National Expert for WSA Australia | Member of the Grand Jury – WSA Global | Member of the Board of Directors – WSA Global
Sachi Wickramage is a distinguished Sustainability Advocate and Serial Entrepreneur, whose diverse expertise spans Business Strategy & SaaS Product Consulting, Usability Engineering, and Mobile Apps and Cloud Technologies. As a thought leader committed to creating a better world, Sachi harnesses the power of technology to drive positive social impact.
Serving as a Member of the Board of Directors and a Grand Jury Member for the World Summit Awards (WSA) Global, Sachi operates within the esteemed United Nations SDGs & WSIS framework. His role is pivotal in identifying and promoting groundbreaking digital innovations with the potential to transform societies globally. Additionally, Sachi proudly serves as the WSA National Expert for Australia, where he spearheads the Australian Chapter of the World Summit Awards, elevating Australia’s profile in global digital innovation and positive societal change.
Since 2015, Sachi has been a cornerstone of the WSA Global Network. As the National Expert for World Summit Awards Australia, he has made significant contributions by identifying, mentoring, and showcasing the finest Australian digital innovators. His efforts have resulted in 48 Australian nominations, leading to 33 shortlists by the WSA Global Grand Jury, and culminating in 11 Global Winners and 6 Global Champions. These achievements underscore his dedication to fostering a culture of innovation and social entrepreneurship in Australia.
His inspiring keynote addresses at the WSA Global Congresses in Vienna, Austria and Puebla, Mexico have spotlighted pressing issues such as climate change and the digital divide, urging global action and highlighting Australia’s role in these global challenges. His recent successes in WSA Global Congress – Patagonia, Chile, where Australia was the only nation with three WSA Global Winners, exemplify his commitment to elevating Australian innovation on the world stage.
Sachi’s dedication to sustainable innovation and social good has earned him consecutive invitations to serve on the Jury Panel for the prestigious Josef Umdasch Research Prize in Austria.
In March 2024, Sachi authored the chapter titled “Navigating The Digital Frontier: A Journey of Inclusive Innovation and Social Good” representing Australia in the United Nations-based WSA Global publication, “Digital Ecosystems and Social Impact – WSA 2024 Global Review of National Developments”, showcasing Australia’s commitment to inclusive innovation and social good. ISBN: (978-81-959145-9-3)
Sachi Wickramage’s relentless pursuit of excellence, unwavering dedication to social impact, and visionary leadership make him a beacon of inspiration for all Australians. His accomplishments reflect the essence of Australian innovation and his commitment to driving sustainable change on a global scale.
In addition to his work with WSA, Sachi is the co-founder and CEO of i4T Global. Sachi leverages his vision, steering a global ensemble of over 40 brilliant minds from varied domains, ranging from global sales, marketing, branding & software engineering. At i4T Global, each individual plays a pivotal role in Sachi’s grand symphony of innovation. Sachi has been instrumental in developing the i4T Global PropTech and Field Service Management platform, creating sustainable and socially responsible solutions that truly make a difference in the industry. This platform enables and accelerates Australian companies, fostering collective economic growth and enhancing the nation’s reputation for cutting-edge technology.
Prior to dedicating his focus to i4T Global, Sachi served as the Head of Operations & Product Development at hSenid Software International. Throughout his decade-long association with the hSenid Group of Companies, Sachi built and led a dynamic cross-functional team of over 35 professionals, successfully delivering more than 50 large-scale IT projects across diverse sectors. These sectors spanned telecommunications, human resources, eCommerce, finance, healthcare, government services, and entertainment. His astute strategic choices and unwavering customer-centric approach ensured consistent EBITDA margins of over 25% year on year, leading to the establishment of 20 global strategic partnerships.
With a strong passion for Mobile Apps, Sachi has managed over 100 Mobile App projects throughout his career. He co-founded award-winning mobile/wearable ventures “FlipBeats” and “Expense Tracker 2.0,” which have collectively garnered 13 international awards, generated significant media buzz, and surpassed 1 million downloads across multiple platforms. In 2015, “FlipBeats” was recognized by the World Summit Awards – Global as one of the world’s most innovative startups in Entertainment and Social Inclusion, empowering SDG-9: Industry Innovation and Infrastructure.
Prior to joining hSenid Software International in 2006, Sachi worked as an MIS Consultant for NDB Bank Ltd, where he designed and implemented MIS and Business Intelligence software. His exceptional performance earned him the “Best Performance Award” for the year 2005 and recognition as one of the Top 25 Best Performing Employees of the NDB Banking Corporation, which boasted over 6,000 employees.
Sachi holds an MBA with Distinction from Cardiff Metropolitan University (UWIC) UK, and a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Management Information Systems (MIS) from University College Dublin (UCD), National University of Ireland (NUI).
In addition to his professional ethos, Sachi has made significant contributions to academia, mentoring & lecturing in areas such as Entrepreneurship, Product & Project Management, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Multimedia, Usability Engineering, and UI/UX at institutions affiliated with Staffordshire University (UK) and the University of Wales (UK). As a forward-thinking industry leader, Sachi is committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and positive change on a global scale.
In addition to his professional ethos, Sachi has made significant contributions to academia, mentoring and lecturing in areas such as Entrepreneurship, Startups, Product and Project Management, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Multimedia, Usability Engineering, and UI/UX at institutions affiliated with Staffordshire University (UK) and the University of Wales (UK). Furthermore, Sachi engages with the SP Jain School of Global Management in Sydney as an industry mentor, providing internship opportunities for university students to engage with the World Summit Awards (WSA) Australia. Through these internships, students conduct research and assessments on WSA Australia, contributing positively to its social impact agenda while gaining valuable experience. As a forward-thinking industry leader, Sachi is committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and positive change on a global scale.
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