I will be responsible for evaluating and assessing the proficiency of candidates in advanced data science methodologies and applications, ensuring adherence to industry standards.The candidates include Data Scientists, Data Science Engineers and Data Analysts.

Evaluate and authorize applications, conduct initial reviews, synopsis reviews and technical report reviews for statuses of the Chartered Scientist.Conduct Interviews for Technical Report Review Interviews (TRI) and Professional Reviews Interviews (PRI) for Chartered Scientist (C Sci) Science Council UK

Evaluate and authorize applications, conduct initial reviews, synopsis reviews and technical report reviews for statuses of The Chartered Engineers and Incorporated Engineers.Conduct Interviews for Technical Report Review Interviews (TRI) and Professional Reviews Interviews (PRI) for Chartered Engineers (C Eng) and Incorporated Engineers (I Eng) Engineering Council UK.

Evaluate and authorize applications, conduct initial reviews, synopsis reviews and technical report reviews for statuses of the Chartered IT Professional and Chartered Fellow BCS.Conduct Interviews for Technical Report Review Interviews (TRI) and Professional Reviews Interviews (PRI) for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) and Chartered Fellow BCS (FBCS) British Computer Society UK.

Edit and implement the SFIAplus Version 7 Skills Framework for the “Information Age” UK which focuses on the most established and widely adopted IT skills training and development model reflecting current industry in Infrastructure Management & Support’ specialism.

The BCS Council is a representative body of the worldwide membership that advises the Trustee Board on the strategic direction and operation of the Institute

Review and implement the Skills Framework for the “Information Age” UK which focuses on the most established and widely adopted IT skills training and development model reflecting current industry. (Ex. 96 Skills and 8 additional resource topics, 7 generic Level descriptions comprising Autonomy, Influence, Complexity and Business Skills, 344 Tasks which identify Work Activities that an IT professional needs to be competent in and the associated required Knowledge and Skills).I help to improve the said needs and provide employers and IT practitioners with the facility to map skills against the frameworks to identify training and development requirements.

I am functioning as a Judge of the National Best Quality ICT Awards (NBQSA). NBQSA is the only National Event in Sri Lanka, which focuses on the ICT Industry and over the years, has recognized many outstanding organizations and individuals on their contribution to the industry. Organized by the BCS the Chartered Institute for IT – Sri Lanka Section

To support communities activities in the region; to facilitate effective communication between communities in the region and the sharing of best practice on community matters. The Communities Committee supports all BCS communities in the region, whether geographical, technical. Co-ordinate the planning of community activities in the region and advise the Communities Resourcing Committee on allocation of resourcing to the region. Build and maintain excellent relationships with all communities in the region (local, technical). Enable a highly integrated approach between communities in region (eg between Local Networks and Technical and Professional Networks).

The BCS Council is a representative body of the worldwide membership that advises the Trustee Board on the strategic direction and operation of the Institute

IFIP a leading international organization in ICT Sciences and under the auspices of UNESCO. IFIP holds consultative status with UNESCO and is headquartered in Austria, the seat of the United Nations in Vienna. IFIP since its inception is to achieve the worldwide professional and socially responsible development and application of ICT, covering five continents with a total membership of over half a million with links to more than 4000 scientists and ICT professionals from Academia & Industry.

Recommending of the award, under licence from the Engineering Council, successful applications for professional registration.Contributing to defining and upholding of the standards of qualifications awarded by the IET.Contributing to the development of case law and setting precedents to assist the assessment process.Contributing to the development of volunteer activities associated with registration.Approving the appointment of all volunteers associated with registration, including registrars and Moderators.Contributing to the development of processes and guidelines used in assessing the competence of applicants for professional registration and other qualifications.Contributing to the development and use of processes to improve the registration experience for applicants.Auditing a sample of registration applications to monitor process compliance and consistency between panels.Implementing the IET’s equality and diversity policy within the scope of the registration process.

• Facilitate effective communication between communities in the region and the share best practices• Co-ordinate the planning of community activities in the region and advise relevant communities.• Build and maintain excellent relationships with all communities in the region • Enable a highly integrated approach between communities in local and professional Networks.• Increase member participation in other non IET community activities.• Increase membership and registrations in the region.• Identify high profile and influential individuals in the region to act as thought leaders for the IET.

As a Professional Review Interviewer, conduct initial reviews, synopsis reviews and technical report reviews for statuses in panels of B & C – Engineering Computing, Software, ICT, Electronic, Control and Semiconductors for the Chartered Engineers and Incorporated EngineersConduct Interviews for Technical Report Review Interviews (TRI) and Professional Reviews Interviews (PRI) for Chartered Engineers (C Eng) and Incorporated Engineers (I Eng) Engineering Council UK.

As an Assessor, evaluate and authorize applications, conduct initial reviews, synopsis reviews and technical report reviews for statuses in panels of B & C – Engineering Computing, Software, ICT, Electronic, Control and Semiconductors for the IET Fellowship application and conduct Interviews for Professional Reviews Interviews (PRI).

As an Assessor, evaluate and authorize applications, conduct initial reviews, synopsis reviews and technical report reviews for statuses in panels of B & C – Engineering Computing, Software, ICT, Electronic, Control and Semiconductors for the Chartered Engineers and Incorporated EngineersConduct Interviews for Technical Report Review Interviews (TRI) and Professional Reviews Interviews (PRI) for Chartered Engineers (C Eng) and Incorporated Engineers (I Eng) Engineering Council UK.

I am responsible for authorizing higher education programmes that meet the educational requirements of the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).I review program content, delivery and include areas such as relevance, coherence, challenge, assessment, staffing, quality assurance and resources.I authorize Individuals with awards from accredited programmes, which helps to reduce some or all of the detailed assessment of the educational requirements required for Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer registration.

To support communities activities in the region; to facilitate effective communication between communities in the region and the sharing of best practice on community matters. The Communities Committee supports all IET communities in the region, whether geographical, technical. Co-ordinate the planning of community activities in the region and advise the Communities Resourcing Committee on allocation of resourcing to the region. Build and maintain excellent relationships with all communities in the region (local, technical). Enable a highly integrated approach between communities in region (eg between Local Networks and Technical and Professional Networks). Increase member participation in other ‘non-community’ IET activities (eg submissions to IET journals, school fairs, candidates for prizes). Increase membership and registration in region. Identify high profile and influential individuals in the region to act as thought leaders and ambassadors for the IET.

I advise candidates who apply for Chartered Status and Fellow Status, to complete their applications and to present their experience, qualification and case to the panel in a way that will assist their assessment.Provide advice according to EC UK, IET UK, particularly when a candidate for professional registration has been unsuccessful. I arrange and conduct the interviews Chartered and Fellow level, guide interviewers, prepare the final reports and provide recommendation on the competence level of the candidates. Conduct seminars to a minimum of 100 industry professional engineers every year.

Evaluate and authorize applications, conduct initial reviews, synopsis reviews and technical report reviews for statuses of The Chartered Engineers and Incorporated Engineers.Conduct Interviews for Technical Report Review Interviews (TRI) and Professional Reviews Interviews (PRI) for Chartered Engineers (C Eng) and Incorporated Engineers (I Eng) Engineering Council UK.

Evaluate and authorize applications, conduct initial reviews, synopsis reviews and technical report reviews for statuses of the Chartered Scientist.Conduct Interviews for Technical Report Review Interviews (TRI) and Professional Reviews Interviews (PRI) for Chartered Scientist (C Sci) Science Council UK

Lead the most critical Tier iii Data Centres, Digital and Technology operation of the bank (Systems & Network Architecture, Digital & Technology, System Information Security, Data Base, ATMs). Led the System & Network Architecture team which was recognized for the Digital Banking initiative awards for 2021 & 2022 (Public Sector Most Outstanding ICT Achievement, Best Common ATM Enabler of the Year, Bank of the Year for Excellence in Customer Convenience, Gold Award for the NSBPay App, the only PCI DSS Certified and Tier 3 Uptime Data Centre certified Bank in Sri Lanka).I am experienced in leading diverse and highly technical team of 70 which comprise of System & Network Architect leaders and engineers, who drive innovative projects. Manage an annual strategy & architecture budget of approximately USD Millions and develop the strategic digital road map against agreed OKRs and milestones, to maximize ROI in IT and directly engage in the bank’s overall strategic business objectives.Led IT audits, risk & compliance frameworks for PCI-DSS, ISO/IEC 27001, Tier iii Uptime Institute USA, quarterly and annually.Advice to conduct and validate all PCI-DSS controls quarterly and annual vulnerability scanning with Nessus tool. Work with 3rd party auditors for scoping, gap assessment and review of evidences and VAPT & Remediation for penetration testing.Led and implemented system architecture and system information security governance processes in the Bank and implemented PCI – DSS, ISO/IEC 27001. Implemented an Uptime Institute certified Tier iii date center with 200 racks (4.5 kw) in production and DR and compiled PCI DSS and ISO/IEC 27001 for the first time in the Finance sector in Sri Lanka.As the Chairman and a TEC Member, I involved across a broad range of IT and service delivery disciplines in the tender evaluation, specifications, tender procurement, contract negotiation, legal compliance, relationship management, Budget management and financial analysis.

Responsible for operations and strategic leadership of the IT function within the Bank, with overall accountability for Systems Architecture, Data Base, system security and Data Centre.Responsible for implementation of Bank’s current and future strategy for technology.Managed and was responsible for ensuring a balance between the best system architecture solutions and support solutions that delivered long term benefit to the Bank.Identified of the most suitable system architecture solutions & vendors, business objectives, requirement.Finalized pilot system architecture projects evaluation, final project supervision and management, designed and implemented the business continuity solution, solution verification with multiple vendors and Technologies.Conducted pilot project evaluation, final project supervision and management.Designed and implemented the Business Continuity Solution, Solution Verification with multiple Vendors and Technologies.Developed and managed System Architecture, Data Base, IT Infrastructures and Data Centers and plans for enhancement of the IT division of the Bank.I lead a team of approximately 40 - 30 system engineers, in highly technical roles that require a degree and technical certification in multiple IT platforms.Managed ICT Enterprise OLA and SLA Agreements in place with large organizations with a focus of achieving long term sustainable business relationships.Involved across a broad range of IT and service delivery disciplines as a Chairman and Technical Member in the tender evaluation, procurement, contract negotiation, legal framework, relationship management, Budget management and financial analysis.Provided support in developing and building the Bank IT strategic map for maximizing the return on IT investments which is directly linked to the strategic business objectives.

Managed and was responsible for ensuring a balance between the best IT hardware solutions and support solutions that delivered long term benefit to the Bank.Identified of the most suitable IT hardware technologies & Vendors, Business objectives, requirement.Finalized pilot IT hardware projects evaluation, final project supervision and management, designed and implemented the business continuity solution, solution verification with multiple vendors and Technologies.Managed the bank IT hardware team for monitoring the effectiveness of incident management and involved in making recommendations for improvement and development, implement of the major incident processes.Provided efficient and effective services in bank’s IT section and Branch operations while contending with pressures to reduce operating costs. Ensured compliance and added value to the bank’s business.Completed several projects and some implementations for the first time in Sri Lanka. I ensured the project is approved, initiated, implemented and embedded and how to closed.Developed and provided technical solutions and plans for enhancement of the IT division of the BankLead directly - 15 and indirectly - 30 No’s of technical team members in multiple IT platforms and the 250 online branches and 4000 online postal banking units & networks.Provided support in developing and building the Bank IT strategic map for maximizing the return on IT investments.Managed ICT Enterprise OLA and SLA Agreements in place with large organizations with a focus of achieving long term sustainable business relationships.Involved across a broad range of IT and service delivery disciplines as a Chairman and Technical Member in the tender evaluation, procurement, contract negotiation, legal framework, relationship management, Budget management and financial analysis.

Role is particularly complex in terms of its scope. There is a large technical part of this role in terms of skill, knowledge and experience and a large business focus in terms of people and resource management, planning, Budget management, strategy and communication. Planned and implemented of IT Infrastructures, Hardware & Electronic and Electrical requirements for approximately 5000 Technical and non-Technical NSB staff.Developed and technically managed the IT Hardware and Infrastructure Sections in the Bank and the network of 250 online branches and 4000 online post offices network.Developed and provided technical solutions and plans for enhancement of the IT division of the Bank and lead the IT-Hardware section and sub sections and lead 15 member technical team and in directly manage 75 member technical team in multiple IT platforms.Accountable for actions of subordinates and authorized to make decisions critical to the organizational success and to influence developments within information systems industry at large. Defined internal standards and business processes pertaining to my section, in line with technical, strategic and legal compliance.Worked with Local and International vendors and stakeholders in providing, ICT services and product solutions that enable the business to achieve its strategic objectives.Practical experience across a broad range of IT and service delivery disciplines (Tender evaluation, procurement, contract negotiation, legal frameworks, relationship management, Budget management and financial analysis).Experienced with IS management skills and disciplines in public sector environment (IT service and vendor delivery, Project and quality management, Advising and consultancy and IT contract negotiation). Managed ICT Enterprise Agreements in a large organization (Ex. Dell, IBM, CISCO, VMware, Lexmark, HP, APC, Nixdorf, NCR, AT&T), with a focus on achieving long term sustainable business relationships.

Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach in enabling the introduction and exploitation of new and advancing technology and other relevant developments.Test and verify hardware and support peripherals to ensure that they meet specifications and requirements, analyzing and recording test data.Planning, Designing, Implementing, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Auditing, MonitoringServer infrastructure and Operating Systems Technology (Microsoft, VMware, Linux, UNIX, AIX)Storage infrastructure and Operating Systems Technology (EMC, IBM, HP)Network infrastructure and Operating Systems Technology (Cisco, HP)Backup and Replication SolutionsAntivirus SolutionsATM (Visa and Master).Monitor functioning of equipment and make necessary modifications to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications.Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan layout, including type of computers and peripheral equipment modifications.Build, test and modify product prototypes, using working models or theoretical models constructed using computer simulation. Responsible for ensuring a balance between the best technical solutions, and solutions that deliver long term benefit to the organization.

Manage operational processes & IdentificationTechnologies, Vendors, Business Objectives, Requirement Finalization, Pilot Project Evaluation \ Supervision and Management, Design and implement the Business Continuity Solution and Verification with multiple Vendors \TechnologiesAnalytical / CreativityAble to look at complex data and computer systems and find inefficiencies, analyze weaknesses or security threats and provide creative and innovative solutions for problem solving Problem-Solving SkillsAble to analyze issues, security threats or problems and make decisions on how to proceed.

I am functioning as an Assistant Secretary and Executive Committee Member of the Chartered Management Institute UK - SL

Advice to conduct and validate all PCI-DSS controls quarterly and annual vulnerability scanning with Nessus tool. Work with 3rd party auditors for scoping, gap assessment and review of evidences and VAPT & Remediation for penetration testing.Identify and mitigate risks related PCI-DSS and ISO/IEC 27001 to ensure SCICOM’s client data (Airlines, Telco and Immigration offices) are secure and compliant. I lead IT audits and compliance activities quarterly and annually including controls and implement framework projects (PCI DSS, ISO/IEC 27001 and Tier lll Uptime institute USA) in industries such as Airlines, Banks, Telco and Immigration offices. Lead Cyber security projects with an in-house SOC setup with AICPA SOC type 1 & type 2 certifications for SCICOM. As the head of facility and engineering, I ensure compliance to Malaysian legal and regulatory obligations in all customer project implementations.Lead the capacity planning, commissioning Implementing Tier iii data centers, assessing infrastructure/existing infrastructure and certifications according to the Uptime Institute's (USA) Tier iii/ TIA 942 standards.Capacity planning and construction of 400kW data center for mission critical operations and commissioning according to the standards of Uptime Institute's (USA) Tier iii/ TIA 942.Review QA/QC Single line diagrams, Specifications, Layouts of power distributions, cooling system designs, and networking infrastructure according to the Uptime Institute's (USA) Tier iii/ TIA 942 standards. Carry out Capacity planning of UPS systems, switch gear (MCCB, MCB), Generators, Cabling and size calculation, PAC, Mechanical systems.Regularly review Construction Progress, QA/QC, Commission progress, issues, and KPI metrics to report to management and evaluate structural integrity, power availability, environmental conditions, and essential services to finalize design according to the Tier iii/ TIA 942 standards.