Viduranga Perera
Colombo
Summary
With a wealth of experience as the IT Manager at KPMG Sri Lanka, Blended with strong educational background from Kingston University London and London Metropolitan University with proven success in IT Infrastructure and Service Delivery. Proactive problem-solving approach has consistently resulted in successful implementations that align with overarching business goals, including achieving top security compliance among MEASA region member firms and enhancing IT infrastructure performance by 50%. Renowned for revamping the Server infrastructure by 75% and maintaining a 99.5% Microsoft Windows patching compliance level, committed to contributing to organization's success, have a track record of developing specialized units within IT team to deliver optimal service to member firm employees.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Manager
KPMG Sri Lanka
03.2023 - Current
- Conferred with executives to advise and plan for short-term and long-term IT system upgrade needs.
- Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching, and maintenance.
- Achieved 80 % of SLAs of IT Help Desk by offering great service for over 1400 KPMG Employees.
- Improved member firm's Security posturer over 90% less than six months period.
- Through effective IT operational leadership, Foster friendly and flat culture, enhancing motivation and reduce high staff turn over by 90%.
- Notably, revamped entire IT infrastructure by selecting scalable Server and Network Infrastructure by improving 75% of Network Performance
- Successfully passed IT audits handle by KPMG Global of ISO, SOQM, and IPCR with higher compliance levels
- Implemented DR Site less 25% estimated cost
- Under strong leadership, became first few member firms of region to completed Cornerstone Security Enhancing project (AD Assessment, Illumio, Qualys and Cyber-Arc) initiated by KPMG Global.
Director / Co-Founder
B & N Optimus (Pvt) Ltd
05.2020 - 02.2023
- Invented Artificial Intelligence Selective Tea Harvesting Solution to address labor shortage in Ceylon Tea Industry With co-rights for pending patents in Sri Lanka,
- Additionally, team has successfully developed cutting-edge Fabric Sourcing Solution incorporating Augmented Reality and 3D Models.
- Furthermore, I've demonstrated proficiency in developing Azure and O365 Solutions, reflecting commitment to leveraging advanced technologies for practical applications.
IT Manager
Softserve Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Achieved successful deliveries of two Data Warehousing Solutions for ERP customers, developing Power BI Dashboards, and implementing Microsoft Azure Cloud Solutions
- Executing IT infrastructure upgrades with reducing 70% disaster recovery solutions by Azure.
- Pioneering business solutions through experimentation with Azure Machine Learning Solutions.
SAP B1 Consultant
Bairaha Farms PLC
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Made Innovative contribution to SAP B1 Implementation Project, involving software configuration, training, and effective client communication.
- Led upgrade of IT infrastructure, incorporating disaster recovery solution.
- Analyzed overall business model at Bairaha Farms as business analyst.
IT Consultant
Narconon Europe
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Streamlined IT infrastructure withing 3 months period, overseeing Active Directory and Terminal Services, designing and executing social media campaigns
- Implementing robust security measures and providing IT troubleshooting and training.
Assistant Manager IT
People’s Merchant Bank PLC
05.2009 - 06.2016
- Successfully merged IT infrastructure systems post-acquisitions, deploying efficient Active Directory Environment and Data Centre with Zero Down time.
- Expertly implemented, maintained, and managed LAN, WAN, and Domain Controller, prioritizing network, data, and physical security and saved 50% of proposed cost by external vendor.
- Ensured continuous availability of IT infrastructure and streamlined procurement, inventory, and utilization of hardware, software, and licenses.
Assistant Manager, Admin
ABC Credit Card Company Ltd
09.2006 - 04.2009
- Specialize in intricacies of Cargo and Container operations, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), and Documentation systems. performed LKR 5 million software development in year 2003.
- Established total IT Infrastructure of First locally developed Credit card system in Sri Lanka less than six months of period completing over 95% of total project and make available of new business.
Education
Master of Science - Software Engineering
Kingston University London
London, Uk09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems And Computing
London Metropolitan University
UK05.2003
Skills
- Risk Mitigation Planning
- Strategy Implementation
- Technical Support Oversight
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Architecture Improvements
- Cyber Security Best Practices
- Digital Communications
- Security Improvements
- Special Projects
- Data Governance
- Hardware and Software Monitoring
- Technology Evaluations
Timeline
IT Manager
KPMG Sri Lanka
03.2023 - Current
Director / Co-Founder
B & N Optimus (Pvt) Ltd
05.2020 - 02.2023
IT Manager
Softserve Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
09.2018 - 04.2020
SAP B1 Consultant
Bairaha Farms PLC
06.2017 - 08.2018
IT Consultant
Narconon Europe
08.2016 - 04.2017
Assistant Manager IT
People’s Merchant Bank PLC
05.2009 - 06.2016
Assistant Manager, Admin
ABC Credit Card Company Ltd
09.2006 - 04.2009
Master of Science - Software Engineering
Kingston University London
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems And Computing
London Metropolitan University
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