I’m an IT professional with experience in networking, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies. I’ve worked as a team lead in both network and cybersecurity teams and have now transitioned into training and freelancing while exploring Business Intelligence, Data Science, and DevOps. I’m passionate about designing secure IT infrastructures, strengthening security frameworks, and staying up to date with emerging technologies. Currently, I’m enhancing my skills in cloud security and DevOps. Continuous learning, innovation, and knowledge-sharing drive me to build impactful tech solutions.

• ACTE Technologies
  Trainer                               February 2025 - Present
  Empowering students with cutting-edge technologies and industry insights
  Delivering expert instruction in Cybersecurity and Networking
  Fostering practical, hands-on learning for real-world problem-solving
• Freelance    
  Network Engineer            October 2024 - Present
  Providing online training sessions and consultation on networking, cybersecurity, and cloud 
  Designing and implementing secure network infrastructures
  Designing secure, scalable, and efficient BI and Data Science solutions, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and seamless cloud integration
• THE IMPRESSION
  Project Manager                  September 2024
  Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. 
  Monitoring project progress, identifying and resolving issues proactively. 
  Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, and team members.
• Connex Information Technologies (Sri Lanka)
  Network and security Engineer - Team leader                             April 2023 - August 2023
  Team Leadership & Management - As a team leader, Lead a team of trainee and associate network engineers, manage daily operations
  Mentorship and Training - Provide technical training to junior engineers, enhancing team performance and skill development in network technologies.
  Cybersecurity Solution Troubleshooting & Optimization:
         Rapid7: Collaborating closely on vulnerability management, incident detection and response. 
         A10 - Load Balancer, Next Gen - WAF
         Motadata: Utilizing for network and IT infrastructure monitoring, log management, ITSM
         LogRhythm: Implementing for Security Information and Event Management and log management
         Checkmarx: Engaging in static and dynamic application security testing.
  Manage vendor relationships and client interactions - Work closely with third- party vendors, conduct Proof of Concept (POC) and Purchase Order (PO)
  Test new cybersecurity products to ensure they align with compliance standards and requirements from IT sector
• Connex Information Technologies (Sri Lanka)
  Associate Engineer - Network and Security                              August 2021 - March 2023
  Ensuring security product configurations follow industry best practices and complied with organizational policies and standards
  Providing technical support to end-users and internal teams
  Planning and executing POC and PO for vendor-based cybersecurity product including Network Monitoring Systems (NMS), IT Service Management (ITSM), Network Access Control (NAC), Security Assessment and Penetration Testing (Vulnerability Management) 
  Creating and maintaining detailed network documentation, Proposal and BOQ (Bill of Quantities)
  Monitoring network performance using tools like SNMP, NetFlow, and Syslog
• Connex Information Technologies (Sri Lanka)
  Trainee Network Engineer                                            August 2019 - February 2020
  Creating and maintaining detailed network diagrams and product testing records, documenting network changes and solutions for troubleshooting.
  Certifying with Privilege Access Management (PAM) - Thycotic, End Point Management - Genian NAC 
  Gaining experience with Load Balancing using A10 Networks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) with LogRhythm, and Wireless Networking using Aerohive Networks
  Collaborating with senior engineers on network design, configuration, and upgrades, while gaining valuable hands-on experience