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Achala Dias

@achaladias

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Senior DevOps Engineer specializing in cloud infrastructure and automation.

Sri Lanka

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages professional growth, and allows me to leverage my cloud expertise.

I am a Senior DevOps Engineer with over 9 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure across various platforms including Azure, AWS, and GCP. My expertise lies in Kubernetes orchestration, infrastructure automation with Terraform, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines. I have a proven track record of reducing operational costs while enhancing security and performance through effective monitoring solutions and cloud-native technologies.

Throughout my career, I have successfully created and designed infrastructure architectures that prioritize security and efficiency. At Rockland Distilleries, I implemented AKS as the primary hosting environment and established comprehensive monitoring infrastructure using Prometheus and Grafana. My role at PromiseQ involved managing multi-cloud Kubernetes clusters to support AI/ML workloads, where I achieved a 25% reduction in operational costs through automation and optimization.

I am currently pursuing an MSc in Cyber Security and hold several certifications including CKA and AWS Certified Solutions Architect. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to drive innovation and efficiency in cloud infrastructure management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior DevOps Engineer

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Rockland Distilleries

Jan 2025 - Present (4 months)

Designed and implemented AKS system infrastructure, including security components and API Management Service using Terraform. Established comprehensive monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana, and configured multi-repository CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps.

AKS Terraform Azure DevOps Prometheus Grafana API Management CI CD SonarQube Trivia

Senior DevOps Engineer

PromiseQ

Jun 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Engineered and managed multi-cloud Kubernetes clusters (Azure, AWS, GCP) for AI/ML workloads, automating infrastructure with Terraform and streamlining deployments via Helm charts and ArgoCD. Implemented OAuth0-Proxy for secure authentication and integrated monitoring solutions, reducing operational costs by 25%.

Kubernetes Azure AWS GCP Terraform Helm ArgoCD OAuth0 Proxy ELK Stack Grafana Prometheus

DevOps Engineer

HealthRecon Connect

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)

Created and designed infrastructure architecture and security implementation, managing dual-cloud Kubernetes clusters on AWS and Azure. Developed and maintained ETL pipelines using AWS Glue and Redshift, and implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub for automated application deployment.

Kubernetes AWS Azure ETL AWS Glue Redshift CI CD GitHub Infrastructure Secure Implementation

DevOps Engineer

AXIATA Digital Labs

Sep 2020 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Deployed and managed Google Cloud Platform Kubernetes clusters, automating configuration management with Ansible. Configured ELK Stack for centralized logging and monitoring, and provided L2 support for credit card HUB system integration.

Google Cloud Platform Kubernetes Ansible ELK Stack Logging Monitoring L2 System Integration

System Engineer

LankaCom Services

May 2018 - Present (7 years)

Managed multiple AWS accounts and deployed VMware ESXi environments, leading public Wi-Fi redeployment across Sri Lanka. Served as hosting lead, creating multiple hosting and VM environments for leading Sri Lankan companies, and monitored three data centers.

AWS VMware ESXi Hosting Data Center Performance Monitoring

Network Support Engineer

Anilana Hotels

Jun 2016 - Present (8 years 11 months)

Provided comprehensive network support and managed Cisco routers, overseeing IT operations and technical support for multiple hotel properties. Supported infrastructure network.

Cisco IT Operations Technical Support Infrastructure Network Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Gloucestershire

MSc Cyber Security, Cyber Security

Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Cyber Security. The program focuses on advanced topics and practical applications in the field.

NIIT

Professional Higher Diploma, Information Technology

Obtained a Professional Higher Diploma in Information Technology. The curriculum provided a comprehensive understanding of IT fundamentals and specialized areas.