Chandana Mahesh Balasuriya
Armadale,WA
Summary
Personal Statement
Having more than 15 Years of experience in the field of Information Technology as Network Engineer,Assistant Network Engineer, Network Administrator, Duty Engineer and also 2 Years of experience in Biomedical Electronics fields as Biomedical technician and two years of experience in Telecommunication Industry. I would like to further enhance my knowledge and skills in the above mentioned fields in order to widen my exposure whilst making a positive contribution to enhance performance of your good organization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Engineer
Airport And Aviation Servises
International Airport Sri Lanka
12.2021 - Current
- Responsible systems:
- Airport LAN, Cisco Call Manager / Flatrix PBX / Avaya PBX
- Configuration of Access Switches, Core Switches, Cisco WLC, Cisco Call Manager.
- Managed, tracked and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
- Cisco Wireless Network, Wireless Links,
- Contributed to implementation and support of SNMP monitoring software and other network monitoring tools.
- Copper cables for low voltage and FIBRE cable Network, Cable Duct paths and cable trays.
- Managing a team of four numbers of network administrators and five numbers of linesmen to implement IT network services,
- Arrange provide maintenance to minimise the faults,
- Managing Attendance, leave and appraisals for subordinates
- Taking the ownership of faults and providing support and solutions for applications hosted on the network
- Planning future expansion of above systems, Preparation of BOQs (Bill of Quantities) for the projects,
- Tender Evaluations
- Network designs and planning for future projects
- Planing to expand the network for future requirements
- Actively participate with large scale future expansion projects at Airport
- Arrange meetings with the subordinates for motivation and distribution of action plans
- Coordinate with passengers and AASL staff regarding the relevant system issues and provide solutions to them
- Expansion and maintain and manage the FIBER and ELV network
- Supervising Splicing and termination of FIBER cables
- Arrange the Supervision of FIBER and Copper laying over the duct roots and cable trays and Termination.
Seiner Assistant Network Engineer
Airport and Aviation Services
International Airport Sri Lanka
10.2015 - 12.2021
- This is supporting role to the Engineer. There for I worked all the responsibility similar to the network engineer
Network Administrator
Airport And Aviation Services
International Airport Sri Lanka
10.2007 - 10.2015
- Bandaranaike International Airport – 8 years
- Installed, configured, and supported local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Internet system.
- Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.
- Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
- Configured networks for smooth, reliable operation to meet business processes and objectives.
- Provided on-call support for network engineering duties.
- Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance and support.
- Constructed and maintained Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN).
- Managed and maintained stability of network and wireless services throughout enterprise.
Bio-Medical Technician
CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES (COLOMBO) LIMITED
12.2005 - 10.2007
- This company was the agency to solve the VITOS Bio chemistry analysers in Sri Lanka
- They provide total solutions for the laboratory and the hospitals
- Responsible for the Systems: DT 60 semi-automated Dry- Chemistry Analyser, MF 250 Fully Automated Dry-Chemistry Analyser, ECI Analyser
- Description of work:
- Check the required environment in the laboratory/hospital and Install new analysers and connect to the network
- Calibrate the machines and run the initial samples
- Provide training to the Hospital staff for new machines, and provide Technical Support to the staff
- Troubleshooting and carryout the maintenance of the Analysers.
Consultant/Technical Engineer
Connoisseur Electronics Lanka (Pvt) Limited
Sri Lanka
01.2005 - 11.2005
- This company carried out the online data entry operations and it updates the servers in USA
- Provide Technical support for the LAN, WAN, Email, and desktop machines.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Monitor and repair the network and PC faults
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Networking
London Metropolitan University
London06.2018
Diploma - Electronics And Communications Engineering
The Open University of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka04.2004
Certificate in Electronic - Electronics Technology
Korea – Sri Lanka Technical And Vocational Training Institute
Sri Lanka12.1998
Advance Diploma - Network Administration
Turnkey Computer
Sri LankaSkills
- TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Cisco Call Manager
- Cisco Wireless Network
- Cisco switch and Router Configuration
- Flatrix and Avaya PBX system
- IT Systems Security
- Copper and FIBER Networks
- FIBER termination splicing and OTDR testing
- Wireless Links
- LAN Equipment Configuration
- LAN/WAN Network Maintenance
- Network RACK arrangements
- LAN/WAN Monitoring Tools
- Computer Trouble shooting
- PC/Desktop Systems Maintenance
- Certifications
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Cisco FirePOWER Threat Defence
- FortyNet Load Balancer
- NSE 4 Network Security Professional
- Terrestrial Radio Link Installation Planning (ICAO certified)
- COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS
- Exceptional ability in building rapport with clients and forging long-term relationships
- Exceptional written and verbal communications skills along with work standards
- Excellent telephone techniques and manners
- Liaise effectively with the general public, staff members, management, colleagues & Good team contribution
Accomplishments
- Factory training on THORN airfield lighting in Australia for control and monitoring of airfield lights
- Training on “Fast Lane” CISCO training centre in Hong-Kong for Cisco routing & switching, IP telephony and mobility
- Training on Global Knowledge Network (S) Pte Ltd in Singapore for Implementing, Managing and Troubleshooting of Cisco Wireless Networks
- Training on FortyNet Training centre Malaysia for FortyNet load balancer
- Training on Singapore Flatrix PBX system for Implementing, Managing and Troubleshooting of the system
- Jonson and Jonson company at Mumbai for trouble-shooting of ECI analysers in India
- Other Training
- Mediquic (Pvt) Ltd
- Trained on : Endues-Copes, Sterilizers, ECG Machines and Ultra sound Scanners
- Sri Lanka Telecom
- Duration: March 2002 – June 2002
- Trained on : Telephone Exchange, Cable Maintenance, Power & AC, Radio Lab, PABX, Datacom, Coin Collection Box, International Transmission Maintenance Center, and Earth Station
- Suntel (Pvt) Ltd
- Duration: November 1997 – October 1998
- Studied: Service and Maintenance of subscriber part of the network and repair the Telephone Instruments, Member of WUS ( World University Service) in 1999 – 2000
- Attended to Leader Ship program conducted by Business development centre
- Attended to personal development program conducted by Ella Adventures
Certification
CCNA
Timeline
Network Engineer
Airport And Aviation Servises
12.2021 - Current
Seiner Assistant Network Engineer
Airport and Aviation Services
10.2015 - 12.2021
Network Administrator
Airport And Aviation Services
10.2007 - 10.2015
Bio-Medical Technician
CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES (COLOMBO) LIMITED
12.2005 - 10.2007
Consultant/Technical Engineer
Connoisseur Electronics Lanka (Pvt) Limited
01.2005 - 11.2005
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Networking
London Metropolitan University
Diploma - Electronics And Communications Engineering
The Open University of Sri Lanka
Certificate in Electronic - Electronics Technology
Korea – Sri Lanka Technical And Vocational Training Institute
Advance Diploma - Network Administration
Turnkey Computer