Thilina Yapa Bandara
Thilina Yapa Bandara is a results-driven technology consultant with expertise in solution architecture, product management, and IT infrastructure. With over a decade of industry experience, he excels in delivering value through innovation and accountability. Passionate about personal development, he also serves as a life coach, career coach, and trainer.
🎓 Education & Expertise
- Bachelor’s Degree, Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering, University of Moratuwa
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Sri Jayewardenepura
⭐ Experience Highlights
- Co-Founder, Theory to Trade (2023 – Present)
Empowering the next generation of professionals through skill development, confidence building, and real-
world experience. - Associate Principal Consultant, Nagarro (2022 – Present)
Leading technology solution design, prototyping, and concept development while supporting clients with
communication, IT strategy, and innovation. - Certified Trainer, Success Zante (2018 – Present)
Coaching individuals to enhance personal growth, communication, and professional skills. - Visiting Lecturer, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (2017 – Present)
Designing and delivering modules in Embedded Systems, IoT, and Smart Systems for final-year
undergraduates. - Visiting Lecturer, PIBT (2009 – Present)
Teaching Embedded Systems, Electronics, Software Programming, and supervising BSc research projects. - Senior Consultant / Product Owner, Zone24x7 (2022)
Oversaw product strategy, solution architecture, and agile project delivery for global clients. - Consultant – Business Solutions, Zone24x7 (2019 – 2022)
Drove technology solutions through prototyping, concept validation, and client engagement. - Tech Lead & Technical Project Manager roles, Zone24x7 (2017 – 2019)
Managed embedded systems teams while coordinating end-to-end project execution. - Electronics Engineer to Senior Electronics Engineer, Zone24x7 (2010 – 2016)
Developed embedded hardware and software solutions with hands-on R&D experience. - Visiting Lecturer, ESOFT Metro Campus
Delivered academic content in electronics and IT-related modules
Profile Overview
Thilina Yapa Bandara is an accomplished technology consultant, solution architect, and educator with over a decade of experience in the IT and services sector. He specializes in bridging business needs with innovative technology solutions across software, hardware, and IT infrastructure. With a strong background in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Moratuwa and an MBA from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Thilina brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic vision.
As a Co-Founder of Theory to Trade, he empowers young professionals with practical skills and real-world readiness. In his current role as Associate Principal Consultant at Nagarro, he drives concept development, product strategy, and client-focused technology solutions. His career also spans extensive leadership at Zone24x7 and over 15 years of academic contribution as a visiting lecturer in embedded systems, IoT, electronics, and programming.
A passionate advocate for personal development, Thilina is also a certified trainer, life coach, and career coach, committed to helping individuals become the best version of themselves. His work reflects a mindset rooted in accountability, innovation, and continuous growth
