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Sri Basa

Christchurch,NZ

Summary

Delivery-focused Release & Environment Manager with 10+ years of experience managing complex deployments, infrastructure changes, and release governance across public and private sector environments. Currently leading critical IMS application releases and enterprise architecture deployments for a major public sector client, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and zero-impact go-lives. Skilled in coordinating CABs, managing multi-environment delivery pipelines, and aligning technical teams. Strong technical background in SQL Server and SOTI MDM with a hands-on approach to delivery.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Release & Environment Manager – Public Sector Client

Colcom Systems Ltd
11.2017 - Current
  • - Leading release management for critical IMS applications and enterprise architecture projects
  • - Coordinating public sector CAB processes and stakeholder communication across multiple workstreams
  • - Ensuring environment stability, deployment readiness, and technical configuration alignment across non-prod and prod
  • - Overseeing datacenter firewall upgrades, certificate renewals, and deployment schedules
  • - Providing post-release triage, risk mitigation, and performance reporting to leadership teams

Application Release & Infrastructure Analyst, DBA – Private Sector

Colcom Systems Ltd
08.2011 - 10.2017
  • - Managed deployment of in-house freight application (Timpani) across client environments
  • - Coordinated release comms between dev, PMO, and customer teams, reducing rework and escalations
  • - Delivered SQL Server admin and patching activities across enterprise estates
  • - Led SOTI MDM package design, rollout, and support for mobile fleet
  • - Provided Level 2/3 support across infrastructure and enterprise systems for clients like Ravensdown

Education

Graduate Diploma - Information & Communication Technology (Level 7)

DPIT

Bachelor’s - Electronics

Poyola Academy

Skills

  • - Release Planning & Go-Live Readiness
  • Effective CAB management
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Management of IMS application releases
  • Infrastructure implementation
  • Environment Management
  • Database management expertise
  • Certificate management
  • Cloud security management
  • IT service management tools
  • Experience with ITIL processes
  • Environmental data analysis

Certification

  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate – SQL Server 2016
  • Azure Database Administrator
  • SOTI Certified MobiControl v13.0 – Professional

Professional Attributes

  • Detail-oriented
  • Risk-aware
  • Collaborative communicator
  • Calm under pressure
  • Process improvement mindset
  • Public service-aligned delivery focus

Core Competencies

  • Release Management Lifecycle Expertise – Skilled in end-to-end planning and coordination of software releases, ensuring minimal disruption across critical platforms.
  • Non-Production Environment Coordination – Experienced in managing UAT, staging, and pre-production environments to support multiple concurrent releases.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication – Effective liaison with internal teams, external vendors, CABs, and testers to coordinate schedules, resolve issues, and align priorities.
  • Automation and Process Optimization – Proven ability to implement automation strategies and streamline release pipelines, contributing to faster and more reliable deployments.
  • Risk and Issue Management – Strong background in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, including rollback planning and cutover strategies.
  • Change and Configuration Management Integration – Familiar with structured governance processes including CPIRs, CAB reviews, and production readiness assessments.

Timeline

Release & Environment Manager – Public Sector Client

Colcom Systems Ltd
11.2017 - Current

Application Release & Infrastructure Analyst, DBA – Private Sector

Colcom Systems Ltd
08.2011 - 10.2017

Bachelor’s - Electronics

Poyola Academy

Graduate Diploma - Information & Communication Technology (Level 7)

DPIT
Sri Basa