Chaminda PERERA
Auckland
Summary
Accomplished IT Manager with a proven track record at My Cola Beverages, enhancing operational efficiency and cost savings through customized IT solutions. Expert in network troubleshooting and fostering collaborative teamwork, I've driven significant improvements in IT infrastructure and security systems. Achieved through strategic leadership and cross-functional collaborations, I excel in delivering comprehensive project oversight and innovative ICT infrastructure consulting.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Manager
My Cola Beverages (PVT) LTD
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Developed and maintained customized IT solutions to address specific business needs, on driving operational improvements and cost savings from the production level, master distributors, and up to the retail sales operations. (Sage 300 ERP and SFA-Sales Force Automation Systems).
- Collaborated with other departments to meet IT needs and properly integrate and secure systems including active directory/DNS, O365 applications, Microsoft exchange email system, attendance software, firewall, anti-virus, ISP services, voice/telephony systems and internal CCTV solutions.
Chief Operations Officer/Chief Engineer
Assidua Solutions PVT LTD
03.2019 - 05.2022
.
- Designed and implemented total ELV solutions including Data, voice structured cabling and security solutions, CCTV/Fire alarm systems etc.
- Designed and maintained Small and medium scale enterprise level electrical wiring
- Established strong partnerships with external and internal stakeholders to enhanced corporate solutions.
Engineer
Apogee International PVT LTD
08.1997 - 03.2019
- Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Solutions on data and voice applications
- Implementation of Alcatel-Lucent and Genesys call centre, voice mail systems, call accounting and billing systems etc.
- Network monitoring software and tools.
Technician
Uniwalkers PVT LTD
12.1995 - 08.1997
- Installed and commissioned National/Panasonic Office automation systems including Telephone systems and printers etc.
Education
Reading For Masters in Applied Technology. - Networking And Cyber Security
UNITEC
Auckland, NZ07-2026
Completion of CCNA Course - Computer Networking
CCNA Course in Vibernet Academy
Sri Lanka12-2024
B.Eng (Hons) - Computer Networking
Coventry University
UK07-2014
Advanced Diploma in Telecommunication Systems - Telecommunications
City And Guilds of London Institute
UK06-2011
Skills
- Consulting ICT Infrastructure
- Network Troubleshooting
- Technical Documentation
- Active and Passive Network Design
- Comprehensive Project Oversight
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Strategic Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaborations
Accomplishments
“Special PROJECTS HANDLED”:
“Fonterra Brands” Sri Lanka: Traditional & VOIP telephony/data solution with “New Zealand Telecom”.
“Department of Inland Revenue, Sri Lanka” all Island voice network with “Samsung SDS”.
“Asiri Central” hospitals VOIP project.
“Sanasa Bank” CCTV Network (including 100 branches)
“Ekroma” ELV Project (20 story Building) – Data/Voice/CCTV/PA services
“Aitken Spence” Total Voice (IP) and Data network
PA systems/Electrical/UPS, “Hiru TV” Studio etc.
Certification
ACPS: Alcatel-Lucent Pre-Sales
Genesys Call Center Implementations
Certified as a Schneider Structure Cabling Endorsed Installer
“Alcatel-Lucent”, Best voice & data convergence project implementation, 2009 (Aitken Spence).
Total voice and data solution for two "15" storey towers of Aitken Spence Colombo, Sri Lanka office.
Approx: 3000 data ports, 60 wireless access points and 1800 VOIP/traditional voice ports
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
IT Manager
My Cola Beverages (PVT) LTD
08.2022 - 02.2025
Chief Operations Officer/Chief Engineer
Assidua Solutions PVT LTD
03.2019 - 05.2022
Engineer
Apogee International PVT LTD
08.1997 - 03.2019
Technician
Uniwalkers PVT LTD
12.1995 - 08.1997
Reading For Masters in Applied Technology. - Networking And Cyber Security
UNITEC
Completion of CCNA Course - Computer Networking
CCNA Course in Vibernet Academy
B.Eng (Hons) - Computer Networking
Coventry University
Advanced Diploma in Telecommunication Systems - Telecommunications
City And Guilds of London Institute
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