Amila Kumanayake

Current
  • ICT Manager at CORE
Past
  • Senior Support Engineer at Ridgecrest Asia (Pvt) Ltd
  • Systems Engineer at E-solutions lanka Pvt Ltd
  • Junior Field Engineer at Digital Computer Systems Pvt Ltd
  • Customer Support Engineer at Arrofix InformationTechnologies PLC
Education
  • University of Peradeniya
  • Private Institute
  • Cyber World Pvt Ltd.
  • IDM Computer Studies Pvt. Ltd
  • Open University of Sri Lanka
  • St. Marys College, Kegalle
Connections
231 connections
Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management

Amila Kumanayake’s Summary

I have rich experience on various enterprise projects based on Microsoft platforms. Responsible for financial, business development, CRM, and operations.
Develop and lead the strategic direction across all areas for which the DPE Group is responsible. This includes overall responsibility for ISV strategy, competitive strategy, broad platform strategy and tools market share/revenue.
I enjoy challenging roles; possessing leadership qualities, I am able to work well on my own initiative and within a team environment.

Amila Kumanayake’s Specialties:

Network Management (LAN & WAN)
Active Directory 2003
Exchange Server 2003 and 2007
Project Server 2007
Share Point Server 2007
Share Point Services 2 and 3
Technical Project Management
Good Mobile 5 & 6 (Alternate solution for blackberry)
Vyatta 5 Beta
Untangle 1.2


Amila Kumanayake’s Experience

  • ICT Manager

    CORE

    (Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

    June 2009Present (6 months)

    Connecting Regional Economies (CORE) program will focus on the Eastern and to a limited extent the North and North Central provinces.

    Main Responsibilities are
    Assess, design, develop and implement programs using information and communication technologies to increase farmer and rural community access to markets, technology, finance, extension and other services along selected value chains.
    Promote linkages with both local and international technology firms in facilitating project activities.
    Travel to the regions regularly to identify opportunities for Project intervention and review progress of the ICT component.
    Preparation and/or review of project reports.

  • Senior Support Engineer

    Ridgecrest Asia (Pvt) Ltd

    (Privately Held; Computer Software industry)

    November 2007June 2009 (1 year 8 months)

    www.ridgecrestfinancial.com
    www.linklk.com
    www.ticketslk.com

    What I do
    Responsible for overall coordination, status reporting and stability of a cross functional project key functions include planning, managing, training, coordinating, implementing and delivering project that meet business requirements. (BNP Paribas, linklk and ticketslk )Accountable for resolution of escalated project issues and risks.Consult with and collaborate with business executives, business technology executives, to create overall project plan, including business and technical elements.

    Specialties
    Network Management (LAN & WAN), Active Directory, Exchange Server 2003, Project server 2007,Ubuntu, Fedora, OrangeHRM, Alfresco, RT, Technical Project Management, Systems Administration, Technical Support, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VPN, firewalls, Backup , HP iPAQ, Goodmobile, LinkSys Wireless router,Hotbrick, VoIP

  • Systems Engineer

    E-solutions lanka Pvt Ltd

    (Outsourcing/Offshoring industry)

    May 2001November 2007 (6 years 7 months)

    www.e-solutions.lk
    www.redcorp.com
    www.e-nitiative.be

    Managed and responsible for all IT functions within organization. Tactical and strategic planning for IT and communications areas. Improved infrastructure, cut IT and communication costs, and developed systems for entire organization.Work relating to systems administration, communications, and operations support including security, e-mail issues, disaster response, system configuration, development, and networking.Platforms supported windows. Experience includes CSU/DSU, Cisco routers.

  • Junior Field Engineer

    Digital Computer Systems Pvt Ltd

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    January 2001April 2001 (4 months)

    www.idm.edu

  • Customer Support Engineer

    Arrofix InformationTechnologies PLC

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    September 1999January 2001 (1 year 5 months)

    www.arrofix.com
    IT infrastructure management and optimization services including end-to-end NOC based management framework that enables complete remote visibility and management of a multi site infrastructure from core network components to desktops.


Amila Kumanayake’s Education

  • University of Peradeniya

    MBA , Business Administration , 20082011 (expected)

  • Private Institute

    CEH , Information Technology , 20092009

  • Cyber World Pvt Ltd.

    MCSE , Informationg Technology , 20042006

  • IDM Computer Studies Pvt. Ltd

    BCS , Informationg Technology , 20042006

    www.idm.edu

  • Open University of Sri Lanka

    Information Technology 19951999

    www.ou.ac.lk

  • St. Marys College, Kegalle

    Chemistry, Physics, Botany, Zoology 19801992


Additional Information

Amila Kumanayake’s Interests:

New Technologies | Stock Investment | Financial Market & Business News | Digital Photography | Professional Networking

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  •    ITpro (The Sri Lankan IT-BPO Professional Community)
  •    MCSE
  •    IT Specialist Group
  •    Project Manager Networking Group
  •    eMarketing Association Network
  •    Cisco Networking Academy
  •    Customer Experience Management
  •    University of Peradeniya Alumni
  •    SharePoint 2007 Network
  •    Sri Lankan Professionals
  •    Project & Test Engineering System - PTESY
  •    MBA Association University of Peradeniya
  •    Saudi Arabia Business Opportunities
  •    Ridgecrest Asia (Pvt) Ltd
  •    eASiA2009
  •    Alcatel-Lucent -Build a Dynamic Enterprise in Sri Lanka

Amila Kumanayake’s Honors:

MBCS
IEEE


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