Rasika Prabhath Idamekorala, Head Of Information Systems

Rasika Prabhath Idamekorala

Head Of Information Systems

Bio Foods Pvt Ltd

البلد
سريلانكا - كاندي
التعليم
ماجستير, Information Technology
الخبرات
18 years, 5 أشهر

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الخبرة العملية

مجموع سنوات الخبرة :18 years, 5 أشهر

Head Of Information Systems في Bio Foods Pvt Ltd
  • سريلانكا - كاندي
  • أشغل هذه الوظيفة منذ نوفمبر 2008

Highlights:
• Spearheaded and executed a successful digital transformation initiative, strategically planning to position the company competitively in the international market.
• Orchestrated and managed a cloud computing project, seamlessly migrating company IT systems to AWS cloud, resulting in a remarkable 40% reduction in costs.
• Engineered and deployed the company's ERP system, optimizing business processes & enhancing operational efficiency.
• Achieved a 60% cost reduction compared to tier 1 commercial ERPs through the development and implementation of the company's ERP system.
• Revamped and enforced policies and procedures, aligning business operations with ERP protocols to enhance operational synergy.
• Built and led a highly skilled team to manage, implement and streamline complex IT designs and projects.
• Introduced and implemented Agile project management practices with JIRA by leading the ERP development team
• Pioneered and implemented a comprehensive data/information security framework, encompassing Firewalls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IPS/IDS), Endpoint Protection, Load Balancing Devices, Routers and Servers.
• Planned, developed & implemented the ICT budget, negotiating competitive prices from suppliers to achieve a commendable 20% cost reduction.
• Implemented a project to transition the working environment to an open-source platform utilizing Linux, Java, and MySQL, resulting in a substantial 70% reduction in software license costs.



Responsibilities as Head of Information Systems:
• Oversee the planning, implementation and maintenance of the company’s information systems infrastructure including developing strategies to optimize the use of technology resources, ensuring data security and integrity.
• Collaborate with various departments to identify technological needs and assess and implement new technologies.
• Lead and oversee the design, development, implementation and maintenance of information systems, including hardware, software, networks, and databases.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the IT division including budgeting, resource allocation & performance management.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies & trends in the IT industry, and assess their potential impact on the company.
• Lead digital transformation efforts to streamline processes, improve efficiency & enhance the company’s competitiveness.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology for innovation and business growth; work closely with key stakeholders to develop and execute digital transformation roadmaps and implementation plans.
• Manage IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets, and allocate resources accordingly; monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and take corrective action to minimize project delays and ensure successful completion.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders including cross-functional teams, ERP development team, cloud engineers, and security specialists to execute cloud network migration projects efficiently.
• Develop and manage the IT department budget, allocate resources effectively, monitor expenses, negotiate contracts with vendors, and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Evaluate and select third-party vendors and service providers, negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships to ensure the delivery of high-quality services and products.
• Develop and implement IT security policies, procedures and controls to protect the company’s information assets; implement security measures to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber-attacks.
• Provide training and awareness programs to educate employees about IT security best practices, ERP and the use of IT.

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR في LANKACLEAR PVT LTD
  • سريلانكا
  • ديسمبر 2005 إلى نوفمبر 2008

Configured and administered Microsoft Windows Database server, Application Server, and Domain with active Directory to provide the secure access to Cheque clearing & imaging project
●Environment/Technologies: Microsoft 2000 server, Microsoft SQL Server, Tomcat, VPN, Routing and Switching, CITS application, Windows 2000 client, Active Directory, SAN for storage
●Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
●Worked with users to determine areas of technology in need of improved usability.

الخلفية التعليمية

ماجستير, Information Technology
  • في University Of Peradeniya
  • مايو 2009

A research project was completed in the area of Cyber Security - "Security weaknesses of WEP protocol IEEE 802.11b and enhancing the security with dynamic keys,"

Specialties & Skills

Cyber Security
Disaster Recovery
Project Management
IT Management
Cloud Computing
MICROSOFT WINDOWS
DISASTER RECOVERY
ACTIVE DIRECTORY
Cyber Security & Risk Management
IT Service Management
Project Management
Change Management
Budgeting & Financial Management
Vendor Management & Negotiation
Cross Functional Team Leadership
IT Infrastructure Management
Business Continuity Planning & disaster Recovery
Cloud computing & Implementation
Digital Transformation Strategy

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الموقع الشخصي

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يوتيوب
يوتيوب
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اللغات

الانجليزية
متمرّس

العضويات

Project Managment Institute (PMI- USA)
  • Member
  • February 2013

التدريب و الشهادات

CISSP (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Simplilearn
تاريخ الدورة:
July 2015
PMP (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
March 2013
صالحة لغاية:
March 2025
ITIL (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
May 2015