Asanka Perera

Experience

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  Prof Computers

  Jan 1992 - Dec 1994

  Computer Technician

  Servicing, repairing and maintaining of Personal Computers, Monitors, Printers & Accessories.Providing Customer Support Services. (In-house and on-site). Providing regular Computer services.

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  Debug Group of Companies

  Jan 1995 - May 2001

  Manager – Customer Support cum Network Administrator

  Being in charge of Company Network, the Engineering Department and Customer Support Services for the following products -Epson & HP Printers, Philips & TVS Monitors, MGE (Merlin Gerin) Power Management Systems, Compex & Dlink Network Products, Tanburg & Sony Tape Drives, Accessories for Personal Computers, Intel Networking & Communication itemsIT consultations providing solutions for Power management systems and networking in Windows NT & NOVELL Netware.Pro-actively Managing Key Accounts while giving accurate Information and delivering global and specific messages to customers.Developing a close relationship with customers and ensuring that the customer receives the best service possible.Arranging and attending monthly quota of customer visits against targeted accounts as allocated to by Marketing / Sales Manager.Designing and implementing new NT multi-domain networks to work with Novel environments. Handling company network to ensure smooth run. Supervising Computer assembly line & software installation.Programming an Inventory and stock control program using Dbase III+. Show less

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  Diginet

  Jun 2001 - Jan 2004

  Network Administrator

  Administrating the Mail servers, Mail parkers, Proxy Servers, DNS servers Norton Servers and Fax Servers.Installing and maintaining DSL Connections, Wireless Networks, MAN, LAN Networks and Cisco PIX 506 Firewalls and Sonicwall 3060 Firewalls. Maintaining Servers, Desktop & Laptop related problems and network problems at customer ends under service agreements. I.e. Booz Allan, American Base and Saudi Naval Base.Site surveying, Designing and deployment of a 10/100/1000 Base switched intranet, &Internet based WAN infrastructure and remote dial access using VPN and Citrix technology. Show less

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  LOLC Holdings PLC

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2017

  Head of Data Centre Administration

  Network Improvements Introduction of Network segregation for users and servers Wireless Implementation for LOLC Branches Introduction 10G network communication Introduction of Centralised fax serviceEmail Improvements Introduction of Black Berry Introduction of MS Exchange from Lotus NotesSecurity and Compliance Improvements Introduction of Centralised User authentication Introduce of Symantec AV and SPAM Introduction of ISO 27001 for DC Show less

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  LOLC Holdings PLC

  Jan 2018 - May 2022

  Head Of Data Centre

  Data Center ImprovementsSoftware defines data centers transformation to enable business to run the systems in active – active mode from the legacy datacenter architecture.Security Improvements NextGen AV Implementation to avoid legacy signature base patching to save branches network Bandwidth and to enable zero trust endpoints Enabled next level of remote connectivity implementation for mobile users and remote locations connectivity to access systems from anywhere, any devices and any network by maintaining the security posture of the usersEnabled next level of remote connectivity implementation to access systems from overseas countries to avoid international network latency and improve performance of the systemsDatabase ImprovementsIntroduction of new DB technologies to improve processing speed of user data and to consolidate the DBs across the groupCloud Implementation Cloud email Migration implementation to reduce hardware and software cost on data centers and to enable collaborative communicationCloud adaptation to reduce hardware and software cost on data centers and to enable the digital transformation of the GroupOther Improvements New Video Conferencing technology to improve group level video and audio communication to save travelling, lodging cost and save the time and productivitySecurity Consultation for Overseas countries to maintain their Data centers and network infrastructureProject Management for critical projects to meet dead line and to complete the project on time. Show less

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  Asia Pacific Technology Systems (Pvt) Ltd

  May 2022 - Jul 2023

  Head Of Technology

  •Redesigned the APTS Public Data Centre to serve its customers better.•Redesigned cloud helpdesk platform to assist customers in providing 24/7 service via online or mobile platforms.•Introduced Pick Me for on-time delivery and tracking.•Implemented O365 to enable employees to create, collaborate, and communicate in an efficient and effective manner, allowing them to execute their tasks more effortlessly and from anywhere.•Implemented a cloud HR system that allows you to record employee movement from anywhere, regardless of the employee's geographical location at any given time.•Contributed to the achievement of ISO9001:2015 certification in Quality Management Systems. •Introduced Gamification as the practice of bringing game design ideas and mechanics to non-game environments in order to engage, motivate, and solve problems Show less

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  SDB bank

  Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

  Chief Manager - IT

  * Overall responsibility for the seamless operation of data centres and the active infrastructure of the SDB Bank. * Develop and implement an Active-Active data centers strategy that transforms SDB Bank’s legacy data centers architecture to guarantee 99.95% uptime and uninterrupted service for its customers.* Some of the other work I did at SDB Bank included fine-tuning firewall rules, optimizing user display names, implementing a login banner to display the password policy of SDB, setting up a network monitoring system, reducing the renewal cost of Office 365 and Azure licenses by utilizing persona-based rationalization, optimizing SDWAN for proper ROI and TCO, fine-tuning WAF, and implementing a login banner. Show less

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  Freelance (Self employed)

  Nov 2023 - now

  Information Technology Consultant

  * Conducted a practical workshop to enhance participants’ proficiency in designing and implementing data center solutions for APTS customers.* Providing consulting services to introduce novel technologies to organizations and developing a comprehensive roadmap to propel them to the next level of advancement.