Maneesha Dias is an academic and a seasoned professional with over four years of experience in the field of Supply Chain management and business information systems. Her expertise lies in the integrated aspects of operations, supply chain management, ERP systems and data analytics. Her academic journey includes the Global Academic Excellence Scholarship she received from Tampere University Finland for Master’s degree in computer science – Statistical Data Analysis. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Management and Information Technology specialized on Operations and Supply Chain Management from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Her outstanding performance earned her a Gold Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement and a place on the Dean’s List throughout her degree program. Furthermore, she holds professional qualifications in Lean Six Sigma and human resource management. She brings a unique blend of academic rigor and practical experience to her teaching, research, and industry engagements.