Malshika Dias

Malshika Dias is a Lecturer in the Discipline of Business Information Systems (BIS) at The University of Sydney. She received her PhD in Information Systems from the University of New South Wales. Malshika holds a MPhil in Information Systems and a BS in Information and Communication Technology from the University of Colombo. Her research focuses on digital transformation and artificial intelligence, examining how these technologies impact business strategy, organisations, and occupations. She employs qualitative interpretive methods, particularly case studies and archival analysis, and approaches her work from an organisational history perspective. Malshika's research has been published in prominent information systems journals and presented at major conferences, including in the Journal of Strategic Information Systems and at the International Conference on Information Systems.

Malshika Dias is a researcher at The University of Sydney, focusing on Information Systems, Strategy, and Business History. Her work explores the intersection of historical contexts with contemporary information systems and digital transformation strategies. Dias investigates how historical imprints influence digital strategizing, particularly in government and traditional SMEs. Her research also addresses challenges in software development within academic and developing contexts, emphasizing sustainability and trust in e-Government projects. She examines the role of organizational history in technological innovation and the impact of digital transformation on small businesses and family enterprises.