Seeking a remote role leveraging my IT, web, and digital expertise to solve complex challenges and drive growth in a collaborative team.

Janidu Cooray
@janiducooray
Microsoft Presales Engineer at Gennext Pvt Ltd, designing secure Azure and Microsoft 365 solutions around client needs.
What I'm looking for
A seasoned IT professional with over 6 years of experience spanning diverse sectors including banking, tourism, and corporate environments. Possessing strong expertise in policy development, particularly in ISO 27001 implementation, possessing a comprehensive understanding of security frameworks, notably CCS, CISM, and NIST Privacy Framework, honed through a leading role at NDB Investment Bank. Achieved notable recognition, including but not limited to a 2nd place prize in a Web Analytics and Data Visualization Asia Competition for a project focused on social engagement analysis. Proven proficiency in Microsoft 365 administration, alongside with Web Development, Social Media Management, and Web Application Development, with a focus on WordPress-based e-commerce, POS systems, Inventory Management Systems and Booking Solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Presales Engineer - Microsoft
Gennext Pvt Ltd
May 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Provide pre-sales technical support on Microsoft products and cloud services, design scalable Microsoft-based solutions, and manage the pre-sales funnel with revenue forecasting.
Group Assistant Manager - IT
Arinma Holdings Pvt Ltd
Dec 2022 - May 2025 (2 years 5 months)
Managed group IT for Arinma Holdings and 6 subsidiaries, overseeing Microsoft 365 administration, network security, and IT budgets. Led implementation of M365 Modern Work and Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Executive IT
The Ceylon Bible Society
May 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 7 months)
Managed Windows servers, WordPress websites, and social media. Performed hardware installations, backups, and IT training, and implemented IT best practices based on ISO 27001.
Executive IT & OBD
Exciting Travel Holidays (Pvt) Ltd
Aug 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 7 months)
Managed IT and electronic data operations in Sri Lanka and Maldives, including website management, server monitoring, social media marketing, and IT best practices based on ISO 27001/27002.
Information Security Policy Developer - Intern
NDB Investment Bank Limited
Aug 2018 - Jul 2019 (11 months)
Worked on an ISMS development project, prepared internal assets audit reporting, identified risks based on ISO 27001, and implemented new policies and guidelines.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Greenwich
BTEC Level 5 HND, Computer Systems
BTEC Level 5 HND in Computer Systems SPC from the University of Greenwich, completed in 2019.
Esoft Metro Campus
Diploma, IT with E-Commerce
Diploma in IT with E-Commerce from Esoft Metro Campus.
Royal Institute International
GCE Ordinary Level, General Education
GCE Ordinary Level from Royal Institute International.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Portfolio
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