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Kalindu Asansa

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Professional Journey

Feb 2024 –Present
Current

Senior Management – IFS Consultant

Open Source Integrators Inc. · Toronto, ON

  • Lead enterprise-scale IFS Cloud transformation engagements by aligning technical delivery with organizational strategy, managing stakeholders across business and IT functions.
  • Direct solution architecture and technical governance across integrations, data migration frameworks, and system configurations; guide cross-functional delivery teams through Agile methodologies and sprint planning.
  • Collaborate with executive stakeholders to define roadmap priorities, resolve complex business challenges, and drive adoption across finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and asset management domains.
  • Oversee risk management, solution performance optimization, and continuous improvement while mentoring consultants across concurrent global workstreams.
Aug 2023 –Dec 2023

Senior Software Engineer – Asset Management

IFS R&D · Sri Lanka

  • Designed and integrated an enterprise-level Asset Health Dashboard using Power BI within IFS Cloud to support data-driven asset lifecycle decisions.
  • Led debugging, testing, and quality assurance across equipment administration and document management modules.
  • Strengthened software reliability through code reviews, improved test frameworks, and Lean development practices.
Mar 2022 –Jul 2023

Senior Product Specialist – Asset Management

IFS R&D · Sri Lanka

  • Lead product specialist for Asset Performance & Insights; translated complex business requirements into enterprise-grade IFS Cloud solutions.
  • Partnered with global stakeholders to define architecture standards, design patterns, quality metrics, and testing frameworks.
  • Aligned development priorities with roadmap strategy to ensure long-term product maintainability.
Oct 2020 –Mar 2022

Senior Technology Specialist

Trinecode Solutions · Sri Lanka

  • Led software engineering teams delivering enterprise web and mobile applications across the full SDLC.
  • Designed and integrated IoT-based home automation platforms combining hardware and software ecosystems.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure solutions aligned with business requirements and scalability goals.
Aug 2012 –Sep 2020

Earlier Career Experience

Multiple Organizations · Sri Lanka

  • Product Engineering Lead – MAS Intimates Central Manufacturing
  • Senior Digitalization & Automation Executive – MAS Intimates – Linea Clothing
  • Senior Executive – Industrial Engineering – MAS Intimates – Linea Clothing
  • Embedded Systems & Hardware Engineer – ZELCOM INTERNATIONAL INC.

Education Background

B-Eng (Honors) in Electronic Engineering

Sheffield Hallam University

United Kingdom

Higher National Diploma in Electronic Engineering

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

Sri Lanka

Professional Achievements

Yellow Belt in Lean Manufacturing

Odoo Certified Consultant

Process Master – Asset Performance & Insights Team at IFS R&D

Introduced Pedal-Less Sewing to MAS Holdings

Introduced IoT Based Data Collection Systems to MAS Intimates

Judge – Intellihack 3.0 Machine Learning Hackathon, University of Colombo

Winners – MAS Intimates Future Stars 2019

Gold Award – MAS Holdings Future Stars 2019

Gold Award – National Convention on Quality and Productivity (2018 & 2019)

Best Kaizen Award – Consecutive 8 Months (June 2019 – January 2020)

Project Champion – Dancing Module Conversion at Linea Clothing

Completed Job Family Based Training in Lean Manufacturing

Skills & Technologies

IFS Cloud ERP Development
IFS Cloud Consulting
SQL / PLSQL
Electronic Design & Engineering
LEAN Manufacturing
IoT System Design & Development
Microsoft PowerApps
Systematic Problem Solving
Microsoft PowerBI
Adobe After Effects
Embedded Systems Design
Circuit & PCB Design
Robotics & Automation
Mobile Application Development
RFID Systems
ReactJS / NextJS

Featured Projects

IFS Codex – Chrome Extension Developer Toolkit

IFS Codex – Chrome Extension Developer Toolkit

IFS Codex is an IFS Cloud developer support extension specifically created for IFS Technical Developers to quickly inspect, explore, and interact with their IFS Cloud environment without ever leaving the browser. Authenticate once with your IFS credentials and get instant access to a growing toolkit of developer tools right in the Chrome side panel.

Award-Winning Overlock Machine Safety System

Award-Winning Overlock Machine Safety System

An advanced safety system for Overlock machines incorporating limit switches at critical safety points to prevent operator accidents, aligned with JIDOKA industrial automation principles.

Award-Winning IoT Based Machine Oil Level Monitor

Award-Winning IoT Based Machine Oil Level Monitor

IoT-powered automated monitoring system for sewing machine lubricant levels, replacing manual checks with real-time alerts and a centralised dashboard across production facilities.

Asset Health Dashboard for IFS Cloud

Asset Health Dashboard for IFS Cloud

A comprehensive real-time asset monitoring dashboard integrated within IFS Cloud, enabling data-driven asset lifecycle decisions with multi-level filtering and direct fault report creation.

Fingerprint Ignition Security System for Automobiles

Fingerprint Ignition Security System for Automobiles

An automotive security innovation that prevents vehicle ignition until the driver completes biometric fingerprint authentication, combining security with a seamless user experience.

Pedal-Less Sewing System

Pedal-Less Sewing System

An innovative industrial engineering solution eliminating traditional foot pedal control for sewing operators, reducing ergonomic strain and improving output consistency across MAS Holdings facilities.

Custom Apple HomeKit Smart Devices

Custom Apple HomeKit Smart Devices

Custom-designed smart home devices with built-in WiFi management and compact form factors for direct 220V input, fully compatible with Apple HomeKit and Siri voice control.

Farmline.lk Mobile e-Commerce Application

Farmline.lk Mobile e-Commerce Application

Cross-platform mobile application for Farmline.lk, a Sri Lankan agricultural enterprise, enabling customers to browse fresh produce, place orders, track deliveries, and pay securely online.

Production Summary PowerBI Report

Production Summary PowerBI Report

Automated production monitoring system for MAS Linea Clothing, replacing manual Excel-based reporting with real-time PowerBI dashboards tracking efficiency, output, quality, and downtime.

Machine Yamazumi IoT Dashboard

Machine Yamazumi IoT Dashboard

IoT-powered maintenance optimisation dashboard for sewing machine fleet management, replacing date-based servicing with usage-based scheduling through real-time machine monitoring.

Sinhala & Tamil Bible for EasyWorship 2009

Sinhala & Tamil Bible for EasyWorship 2009

Importable Sinhala and Tamil Bible translations in .EWB format for EasyWorship 2009, enabling worship leaders to display scriptures in South Asian languages during church services.

IoT Based Real-Time Data Collection from Sewing Machines

IoT Based Real-Time Data Collection from Sewing Machines

IoT modules integrated into sewing machines across production facilities for real-time data collection and transmission to a centralised platform with comprehensive dashboard visualisation.

LEAN Training Portal

LEAN Training Portal

A Microsoft PowerApps Desktop application for Training and Development in Lean Manufacturing at MAS Intimates, featuring progress tracking, assignment uploads, academic calendars, and multi-tier access control.

Linea University Training & Development Application

Linea University Training & Development Application

A robust Microsoft PowerApps Desktop application revolutionising employee training at MAS Linea Clothing, with personalised learning journeys, interactive quizzes, and a comprehensive admin backend.

5S Digital Audit Application

5S Digital Audit Application

A cutting-edge PowerApps Mobile application enabling seamless 5S workplace audits via mobile phone, with intelligent question presentation, real-time scoring, and automated result submission.

Other Achievements

President's Scout (2005)

Black Belt in Kick Boxing – 2006

School Colorsman for Kick Boxing – 2006

School Captain in Kick Boxing (2006/2007)

Head Organizer of AROUND SRI LANKA IN 12 DAYS (2013)

Best Kick Boxing Team (Tournament Champions) – 2007/2008

Rover Scout Assistant Crew Leader (2009/2010)

President of SLIIT Christian Fellowship (2011/2012)

Won 2nd Place in RoboFest 2010 (Open Category) with SHADOWFAX

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