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Jithma Beneragama

Captain · DISC type DS
Strategic Advisor - Public Sector at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
📍 Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Jithma is a digital transformation leader and Strategic Advisor at AWS, guiding public sector executives on digital strategy and AI adoption. A Monash University graduate and multi-award-winning CIO, colleagues describe him as a "trusted advisor, " "strategic, " and "people-first. "

He is deeply invested in societal impact, serving as Chair of AIIAs ESG network and advising the World Mosquito Program on its digital strategy. Jithma dedicates time to fostering future talent through roles as a Councillor at Haileybury and an Adjunct Industry Fellow at Swinburne University.

Unique fact: He originated the concept for Digital Victoria, the entity leading the states digital transformation.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Strategic Advisor - Public Sector
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
Personality Overview

How Jithma shows up

Planner & Achiever
Decisive But Calm
Long-Term Thinker

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Priorities

Topics Jithma cares about

Public Sector AI
Advises government leaders on AI adoption at AWS and actively promotes upskilling in Gen AI for the public sector.
ESG & Sustainability
Chairs the ESG Policy Advisory Network for AIIA, shaping policy on how technology can drive sustainability and positive social outcomes.
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Career

Work history

8-2021
Strategic Advisor - Public Sector
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
2-2025
Chair, ESG Policy Advisory Network
AIIA
2-2024
Councillor
Haileybury
5-2023
Strategic Advisor
World Mosquito Program (WMP)
7-2016
Adjunct Industry Fellow
Swinburne University of Technology
In the press

Media appearances

AIIA Tech and Sustainability White Paper 2023. Featured in Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA)
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Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
Monash University
VCE
Haileybury
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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