About this site

The Erudite Bookworm was launched in February 2025 by D.M. De Alwis.

Ahasae Tharu logo, The erudite bookworm, Annecdotal Evidence. All made in Canada.
  • Author Blog of D.M. De Alwis.
  • Anecdotal Evidence is a compilation of articles navigating a career as a product leader, relationships, and culture.

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I write about love, life, family, and career. You can take the product leader out of the tech world, but you can't take her mindset out of her.
- D.M. De Alwis

About D.M. De Alwis

D.M. De Alwis is a Canadian-born Sri Lankan author living north of Toronto. She has over a decade of experience as a product leader working with startups and has authored children's books and fantasy fiction. She has been at the helm of Ahasae Tharu since 2008 for freelance web and product development, consulting, coaching, and writing.

Memberships:

  • The Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association (CSFFA)
  • Writer's Community of York Region (WCYR)
  • Inspired Product Leader Executive Network (IPL)
  • Previously, Drupal Association.

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