- Sanjiva Weerawarana is a veteran technologist and entrepreneur with extensive influence and leadership in the enterprise software space. His technical insight and innovation have driven WSO2’s success in the enterprise software market and provided reliable solutions and technical support to customers worldwide.
- Paul Fremantle is a leading technologist and entrepreneur with a distinguished career in open-source software development, service architecture and cloud computing.
- Davanum Srinivas is an accomplished technology leader and entrepreneur whose leadership and technical insights have driven WSO2’s success in the enterprise software market.
The founders, Sanjiva Weerawarana, Paul Fremantle and Davanum Srinivas, have led the development of WSO2 and are committed to helping organisations achieve digital transformation and business innovation through open, flexible, enterprise-class solutions. Their technical leadership and open-source ethos have driven WSO2’s success and continued innovation in the enterprise software space.
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Sanjiva Weerawarana
Sanjiva Weerawarana is one of the co-founders of WSO2 and its chief architect. He is a senior computer scientist with extensive experience and deep understanding in the areas of distributed computing, SOA (service-oriented architecture) and enterprise integration.
Sanjiva received his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka and his PhD in Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He has a reputation for excellence in his field, both in academia and industry.
During his career, Sanjiva has worked at several leading technology companies, including IBM, Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft. At these companies, he gained extensive industry experience and delved into areas such as distributed systems, cybersecurity, and enterprise application development.
Before founding WSO2, Sanjiva was a senior technologist at IBM, where he led several open-source projects, including Apache SOAP and Apache Axis, and was a champion of open standards and open-source technologies that drive innovation and progress in enterprise software development.
As chief architect of WSO2, Sanjiva plays a key role in the company’s technology development and product strategy. He has led a team that developed a series of leading enterprise products such as the WSO2 identity server, WSO2 API Manager, and WSO2 Enterprise Integrator, which provide flexible and reliable solutions for customers worldwide.
In addition to his achievements in industry, Sanjiva is an active scholar and speaker. He is a frequent participant in international academic conferences and has published many important papers and presentations in the areas of distributed computing, service-oriented architectures, and more.
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Paul Fremantle
Paul Fremantle is one of the co-founders of WSO2 and its chief technology officer (CTO). As a senior computer scientist and enterprise architect, Paul has extensive experience and insights in open-source software development, SOA, cloud computing and big data.
Paul graduated from Oxford University with a bachelor of science in Computer Science. During his career, he has worked at several leading technology companies, including IBM and Xerox. At IBM, Paul was one of the founders of Apache Axis, a renowned Web services project, and played a key role in its development and rollout. He has in-depth research and practical experience in the areas of distributed systems, service architectures and enterprise integration.
As CTO of WSO2, Paul leads the company’s technology strategy and product development direction. He has led the development of several leading enterprise products, including WSO2 Enterprise Integrator, WSO2 API Manager, and WSO2 Identity Server. These products are used worldwide and provide customers with flexible, reliable solutions.
Paul is an active member of the open-source software community, a member of the Apache Software Foundation, and plays a key role in several open-source projects. He is a core contributor to projects such as Apache Axis and Apache Synapse and is committed to driving the development and innovation of open-source technologies.
In addition to his technical achievements, Paul is an inspiring speaker and author. He is a frequent speaker at international conferences and writes for various technical publications and blogs, sharing his insights and experiences to inspire and influence the global technology community.
Davanum Srinivas
Davanum Srinivas is one of the co-founders of WSO2 and its vice president. He is a senior computer scientist and open-source software developer with extensive experience and a deep understanding of the distributed systems, cloud computing, and enterprise architecture space.
Davanum graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras with a Masters in Computer Science. He has a strong reputation in the open-source community, is a member of the Apache Software Foundation, and has been actively involved in the development and management of several Apache projects such as Apache Axis, Apache CXF, and others. His contributions to these projects have been instrumental in driving the development and innovation of open-source technologies.
As vice president of WSO2, Davanum plays a key role in the company’s product development and technology strategy. He led the team that developed several leading enterprise products, including the WSO2 identity server, WSO2 API manager, and WSO2 enterprise integrator. These products are widely used around the world, providing customers with flexible and reliable solutions.
Davanum is known in the open-source community for his open, friendly attitude and technical depth. He is actively involved in discussions and collaborations on open-source projects and has a wide influence on the technical community. He is also a frequent speaker at international conferences, sharing his insights and experiences, and inspiring and guiding the global technology community.
In addition to his technical contributions, Davanum is a charismatic team leader. He can motivate his team members to fulfil their potential, drive the team to achieve their goals together and play an important role in the development of the company.
