Mr. Ranil Bandara
BSc (Hons) in Information Technology Specializing in Information Technology Faculty of Computing | Information Technology Chief Executive & Technology Officer – Tecciance (Pvt) Ltd.Ranil Bandara is a technology leader with nearly two decades of experience in software engineering, product development, and strategic tech management. An early internship at Virtusa in 2005 ignited his passion for delivering innovative solutions and set the stage for a career spent bridging cutting-edge technology with real-world business needs. Today, as Chief Executive & Technology Officer at Tecciance, he drives company vision, oversees product strategy, and mentors teams to push beyond conventional boundaries.

Reflections on SLIIT
My time at SLIIT was more than just an academic journey—it was a transformative experience that laid the foundation for my professional and personal growth. The blend of strong technical education, practical exposure, and a forward-thinking environment helped shape me into the professional I am today.
SLIIT encouraged curiosity, collaboration, and innovation. The faculty’s guidance and the opportunities to engage in hands-on projects, competitions, and industry engagements gave me a head start in understanding real-world applications. It also helped me develop the confidence to tackle complex challenges with a problem-solving mindset.
Looking back, I’m grateful for the solid foundation SLIIT provided—and I look forward to seeing the institute continue to evolve and inspire future generations.
Advice to Current Students
you are in a place of tremendous potential. The future belongs to those who go beyond what’s expected—who challenge themselves, stay curious, and take initiative. Use this time to build not only your knowledge, but your mindset. Learn to think critically, collaborate deeply, and stay humble enough to keep learning, always.
Don’t wait for perfect opportunities—create them. Build things, break things, experiment, fail fast, and learn faster. Engage with the industry, contribute to open source, start side projects, ask big questions. What you do now will echo far beyond your graduation.
SLIIT is giving you the tools. It’s up to you to turn them into something visionary.
Alumni Stories
Key Career Milestones
- Apr 2023 – Present: Chief Executive & Technology Officer – Tecciance (AI-driven software for global industries)
- Oct 2018 – Apr 2023: Director Technology – Digiratina (spearheaded digital-transformation solutions)
- Oct 2018 – Nov 2019: Visiting Lecturer – APIIT Sri Lanka (Engineering Enterprise Applications)
- Nov 2015 – Oct 2018: Senior Software Architect – Auxenta (enterprise software architecture & cross-functional leadership)
- Sep 2013 – Oct 2015: Chief Technology Officer – zMessenger (drove product portfolio, achieved ISO 27001:2013)
- Jan 2013 – Sep 2013: Senior Consultant – Technology, Virtusa
- Apr 2010 – Dec 2012: Consultant – Technology, Virtusa (banking, finance, healthcare domains)
- Jan 2008 – Mar 2010: Senior Software Engineer, Virtusa
- Jan 2007 – Dec 2007: Software Engineer, Virtusa
- Aug 2006 – Dec 2006: Associate Software Engineer, Virtusa
Jul 2005 – Jul 2006: Intern – Technology, Virtusa (3rd-year placement that launched his career)
Additional Highlights and Achievements
- Proven track record of guiding cross-functional teams and scaling tech solutions as CXO
- Champion of open-source contributions and mentorship programs within Tecciance