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Certification
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Chandana Thilaknatha Kulatunga

Chandana Thilaknatha Kulatunga

Albany,New Zealand

Summary

Experienced IT professional with over 20 years in systems administration, software development, and IT project coordination. Ability to manage and implement end-to-end technology solutions across a variety of industries, with a strong background in business information systems. Currently undertaking a Master of Business Informatics in Auckland, gaining New Zealand-specific knowledge in digital transformation and data-driven decision-making. Well-versed in collaborative environments, with a commitment to continuous learning and delivering practical, business-focused outcomes. Brings strong communication skills, a problem-solving mindset, and adaptability to diverse technical challenges in the New Zealand workplace.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Part-Time Software Developer

EightBits Company (Pvt) Ltd
01.2011 - Current
  • - Developed and maintained inventory management systems

System Administrator / Software Developer

Tiesh by Lakmini (Pvt) Ltd
10.2020 - 06.2024
  • - Led IT infrastructure maintenance and software development
  • - Created and modified in-house software systems
  • - Generated analytical reports for top-level decision-making

Project Coordinator

EightBits Company (Pvt) Ltd
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • - Coordinated network systems for jewellery inventory
  • - Oversaw system development and performance tracking

IT Manager

Premadasas Holdings
09.2010 - 12.2010
  • - Supervised IT operations across all branches
  • - Delivered system maintenance and performance reporting

System Administrator

Premadasas Gems & Jewellery
01.2002 - 12.2010
  • - Managed complete IT solutions for the organization
  • - Built software applications and reported to executive teams

Education

Master of Business Informatics -

ICL Business School

BSc (Hons) Degree - Computing

New Bucks University

Skills

  • IT system management
  • - Software Development (VBNet, Java, SQL)
  • - Project Coordination & Reporting
  • - Database Management (SQL Server)
  • - Network & Hardware Troubleshooting
  • - Graphic Design & Multimedia Tools
  • - Programming (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Crystal Reports)
  • - Bilingual Communication (English, Japanese - Shokyu 1)

Certification

  • - Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) – Sun Microsystems, USA
  • - Honours DNIIT – Information Technology – NIIT, Sri Lanka
  • - Diploma in Hardware & Networking – Abacus Institute
  • - Diploma in Graphic Design & Multimedia – Abacus Institute
  • - Diploma in Accounting & E-Commerce – Abacus Institute
  • - Japanese Language – Shokyu 1 (Stage 3) – JLEA, Sri Lanka
  • - Audit Assistant Training – Jayweera & Company
  • - Hardware Trainee – Intermedia, Kandy

Disclaimer

I hereby certify that the above details are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Timeline

System Administrator / Software Developer

Tiesh by Lakmini (Pvt) Ltd
10.2020 - 06.2024

Project Coordinator

EightBits Company (Pvt) Ltd
09.2019 - 09.2020

Part-Time Software Developer

EightBits Company (Pvt) Ltd
01.2011 - Current

IT Manager

Premadasas Holdings
09.2010 - 12.2010

System Administrator

Premadasas Gems & Jewellery
01.2002 - 12.2010

BSc (Hons) Degree - Computing

New Bucks University

Master of Business Informatics -

ICL Business School
Chandana Thilaknatha Kulatunga