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Hello! I’m Keith De Alwis. I'm a business consultant, specialising in Digital Public Infrastructure & AI for business.

Residence Dubai, UAE
Contract Not Currently Available
Address CO-WORKING, JT030061, Compass Building, AI Shohada Rd, United Arab Emirates
E-mail keith@de-alwis.com

Services

AI Business Consultancy

Helping businesses unlock growth by leveraging AI to streamline operations, cut costs, and drive smarter decision-making.

Technical Co-Founder

Providing hands-on technical leadership to turn your vision into a scalable, investor-ready product.

Digital Public Goods (DPG) Consultancy

Advising governments and organisations on adopting and scaling open-source solutions that deliver real social impact.

Project Management / PMO

Driving complex projects to success with structured planning, governance, and delivery excellence.

No / Low Code App Development

Building fast, cost-effective applications using no/low-code platforms to accelerate innovation.

eCom Scale Ups

Helping ecommerce brands scale profitably with strategies that boost conversion, retention, and customer lifetime value.

I’ve spent the last two decades building and scaling technology that transforms industries — from healthtech startups to multinational corporates, and from digital public goods to AI-powered business solutions. My career has taken me across healthcare, pharma, FMCG, telecom, and ecommerce, giving me a unique lens on how to blend strategy, technology, and execution to deliver measurable results.

Whether it’s helping governments deploy digital public infrastructure, guiding businesses through AI adoption, or scaling ecommerce brands to new markets, my approach is hands-on and impact-driven. I don’t just advise — I co-create, build, and lead teams to turn vision into reality.

For partners and clients, that means a trusted mix of boardroom-level strategy and roll-up-your-sleeves delivery. My focus is always the same: unlock growth, accelerate innovation, and deliver technology that genuinely makes a difference.

Core Skills

Digital Transformation
95%
AI & Emerging Tech Strategy
90%
Product & Technology Leadership
92%
Project & Program Management
88%
Business Growth & Partnerships
90%

Coding Skills

No-Code / Low-Code Development
95%
AI Integration
90%
Automation & Workflow Tools
92%
Modern Web Stacks
80%

Knowledge

Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
90%
Digital Public Goods (DPGs)
90%
Healthcare & HealthTech
90%
Telecom & Connectivity
90%
AI & Emerging Technologies
90%
Ecommerce & Scale-ups
90%
Innovation & Ecosystem Building
90%
AI Automation Platforms
90%

Experience

2023 - Present

Senior Business Consultant (Global)

Providing high-impact consultancy across diverse global contracts, with a specialization in programme management, digital health innovation, AI Automation and technology leadership. Committed to delivering transformative solutions through a combination of technical expertise, strategic vision, and a deep understanding of complex and emerging markets.

2022 - 2023

Director & Chief Digital Officer (Group) - Hemas Holdings PLC (Sri Lanka)

Led group digital transformation across healthcare, pharma, and FMCG, driving innovation, efficiency, and new growth opportunities

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

Chief Technology & Product Officer

Led the design and scaling of Praava’s integrated healthtech ecosystem—spanning clinics, diagnostics, telemedicine, and digital products—to deliver patient-centric care at scale.

2020 - Present

Board Advisor (Global Advisory Board) Part-time

Provides strategic guidance on scaling Praava’s healthcare, pharma, and digital health initiatives, leveraging global best practices and innovation

2020 - 2022

Global Subject Matter Expert (GSME) for Digital Health - KPMG

2018 - 2021

Technology Advisor & Fractional CTO - Well Tech

Advised on technology strategy and product direction while stepping in as interim CTO to oversee platform development, strengthen the engineering function, and align technology with the company’s growth goals.r description

2016 - 2020

Co-Founder CTO/COO - Telenor Health

As CTO, I led the development of Tonic, Bangladesh’s first digital health platform, reaching millions of users with services spanning telemedicine, health content, and insurance. I oversaw technology strategy, product innovation, and platform scalability, building a healthtech ecosystem that combined mobile reach with accessible, affordable care. My role focused on aligning tech with business growth while ensuring security, reliability, and impact at scale.

Jan 2013- March 2026

CTO & Cofounder Creation Application

Creation Application, a leading UK based mobile digital software agency, specialises in iOS, Android and Windows Mobile App development, has offices is the UK, Canada and Sri Lanka.

As one of the original founding team of the company Keith lead the companies Technology directorate involved in every aspect of product delivery inclusive of Development, Design, UI/UX, Programme Management & Dev Ops. He is responsible for delivering over 50 Mobile Solutions across several platforms, to clients around the world. description

Jan 2012- March 2013

Technology Consultant Telefonica Digital

Advised on emerging technologies and product strategy, helping shape innovative digital services across global markets.

Feb 2006-May 2012

Senior Relationship Manager - IT & Network Telefonica O2 UK

Managed key technology partnerships and network projects, aligning IT strategy with business priorities to deliver customer-focused innovation.

Jan 2003 - Feb 2006

Programme Manager - Carphone group (UK)

Managed key technology partnerships and network projects, aligning IT strategy with business priorities to deliver customer-focused innovation.

Testimonials

Amy Walters

VP, Customer Success. Topia Mobility

I had the privilege of working with Keith on my professional services team at Topia, where he served as an enterprise Project Manager. Keith managed complex, high-stakes implementations with remarkable skill, seamlessly navigating a fast-moving and often unpredictable environment. As the company scaled its next-gen global mobility platform, he took ownership of massive enterprise, marquee, and international accounts—ensuring successful outcomes despite the challenges that came with rapid business growth and expansion.

What truly sets Keith apart is his ability to bring order to chaos. He didn’t just execute projects—he improved the way we worked. Beyond his role as a contractor, he drove meaningful process improvements within the professional services team and leveraged his AI expertise to automate workflows, enhance efficiency, and elevate our overall operations.

Keith is also a true team player, collaborating seamlessly across the organization to align stakeholders, drive progress, and ensure customer success. He balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution, always keeping both internal teams and customers on track for success. His ability to navigate complexity while fostering teamwork makes him an invaluable asset to any organization. I’d work with him again in a heartbeat.

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