HighFlyer Represents Startup Perspective at University of Auckland INFOSYS 305 Expert Panel on Digital Strategy and Transformation
We are proud to share that our Principal Consultant, Dr. Pasan Thilakasiri, participated as a panelist at the INFOSYS 305 Expert Panel on Digital Strategy and Transformation at the University of Auckland. The session brought together four distinguished panelists who shared their personal experiences leading digital change across diverse sectors.

Diverse Perspectives on Digital Transformation
HighFlyer proudly represented the startup ecosystem, bringing fresh insights from the entrepreneurial world. The other panelists, drawn from larger established organizations, provided complementary perspectives on digital transformation at scale. This unique combination created a rich dialogue that bridged the gap between innovative startups and established enterprises.
Valuable Exchange of Insights
The panel discussion explored how digital transformation is reshaping both entrepreneurial ventures and corporate environments. Participants shared practical experiences, challenges faced, and successful strategies for driving meaningful change in their respective domains. The conversation highlighted the universal principles of digital transformation while acknowledging the unique approaches required for different organizational contexts.

Bridging Startup and Corporate Worlds
This event demonstrated the importance of cross-sector collaboration in understanding digital transformation. By bringing together voices from startups and large organizations, the panel fostered a deeper understanding of how digital strategies can be adapted and implemented across different business models and scales.

Acknowledgments
We extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Khushbu Tilvawala and the University of Auckland team for the invitation and for hosting such an engaging and insightful discussion. These opportunities to contribute to academic and professional discourse are invaluable for advancing the field of digital transformation.
The exchange of ideas between industry practitioners and academic institutions continues to be essential for preparing the next generation of leaders in technology and business innovation.
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Pasan Thilakasiri, PhD
Principal Consultant (IT)
Dr Pasan Thilakasiri is a digital transformation expert with a PhD in e-governance from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST). He has extensive experience in IT consulting, system integration, and digital transformation initiatives, including work with the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka on healthcare digitisation projects that have impacted over 9.5 million individuals across 81 hospitals nationwide.
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