Yanendra Weerakkody Email & Phone Number

Srilankan Airlines, Sri Lanka

Digital TransformationLeading Digital Transformation journey at SriLankan Airlines, Revolutionizing the business expectation and introducing the passenger's new digital experience with modern world digital technology.• Social media messaging platform (WhatsApp) use for airline passenger notifications delivery and ChatBot interaction• Airport fast travel digital enhancement with self channel service• Designed passenger journey digital roadmap indicating 5-years strategic initiatives• Aviation modern concept researcher and the influencer to apply the technologyProject ManagementManaged and deliver the project with on time to achieve the target of business goals and the cost benefits. Make continues project follow up, daily and weekly with relevant parties and provide regular updates to project stakeholders and the top level management.• Project manager - IATA Travel Pass pilot implementation and enable the digital verification for passenger's health reports• Led Sri Lanka 1st ever Google and Apple indoor map project at CMB airport with 100% passenger satisfaction with way finding at the airport• Project manager of SriLankan Airlines Social Media Messaging platform implementation with WhatsApp/FB Messenger/WeChat, enabling the flight notification of Booking, Boarding Pass, Flights update ,ChatBot and Live Chat via social media channels• Introduced Kahoot online response platform for company event to capture training feedback• Project coordinator at SriLankan Airlines Airbus Skywise project to become data driven SriLankan Airlines 2023• Managing mission critical operation and develop the solutions with IT business for ISO/GDPR compliance certified environmentBusiness PartneringCollaborates with the premier aviation service providers SITA/Amadeus/IATA/Lufthansa/Airbus/Saber in the worldwide to deliver state-of-the-art technology for Airlines business operations and the modernization of Colombo the Airport in Sri Lanka

Katunayake, Sri Lanka

Domain Administrator of the SriLankan Airlines IT Data Center and Microsoft Azure Cloud infrastructure. Maintained the SriLankan Airlines critical IT infrastructure on worldwide with compiling the ISO standardsMicrosoft O365 & Azure• Global Administrator at SriLankan O365 and Azure cloud infrastructure• Managed the Azure Active Directory 8000+ accounts and O365 mailboxes of 3500+• Maintained the SriLankan Airlines and SriLankan Catering tenants with Azure Directory Sync service• Cloud platform features demonstrator for SriLankan staffSriLankan IT Data Center• Domain Administrator at SriLankan Airlines and SriLankan Catering Active Directory domains with 8000+ user accounts• Administrator SriLankan Airlines Hybrid exchange (2013) with 6000+ mailboxes• Administrator Microsoft SCCM infrastructure with 3000+ nodes• Maintained the server virtualization with VMWare ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V• Maintained the VMware Private cloud infrastructure (VDI) with Desktop as a Service• Experienced of Windows Servers (2003/2008/2008R2/ 2012R2/2016R2) / Windows PC (XP/7/10)• Maintained the IT Data center with the ISO standard complying of 27001/20000/9000• Server backup process operated with Symantec/Veritas technology with HP tape library• Storage infrastructure maintained with EMC Xtremio and EMC Unity• SriLankan global network coverage maintained with LAN/WAN/SITA VPN/Airport Hub/ SITA CUTE• Mission critical systems migrations of Microsoft Exchange/ O365/ Azure infrastructure• Expert experience with HP Blade and Rack servers configuration and maintenance• Live video streaming solution introduced via MS Teams and Wowza media streaming technologyCritical business solution deployment• SITA Text/ BRS/Amadeus CM & DCS implementation support for CMB and HRI Airports• Collaborated with the technology principles of Airbus / Lufthansa / SITA / Amadeus / Mercator / Saber / Microsoft / Cisco/ VMware for implement the newest digital solutions for SriLankan Airlines

Sri Lanka

Administrative and monitoring the 17 number of Mphasis Global network infrastructure situated around the world including Sri Lanka/ India/ UK/ USA/ Australia/ Singapore. Was heavily responsible to maintain the highest availability to ensure the business continuity.• Monitored the HP Servers/ Storage/ Network/ Backup status on Mphasis Global Network• Maintained the Mphasis Active Directory and Exchange infrastructure with business requirement• Administrative of HP Data Protector (HPDP) Mpahsis global backup system from Sri Lanka global node• HP servers health monitoring through ILO network and maintain the uptime of servers

Clombo, Sri Lanka

• Installation, Configuration and troubleshooting of all type of CCVT systems of DVR/NVR/IP/Digital• Expert experience of the CCTV configuration with IP-VPN/ADSL/4G and remote monitoring systems• Project Manager of CCTV solution implementation in international bank of HSBC/Standard Charted in Sri Lanka• Managing and installing of the enterprise level IP base CCTV system for the client of Sri Lanka Telecom (Largest telecom provider in Sri Lanka)

Msc (It), Information Technology

Activities and Societies: Volunteer MemberThe University of Moratuwa is one of the best ranking university in the world and Sri Lanka.

Bsc (It), Computer/Information Technology Administration And Management

Activities and Societies: Member of Weight Lifting club/ Volunteer project memberWayamba University of Sri Lanka is one of the best.

High School, General Certificate Of Education - Advanced Level | Gce (A/L)

Activities and Societies: Youth Exploration SocietyFollowed Mathematics stream with the subjects of Combined Mathematics Physics Chemistry.