Shantha Ruban, an eminent figure acclaimed among the World’s 100 Global Tech Innovators, is a visionary serial tech entrepreneur. He is also the Founder of 5 tech companies in the UK where he currently serves as the Group CEO developing world-class solutions, and shaping the digital landscape with cutting-edge technology.
One auspicious day, Shantha arrived at one of the group companies well before the usual bustle of the office. To his surprise, a group of young employees had already taken charge of the boardroom early that morning. Intrigued, Shantha decided to quietly observe.
In his own words, he recalls ‘I told them to carry on and I observed, I saw our Technologist and Senior tech lead Mayuran giving lecture to the new employees on practical examples of coding, how to code and industry best practices, he was doing such a fantastic job and these new employees were university graduates who had at least 5 years of education and internships before they joined the company, but they still needed training and more resources to get ready for their role in the company.” And this incident got Shantha thinking and eventually, the idea was born.
Later, Shantha engaged with his childhood friend Dr. Neil Anthony-Pillai in a discussion about this transformative incident. Together, they unearthed a grander vision for Sri Lanka.
Dr. Neil Anthony-Pillai, a luminary boasting four decades of experience in both tech and training, felt an immediate resonance with Shantha’s vision. In a bold move, he relinquished his significant role in the UK, dedicating himself to sculpting global tech innovators right here in Sri Lanka.