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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Projects
Extracurricular Activities
Accomplishments
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Talpe Guruge Thisarani Ferdinandez

Perth,WA

Summary

Bachelor of Information Technology student at Curtin University with a course weighted average of 82.58%. Holds certifications in Red Hat, AWS, and Cisco NetAcad. Proficient in system administration, cybersecurity, and creative coding, with a focus on leveraging technical skills to enhance business operations and address real-world challenges.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Assistant

Keels super market Pvt.Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
02.2023 - 03.2024
  • Delivered excellent customer service and product knowledge.
  • Managed transactions and inventory with accuracy.

Crew member

Mcdonalds
Colombo, Sri Lanka
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Operated point-of-sale systems, and handled cash transactions accurately.
  • Provided excellent customer service during busy meal periods.

Assistant

Built Environment Architectural office
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Maintained and prepared technical documentation, such as specifications and contracts.
  • Corresponding and interacting with clients, contractors regarding on-going projects.

Education

Bachelor's - Information Technology

Curtin University
Perth, Australia
10.2025

Bachelor's - Information Technology

Curtin University
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2025

Foundation - Information Technology

Curtin University
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2024

General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) Ordinary Level -

Lyceum International School
Sri Lanka
01.2022

Skills

  • Python
  • Network security
  • Project management
  • C#
  • C
  • SQL
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • Linux (Red Hat)
  • Linux (Ubuntu)
  • Windows
  • Cisco CCNA fundamentals
  • Packet Tracer
  • AWS
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Effective teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Adaptability in fast-paced environments
  • Professionalism

Certification

  • Red Hat System Administration I (RH124), completed, 01/07/24
  • Red Hat System Administration II (RH134), completed, 01/09/24
  • AWS certification, completed, 01/06/25
  • Cisco NetAcad CCNA Introduction to Networks, completed, 01/06/25

Projects

Sustainability App Development, Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to lay the foundation for a sustainability-focused mobile application. AWS Cloud Infrastructure Implementation, Worked with a team to deploy a scalable cloud-based web solution using AWS services. Network Design for EECMS Building (314), Designed and simulated a secure LAN topology for Curtin University's EECMS building using Cisco Packet Tracer.

Extracurricular Activities

Trinity Rock & Pop Drums: All-Island Prize Winner (Grade 3, 5, 6), British Performance of Art and Music District Central Winner, Festival of Glory: Multiple awards in public speaking and choral speaking, 2nd place in under-15 swimming, Police swimming & lifesaving Championships (2017), All-Island winner in inspirational speech (2016), All-Island finalist in Choral speaking and verse speaking (2016, 2017)

Accomplishments

  • I had the honor of being included on the Dean's List for achieving high academic performance during both my first and second years of study.

Languages

English
Professional
Sinhala
Professional

Timeline

Crew member

Mcdonalds
03.2023 - 12.2023

Sales Assistant

Keels super market Pvt.Ltd
02.2023 - 03.2024

Assistant

Built Environment Architectural office
06.2022 - 12.2022

Bachelor's - Information Technology

Curtin University

Bachelor's - Information Technology

Curtin University

Foundation - Information Technology

Curtin University

General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) Ordinary Level -

Lyceum International School
Talpe Guruge Thisarani Ferdinandez