
Surin Gunasaikaran
@suringunasaikaran
I lead secure, resilient IT infrastructure, Microsoft 365 migrations, cybersecurity, and business continuity initiatives.
What I'm looking for
At AEON Credit Service (M) Berhad, I lead end-to-end IT project delivery, translating business needs into scalable solutions while managing scope, budgets, risks, adoption, and measurable operational improvements.
Previously at The Archipelago Group, I led IT strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, vendor management, disaster recovery, and the migration from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365. I bring hands-on experience across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, cloud services, networking, and security tools to help organizations operate securely and confidently.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
• Lead end‑to‑end delivery: Lead projects from planning through execution and closure, defining scope, timelines, deliverables and success criteria.
• Translate business to technical: Work closely with technical teams to translate business needs into workable, scalable solutions.
• Hands‑on implementation: Actively participate in system, tool and process implementations to ensure practical adopt
- Developing and implementing IT strategies aligned with organizational goals, delivering short- and long-term roadmaps for infrastructure, software development, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Overseeing physical and virtual IT infrastructure including networks, data centers, servers, storage, and endpoint environments to ensure efficiency, resilience, and compliance.
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• Delivered advanced support for Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and Entra ID (Azure AD), resolving escalated account and server-related issues.
• Assisted clients with Microsoft 365 tenant migrations, including Entra ID integration from on-premises Active Directory, ensuring secure identity synchronization and seamless user onboarding.
• Sup
Regional Information Technology System Administrator
Amber Pro Solutions (M) Sdn Bhd
Jul 2022 - Dec 2022 (5 months)
- Providing technical support to users
- Organized and maintaining office infrastructure as required (server hardware/software, monitoring, services used)
- Prepared workstations for employees
- Plan monthly IT budget expenditure
- Keeping track of IT inventory
- Planning daily/weekly/monthly maintenance schedule
- Upgraded existing hardware with current technology to enhance workflow and efficien
- Responsible for installing, maintaining, supporting and managing backup computer, networks, server, PC, software, etc.
- Responsible for Data Centre setup and operational uptime
- Managing and administering LAN, firewalls, switches and routers.
- Maintaining Wi-Fi performance using Aruba
- Perform computer operations such as access control, data backup, security patches, anti-virus, system upgra
- Handle fiber network troubleshooting and network issue escalation to NOC.
- Troubleshoot customer issues on slow wifi or cabled connections
- Provide advise on speed improvisation to satisfy customer needs.
- Escalate appointments to relevant department for tech site for further troubleshooting with customer
Provide support on network and device issues for customers.
Follow up on network issues and contact customer for resolution
Customer front line support.
Complete daily reports to provide HQ
Technical Supervisor
E-Cube Trading
Feb 2010 - Oct 2011 (1 year 8 months)
Promote any IT/gadgets accessories within the store. To repair and/or troubleshoot many printers and modify ink tanks to customer's needs. Advise customer on networking products and gained interest more on networking and telecommunications. Achieve sales target every month and gain higher commission for store and self
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Proofpoint
Proofpoint Certified AI Agent Security Specialist 2026
Issued Apr 2026
Google AI Essentials
Issued Jun 2025
Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL
Issued May 2023
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Issued May 2023
(ISC)²
(ISC)² Candidate
Issued Apr 2023
Udemy
CompTIA A+ CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Security+ IT Fundamental
Issued Jan 2022
Udemy
Wireshark: Packet Analysis and Ethical Hacking: Core Skills
Issued Jan 2022
SMK Bandar Baru Uda
Geography
2004 - 2009
Udemy
5G NR Wireless Access Technology - An Exhaustive Masterclass
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Social media
Job categories
Skills
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