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Mohamed Najath

Mohamed Najath

Colombo

Summary

A results-driven IT Manager with over 13 years of experience in managing IT infrastructure, implementing cybersecurity measures, and leading technical teams. Proven expertise in optimizing IT operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and Adept at identifying vulnerabilities, and fostering cross-departmental collaboration to achieve organizational objectives.Successfully developed and implemented IT policies, including Acceptable Use Policies Eager to leverage extensive IT management experience and cybersecurity acumen through the MSc program at the University of Gloucestershire.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Manager IT

LIMRA Holdings Limited
Kohuwala
01.2015 - Current

Led a team of IT professionals in managing enterprise-level IT infrastructure.

  • Designed and implemented secure networks to protect sensitive company data.
  • Successfully developed and implemented IT policies, including Acceptable Use Policies.
  • Leading the development of IT plans and budgets.

Manager IT

Kiddies and Toys International (Pvt) Ltd
Kohuwala
04.2012 - 12.2015

Oversaw IT infrastructure, and monitored and managed firewalls, endpoint security solutions.

  • Led a team in providing comprehensive IT support services, ensuring seamless operations, and quick issue resolution.
  • Implemented virtualization technologies for both on-premises and cloud environments to improve scalability and cost-efficiency.
  • Designed and deployed a firewall system to enhance the company’s network security.

System Administrator

Digital House (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo 03
08.2010 - 04.2012

Monitored and maintained the organization’s IT infrastructure, ensuring uptime of the servers, networks, and systems.

  • Managed and maintained the organization’s server and network systems to ensure high availability and security.
  • Provided technical support to employees, troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues efficiently.
  • Conducted regular system backups, and implemented disaster recovery protocols to safeguard organizational data.

IT Hardware Executive

Digital House (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo 03
04.2008 - 08.2010

Managing, maintaining, and supporting the hardware infrastructure.

  • Provided technical support for hardware, software, and network issues.
  • Setting up and installing IT hardware, including desktops, laptops, printers, and network devices.
  • System upgrades and improvements.

Education

Certificate in Linux Administration With Security -

Winsys Networks
01-2015

CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate

Winsys Network
01-2011

Special Diploma in Network Administration -

Winsys Network
01-2007

Computer Hardware Engineering With Networking -

Turnkey IT Training
01-2006

Diploma in Software Engineering -

Tech Sri Lanka
01-2000

Skills

  • Cloud computing
  • Operations management
  • Team Leadership
  • IT Security
  • IT infrastructure
  • Problem solving
  • Network Security

Accomplishments

  • Best Service Department

Languages

Sinhala
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Group Manager IT

LIMRA Holdings Limited
01.2015 - Current

Manager IT

Kiddies and Toys International (Pvt) Ltd
04.2012 - 12.2015

System Administrator

Digital House (Pvt) Ltd
08.2010 - 04.2012

IT Hardware Executive

Digital House (Pvt) Ltd
04.2008 - 08.2010

Certificate in Linux Administration With Security -

Winsys Networks

CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate

Winsys Network

Special Diploma in Network Administration -

Winsys Network

Computer Hardware Engineering With Networking -

Turnkey IT Training

Diploma in Software Engineering -

Tech Sri Lanka
Mohamed Najath