Priyan K. A. Sampath
Assistant Manager - IT
Maharagama
Summary
Experienced IT professional with a passion for delivering exceptional service and driving business success. I began my career as an IT Technician at Netcore Solutions. Over the years, I progressed to become a Project & IT Coordinator / Senior IT Technician & IT Administrator, ultimately reaching the position of Manager IT, specializing in managing complex IT infrastructures. Currently, I proudly serve as an Assistant Manager - IT at Lanka Sugar Company, where I am recognized for my expertise in computer networks and system administration. With a Diploma in Network Administration, CCNA certification, and a BSc (Hons) in Information Technology, I continually enhance my skills to stay ahead in the ever-evolving IT landscape. During my time at Lanka Sugar Company, I have developed the IT infrastructure from a basic to an advanced level and have been commended for my outstanding performance. Due to this experience, I had the opportunity to join Kapuwatta Group of Companies as an Assistant Manager - IT and later returned to Lanka Sugar Company (Pvt) Ltd Head Office.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asst. Manager IT (Head Office)
Lanka Sugar Company (pvt)Ltd.
Colombo, 04
06.2024 - 10.2025
- Handling all IT Functions at the both factories & ERP
- CCTV/ PABX/ Server/ Mobile packages /Emails / firewalls / Antivirus
Asst. Manager IT
Kapuwatta Group of Company
07.2023 - 06.2024
- User computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Maintain the company Network / System (ERP) / servers /Backups & DR/ Email /Firewall.
- Troubleshooting company Network / System (ERP) / servers /Backups & DR.
- Maintain the Service agreements IT Inventory handling
IT Administrator
Lanka Sugar Company
Sevanagala
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Verifies that computer and network operations are monitored at the property, backup/recovery functions are performed on scheduled basis and administration functions for hardware, operating and application systems are maintained and completed on consistent basis.
- Generates systems communications for property users to introduce new applications, provide user tips, alert users of system problems and inform staff of progress or status.
- Determines priorities, schedules, plans and necessary resources to complete property projects on schedule and according to specification.
- Performs an assessment of needs, ensuring compliance with brand specific standards, budget and capital requirements.
- Monitors, verifies and manages the acquisition and maintenance of property based systems.
- Assists in analyzing information, identifying current and potential problems and proposing solutions.
- Maintains, inspects and repairs equipment & Inspects the equipment or the environment.
- Administers and maintains email / Firewall / Endpoint Protection.
- Maintains inventories and manages IT hardware/software.
- Provides Internet support and maintenance (if applicable).
- Consults on specific application issues or hardware/software problems.
- Supports determining whether all events or processes comply of the company.
- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
- Representing the Middle management Team & Verifies solutions are consistent with requirement of the management.
Branch In charge & Senior IT Technician
Netcore Solutions
Nugegoda
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Handling the responsibilities of whole branch
- Technical support for the clients
- Site visits
- Troubleshooting's
- CCTV / Network / door access Control & software Installations
- Preparing & sending pricings for the clients
Project & IT coordinator
Lanmo(Pvt)Ltd.
Galle
04.2014 - 07.2015
- Maintain the company Network / Data Backups
- Troubleshooting company Network / System (ERP) / servers /Backups & DR.
- Maintain the Service agreements IT Inventory handling
IT Technician
Netcore Solutions
Nugegoda
03.2013 - 06.2014
- Technical support for the clients
- Site visits
- Troubleshooting's
- CCTV / Network / door access Control & software Installations
Supervisor / Production Planer
Amsafe Bridport
Nittambuwa
01.2011 - 01.2013
Production Supervisor
Toroid Lanka (Pvt)Ltd. (Noratel Lanka)
01.2006 - 01.2011
Quality Inspector
Toroid International (Pvt)Ltd. (Noratel International)
01.2002 - 01.2006
Education
BSs (Hons) - Information Technology
Supershine University of Zambia
Diploma - Network Administrations
LAVTC @ Rathmalana
Skills
- Network Infrastructure
- Software installations
- Complex troubleshooting
- Server Administration
- Active Directory
- CCTV Installation & Configuring
- ERP Implementations
- DHCP
- Access/ Time & Attendance
- VPN
- MS Office 2019 & Office 365
- ERP
- Email Config
- Hyper-V
- IT Inventory Management
- Vehicle Tracking
- Door Access
- TEC Evaluations
- Innovative
- Service-focused
- Wireless Networking
- Computer Networking
- Windows Server
- Computer Hardware Installation
- Supervisory Skills
- Endpoint Protection (Sophos / Eset / Kaspersky)
- CPanel
- Backup & DR
- PABX
- Firewall Protection (Sophos / Sonicwall / Fortinet)
- SAP Implementation
- Time & Attendance
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Information Technology Essentials (CITE)
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
- ID Number: A016130467
References
- Mr. Maj. Gen. Sarada Samarakoon (Rtd), Chairman, Lanka Sugar Company (Under Ministry of Plantation), #27, Melbourn Avenue, Colombo, Western Province, 04, 071 2361 999
- Mr. Keerthi Pathiranage, COO, Bio Fertilizer Factory (Sevanagala & Pelwatta) (Under Ministry of Plantation), #27, Melbourn Avenue, Colombo, Western Province, 04, 071 3.099 618 / 077 7903 922
Timeline
Asst. Manager IT (Head Office)
Lanka Sugar Company (pvt)Ltd.
06.2024 - 10.2025
Asst. Manager IT
Kapuwatta Group of Company
07.2023 - 06.2024
IT Administrator
Lanka Sugar Company
07.2019 - 08.2020
Branch In charge & Senior IT Technician
Netcore Solutions
08.2015 - 06.2019
Project & IT coordinator
Lanmo(Pvt)Ltd.
04.2014 - 07.2015
IT Technician
Netcore Solutions
03.2013 - 06.2014
Supervisor / Production Planer
Amsafe Bridport
01.2011 - 01.2013
Production Supervisor
Toroid Lanka (Pvt)Ltd. (Noratel Lanka)
01.2006 - 01.2011
Quality Inspector
Toroid International (Pvt)Ltd. (Noratel International)
01.2002 - 01.2006
BSs (Hons) - Information Technology
Supershine University of Zambia
Diploma - Network Administrations
LAVTC @ Rathmalana