Kanchana served as the CEO of Platformer Cloud Pty Ltd. He played a key role in launching Platformer, developing its products, and leading a talented team of engineers. Kanchana was also instrumental in initiating the Kubernetes Community (CNCF-backed) in Sri Lanka and establishing Platformer as the first certified Kubernetes Certified Service and Training Provider in Sri Lanka. Prior to starting Platformer, he worked with several multinational companies in New Zealand and Australia, where he delivered various new technologies and services. He was recognized as a Distinguished Architect at EDS (New Zealand) for his leadership in the global open source community.
Lakmal Warusawithana
Vice President & Distinguished Engineer
Lakmal Warusawithana
Lakmal Warusawithana is the VP and Distinguished Engineer at WSO2, with extensive experience as a Cloud Architect and Platform Engineer specializing in cloud-native technologies. With a proven track record in designing and implementing scalable platforms, he has been instrumental in simplifying enterprise development through modern infrastructure solutions. Previously, he served as Vice President of the Apache Stratos PaaS Project and co-founded thinkCube in 2005, where he led engineering, scalability, and service delivery for Collaborative Cloud Computing products tailored to telecom operators. A seasoned speaker, Lakmal has shared his expertise at major industry events, including ApacheCon, CloudOpen, QCon, JaxLondon, Cloud Expo, CloudStack Collaboration Conference, and WSO2Con.
Maduranga Siriwardena
Associate Director & Architect
Maduranga Siriwardena
Maduranga is an associate director and the product lead for the Identity Server product at WSO2. With nearly a decade of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), he is a key contributor to the design and development of WSO2 IAM products. Maduranga specializes in designing and deploying secure, scalable, and privacy-centric identity solutions and has helped diverse customers modernize their IAM solutions for CIAM, B2B CIAM, and cloud-native security.
Malith Jayasinghe
Vice President - Research & AI
Malith Jayasinghe
Malith is the head of research and AI at WSO2, orchestrating the company's AI initiatives and research efforts. He is instrumental in developing AI strategy and creating AI-powered product features, fostering a culture of innovation among the AI team for seamless project progression from inception to delivery. Malith also engages in collaborative research with academic institutions, aiding the advancement of computer science. He is a regular speaker at prominent developer events such as DeveloperWeek, the Global Big Data Conference, and DEV DAY, sharing insights and promoting knowledge exchange within the tech community. Malith has made significant academic contributions, publishing his work in journals like IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems (TPDS) and the Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing (JPDC), and presenting at conferences such as IEEE Cluster, IEEE NCA, and DEBS. Malith holds a PhD in computer science from RMIT University in Australia.
Manjula Rathnayake
Director of Engineering
Manjula Rathnayake
Manjula brings over 14 years of experience at WSO2, currently serving as the director of engineering and leading the engineering team responsible for Choreo architecture. Starting as a software engineer, he played a leading role in the development and management of public cloud offerings on virtual and containerized environments. Passionate about Kubernetes technologies, Manjula holds CKS, CKA, and CKAD certifications, along with a B.Sc. in engineering from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
Maryam Ziyad
Senior Technical Lead
Maryam Ziyad
Maryam is a senior technical lead at WSO2 with over seven years of experience in the industry. She is a core member of the teams working on the design and the implementation of the Ballerina language, with special focus on the core language and the compiler. Having worked on building a knowledge base for the support team during her internship at WSO2, she rejoined WSO2 as an employee and initially contributed to the WSO2 integration product stack before moving to the Ballerina team, where she has contributed to the design and implementation of features across the platform. She also works closely with current and potential users to share her expertise and provide design and usage feedback.
Nadeesha Gamage
Director - Solution Architecture & Head of APAC
Nadeesha Gamage
Nadeesha is a director for solutions architecture and the head of the APAC and ANZ region at WSO2. In his role Nadeesha involves with customers in the region to design and build robust, scalable architectures for customers from multiple domains. Nadeesha has over 15 years experience in the industry.
Nadheesh Jihan
Technical Lead
Nadheesh Jihan
Nadheesh Jihan is an AI leader at WSO2, driving AI adoption across WSO2 products. With expertise in generative AI, deep learning, and machine learning, he has been instrumental in shaping AI strategy and delivering enterprise-grade solutions. Beyond AI, his work spans system performance, distributed systems, and API management. Nadheesh has played a hands-on role in integrating AI into real-world use cases, including enhancing WSO2 Choreo with AI-driven capabilities. He also contributes to enabling middleware products for AI development, helping enterprises build and scale production-grade AI solutions. Passionate about AI’s impact on enterprise software, he continues to bridge innovation with practical applications.
Natasha Wijesekara
Associate Lead - Solutions Engineer
Natasha Wijesekara
Natasha Wijesekare is an Associate Lead Solutions Engineer at WSO2, specializing in providing architectural and technical consultation to design solutions that adhere to industry best practices and meet customer needs. She works closely with customers, prospects, and partners in the EU region, helping them develop robust solutions aligned with industry standards. Natasha also serves as a technical owner for clients across multiple domains, offering guidance on their IT roadmaps. With over 8 years of experience in integration, API management, and identity and access management, Natasha plays a key role in guiding strategic decisions that drive organizational success. Natasha’s primary goal is to understand the unique challenges of different business domains, helping clients identify effective architectural designs and integration patterns. She works closely with clients to tailor solutions that address both immediate needs and long-term objectives. By staying updated on industry trends, Natasha ensures her solutions remain innovative, continuously expanding her expertise to offer valuable insights and guidance.
Nirmal Fernando
Director & Head of Engineering, Solutions BU
Nirmal Fernando
Nirmal Fernando leads the engineering team of the Solutions Business Unit at WSO2, bringing over 13 years of expertise in enterprise software innovation. With deep technical knowledge of the entire WSO2 product suite, he excels in architecting robust solutions and solving complex challenges.
In his current role, Nirmal spearheads research and development efforts for WSO2 solutions, with a strong focus on the banking, financial, and healthcare industries. His work drives the creation of industry-specific accelerators and enhances WSO2’s capabilities in these critical sectors.
A problem-solver at heart, Nirmal has represented WSO2 at numerous conferences, customer engagements, and industry discussions, consistently delivering impactful solutions that empower developers and strengthen WSO2’s presence across key industry verticals.
Nuwan Dias
Vice President & Deputy CTO
Nuwan Dias
Nuwan Dias is a Vice President and Deputy Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at WSO2, where he leads advancements in Platform Engineering, API management and Cloud-Native architectures. He is the Product Manager for Choreo, WSO2’s AI-Native Internal Developer Platform (IDP). With over 15 years of experience, Nuwan has played a key role in shaping WSO2's products and has contributed with architectures and solutions for Fortune 500 companies, including Boeing, Verizon, Nissan, eBay and more. Nuwan is the author of Microservices Security in Action and a prominent speaker at global tech conferences, where he shares insights on the future of Platform Engineering, API management and Security.
Omindu Rathnaweera
Director - Engineering
Omindu Rathnaweera
Omindu is a Director - Engineering at WSO2, leading the product architecture for WSO2's identity and access management (IAM) products. With more than 9 years of experience in the IAM domain, he has been a key contributor in the design and development of WSO2's identity products. Moreover, Omindu has collaborated with various customers and partners to address their IAM requirements through WSO2's products. Omindu's passion lies in shaping WSO2's IAM products to empower organizations in building cost-effective and efficient IAM strategies.
Pubudu Gunatilaka
Associate Director & Architect
Pubudu Gunatilaka
Pubudu Gunatilaka is an Associate Director at WSO2, leading the product architecture for WSO2 API Manager. With over 9 years of experience in API management and cloud-native architectures, he has played a key role in advancing WSO2's API management solutions. A recognized thought leader in the industry, Pubudu has shared his expertise at global conferences such as APIDays, Nordic APIs, and Conf42, along with various tech meetups. He is dedicated to driving innovation in API management, Kubernetes-native API gateways, and API security to help enterprises build scalable and future-ready API strategies.
Rafael Granados
Field CTO
Rosen Silva
Technical Lead
Rosen Silva
Rosen is a Technical Lead at WSO2 with over 7 years of experience building and leading large-scale enterprise software. Rosen currently leads WSO2 Micro Integrator. Previously, Rosen managed product areas in WSO2 API Manager and Enterprise Integrator, where he drove customer-centric feature development and resolved critical technical challenges. He is passionate about software architecture, enterprise integration, and API management.
Sagara Gunathunga
Head of DevRel IAM
Sagara Gunathunga
Sagara, Head of DevRel IAM at WSO2, leads IAM Developer Relations initiatives with over 15 years of experience in software architecture and programming. Specializing in identity, integration, and cloud technologies, he has played a key role in architecting and managing WSO2 Identity Server, WSO2 Application Server, and WSO2 Governance Registry. A seasoned speaker, Sagara has presented at international conferences, including the European Identity & Cloud Conference, Consumer Identity World events, GDPR Summit, ApacheCon. He has also authored numerous articles and technical papers on Identity and Integration for publications such as Industry Index, PCMag, and DZone and SystemsDigest.
Sameera Jayasoma
Vice President & Distinguished Engineer
Sameera Jayasoma
Sameera Jayasoma is a Distinguished Engineer and Vice President at WSO2, where he leads the technical direction of the Ballerina compiler and platform for cloud-native integration. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in Java, Ballerina, Go, programming language design, compilers, and distributed systems. He is also the lead architect of Open Source Choreo, an internal developer platform. Sameera is a dedicated mentor and frequent conference speaker. He is passionate about advancing developer productivity through technical innovation.
Sanjeewa Malalgoda
Director of Engineering
Sanjeewa Malalgoda
Sanjeewa is an experienced engineering leader with over 13 years in enterprise integration, focusing on API management and event-driven architectures. He directs API management software products at WSO2, highly regarded in the industry and consistently ranked among the top by analysts. His strategic consulting has positively impacted various companies worldwide. Additionally, as a recognized thought leader, Sanjeewa has imparted his extensive knowledge at more than 15 global IT conferences, specializing in API security and protocols.
Selvaratnam Uthaiyashankar
Senior Vice President & General Manager - Integration
Selvaratnam Uthaiyashankar
Shankar has over two decades of experience in the technology industry, with expertise in telecommunication billing systems, web services, cloud deployments, integration, and security. His tenure at WSO2 has included roles in product development, solution architecture, and head of engineering, where he collaborated with numerous global clients on their digital transformation initiatives. Currently, as the head of WSO2's Integration Business Unit, Shankar is responsible for the strategy and overall management of the Integration business.
Seshika Fernando
Vice President & Field CTO
Seshika Fernando
Seshika plays a vital role in helping banks worldwide optimize and accelerate their digital initiatives. With her deep understanding of technology and its application in the financial sector, she provides valuable guidance and expertise to financial institutions, working closely with governments, regulatory bodies, and financial institutions across the globe. She frequently speaks at international technology conferences, where she shares her insights and expertise on various topics such as open banking, security and privacy, digital identity, data science, and digital transformation.
Shafreen Anfar
Associate Director & Architect
Shafreen Anfar
Shafreen, with over a decade of experience in core Java, software architecture, and agile project management, has excelled in leading the standard library team for Ballerina, a language for cloud native applications. As the lead developer of Ballerina's HTTP transport, he created a robust, scalable library supporting key internet protocols. At WSO2, he contributed to the renowned ESB product, the fastest open source ESB in the world. Shafreen also led a team of 70 engineers as an engineering manager, fostering a culture of excellence. His commitment extends to the open source community as an Apache committer and PMC member, demonstrating his leadership and expertise in technology.
Shazni Nazeer
Director of Solutions Architecture
Shazni Nazeer
Shazni is the lead of solution architecture for integration at WSO2. In this role, he collaborates closely with WSO2 regional solutions architects, customers and partners to formulate integration solutions aimed at facilitating digital transformation. Shazni architects solutions tailored to evolving customer requirements as a trusted advisor to optimize the utilization of the WSO2 platform. With over fourteen years of experience spanning product engineering, professional services delivery, and pre-sales, Shazni is a seasoned technical advocate who contributes to the strategic development of products, aligning them with market demands. His interest areas are, performant integrations and development of cloud-native applications.
Srinath Perera
Senior Vice President & Chief Architect
Srinath Perera
Srinath is the chief architect at WSO2, a co-founder of the Apache Axis2 project, and a member of the Apache Software Foundation. He has co-architected a dozen real-world distributed systems, including Apache Axis2, Apache Airvatha, and Siddhi Complex Event Processing Engine. He is the author of the book “Software Architecture and Decision-Making” and 40+ peer reviewed research papers. He received his Ph.D. from Indiana University, USA, in 2009
Thilini Shanika
Associate Director and Head of Engineering, APIM BU
Thilini Shanika
Thilini is an Associate Director at WSO2, leading the engineering team for the API Manager Business Unit. She drives the technical strategy and execution of WSO2’s API management product line.
With over a decade of experience at WSO2, Thilini has extensive expertise in API management, particularly in security, API design and governance. Her leadership drives product development, fosters innovation, and ensures solutions align with evolving customer requirements. She empowers her team to consistently deliver high-quality API solutions that meet the needs of diverse industries while advancing the future of API management.
Tishan Dahanayakage
Director & Head of Engineering, Choreo BU
Tishan Dahanayakage
Tishan is an associate director at WSO2, currently leading API-first team in Choreo product. In his current role, Tishan heads the effort to help enterprises leverage API-first development methodology in their enterprise architecture through Choreo which involves features like Marketplace and Connection story. He has experience over a decade in enterprise integration with WSO2. He has helped multiple clients to design and implement their enterprise integration journey using WSO2 on-prem products in the form of on-site consultations, design reviews, and support issues before moving on to the SaaS offering, Choreo. Experience gathered during that tenure is gearing his current contributions in API-first domain. Tishan also has experience in the Complex Event Processing domain prior to his integration journey specializing in distributed event processing. He is a published author and presenter in that domain and a contributor to “Siddhi” open source event processing project.
Vidura Gamini Abhaya
Vice President, Solutions Architecture
Vidura Gamini Abhaya
As the Head of Solution Architecture for APIM at WSO2, Vidura is responsible for shaping technical direction with product teams and addressing customer needs. As a Field CTO, he collaborates with global customers to craft strategic roadmaps, offering technical guidance and architecture strategies for digital experiences. With over 25 years of global experience across finance, logistics, aviation, and energy, Vidura brings deep expertise. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from RMIT University, Australia.