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Asanka Abeysinghe | |
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| Born | Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan American |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | BSc in MIS |
| Alma mater | National University of Ireland (UCD) |
| Occupation(s) | Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Author, Speaker |
| Known for | WSO2, Cell-based Architecture, Platformless, Digital-double |
| Website | blog |
Asanka Abeysinghe is a Sri Lankan American technology executive, author, and speaker. He currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of WSO2, a company specializing in API management, integration, identity and access management (IAM) and internal developer platform (IDP) solutions.
Early Life and Education
editHis early life and educational background are not extensively documented. During the pandemic, he moved to Folsom, California, from the San Francisco Bay Area.
Career
editAsanka is known for his thought leadership in cloud-native technologies and platformless architecture. As the CTO at WSO2, he has significantly influenced the direction of enterprise software by advocating for a decentralized reference architecture for cloud-native applications.
Asanka is a proponent of the platformless computing paradigm, which focuses on enhancing enterprise software engineering through concepts like API-first development, cloud-native middleware, platform engineering, and developer experience (DX). He co-authored the 'Platformless Manifesto,' which articulates his vision for the next generation of enterprise architecture. Under his leadership, WSO2 has embraced a strategy of product differentiation and market leadership guided by first-principle thinking.
Contributions and Thought Leadership
editAsanka is a frequent speaker at major technology conferences, including KubeCon, API World, and WSO2Con, where he discusses topics such as application modernization, cloud migration, and platform engineering. His speaking engagements often emphasize the benefits of platformless architecture, composable enterprises, and internal developer platforms.
He is actively involved in writing and has contributed numerous articles and thought pieces to industry publications. Asanka is also preparing a book titled "In-Valuable" which focuses on practical insights into platform architecture and enterprise technology dynamics.
Initiatives and Projects
editAsanka has initiated several projects at WSO2, including the development of the 'WSO2Way,' an internal methodology promoting first-principle thinking in software development. He played a crucial role in the strategic separation of WSO2's API management and integration solutions into distinct business units, enhancing the company's market focus and product offerings.
His leadership role extends to organizing WSO2Con and other corporate events, where he serves as the program committee chair. Asanka's initiatives are aimed at fostering sustainable competitive advantages, enhancing market leadership, and improving customer engagement.
Personal Life
editAsanka lives in Folsom, California, with his family, including two children. He is known for his unique sense of style, often wearing black at public events. Asanka is a dog lover and enjoys engaging with the tech community through podcasts and mentorship.
Publications
edit- Co-author of the 'Platformless Manifesto'
- Upcoming book: "In-Valuable"
- Various articles and whitepapers on cloud-native architecture, API management, and platform engineering.
References
edit- [WSO2 Official Website](https://wso2.com/)
- [Platformless Manifesto on GitHub](https://github.com/wso2)
- [WSO2 Choreo Events](https://wso2.com/choreo)
Category:Technology executives Category:Cloud computing Category:Living people Category:Sri Lankan American