Chamikara Liyanage
Kirillawela
Summary
A highly skilled and motivated IT professional with over 8 years of experience in system engineering, networking, and cloud architecture. Adept at leading and managing cross-functional teams, implementing robust IT solutions, and optimizing operational efficiencies. Proficient in AWS and Azure cloud services, network security, IT support, and systems integration. Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Strong communicator with excellent problem-solving abilities, able to work well under pressure and provide innovative solutions. Passionate about continuous professional development and committed to driving organizational success through effective IT leadership and strategic decision-making.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manger
HealthRecon Connect (PVT) LTD
Colombo
04.2024 - Current
- Expert in designing, deploying, and managing scalable cloud environments on AWS & Azure, including EC2 provisioning, S3 management, AWS Backup, AWS Transfer Family, and VPC architecture. Proficient in managing cloud security tools like Secret Manager, IPSec VPNs, NLB, and WAF, and experienced in hybrid cloud setups, cost optimization, and high-availability solutions.
- Led production rollouts and PoCs of Check Point solutions (Smart-1 Cloud, Endpoint Security, Harmony SASE/Connect, XDR, DLP, Email Security), enhancing enterprise threat protection. Transitioned legacy systems to cloud-based security architecture, supporting a zero-trust model.
- Directed a high-performing team of 9 members, aligning team efforts with business goals and fostering a collaborative work culture. Mentored team members, promoting skill development, performance improvements, and career growth.
- Led successful project execution, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery using Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Collaborated cross-functionally with operations teams to drive seamless implementation.
- Streamlined operations through process enhancements, reducing costs and optimizing resource utilization. Developed standardized SOPs for IT processes, ensuring consistency and compliance.
- Acted as a key liaison between clients, stakeholders, and internal teams, ensuring successful solution delivery. Managed client-facing interactions with professionalism, ensuring clear communication and issue resolution.
- Delivered effective solutions to critical IT issues, minimizing disruptions and maintaining service continuity. Applied strategic decision-making to drive operational efficiency and cost savings.
- Monitored team performance using KPIs, providing data-driven insights to senior management on project progress and operational efficiency. Conducted performance reviews to support continuous improvement and team development.
- Coordinated targeted training programs, enhancing team expertise in IT systems, security protocols, and client system configurations. Led hands-on workshops, fostering continuous learning and strengthening technical capabilities.
- Ensured strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, ISO 27701, HITRUST, HIPAA, SOC 1 & 2, CMMI Level 3). Led IT audits and managed key controls for encryption, access management, network security, and vulnerability management to ensure enterprise-wide compliance.
Lead – IT
HealthRecon Connect (PVT) LTD
Colombo
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Managing project scope before, during and post–delivery.
- Working closely with Developers, DevOps Engineers, System Engineers, Account Managers and Product Managers.
- Identifying and removing bottlenecks that impede the progress of projects.
- Providing leadership, support and motivation to technical team members.
- Review completed tasks to ascertain compliance with standards.
- Monitor all team members and provide necessary advice and guidance.
- Perform regular IT audit to discover areas of weaknesses and fortify them (SOC 1 Type 1 and 2/SOC 2 Type 1/HiTrust/ISO 9001/27001).
- Provide solution to any complex IT related challenges in the organization.
- Carry out in-depth research to reveal new and better methods of handling functions within the department.
- Ensure that the company’s data and information are protected from unauthorized access.
Assistant Lead – IT support
HealthRecon Connect (PVT) LTD
Colombo
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Maintaining and troubleshooting AD, DNS, DHCP, BOX etc.
- Responsible for delivering - O365 and Azure projects and working with virtualization technologies Hyper-V, VMware.
- Familiar with Backup technologies WSB, DPM, SharePoint Backup etc., Monitor and Maintain Network and System security and support LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems.
- Very strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Systems and Servers (Windows Server 2012, 2008, 2003, Windows 8/7/XP).
- Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP protocol which will be applied to firewall (Sophos Firewall) configuration and troubleshooting.
- Design IT systems and networks ensuring the right architecture and functionality, understanding customer needs and architecting solutions, to best fit the needs.
- Providing all IT related reporting and other required information for audits. (SOC Audit/ ISO 27001/ISO 9001/ISO 27701).
- Coordinating with clients and configuring the required systems (VPN, SAAS applications).
- Managed POC with third party (Secure access, SharePoint backup, Office 365 tenant migration, End point solutions).
- Managed and maintain the SFTP/FTP servers.
- Manage Microsoft 365 governance and compliance.
- Perform periodic assessments and initiate new strategies to better assist the team.
- Organize and conduct regular seminars and training sessions for new employees prior to join operations.
- Delegating tasks and achieving daily, weekly, and monthly goals and provide solution to any IT-related challenges in the organization.
- Perform regular appraisal of team member’s performance and provide feedback to improve.
Senior IT Support Executive
HealthRecon Connect (PVT) LTD
Colombo
03.2018 - 10.2020
- Ensuring smooth delivery of projects. Configuring client VPN and maintaining.
- Correctly logging incidents and faults, taking ownership of faults and managing them, categorizing and prioritizing them.
- Train users in new and existing IT systems, Support Internet, intranet systems and troubleshooting issues.
- Responsible for supporting AD, DNS, DHCP, Exchange, O365, BOX etc.
- Familiar with Backup technologies WSB, DPM Symantec Backup etc., Monitor and Maintain Network and System security and support LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems.
IT Executive
Aegis Lanka (PVT) LTD
Colombo
12.2016 - 03.2018
- Maintaining Windows Active Directory Domain for more than 700 users, DHCP servers, Cisco switches and Firewall, Group Policy Management, Backup servers, Aspect servers, File Servers, Email servers – Zimbra, office packages (Microsoft office 365, Microsoft office 2013/2016), variant server.
- Maintaining and Recreating Proxy servers, repaired Servers and Personal Computers and Product Knowledge (Microsoft, Symantec, Dell, HP, C-Centrix Etc.).
- Assisted in day-to-day support for the data communications network, internet services and maintenance of local area networks.
Education
MSc - Network & Information Security
Kingston University
UK01.2023
BSc (Hons) - Computer Network
Birmingham City University
UK01.2019
HND - Computing and Network Technologies
Pearson
UK04.2016
Cambridge English Certificate - ESOL international
Cambridge English
UK01.2015
English Language Course - Elementary 3
British Council
Sri Lanka01.2014
Secondary School -
Carey College
Colombo, Sri Lanka01.2012
Skills
- AWS
- Azure
- Sophos
- EC2 provisioning
- S3 storage management
- AWS Backup
- AWS Transfer Family
- VPC architecture
- Lambda
- Secret Manager
- IPSec VPNs
- Advanced routing
- NLB
- WAF
- Hybrid cloud setups
- Cost optimization
- Powershell
- SFTP
- IPsec Configuration
- CheckPoint Security Products
- Cisco Switches
Declarations
I hereby declare that the particulars furnished by me are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Personal Information
- NIC Number: 933244695V
- Date of Birth: 11/19/93
- Gender: Male
Timeline
Assistant Manger
HealthRecon Connect (PVT) LTD
04.2024 - Current
Lead – IT
HealthRecon Connect (PVT) LTD
04.2022 - 04.2024
Assistant Lead – IT support
HealthRecon Connect (PVT) LTD
10.2020 - 04.2022
Senior IT Support Executive
HealthRecon Connect (PVT) LTD
03.2018 - 10.2020
IT Executive
Aegis Lanka (PVT) LTD
12.2016 - 03.2018
MSc - Network & Information Security
Kingston University
BSc (Hons) - Computer Network
Birmingham City University
HND - Computing and Network Technologies
Pearson
Cambridge English Certificate - ESOL international
Cambridge English
English Language Course - Elementary 3
British Council
Secondary School -
Carey College
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