Akalanka Gunawardhana
Systems Engineer - Cloud
Summary
Cloud Systems Engineer with 4 years of experience in Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 ecosystems, specializing in enterprise-scale data migrations, security and compliance implementations, hybrid integrations, and cloud architecture design. Additionally, possess a strong background in network security, system accessibility, and virtualization technologies using VMware and other enterprise platforms. Certified in Google Cloud Professional Workspace Admin, Professional ChromeOS Admin, Professional Cloud Architect, and Microsoft MS-900. Proven record of delivering high-impact migration projects, including the Commercial Bank of Ceylon migration, now featured as a Google case study.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Systems Engineer - Cloud Platforms
Finetech Consultancy - Google Premier Partner, APAC
04.2022 - Current
- Designed and executed enterprise-scale cloud data migrations, ensuring zero downtime.
- Actively involved in the Commercial Bank of Ceylon data migration project; documented as a Google case study - 2023.
- Resolved complex technical issues through effective problem-solving techniques and root cause analysis.
- Delivered hybrid integrations and ensured coexistence between Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
- Designed secure cloud architectures and strengthened Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace tenants with identity protection, conditional access, SSO, Microsoft Purview Policies, DLP policies and Advanced MDM policies enhancing security posture and compliance for enterprise clients, including major financial institutions.
- Conducted PoCs for both Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace to validate the feasibility, functionality, and coexistence
- Conducted adoption workshops and admin trainings to accelerate transformation.
Trainee Electronics Engineer
Anulog Industrial Electronics (PVT) Ltd.
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed cost-effective electronics solutions and embedded systems.
- Designed microcontroller-based solutions with firmware development and prototyping.
Education
B.Sc. (Hons) - Electrical and Information Engineering
University of Ruhuna
02-2022
Diploma - English
University of Sabaragamuwa
01.2016
Secondary Education -
R/Balangoda Ananda Maithreya Central College
01.2015
Skills
Microsoft 365 Admin Center Microsoft Graphs APIGoogle Apps ScriptSystem InfrastructureSSOIAMSharePoint Admin CenterTeams Admin CenterIntranet Creation (Using SharePoint & Google Sites)GWS MigrateGoogle Workspace Data Migration ServiceCloudiwayBitTitan MigrationWizGoogle Cloud PlatformPower AppsPower AutomateMicrosoft Windows ServerMicrosoft Exchange ServerMicrosoft Active DirectoryEmail SecurityDNS managementPowerShell scriptingEntra ID (Azure AD)Intune AdministrationMicrosoft PurviewMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint / Identity / Cloud AppsExchange Admin CenterGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft 365 Admin Center
Certification
Google Cloud Certified Professional Workspace Administrator
Affiliations
- Associate Member - Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL)
- Active Member - IEEE
Accomplishments
- Represented the company and the country at the Gemini for Google Workspace Partner Ambassador Program - Google Office, Singapore, 2024 (Physical).
- Got selected and participated in the EMBC International Conference: Mexico, 2021 (Virtual)
- Organizer & participant in multiple IEEE competitions (IEEEXtreme, Circuit Design, Eminence).
- LCIF Coordinator for District 306 B1 - Paragons of Lions Clubs International
- Former school cricket player & participant in all-island spelling bee competitions.
Timeline
Systems Engineer - Cloud Platforms
Finetech Consultancy - Google Premier Partner, APAC
04.2022 - Current
Trainee Electronics Engineer
Anulog Industrial Electronics (PVT) Ltd.
06.2021 - 09.2021
B.Sc. (Hons) - Electrical and Information Engineering
University of Ruhuna
Diploma - English
University of Sabaragamuwa
Secondary Education -
R/Balangoda Ananda Maithreya Central College