Dr. Dhushy Thillaivasan
DBA (UoK), MA (UoC), MBA (USJP), BSc (UCD)Academic Casual - UG Business and Management
School of Business and Law
I possess more than 25 years of industry experience as a tech entrepreneur. With roles as both a founder and co-founder of numerous technology enterprises, my focus lies in attaining exponential growth in an increasingly digital world.
Constantly driven to learn and acquire knowledge, I merge my extensive expertise and insights to aid others in their journey of learning and business transformation.
Background
I am a Sri Lankan national who has been living in Melbourne since 2021. I have been a resident of Australia since 2014, but I was unable to move here permanently until recently due to my business and work commitments.
I received my primary, secondary, and tertiary education in Sri Lanka. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in management information systems, and I later earned master's degrees in business administration and international relations. In 2023, I completed my doctorate in business administration.
I began my professional career as an analyst programmer in 1994. In 2001, I started my own technology business. Since then, I have established several technology ventures and have worked in multiple geographies, including South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the United States. This has given me a wealth of experience in the business cultures of these regions.
I am currently the head of a Fintech organization and am working on setting up a new venture in Edutech.
Universities Studied At
University College Dublin, Ireland
University of Sri Jayawardeneapura, Sri Lanka
University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Awards
UCD Alumni of the Year (Sri Lanka): 2017
Previous teaching
Birmingham City University: Jan 2017 - Jul 2023
University of Colombo: 2019
London Metropolitan University: Feb 2022 - Present
Professional Experience
Co-Founder / Director, zMessenger PVT. Ltd. : Feb 2003 - Present
Founder / CEO, Silverleap Technology PVT. Ltd. : Feb 2014 - Present
Consultant, Topshine Financial Services, PTE. Ltd.: April 2022 - Present
Co-Founder, Citrine Technology PTY. Ltd.: August 2023
Professional Interests
Industry 4.0
Digital Transformation
Exponential Organizations
Exponential Growth
Digital Transformation Leadership
FinTech, Digital Payments and Electronic Wallets
Automated Fare Collection (AFC) Systems
Open, and Closed Loop Payment Systems
Key Achievements
Member of the Sri Lankan National Compound Archery Team 2016 - 2017 representing Sri Lanka in the South Asian Games of 2016
Obtained PADI Advanced Level Diver license in 2016
Became a Licenced Coxwain in 2016
Complete the Race the Peral 24-hour cycling challenge as a 4-member relay team in 2020
Computer Software
My background in technology has given me the skills and knowledge to learn and adopt new software tools quickly and easily, both for my professional and academic work.
Consultancy Work
Currently, I am engaged in consultancy services for Topsine Financial Services, an organization headquartered in Singapore. Topsine is in the process of securing its eMoney and Remittance licenses from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, a pivotal step towards establishing an international money transfer network.
Accreditation
I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:
- 4609 Information Systems
- 3503 Business systems in context
- 3507 Strategy, management and organisational behaviour
- 4601 Applied computing
At the level of External associate supervisor
Current Capacity
Other Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services - Other commerce, management, tourism and services not elsewhere classified
Industry 4.0
Digital Transformation
Exponential Organizations
Exponential Growth
Digital Transformation Leadership
Business Model Innovation
Organizational Performance
