Inqbaytor CEO recognised with 2 prestigious awards for innovation in IT, travel sectors

Woman Technopreneur of the Year 2023

Co-Founder and CEO of Inqbaytor, the trailblazing travel technology company, Dr. Harshani Perera, has been honoured with two extraordinary awards, acknowledging her exceptional contributions and leadership in the field of information technology and travel industry. 
Dr. Perera received the prestigious Woman Technopreneur of the Year 2023, at SLASSCOM National Ingenuity Awards 2023 and the Leadership in Information Technology Award 2023 at Top50 Professional and Career Women Global Awards 2023.
These awards celebrate Dr. Perera’s remarkable journey as a woman in the male-dominated fields of IT and travel, exemplifying her dedication and passion for making a significant impact through technology-driven innovation. Dr. Perera’s achievements stand as a testament to her unwavering commitment to empower women in technology. Starting her illustrious career as a Software Engineer at Virtusa and Zaizi, she demonstrated remarkable expertise and determination. Her entrepreneurial journey commenced while pursuing her PhD in Information Technology at Murdoch University. Dr. Perera led the groundbreaking development of the Ticket Gadget app during the lockdown period brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ticket Gadget swiftly grew to become the largest online travel consolidator in the country, offering unparalleled travel services to both travel companies and corporates. The success of Inqbaytor and its flagship product, Ticket Gadget, has been a result of Dr. Perera’s exceptional leadership, relentless drive and innovative thinking. Her ability to steer the company’s trajectory during turbulent times demonstrates her acumen as a technopreneur.
As a woman in IT and travel, Dr. Perera has both shattered stereotypes and broken barriers. Her remarkable journey is an inspiration to aspiring women technopreneurs around the world. Beyond her role at Inqbaytor, she also serves as a Director at SLASSCOM, the national chamber for the IT/BPM industry in Sri Lanka. In this capacity, she has been actively involved in spearheading the pioneering work of the Women Technopreneurs Forum. This initiative is dedicated to supporting female technopreneurs, empowering them with resources, guidance and mentorship to thrive in the technology landscape.