Raminda Subhashana

About Me

Data Center Manager, SAP BASIS Consultant

Profile Summary

I am Data Center Manager / SAP BASIS Consultant @ Timex Garments (Pvt) Ltd

Experienced IT professional with over 20 years in the industry. Strong background in Data center management, systems engineering, network administration, infrastructure security and project management. Skilled in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex IT systems. Excellent problem-solving abilities and a passion for staying up-to-date with the latest technologies.

Career Objective

To obtain a challenging IT professional role where I can utilize my technical skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities to contribute to the success of the organization while continuously learning and growing in the field.

Testimonials

Milestones & Achievements

June 2016

SAP Goes Live - Timex Garments (Pvt) Ltd

Worked as a team member for SAP BASIS Administration

Expertise

Data Center Management

Data Center Management

Over 4 plus years experience in Data Center Management. Vast industry experience in HP & IBM hardware over 14 Years.

SAP BASIS

SAP BASIS

5 plus years industry experience in SAP BASIS with implementation experience. Worked as a BASIS consultant since 2017

Cloud Services

Cloud Services

Vast Experience in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace & other cloud services. Experience in Azure, AWS & Google Cloud

Infrastructure

Infrastructure

Over 15 plus years industry experience in routing, switching, including local & wide area networks

Infrastructure Security

Infrastructure Security

Industry experience in infrastructure security. 12 plus years experience in security appliances & policies, standards, best practises to meet industry standards

ERP Implementation

ERP Implementation

Worked as a SAP BASIS consultant in 2017 for a Implementation project in a private sector company. Better knowledge in SAP landscape with Infrastructure design & sizing including SAP HANA

Systems

Systems

During my carrier I have better knowledge and hands on in Windows & Linux Servers, Microsoft Exchange, SQL Servers, Active Directory including Avaya and other PBX solutions

Virtualization

Virtualization

Over 13 Yeas experience in virtualisation in Microsoft Hyper-V & VMware. In both areas I have experience in virtualization implementation.

Resume

19+ Years of Experience

Education

2019

Masters in Information Systems Management

University of Colombo

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2017

Post Graduate Diploma - Information Systems Management

University of Colombo

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2000

(GCE) Advanced Level

Vidyaloka College - Galle

General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level - Vidyaloka College Galle - Sinhala Medium

Professional Qualifications

2023

AZ-305 : Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions

2012

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator

Experience

February 2019 - Present

Manager Data Center

Timex Garments Private Limited

• Supervising maintenance, installation, and updates of data center systems (Hardware & Software)

• Ensuring the safety and protection of Company Data

• Managing the storage and distribution of data / Backing up data / Maintenance of equipment

• Recording the installations, upgrades, and maintenance of systems or software

• Researching new technologies to be utilized in the organization to improve efficiency & cost reduction

• Ensuring the safe and secure facility to protect the systems and power configuration

• Providing support for technical teams / Troubleshooting technical or IT related issues

• Ensuring precautions are set in place whenever power outages or malicious attacks occurred

• Support to the ERP team as a SAP BASIS Consultant (ECC 6.0 / Sybase / HANA)

February 2017 - May 2019

Assistant Manager IT

Timex Garments Private Limited

• Supervising maintenance, installation, and updates of data center systems (Hardware & Software)

• Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability

• Assisting the IT manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the IT department

• Managing and mentoring IT staff members / Overseeing and ensuring the security of the company's data.

• Participating in the development of IT budgets and plans.

• Support to the ERP team as a SAP BASIS Consultant (ECC 6.0 / Sybase / HANA)

May 2012 - January 2019

Group System Engineer

Timex Garments Private Limited

• Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, Virtualization platforms, application softwares and system management tools

• Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure (Active Directory, Windows Servers, MSSQL, SAP Landscape (HANA), Hyper-V, VMware, Cisco Wireless & Switches, Fortinet Products, Avaya, LAN & WAN)

• Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability

• Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies / Provide 2nd and 3rd level support

• Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes including SAP BASIS

February 2009 - May 2012

System Engineer

Timex Garments Private Limited

• Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, Virtualization platforms, application softwares and system management tools

• Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure (Active Directory, Windows Servers, MSSQL, Hyper-V, Cisco Wireless & Switches, Fortinet Products, LAN & WAN)

• Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability

• Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies / Provide 2nd and 3rd level support

• Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions

June 2008 - January 2009

Hardware Technician

Timex Garments Private Limited

• Troubleshoot and fix all the hardware, electronic & operating issues

January 2007 - May 2008

Branch Manager

Neat Lanka Private Limited

• Manage entire branch sales team, technical team & finance

July 2003 - January 2007

Technical Manager

Neat Lanka Private Limited

• Manage entire technical team and provide support and guidance

Management Skills

Strategic Thinking

88%

Communication and Motivation

75%

Organisation and Delegation

75%

Problem solving and decision-making

80%

Commercial Awareness

75%

Technical Skills

Data Center

95%

SAP BASIS - HANA

85%

Microsoft 365, Workspace & Exchange

72%

MS SQL, Active Directory, Windows & Linux Servers

60%

Management Information Systems

77%

DNS, Domain & Web Application

85%

AWS, Azure & Google Cloud

75%

Hyper-V & VMware

80%

Infrastructure Security

70%

HP, IBM Servers & Storages

70%

Avaya Communication Manager & Gateways

55%

E-commerce Platforms

65%
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+94 77 348 2137

Sri Lanka

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