Ashok Cananathan

Ashok Cananathan

Center Manager

Followers of Ashok Cananathan441 followers
location of Ashok CananathanSri Lanka

Connect with Ashok Cananathan to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Ashok Cananathan to Send Message

Connect
  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Project Manager

  • Education

    • Aquinas University College

      2009 - 2012
      Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT)
    • Microsoft

      2008 - 2009
      Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
    • PMI, USA

      2006 - 2007
      Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
    • Hindu College, Gampola

      1987 - 2000
    • Cisco Networking Academy

      2005 - 2006
      Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
    • Kingston University - Company

      2016 - 2017
      IT & Strategic Innovation Masters (MSc) Information Technology
  • Experience

    • Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka

      Mar 2003 - Sept 2008
      Center Manager

      Evaluating the existing process and suggesting process improvements.

    • ComputerLand International

      Sept 2008 - Sept 2012
      Associate Project Manager

      Consulting services for Nenasala Regional Impact Team (North Central Province) project conducted by Computerland international in the year of 2011 & 2012Mobile Digital Library Project conducted by Computerland international in the year of 2011Workshops for Chief Innovation Officers conducted by Computerland international in the year of 2011Service & Performance Monitoring and Support System for 180 Nenasalas conducted by Computerland international in the year of 2008-2010Skills Development Training & Open-Office Training session for 600 participants in Matara district, conducted by Computerland international in the year of 2009Management Training for 200 Nenasala operators for four districts, on behalf of Computerland international in the year of 2008 Show less

    • Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka

      Oct 2012 - Dec 2015
      Project Coordinator

      Implementation of 1000 Tele-Centres/ Nenasalas around the country which is a project implemented under e-Sri Lanka initiative by ICTA. Coordinate and established 300+ Nenasalas in accordance with the Implementation plan within time and budget. Coordinate with the respective Government Agent (GA) of each district and conduct a feasibility study at the selected location of the Grama Niladhari Division (GN) and established Nenasala centers.Overall Supervision of the project implementation, and coordination with the ICTA project management team and Monitoring Evaluation team. Show less

    • Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka

      Feb 2016 - Sept 2024

      Lanka Government Cloud 2.0 (LGC 2.0) – Site 1The project was implemented by the ICTA ‘Lanka Government Cloud 2.0’ aligning to the government's policy of 'Digitalization of the economy'. Planning, implementing and managing Lanka Government Cloud (LGC 2.0) enhancement and expansion as per project goals, deliverables, disbursements and timelines in consultations with contracted vendors and ensuring that sub-projects were completed in accordance with pre-agreed specifications. Manage multiple existing contracts with different stakeholder management to ensure the smooth and uninterrupted operations of the services.Lanka Government Cloud 3.0 (LGC 3.0) Facilitated conceptualization and design of LGC 3.0 and LGN 3.0 to new versions of both projects with modern application deployment leveraging enterprise-grade platforms and services / latest networking technology which fulfilled the futuristic requirements.Lanka Government Network (LGN 2.0) – Implementing and managing of LGN 2.0 Extension of enhancement as per project goals, deliverables, disbursements and timelines in consultations with contracted vendors. Show less Implementation of Cross Government Digital Document Management and Internal Workflow System - improving the DMS within selected 20 Government institutionImplemented email and collaboration accounts on the Google Collaboration platform for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Sri Lanka missions overseas.Implementation of ICT Infrastructure and Secured Wi-Fi Network Connectivity Solution at the Temple Trees, Prime Minister’s Office, Presidential Secretariat and Ministry of Finance (Enterprise Wi-Fi solution, Perimeter Network Infrastructure Security, Secure and Efficient Management)Revamping of the Ministry website and upgraded IT infrastructure and LAN connectivity at the Ministry. Deployment of Electronic Document Management System (eDAS), E-Consular System and secure ICT infrastructure for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Consular division). Show less

      • Senior Manager

        Jan 2021 - Sept 2024
      • Project Manager

        Feb 2016 - Jan 2021
    • OREL IT

      Sept 2024 - now
      Senior Project Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • MCTS

      Microsoft
      Aug 2012