Asanka Gunasekera

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Assistant General Manager @ DMS Software Technologies (Pvt) Ltd
Western Province, Sri Lanka
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Gampaha District, Western Province, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
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With over 20+ years of strong industry knowledge and hands-on experience, I am a Group Manager - Systems Engineering at DMS Software Technologies, a leading IT solutions provider in Sri Lanka. I specialize in Oracle engineered systems and infrastructure solutions, as well as OS, Virtualisation, Networking, Security, Storage and Services.As an all-rounder, I have been involved in many successful projects from pre-sales to post-sales support, across the globe, adapting to different roles and circumstances to fulfil the needs of time-critical sectors such as Telco, insurance, financial, and government. I am passionate about delivering high-quality solutions that meet the customer's expectations and requirements, while also providing training, coordination, customer relation, and research and development. I also work as a freelance DBA and Systems Engineer, helping people with consultancy and support services for various infrastructure projects.

Asanka Gunasekera's Current Company Details
DMS Software Technologies (Pvt) Ltd

Dms Software Technologies (Pvt) Ltd

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Assistant General Manager
Western Province, Sri Lanka
Website:
dmsswt.com
Employees:
167
Asanka Gunasekera Work Experience Details
  • Dms Software Technologies (Pvt) Ltd
    Assistant General Manager
    Dms Software Technologies (Pvt) Ltd
    Western Province, Sri Lanka
  • Dms Software Technologies (Pvt) Ltd
    Group Manager - Systems Engineering / Systems Engineer
    Dms Software Technologies (Pvt) Ltd Jun 2022 - Present
    Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
    Apart from the responsibilities under above role, I am mainly involved in providing pre-sales & post-sales support, implementation and L3 support services for Oracle engineered systems and Infrastructure solutions under different vendors while heading a team of Data and Systems Engineers. Below are some of the key responsibilities, but not limited toProject management, Coordination, Customer relation, Training, proposals, Solutioning, presentations, RND, Security, Hardware, Cloud computing, and virtualisation & infrastructure consolidation.
  • Freelance
    Freelance / Dba And Systems Engineer
    Freelance Sep 2020 - Present
    Western, Sri Lanka
    Help people by Providing Services and Consultation - Infrastructure - Design, Plan, Implement and Support services. Below mentioned are few of the companies. that I work with.Yearly Contracts2020-12 – Current Damro Group of Companies, Sri LankaOracle database and Windows Support and Consultancy services. Damro is a large consumer goods manufacture and retailer with a network of showrooms and manufacturing facilities, across the island and overseas. 2021-04 – 2021-10 External Consultant, KPMG Technology Solutions (Private) LtdConsultancy, Implementation, and Support services, for some of the leading institutes in Sri Lanka, through KPMG Sri Lanka, mainly Backend Support service for Oracle E-business Suite, Infrastructure, Database (Oracle, Postgres) and OS (Aix, Linux, Windows) and Hardware and software Solutions. ○ Serendib Flour Mills (SFML)○ South Asia Gateway Terminals Ltd (SAGT) - OCI cloud Implementation○ Commercial Bank○ Commercial Credit & Finance PLC○ LB Finance○ Aitken Spence PLC, Sri Lankan○ National Savings Bank2020-11 – Project Based Contracts (Registered)• DMS Software Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka (Partner Oracle)• Melsta Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka (Partner Oracle)Key Areas Implementation and support for Oracle software and hardware products including engineered systems, OS, Clustering, Storages, Backup/Restoration and DBA services. Networking, Remote or onsite based on the requirement.
  • Ezy Corp
    Manager - System Engineering
    Ezy Corp May 2018 - Dec 2020
    Bagatalle Road, Colombo 03, 00300, Sri Lanka.
    EZY Corporation (Pvt) LTD, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Oracle Distributor for Sri Lanka, FDA Partner and Partner for VMware, Trend Micro and Hitachi.Pre-sales support, Implementation, Post-sales support, Partner and Customer engagements, Demo, Training and Events.• Oracle software / hardware and Engineered systems• VMware• TrendMicro• Hitachi• Oracle FDA support services• DBA support services• Research and DevelopmentHelping company to achieve required standards and certifications through facing interviews, Accreditations, and certifications
  • Nimbus Cloud Lanka Ltd
    Systems Manager
    Nimbus Cloud Lanka Ltd Oct 2016 - Feb 2018
    Colombo
    Nimbus Cloud Lanka Limited, a Subsidiary of Informatics Private Limited, Sri Lanka. A cloud operator offering local instances for local customers.Upon successful completion of the project, reported back to Informatics Group till May 2018• Build, and Operate, proprietary cloud orchestration software “U-Cloud” runs on XenServer Hypervisor.• R&D, Design, Build, and Operate Sap Hana certified Implementation, using ApacheCloud Stack integrated with VMware (vCenter, VSAN and ESXi Hypervisor)• Cloud Migrate to and from Legacy systems.• Migrate to and from other types of cloud offerings
  • Informatics International Limited
    Assistant Manager / Systems Engineer, Global It Infrastructure Services Division
    Informatics International Limited Jul 2012 - Oct 2016
    Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka
    Roles and responsibilities under Assistant Manager • Network Engineer (analysis/planning/designing/..) • System DBA (installation/configuration/security/data analysis/capacity planning/performance tuning/..) • Research and Development Engineer• Team Coordination and Supervision • Pre-Sales Support (demo/requirements/solutions/proposal stages/..)• Project Planning (planning of individual/team project/job deliverables/..) • Systems Implementation Services (deployment/configuration/acceptance Testing/Training..) • Customer Support ServicesWhile providing L3 support for Infrastructure (DB, OS, Network, Storage); successful Designed, Implemented, and Managed infrastructure solutions globally and locally for institutes such as Telco (Billing, Mediation, Customer Care, POS, Roaming, Provisioning, and Interconnect), Gov (Boarder control, People Registration, Revenue assurance, Vehicle registration), Insurance (Life and General) Financial and Third party integration (Interpol, Biometrics). Developed skills and knowledge by Initiating, Organising, and Conducting Trainings and Knowledge transfers for the staff and customers. Helped, the company to achieve required standards (CMM L3, ISO) and certifications through facing Interviews, Accreditations and Certifications. By automation, was able to reduce the number of man hours and number of day-to-day activities such as backups, alerts etc.
  • Informatics International Limited
    Lead Systems Engineer
    Informatics International Limited Feb 2011 - Jul 2012
    Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka
    • Providing L3 support for In-house and customer infrastructure• Pre-Sales and Post-Sales support• Customer Engagements• Training, Demo, and Presentations• Requirements gathering and analysis • Sizing & Capacity planning• HW and SW Proposals • Implementation, Configuration and troubleshooting (Server systems, Storage systems, Network, OS, Oracle, Apache, Tomcat ….)• Onsite and Offsite support (Local and Overseas)• Technical documentation• Installation, Configuration, Patch Updates and Upgrade• Getting involved in planning and design of database structure• Backup and Recovery• Automation (scripting and us of software)• Working with Development • Security (Database, OS and network)• Monitoring & Performance Tuning (Database, OS and applications)• Working with SSL and TSL • Working with OS like UNIX, LINUX, AIX & windows base servers• Virtualization• Research and Development• Coordination with higher management• Assuring CMM level 4 standards are followed• Team coordination and SupervisorWhile providing L3 support for Infrastructure (DB, OS, Network, Storage); successful Designed, Implemented, and Managed infrastructure solutions globally and locally for institutes such as Telco (Billing, Mediation, Customer Care, POS, Roaming, Provisioning, and Interconnect), Gov (Boarder control, People Registration, Revenue assurance, Vehicle registration), Insurance (Life and General) Financial and Third party integration (Interpol, Biometrics). Developed skills and knowledge by Initiating, Organising, and Conducting Trainings and Knowledge transfers for the staff and customers. Helped, the company to achieve required standards (CMM L3, ISO) and certifications through facing Interviews, Accreditations and Certifications. By automation, was able to reduce the number of man hours and number of day-to-day activities such as backups, alerts etc.
  • Informatics International Limited
    Senior Systems Engineer
    Informatics International Limited Oct 2008 - Feb 2011
    Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka
    • Providing L3 support for In-house and customer infrastructure• Pre-Sales and Post-Sales support• Customer Engagements• Training, Demo, and Presentations• Requirements gathering and analysis • Sizing & Capacity planning• HW and SW Proposals • Implementation, Configuration and troubleshooting (Server systems, Storage systems, Network, OS, Oracle, Apache, Tomcat ….)• Onsite and Offsite support (Local and Overseas)• Technical documentation• Installation, Configuration, Patch Updates and Upgrade• Getting involved in planning and design of database structure• Backup and Recovery• Automation (scripting and us of software)• Working with Development • Security (Database, OS and network)• Monitoring & Performance Tuning (Database, OS and applications)• Working with SSL and TSL • Working with OS like UNIX, LINUX, AIX & windows base servers• Virtualization• Research and Development• Coordination with higher management• Assuring CMM level 4 standards are followed• Team coordination and SupervisorWhile providing L3 support for Infrastructure (DB, OS, Network, Storage); successful Designed, Implemented, and Managed infrastructure solutions globally and locally for institutes such as Telco (Billing, Mediation, Customer Care, POS, Roaming, Provisioning, and Interconnect), Gov (Boarder control, People Registration, Revenue assurance, Vehicle registration), Insurance (Life and General) Financial and Third party integration (Interpol, Biometrics). Developed skills and knowledge by Initiating, Organising, and Conducting Trainings and Knowledge transfers for the staff and customers. Helped, the company to achieve required standards (CMM L3, ISO) and certifications through facing Interviews, Accreditations and Certifications. By automation, was able to reduce the number of man hours and number of day-to-day activities such as backups, alerts etc.
  • Informatics International Limited
    Systems Engineer
    Informatics International Limited Jul 2006 - Oct 2008
    Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka
    • Providing L2 and L3 support for In-house and customer infrastructure• Pre-Sales and Post-Sales support• Customer Engagements• Training, Demo, and Presentations• Requirements gathering and analysis • Sizing & Capacity planning• HW and SW Proposals • Implementation, Configuration and troubleshooting (Server systems, Storage systems, Network, OS, Oracle, Apache, Tomcat ….)• Onsite and Offsite support (Local and Overseas)• Technical documentation• Installation, Configuration, Patch Updates and Upgrade• Getting involved in planning and design of database structure• Backup and Recovery• Automation (scripting and us of software)• Working with Development • Security (Database, OS and network)• Monitoring & Performance Tuning (Database, OS and applications)• Working with SSL and TSL • Working with OS like UNIX, LINUX, AIX & windows base servers• Virtualization• Research and Development• Coordination with higher management• Assuring CMM level 4 standards are followed• Helping company to achieve required standards and certifications through facing interviews, Accreditations, and certifications
  • Informatics International Limited
    Associate Systems Engineer
    Informatics International Limited Jan 2006 - Jul 2006
    Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka
    Was responsible for providing L2 and L3 support in maintaining in-house infrastructure • Linux (Red Hat, Centos, Fedora, Ubuntu ….)• Unix• Windows servers• Network (Routers, Switches, Wifi, point to point links and VPN)• Application (Samba, NFS, Http, File transfer …….)• Hardware, Racking and Cabling• Research and Development• Trainings and Demos• Technical Documentation
  • Computer Information Systems (Pet) Ltd
    Engineer
    Computer Information Systems (Pet) Ltd Aug 2003 - Jan 2006
    Boralla, Sri Lanka
    Installation and configurationOperating Systems - Windows /95/98/NT/200 series, SCO Unix, DG Unix, Unix Ware, Caldera linux, RedhatHardware - Desktop systems, PC servers and DG mini computers, Serial communication devices and Multi port cards, SCSI cartridge tape drivesPoint of sales - Micros 8700/2700 systems and PC based systemsCommunication and interfacing - Third-party integration through Network and Serial communicationCabling - Serial communication and NetworkingMaintenanceHas been involved in maintaining of Computers, Printers, Monitors, Terminals, Line Drivers, UPS, Computer peripherals such as Multi-port serial cars and Micros Point of Sales equipment MICROS 8700/2700 and PC based POS systemsOverseeing hardware repair team
  • Computer Information Systems (Pet) Ltd
    Assistant Engineer
    Computer Information Systems (Pet) Ltd Mar 1999 - Aug 2003
    Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka
    Installation and configurationOperating Systems - Windows /95/98/NT/200 series, SCO Unix, DG Unix, Unix Ware, Caldera linux, RedhatHardware - Desktop systems, PC servers and DG mini computers, Serial communication devices and Multi port cards, SCSI cartridge tape drivesPoint of sales - Micros 8700/2700 systems and PC based systemsCommunication and interfacing - Third-party integration through Network and Serial communicationCabling - Serial communication and NetworkingMaintenanceHas been involved in maintaining of Computers, Printers, Monitors, Terminals, Line Drivers, UPS, Computer peripherals such as Multi-port serial cars and Micros Point of Sales equipment MICROS 8700/2700 and PC based POS systems
  • Computer Information Systems (Pet) Ltd
    Hardware Technician
    Computer Information Systems (Pet) Ltd Oct 1998 - Mar 1999
    Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka
    Responsibilities were repair and maintain Micros POS systems, Terminals, Serial communication devices etc. Using tools as Multimeters, oscilloscope etc
  • Khk Scaffolding & Formwork Llc
    Designer / Draftsman
    Khk Scaffolding & Formwork Llc Jul 1997 - Apr 1998
    Ajaman, Uae
    • Layout and design: Scaffolding (AutoCAD, Manual)• Machine shop draughtsmen (AutoCAD/CAM)
  • Sangam Academy
    Instructor Auto Cad 12
    Sangam Academy Jan 1997 - Jun 1997
    Colombo 6, Sri Lanka
  • Power Alert Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
    System Analyst
    Power Alert Lanka (Pvt) Ltd Jun 1996 - Jun 1997
    Colombo 3, Sri Lanka.
  • Ms Lanka Pay Phones Ltd
    Technical Officer
    Ms Lanka Pay Phones Ltd Jul 1995 - May 1996
    Colombo 8, Sri Lanka
    One of field technical offices with the responsibility to service and repair pay-phones across Colombo City and suburbs and part of payphone installation team across Sri Lanka.
  • Hettiarachchi Industries
    Mechanical Draftsman
    Hettiarachchi Industries Aug 1994 - May 1995
    Ethul-Kotte, Sri Lanka,

Asanka Gunasekera Education Details

  • St. Benedict'S College, Colombo-13
    Primary And Secondary Education
  • City & Guilds
    City & Guilds
    Diploma
  • City & Guilds
    City & Guilds
    Electrical Engineering Technicians Part2 Electronics
  • City & Guilds
    City & Guilds
    Technician Certificate In Electical And Electronic Engineering

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Asanka Gunasekera works for Dms Software Technologies (Pvt) Ltd

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