Nilesh Samarakoon (PMP)

Experience

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  National Development Bank PLC (NDB)

  Jun 2010 - Nov 2014

  Senior Software Engineer

  Analyze business requirements, product design, implementation, testing, analyze errors byreviewing code, providing sustainable solutions promptly & prepare UAT documentation(Test Scripts, UAT Sign-off doc’s, etc.). T24 R09 Implementation & many customized developments using T24 utilities such asPawning, e-Remittance, Loans originating system process workflow, web service integrations etc. & Performance Tuning Activities.Works with Temenos helpdesk & perform related activities such as logging issues, following up, releasing solutions and resolving issues etc.Implemented Central Bank Transactions Reporting System, Cheque inward clearing history search system (CITS), Helpdesk management system & participate in DR (Disaster Recovery) Simulation drills. Show less

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  Cargills Bank Limited

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2018

  Assistant Manager - Application Development & IT Projects

  Managing resources and vendors for flawless execution of projects while ensuring the delivery on-time, within scope and within budget.Create & manage project plans, allocate resources and monitor progress.Align project objectives with company goals, and make sure project team is clear on objectives & help with design and development tasks.Deliver technology solutions while leading the process of issue identification, resolution & managing risk tracking process.Monitor and manage multiple projects simultaneously in partnership with stakeholders/sponsors.Technical Team Guidance with languages, frameworks, utilities, development environmentsand Live Releases. Show less

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  Nations Trust Bank PLC

  Sept 2018 - now

  Senior Manager - Business Solutions & Project Management

  Handle mutiple projects and make sure project objectives, deliverables and targets are achieved as per stakeholder expectations in line with company's business strategy.Involve and manage the entire project lifecycle not limiting to conducting feasibility studies, requirement gathering, gap analysis, system analysis & design, testing, deployment and training activities.Leadership, Time Management, Math and Budgeting and effective communication of the project expectations to team & higher management in a timely and clear manner.Designing risk mitigation plan & quantitative, qualitative risk assignment matrix.Conduct project evaluation reviews to assess how well the projects are managed & obtaining advice required for the management, planning, and control of the project.Manage excellent relationships with customer or business units and ensure positive customer satisfaction for deliverables provided. Show less