Chinthana Silva
@chinthanasilva
Senior Cloud Engineer specializing in secure cloud solutions and infrastructure.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly motivated IT professional with over 9 years of experience in complex cloud environments, specializing in secure cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP. My expertise lies in designing, deploying, and managing intricate cloud infrastructures while adhering to best practices. I have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering innovative solutions that align with business objectives.
Throughout my career, I have successfully directed the re-architecture and migration of numerous public cloud solutions, enhancing performance and scalability. My role as a Cloud Engineer at Elliott Moss Consulting has allowed me to implement robust security measures and drive cost optimization initiatives, resulting in significant budget savings. I am passionate about leveraging my extensive cloud expertise to contribute to a dynamic and innovative organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cloud Engineer
Elliott Moss Consulting
Jan 2025 - Present (6 months)
Led cloud infrastructure management across Azure and AWS environments, ensuring scalability, security, and performance for government clients. Drove cost optimization initiatives by analyzing cloud usage patterns and implementing resource scaling and automation strategies.
Senior Cloud Engineer
Dialog Axiata PLC
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Designed and implemented scalable cloud solutions on Azure, AWS, and GCP, aligning with business goals and industry best practices. Specialized in incident response, troubleshooting, and maintaining strict cloud security measures, including IAM and disaster recovery.
Product Specialist
Dialog Axiata PLC
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 6 months)
Designed and delivered cloud security, network security, and IAM solutions for leading financial enterprise clients. Led implementation of native security tools (Security Hub, Trusted Advisor, SIEM, SD WAN) to strengthen security across multi-cloud environments.
Cloud Managed Services
Dialog Axiata PLC
Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 6 months)
Led end-to-end operations, architecture, and security for hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure supporting the Global SWIFT Network. Delivered high-availability managed services with zero downtime, ensuring 24/7 SLA compliance and seamless integration of robust security protocols.
Operation Engineer
Dialog Axiata PLC
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 6 months)
Administered data center environments, ensuring ISMS compliance (ISO/IEC 27001:2013) and utilizing SDWAN for network resilience. Managed both on-premises and cloud resources, delivering 24x7 Level 1 and Level 2 support during Data Center Network transitions.
Education
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Kotelawala Defense University
BSc (Hons) in Information Technology, Information Technology
Completed a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Information Technology. The program provided a comprehensive understanding of IT principles and practices.
Open University Sri Lanka
Diploma in Computer Networks & Security, Computer Networks & Security
Obtained a Diploma focusing on Computer Networks and Security. This program enhanced skills in network infrastructure and cybersecurity.
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