Lahiru Ellepola

CEO

Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka10 yrs 10 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Founder of a successful digital solutions company
Expert in building high-performing remote teams
Proven track record in digital marketing and software development

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and HR Tech expert with a focus on digital marketing and remote team management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Digital MarketingWeb DevelopmentRecruitingCustomer SatisfactionData AnalysisTechnical SupportCustomer SupportAccount Management

Other Skills

EnglishEngineering DesignReporting & AnalysisSoftware SolutionsSoftware DevelopmentBooking SystemsCoordinate MeetingsService AssuranceData ProcessingStrategic PlanningDigital StrategySocial Media MarketingCisco NetworkingNetwork SecurityBackup Solutions

About

As the Founder & CEO of Octick Pvt Ltd, I help businesses scale faster by combining innovative digital solutions with world class talent. Octick is a full-service digital partner offering web development, SEO, branding, and performance marketing to help brands thrive in the digital age. Our team builds not just stunning websites, but end-to-end growth engines from UX to ads to analytics designed to drive measurable business outcomes. Alongside this, I lead Octick HR, our global talent division that connects businesses with pre-vetted, highly skilled remote teams across functions such as development, design, SEO, marketing, and operations. We enable companies in Australia, the UK, the US, and beyond to scale quickly and cost-effectively often at 60–80% lower costs while maintaining top-tier quality. Through our 7 day onboarding model, clients can build dedicated offshore teams faster and cost efficiently, backed by a rigorous vetting process that ensures only top talent joins their ranks. Whether it’s accelerating digital transformation or building high-performing remote teams, my focus is on delivering tangible results and long-term impact for every partner we work with.

Experience

10 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 6 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Octick hr

Chief Executive Officer

Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 4 mos · Sri Lanka · Remote

I lead Octick HR with a focus on building high preforming remote teams for businesses worldwide. We specialise in acquiring the best talent in the country in Software development, digital marketing, design, admin, and finance allowing our clients to scale without the burden of local hiring, HR or infrastructure and reducing salary expenses by 40 to 45%.
Our model blends global strategy with Sri Lankan talent excellence, delivering fully managed, remote ready teams in 7 days or less.

Octick

Chief Executive Officer

May 2022 – Present · 4 yrs · kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka

We are a software development and digital marketing company that builds custom technology solutions tailored to your business needs. Our digital marketing expertise helps you effectively brand and promote your business. Additionally, we assist in building skilled remote teams, reducing salary expenses by 40 to 45%.

EnglishRecruitingEngineering DesignDigital MarketingCustomer SatisfactionReporting & Analysis+2

Ccms ltd

Booking Officer

Jun 2019 – Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 7 mos · kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka · Hybrid

Managed booking processes, coordinated schedules and facilitated smooth operations to ensure customer satisfaction and efficiency in service delivery.

Booking SystemsCoordinate MeetingsCustomer SatisfactionService Assurance

Hsbc

Data Processing Executive

Feb 2019 – Jun 2019 · 4 mos · Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka · On-site

Oversaw data processing tasks, ensuring accurate data entry, analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.

Data ProcessingData AnalysisStrategic PlanningReporting & Analysis

Virtual v

IT Officer

Oct 2017 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos · kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka · On-site

Led digital marketing campaigns, developed software solutions and created compelling graphic designs, enhancing brand visibility and user engagement.

Digital StrategySoftware SolutionsDigital MarketingSocial Media Marketing

Lolc finance plc

IT Assistant

Oct 2016 – Oct 2017 · 1 yr · kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka · On-site

Manage daily system and macros update, social media and website content, user administration, system backups, networking troubleshooting and tech support.

Cisco NetworkingNetwork SecurityTechnical SupportBackup Solutions