Gayan Asanka
@gayanasanka
Senior IT systems engineer and infrastructure leader with 20+ years' experience.
Sri LankaWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior IT systems engineer with over 20 years' experience delivering infrastructure, virtualization, networking and end-user services across multi-site, customer-focused environments. I have led critical rollouts, migrations and operations—implementing VMware virtualization, Cisco collaboration, O365 migrations and enterprise helpdesk/asset management—while maintaining demanding SLAs and achieving measurable cost savings.
I bring hands-on expertise in Active Directory, Windows and Mac environments, VCP-certified virtualization, data center Tier-3 support, backup/disaster recovery and IT audit standards (ISO20000, ISMS27001). I thrive under pressure, enjoy cross-functional collaboration, and focus on pragmatic solutions that reduce costs, improve uptime and support large user populations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
System Administrator
Brandix
Jan 2008 - Dec 2017 (9 years 11 months)
Provided 1st–3rd line IT support and administration for Brandix–Accenture BPO, managing AD, VMware, Cisco telephony/video, backups and SysAid helpdesk to maintain 99.99% SLA across 1,000+ assets and 42,000 employees.
System Engineer
Ecode Lanka Software
Jan 2006 - Dec 2008 (2 years 11 months)
Maintained and supported medical software systems and infrastructure, providing system engineering and technical support across development and operations.
Head of Technical
IPS Computer Division
Jan 2001 - Dec 2006 (5 years 11 months)
Led technical team and managed IT services, hardware/software support and network operations for the E.A.P. Group, driving infrastructure projects and vendor coordination.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
TUTeesside University
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing, Computing
Graduated with a BSc (Hons) Computing degree from Teesside University in 2018.
Londontec (City Campus)
Higher Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering
2015 - 2017
Completed LID Higher Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering (RPEL basis) leading to the final year top-up of a British BSc (Hons) Computing degree.
G.C.E. Advanced Level
G.C.E. Advanced Level, Agriculture
Completed G.C.E. Advanced Level examination in the Agriculture stream in 1997.
G.C.E. Ordinary Level
G.C.E. Ordinary Level
Completed G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination in 1994.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Sri LankaAuthorized to work in
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Skills
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