Dilan Jayasekara

A passionate young ICT professional, Dilan Jayasekara is striving to create a thriving, sustainable and inclusive tech ecosystem for all.

Dilan arrived in Australia from Sri Lanka in 2017 as a newlywed international student with just $700 in his pocket. Completing his Master of Information Technology at Charles Sturt, he joined accounting and business advisory firm Pitcher Partners in Melbourne in 2019 as a data analyst, ascending swiftly to his current role as Assistant Manager – Data Engineering.

Inspired by his experience and driven to create opportunities for others, Dilan joined ACS (Australian Computing Society) in January 2022. He served two years as Vice Chair – Emerging Professionals Committee (EPS), driving the high-impact Student Support Membership program and a range of workshops, panel discussions and networking events to equip students with career-boosting skills and connections.

Dilan also championed the creation of ACS’s ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Special Interest Group. As Chair, he leads the group in bridging the skills divide between graduates and industry needs in partnership with education, business and government.

“By addressing this critical gap, we're fostering a thriving tech ecosystem in Victoria and ensuring a future workforce ready to meet the demands of the digital age,” he says.