Mr Asiri Galagoda joined SLT in 1992 as an Engineer and holds a BSc (Eng.) Hons degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. He is a Chartered Engineer and Corporate member of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka. Before joining SLT, he has worked in the university academia, for a short stint. In his career, he has gained exposure in the fields of Data Communications, Next Generation Networks, Outside Plant operations and has exposure and experience working in telecom operator overseas.

He has pioneered in Telecommunication Network transformations with the industry and technology evolvements from eras of legacy networks to Next Generation Network to Programmable Networks. Further he has exposure and experience in Submarine Cable network planning and design being a Cable Consortium committee member for SEA-ME-WE 5 and SEA ME-WE 6 cable systems.

During his career, he has gained industry related knowledge and trainings from National and International Academies in number of countries. In the present role, he oversees the Digital Transformation Program of the Company while overseeing the duties of Deputy Chief Information Officer.

In his professional carrier at SLT, he has hold the senior positions of Deputy General Manager, General Manager, Deputy Chief Officer and presently the Chief Officer Digital Transformation