Shameen Samarawickrema
Business Analyst/Pre-Sales Engineer
West pennant Hills,NSW
Summary
As a business analyst with over 3 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree focused in Business Information systems from Cardiff Metropolitan University, I bring a proven track record of delivering results to clients. I excel at identifying business requirements, mapping processes, and developing solutions to meet the unique needs of each project. I am a skilled communicator and collaborator, known for my ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams towards project success. My expertise allows me to provide valuable insights and recommendations that drive positive business outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
20
20
Certification
Work History
Presales Engineer
Aion Cybersecurity
Colombo
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Gained customer trust through simple product demonstrations and explanations of cost-saving potentials.
- Collaborated with sales executive to devise methods and techniques for complicates sales cycles.
- Pitched and presented product information and configuration to customers.
- Achieved record revenue in required timeframe using targeted business development strategies.
- Managed diverse portfolio accounts over more than 50 across sales patch, consistently meeting company demands.
Certified Instructor
Aion Campus
Colombo
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Implemented and optimised new curriculum and day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
- Educated students on cybersecurity and technologies, utilising instructional techniques and hands-on curriculum.
- Minimised learning gaps and instructed and motivated students with various teaching aids.
- Motivated students and clients to continue with classes or programs.
- Explained concepts and theories, demonstrating techniques and assisting with experiments, research and hands-on projects.
Cyber Security Training
Aion Cybersecurity
Colombo
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Applied engineering tools, techniques and approaches to help deliver projects on time and to budget.
- Helped identify cyber security solution opportunities and process improvements.
- Contributed to sophisticated security reports for range of clients.
- Coordinated multiple priorities in fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- As Cybersecurity Analyst in training, Over time from November 2022 to May 2023, I'm being immersed in various aspects of cybersecurity, including SOC analyst, Vulnerability management, Penetration testing, Forensics, threat intelligence (where team developed own system from scratch), and risk assessment.
Business Analyst
SIoT Services Pvt Ltd
Colombo
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Key Projects Involvement - Palm Vein Technology Implementation - Smart Water Meter Introduction - In-house ERP System - Threat intelligence system
- Conducted interviews with key business users to collect information on processes and user requirements.
- Documented process flows and implemented requirements for functional improvements.
- Led cross-functional teams in analysing technological changes to understand operational impact.
- Supported implementation of proposed plans by following best practices in change management.
- Duties and Contribution - Handling Clients and Meetings - Requirement Gathering & Research - Marketing and Tendering - Site Visits - Market & Business Analysis - SQL & Data Analysis - Requirements Analysis - Agile Methodologies
Junior Business Analyst
SIoT Services Pvt Ltd
Colombo
04.2019 - 03.2020
Project Coordinator
Sierra Water works
Colombo
01.2019 - 03.2019
Chief Operating Officer (hobby)
YAKUZA E-Sports
Colombo
02.2020 - Current
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Information Systems
10.2022
- Grade: 2:1
- Activities and societies: Student Council
Charter President of the Rotaract club of the University. - Dissertation project topic: Role of bio-metric systems in immigration/emigration and border control to improve safety and efficiency.
Dual Higher National Diploma - Computing and Software Engineering
2018
Certificate , Computer Science -
Ordinary Level -
2012
Skills
- Reporting and documentation
- Recruitment
- Cybersecurity technical understanding
- B2B sales
- Account management
- Proof of Concept evaluations
- Client relations
- Data management
- Technical consulting
- Business development
Accomplishments
- How AI and ML can be used to counter ransomware (Research Article)
- Ethical and Privacy Implications of AI (Research Article)
- Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity (Research Article)
- Charter President of Rotaract Club Of ICBT
- Charter Member of Toastmasters Club of Sierra
Certification
AZ-900T00 - Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
SC-900 Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
NSE 1,2,3 Network Security Associate
Detecting and Defending against Cyber Threats
Introduction to Cybersecurity
20+ altogether certificates
Languages
English
Fluent
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementTimeline
Certified Instructor - Aion Campus
07.2023 - 03.2024
Presales Engineer - Aion Cybersecurity
05.2023 - 03.2024
Cyber Security Training - Aion Cybersecurity
11.2022 - 05.2023
Business Analyst - SIoT Services Pvt Ltd
03.2020 - 05.2023
Chief Operating Officer (hobby) - YAKUZA E-Sports
02.2020 - Current
Junior Business Analyst - SIoT Services Pvt Ltd
04.2019 - 03.2020
Project Coordinator - Sierra Water works
01.2019 - 03.2019
Cardiff Metropolitan University - Bachelor of Science, Business Information Systems
Cardiff Metropolitan University - Dual Higher National Diploma, Computing and Software Engineering
National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) - Certificate , Computer Science,
Mahanama College - Ordinary Level,
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