•Azure DevOps(ADO) •Managing Kubernetes clusters on Azure (AKS)•Docker •Infrastucture as code using Pulumi•PCIDSS and information security•Managing Azure infrastructure - key vaults, App Services, Functions, Event hubs, Firewall, VPN GW, Sentinel, APIM etc•Managing AWS infrastructure - Instances, RDS, Clouldwatch, networking etc•MS SQL database management •Power shell and Bash scripts•Windows server administration•Linux

Directly reporting to the CTO, I'm responsible for the day to day operation of the IT department as well as the rollout of IT projects •Office 365 and Intune administration •AAD global admin •Microsoft Azure administration •Windows server administration •VPN, 2FA , RMM tools, Antivirus, Password manager •Email, Spam filters, DMARC •Administering SaaS solutions (CRM, Service Management, Finance systems, Kanban tools etc.) •PowerShell scripting •WordPress based website administration •DNS and SSL certificate management •Apple business manager •IT procurement •PCIDSS and information security

•Conceptualizing and implementing Dialog's VMware based virtual data centre solution, cumulus enterprise•Launch of first uptime tier III certified data center in Sri LankaPhase II Expansion and certification of the data center while having live loads •Design and implementation of IT infrastructure for Dialog Finance (Financial services unit under the group)Scope• Overlooking three data centres with 350+ rack capacity catering to large enterprises• Cloud platform implenetation• Managed services• Leading a team of 50 people

Technical realization of "Genie" : First PCI DSS certified payment app in Sri LankaGSMA mobile money certification for Ezcash solutionImplementation of DR services and running production workloads on DR system for 48 hoursScope• Responsible for Dialog digital services stack inclusive of all solutions under Ezcash (mobile money), Genie (payment solution), 444(online booking) , WoW (online shopping) and Touch brands (NFC based solutions)• Resolving complex solution, people,process issues

• ISMS design and obtaining/maintaining ISO 27001 certification for Robi Axiata• Help Robi Axiata to improve security baseline by driving the Information Security master plan• Introduction of VA program and IS calendar• Introduction of new security controls such as USB blocking, Wifi controlsScope• Responsible for the security of both IT & Telco stacks• Govern new product security checking process• Resolving internal audit issues• Remediation of IP network gaps and system architectural gaps• Building a skilled resource pool

• Delivering the OSS solution to Robi Axiata• Introducing PUM and SIEM solutionsScope• Responsible for the full IT stack include inclusive of IT infrastructure, Applications (SAP,BI, etc) and end user computing.• Manage and roll-out operating support systems (OSS) for the telco stack• Leading a team of 40+ high calibre resources

• ISMS design and obtaining/maintaining ISO 27001 certification for Dialog Axiata • Key contributor to the Axiata group information security policyScope• IT Governance, compliance and risk management.• Developing information security policies and procedures.• Define information security roadmap and lead projects to bridge security gaps.• Advice senior management on key issues relating to information security.• Implementing and maintaining ISMS as per ISO 27001 (assets management, risk analysis and treatment, physical and environmental security, communication and operations management, access control, incident management, business continuity, management meetings, Internal audits etc.)• Introduction of vulnerability management programs to the company.• Information security incident handling and coordinating awareness programs.• Security assessment of new products including mobile money platform

• Transform the Dialog IT function from an outfit that showed room for improvement into a first-class internal service provider in par with best in industry (by re-organizing, staff development, strategic out sourcing and right sizing.)• Key player in the integration Suntel (Pvt) Ltd IT stack with Dialog IT. (Dialog acquired Suntel, a fixed line operator, in 2012)• Innovative procurements: For the first time in Sri Lanka Renting of end user computing equipment (as opposed to capex) HP server infrastructure support from IBM • Leading the turn key “Internet Data Centre” project with an investment of over 1 million USD.Scope•IT strategy, governance and information security framework design•Advice senior management on strategic projects and technology modernisations.•Key contributor in planning and process design foro CRM/Provisioning systemso IN/ Charging, Mediation and Billing systemso Electronic reload and voucher management systemso Distribution management systemso Loyalty and camping management systemso ERP and enterprise systemso BI and Data warehouse•Management of DCs consisting of more than 750 servers including IBM P series, Sun, HP, SAN and mutiple storage systems. Manage DBA & Unix teams•Overlooking a 7,000 port IP network spanning more than 150 locations including IP security•Capacity planning, BCP, Service management.•Overlooking the operations of Oracle, SAP(ERP), Microsoft, Critix, Symantec, BMC and other leading corporate products.•IT end user computing support for 3000 staff spanning several locations•Leading a team of 50 people•Successful management of mergers including the IT integrations of Suntel systems after the takeover•Infra management of one of the largest call centers in Sri Lanka•License management and compliance

• Instrumental in developing the Telecom software industry in Sri Lanka with the local development of key telecommunication platforms such as SMSC, USSD GW, LBS infrastructure.• Technical realization of innovative services including SMS news alerts which revolutionized the way news is consumed by the masses.• Promoter of Virtualization and introducing VMware technology to the company.Scope•Responsible for the rollout, capacity management and operation of value added services for the group.(ringing tones, SMS, IVR services, streaming, Locaion based services and content services etc)•Pioneering local development of telco platforms on SS7 (signalling) stack with the collaboration of local software vendors •Product development including key contributions towards wining “SLIM most innovative brand of the year”,2009•Design and implementation of high capacity SMS/IVR platforms for the Reality TV shows for the first time in Sri Lanka•Oversee design of flexible and cost effective platforms to reduce time to market and reduce operating costs.•Representing the company in various national and international forums•Member of the Technical group leadership committee, trusted with providing technical leadership for access, core, DTH network advancement.•Leading a team to 25 high calibre professionals (close to 50 before right sizing)•Designing a flexible and cost effective network/platform architecture to reduce time to market of new products and reduce operating costs.•Key player in Dialog rebound program which took company back to profitability.

•Operation of international GWs and international switching centres•Instrumental in designing and implementing the first ever bypass control system in Sri Lanka•International leased circuit operation including last mile access.•VOIP (internet) over satellite and fibre based transmission as well as managing legacy TDM carriers.•Hands on experience on various VOIP platforms, switching systems, transmission systems.

•Key player in Dialogs first attempt in diversifying out of core mobile business•Hands on experience in IP routing, firewalls, IT infrastructure management, web severs, DNS and billing systems •Member of the technical team who rolled out the first GPRS network in Sri Lanka•Lead role in implementation of GPRS roaming (first in South Asia)•First person to send a MMS in Sri Lanka

PABX systems, power systems, consumer electronics

State broadcaster – Studio, MCR, maintenance, transmission and broadcasting