
Terry Fernando
@terryfernando
I lead enterprise application, cloud, and data operations that keep mission-critical platforms running.
What I'm looking for
At Cascades Technology Center, I led production support for 15+ mission-critical applications, sustaining 98%+ uptime while resolving 400+ tickets annually at 95%+ SLA compliance. I improved monitoring with KQL dashboards, automated operations with Python and SQL, and reduced average resolution time by 25%.
Over 34 years in financial services, government, and enterprise technology, I've built applications, modernized legacy systems, led data migrations, and mentored development and support teams. I bring hands-on experience across Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks, SQL, Python, C#/.NET, DevOps, and enterprise data platforms.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT Analyst – Enterprise Application
Cascades Technology Center
Sep 2019 - Jan 2024 (4 years 4 months)
Led enterprise-wide production support for 15+ mission-critical applications, establishing governance frameworks and SLA standards that sustained 98%+ uptime. Served as primary escalation authority for P1/P2 incidents and resolved 400+ support tickets annually at 95%+ SLA compliance.
Senior Programmer Analyst – Application Development
Cascades Technology Center
Mar 2013 - Aug 2019 (6 years 5 months)
Architected and delivered enterprise applications using C#/.NET and SQL Server, designing scalable database schemas and data integration workflows. Led data migration initiatives and drove automation of approval workflows, reducing manual effort by 40%.
Computer Programmer – Enterprise Application Development
WIS International
Dec 2010 - Feb 2013 (2 years 2 months)
Converted C/C++ inventory programs to C#/.NET for deployment on next-generation handheld devices. Developed 3-5 custom inventory applications annually for enterprise clients, reducing deployment times by 20%.
Programmer Analyst – Production Support & Application Development
Kubra Data Transfer
May 2008 - Apr 2009 (11 months)
Managed production support for customer-facing document fulfillment applications, resolving critical errors to ensure operational continuity. Enhanced and customized enterprise applications to meet evolving client requirements.
Programmer Analyst – Government Technology Systems
Ministry of Finance, Ontario
May 2007 - Sep 2007 (4 months)
Modernized the Freedom of Information system by converting legacy reports to Crystal Reports 10, enhancing security and regulatory compliance. Amended the Land Transfer Tax application and developed the Legislative Tracking system.
Software Developer – Banking Technology Systems
Seylan Bank Ltd
Oct 1998 - Jul 2001 (2 years 9 months)
Redesigned the Rewards Plus banking system using VB6 to facilitate new business development schemes. Solely responsible for maintenance of the Speed Cash international money transfer system and led enterprise-wide email software installation across all branches.
Programmer Analyst – Enterprise Software Development & Technical Mentorship
IDM Software International (Pvt.) Ltd
Jan 1991 - Sep 1997 (6 years 8 months)
Designed and developed bespoke enterprise software solutions including General Ledger, Payroll, and Invoicing systems. Mentored junior programmers in software engineering fundamentals and delivered diverse system assignments across client sites.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Canadian Business College
Diploma, Software Engineering
Completed a Diploma in Software Engineering at Canadian Business College in 2010.
Centennial College
Advanced Diploma, Computer Programming
Completed an Advanced Diploma in Computer Programmer/Analyst at Centennial College in 2008.
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