ABOUT US

A Story of Empowerment


Our Story

Through its innovative approach, WIDYA empowers smallholders and
large-scale farmers alike, fostering a community where knowledge and
resources are shared for mutual growth. Farmers can access tailored
advice to improve crop yields and reduce waste, while also adopting
sustainable practices that protect the environment for future generations.

In addition, WIDYA’s transparent marketplace connects producers with
buyers seeking high-quality, ethically produced goods. This builds trust and opens up new opportunities for farmers to expand their reach and profitability. With its commitment to nurturing a sustainable and equitable agrifood system, WIDYA is paving the way for a future where technology and tradition come together to feed the world responsibly.


Our Team

The WIDYA team share a drive to make social change. They are highly experienced and bring a wealth of knowledge in both business and technical areas, enabling them to understand the challenges and create holistic solutions for all stakeholder.

Prof Athula Ginige

CEO & Technology Officer, Founder
PhD, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
33+ years in Senior Leadership, Engineering, Agri-Tech & Research

Dasun Ginige

Chief Operating Officer, Co-Founder
PMBA, Macquarie Business School, Australia
13+ years in Banking, Finance & Technology

Markus Santa

Lead Developer
Master of Computing, Western Sydney
University, Australia
13+ years in Software Development

Chathu Kavinda

Junior Web Developer
B.Sc. (Physical science), University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
1+ years in Web Development

Biyanga Amaraweera

Quality Assurance
Professional Graduate Diploma, British Computer Society, United Kingdom
8+ years in Software Quality Assurance, IT

Akeel Mohamed

Agronomist / Systems Coordinator
MPhil in Agriculture Crop Science, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
8+ years in Digital Agriculture

Sanduni Ravishara

UI/UX Designer
BSc, Physical Science, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka
4+ Years in UI/UX Design and Quality Assurance

Dr Tamara Ginige

Operations and Analytics
PhD, Macquarie University, Australia
28+ years in Engineering, Agri-Tech &
IT Application Development for Empowerment

Tharanga Shanadi

Agronomist / Systems Coordinator
MPhil in Agricultural Economics & Crop Science, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
8+ years in Digital Agriculture


Innovative Worldwide Partnerships

Building Partnerships to Implement Sustainable Digital Agrifood Ecosystems.

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