Experience

McLarens Group of Companies

• Sri Lanka
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head Of Information Technology

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Manage, coach the Group IT team and control all aspects of IT at the group companiesPlanning and executing organisational technology strategy and roadmaps.Optimising business, IT processes and effectively managing IT efficiency, network, software, and cloud infrastructure for a fast-growing startup.Identify and Implement Innovative technologies to maximise Business development and efficiencies.Develop and implement IT policies and procedures covering security, business continuity and governance. Manage IT project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.Communicating regularly with executive management on information technologyIT security and governance

• Senior Manager Information System

  • Jan 2019 - Oct 2021

  Manage IT infrastructure, software solutions and websites while ensuring maximum delivery and business satisfactionFormalization of business continuity plan (BCP) and disaster recovery site/functionsPrepare, track, and execute IT Strategic Plans; outline short-term/long-term goals, objectives, and IT budgets (CAPEX/OPEX).Working as a Project Manager for software and web development teams and providing necessary technical and business know-how to meet the deliverables.Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development and proposing solutionsImplement IT policies, strategies and annual budget in line with the corporate IT policy Design and administer databases



GAC Sri Lanka

• Sri Lanka
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager Information System

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2018

  Manage IT infrastructure, software solutions and websites while ensuring maximum delivery and business satisfactionImplement IT policies, strategies and an annual budget in line with the corporate IT policyAnalysis of business requirements and provide technology solutions through developments and implementations. Formalization of business continuity plan (BCP) and disaster recovery site/functionsWorking as a Project Manager for software and web development teams and providing necessary technical and Business know-how to meet the deliverables.Ensure that the IT Solutions are well maintained, up and running, and adequate data back upTrain the IT and non-IT staff adequately to implement and use systems and platforms used for BusinessLiaise with members of back-end team, as well as Head of IT and executive leadership

• Assistant Manager Information System

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

  Determines operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development and proposed solutions.Obtains license software by evaluating required information from vendors, recommending purchases, testing and approving productsImplement IT policies, strategies and annual budget in line with the corporate IT policyCollaborate with vendors and ensure smooth implementation of third party softwareTrain the IT and non-IT staff adequately to implement and use systems and platforms used for BusinessDesign and administer locally hosted systems and databasesProvide required support to internal customers on a need base



McLarens Shipping Ltd.

• System Engineer

  • Jul 2010 - Dec 2010

  Design and develop IT solutions to meet business requirementsImplement IT systems, policies, strategies and annual budget in line with the corporate business strategyEnsure that IT solutions are well maintained, up and running and adequate data backupDevelop, maintain and monitor the Group online and Social Media presenceCollaborate with vendors and ensure smooth implementation of the third party solutionsMonitor system and network performance and implement timely solutions to optimise performance and costProvide required support to internal customers on a need base



Abans Group Sri Lanka

• Sri Lanka
• Consumer Electronics
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Web Developer

  • Sep 2006 - Aug 2010

  Manage and Lead the Web Development team to ensure project deliveriesDesign and administer specialised web-based software systems and services that meet the specific needs of the organizationDesign and develop MIS, eCommerce, Mobile, Corporate and informative web-based software solutions for business requirementsCommunicate effectively with clients and teams to ensure timely deliveriesManage project to fulfil business requirements through online and In-house web-based solutions Manage and Lead the Web Development team to ensure project deliveriesDesign and administer specialised web-based software systems and services that meet the specific needs of the organizationDesign and develop MIS, eCommerce, Mobile, Corporate and informative web-based software solutions for business requirementsCommunicate effectively with clients and teams to ensure timely deliveriesManage project to fulfil business requirements through online and In-house web-based solutions



IDM Computer Studies Private Limited

• Sri Lanka
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Center Coordinator - Multimedia and CAD Center

  • Sep 2004 - Nov 2006

  Responsible for marketing and advertising the courses and projects carried out by the centreManagement of the resources (human and physical) to the ongoing courses and projects.Updating and Standardizing Course Curriculums, and maintaining standards in the delivery of the Curriculums to the trainees.Management and maintenance of the centre's infrastructure and Windows-based network.

• Coordinator - Multimedia and CAD Center

  • Jan 2003 - Sep 2004

  Project Management and Developments of Multimedia ProjectsCoordination and Management of Multimedia unitAdministration of the Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition and Windows XP 2002 Professional WorkstationsManagement of Classes and project works and coordination of themEnsuring execution of planned work according to the schedule.Undertake and manage multimedia based development projects and execution.

• Deputy Shift Leader + Multimedia Team Member

  • Jan 2002 - Dec 2002

  Organize and conduct routine Meetings for Instructors, Asst. Deputy and Deputy Shift leadersReporting of unmanageable Problems/Situations (on Instructors, Students etc.) in the Lab to the Management.Conducting Lectures on:NCC (National Computing Centre UK-1'' year of London Metropolitan University)Multimedia integration, A+ and Technical SupportIDM Diploma in MultimediaFundamentals of IT for DICS, London O/L on and Practical projectsTraining of New Instructors at IDM. (Microsoft Packages and Internet)Diploma in PC Assembling and Networking

• Instructor

  • Sep 2000 - Dec 2001

  Instructing at the Computer labConducting lectures on:NCC (1 st year of London Metropolitan University)DICS (Diploma in Computer Studies)Personal Instructor Courses (MS Office/ VB,Java/ Hardware & PC Support )