Neschae Fernando

Chief Executive Officer @ Zone24x7

About

An innovative problem-solver who can devise pragmatic business solutions. Possessing over a decade worth of experience in leading the delivery of complex IT solutions and systems for a diverse range of businesses in multiple sectors and geographies. Focused on blending software and hardware to best meet business needs in a multitude of domains including software, embedded systems, wireless, electrical, and mechanical systems. A proponent of continuous improvement and being the best version of yourself. Passionate about channeling innovation to make a difference for the next generation. Fitness enthusiast and avid reader.

Country

United States

City

San Jose

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Systems Design, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Mobile Applications, P&L Management, SW Development , Product Lifecycle Management, Program Management, Enterprise Software, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Transformation, Product Positioning, Hardware Development, Software Systems Engineering, Scaling Teams, Agile & Waterfall Methodologies, Sales Management, Leadership Development, Presentation Skills, Strategy

Experience

Chief Executive Officer

Zone24x7

2022-6 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

General Manager / VP Strategy and Technology

Zone24x7

2019-11 - 2022-6 · 2 yrs 8 mos

• Leading multi-disciplinary teams in strengthening the Company’s position in existing markets and sectors while exploring new frontiers. • Diversifying business lines and redesigning organizational structure to ensure that the Company is ready to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities. • Driving organizational transformation through inclusive leadership that strives to leave no stakeholder behind.

VP of Strategy and Technology

Zone24x7

2012-10 - 2019-10 · 7 yrs 1 mo

• Building and scaling up teams capable of analyzing new markets and aggressively taking the business into new sectors and territories. • Exceeding customer expectations while overseeing multiple projects from business development to budget-planning and within-budget on-time delivery. • Strengthening the Company’s leadership in innovation through astute internal promotions, external recruitments and skills development

IP Telephony / Unified Communications Engineering

Cisco

2008 - 2012 · 4 yrs

• Led various initiatives evaluating new system architectures and platform design • Android system software, Wireless / Bluetooth, Security, Application Middleware, Hardware bring-up • Part of a large well-oiled engineering machine who successfully went through a waterfall to agile transformation