• Ranjo Gunawardena joins the Avinya team as the new Executive Director overlooking the efficient functioning of all aspects of the Avinya Foundation.

  Before she joined Avinya Foundation, Ranjo worked as a Senior Director of Sales & General Manager – North America for WSO2. Throughout her career she has been responsible for Strategic Customer Relationship Management, Customer Service Excellence, and Development and Retention of highly-effective teams.

  Ranjo is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (MCIM – UK). 

  Her passions: The world of Functional Health Coaching, healthy mindful living through the dynamic balance of nutrition, active lifestyle, managing priorities and recovery. She loves reading, exploring Sri Lanka, cycling & trekking.

Geeth is passionate about software technologies, an avid reader of books like Harry Potter, a fan of whodunnit TV shows, and a history enthusiast with a penchant for capturing moments through photography. With a background in Information and Communication Technology, he is equally dedicated to teaching and technology. When he’s not immersed in code or teaching, you can find him enjoying games of table tennis and volleyball or delving into captivating world history. His curiosity drives him to explore new avenues, aiming to make a meaningful impact through research and education.

• Aruni is a dedicated and compassionate individual who devoted the early years of her life to being a mother. She worked as an administrator at a leading school for girls, where she played a key role in fostering a supportive and well-organized learning environment. Inspired by the vision of the Avinya Foundation, she took on a role in operations, channeling her experience and dedication into helping the organization grow and expand its impact. Aruni’s passion for education and community development continues to drive her efforts in making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Yujith is a Software Engineer currently employed with the Avinya Foundation Technology Team. With a strong background in full-stack application development, he previously worked at the Lanka Software Foundation (LSF), where he played a pivotal role in creating software solutions for the Sri Lanka Election Commission on behalf of LSF. Yujith holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), Sri Lanka. Apart from his professional endeavors, he finds joy in playing badminton and spending quality time with friends during his leisure hours.

Lahiru is a software engineer at Avinya Foundation. Prior to joining Avinya Foundation, Lahiru worked as a software engineer at Epic Lanka (PVT) Ltd, where he was responsible for backend development in financial applications. Lahiru holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Software Engineering from the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology.In his spare time, Lahiru enjoys traveling, playing video games, watching movies, and listening to music.