“Saptha”

Full Name:    Saptha Wanniarachchi

Address:       60 Ja-ela Road, Gampaha

Telephone:   0094 xxxxxxxx

Mobile:          0094 xxxxxxxx

Email:            [email protected]   

 

Profile / Skills / Training

 

ERP Systems, Microsoft Dynamics AX business analysis skills, PMS Property Management systems (Micros POS/Opera PMS), Application Support, Customer Care,

Microsoft Certified IT Professional for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009

 

Academic Qualifications

                                                                                                                

·        Computer Hardware Engineering Diploma - National Youth Service Council, Sri Lanka

·        Computer Software Programming Course - Open University of Sri Lanka

·        Computer Networking Technology Diploma

Western Information Technology & Education Center, Sri Lanka

·        JAVA Programming Certification (Intermediate Level)

·        National Certificate in Computer Application – National Institute Of Education

·        Participation for APNIC Extended IRME Workshop - IP v6 migration and Network Security

 

Professional Qualifications

 

Microsoft Certified Professional ID: 7892739

   - MCSE Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer                         Aug 2007

   - MCITP for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009                                             Dec 2010

   - MCSA+M, MS Certified Systems Administrator + Messaging          Aug 2007

   - MCSA, MS Certified Systems Administrator                                       Jan 2004

   - MCP, Microsoft Certified Professional                                     Dec 2002

   - MCTS, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (SQL 2008)         Nov 2010      

 

Member of British Computer Society (BCS membership number: 990348641)

 

ACS Australian Computer Society (Part 1 of 2)

 

Personal Information

 

Gender                                   : Male

Marital Status                        : Unmarried

Nationality                              : Sri Lankan

URL                                        : www.saptha.com

Other Activities

·         SSI (Scuba Schools International) Certified Open Water Diver

·         Technical Wizard for www.fixya.com

·         Technical Reporter for www.clublk.us

·         SEO Engineer for web sites (Search Engine Optimization)

·         Security consultation for websites and networks


 

 

Work Experience 

 

May’08-          SML Lanka (Pvt) Ltd – IT Manager

Current          SML Hong Kong - Senior IT Supervisor (Global)

 

§         Reported to:  VP – IT Systems ( Hong Kong)

§         Manage ERP (MS Dynamics AX) and Production Systems

§         Project coordinator (ISC region) , Super user for Dynamics AX Project implementation

§         Functional (Applications) Skills in MS Dynamics AX & ERP Core Concepts

§         Enforce corporate IT policies and procedures

§         Monitor the arrangement and evaluate the IT staff members work performance

§         Support business users inquiries and document/problem solve their issues

§         Support and promote the use of HELPDESK to record all user issues and uphold SERVICE levels as set by region

§         Lead work with key business users to define the business problem, business case and scope of the project, via flow diagrams

§         Responsible for helping in systems automation, configuration and maintenance of LAN applications, including implementation, coordination, control, usage monitoring, security, troubleshooting, training and development of specialized procedures, this includes configuration, maintenance and monitoring of the email and Internet accounts for the entire client machines.

§         Deliver creative and positive ideas for constant improvement of computer networking

§         Help with all aspects of carrying out new and innovative business concepts

§         Provide assistance to all computer users for all types of programs to enable them to perform their duties smoothly

§         Configure and monitor hardware firewalls/network security on ISC (south Asia) networks.

 

Projects

·        SML ERP Implementation 2008 (Project coordinator – Sri Lanka)

·        Dynamics AX ERP implementation 2010 (Project coordinator – Sri Lanka)

·        ISO 2001 Audit (IT section)

·        Bangladesh Network security and stability audit

 

 

Nov’06 – 02-08        Filitheyo Island Resort / Medhufushi Island Resort – Maldives

                                    IT Manager

 

§         Reported to:  Resort Manger & Group IT Manager

§         Support information system within the resort using appropriate systems management procedures and practices to ensure the operating effectiveness and integrity of data

§         Build guest relations and hospitality skills

§         Perform administration and troubleshooting of all PMS-related issues in Opera, Micros, ACCPAC and Materials Control to ensure minimal downtime of servers and clients

§         Fulfil 24 hour on-call duties as required by the property

§         Present and design periodic reports according to management needs using Opera

§         Manage a technical team and administer bullet proof networks, ensuring compliance to policy standards issued by the company, including installation of software and hardware upgrades in compliance with the resort's corporate policies and legal requirements

§         Responsible for up time and business productivity and continuity without any downtime on IT systems.

§         Hardware firewall Configurations and maintenance and continuous monitoring.

§         Develop the technical and managerial skills required for rapid advancement to a Manager MIS position within the company

 

Projects

·        Filitheyo Island Resort - MICROS Integration

·        Medhufushi Island Resort - “Tsunami Re-opening Project”

 

 

Apr’04 – Oct’06        Asters Maldives (IBM Business Partner) – Maldives

                                    Technical Service Manager

§         Reported to: General Manager & CEO

§         Managed customer relations as part of the Technical Support team

§         Provided technical support and total IT solutions to the customer base

§         Maintained IBM products warranties in Maldives

§         Responsible for Repair and support for IBM desktop/ThinkPad and X Series Servers

§         Led and trained the Technical Support team

§         Local web server and CRM Application Administration

§         Installed IBM servers and provided security solutions and WIFI solutions

§         Promoted maintenance agreements

 

Projects

·        Bank of Maldives X Series Servers installation

·        Wathaniya Telecom Reporting servers installation

·        IBM Product exhibition and seminar (2005)

 

 


Jan’03 – Mar’04       Wescom Information Technology (PVT) Ltd - Sri Lanka

                                    Field Engineer, Corporate Solutions

§         Reported to: Technical Service Manger

§         Diagnose and resolve LAN hardware and software related problems

§         Take responsibility in the installation and maintenance of Windows 2003 operating system and third party software products

§         Responsible to implement and configure MS ISA Server

§         Repaired and performed troubleshooting on HP, IBM, Asus, AS Rock and C-Net products

§         Configured, upgraded and serviced HP Servers, IBM Notebooks and unbranded/branded desktop/workstation products

§         Promoted maintenance agreements

 

Jul’02 – Dec’03        IDM Technology Solutions (PVT) Ltd - Sri Lanka

                                    Workshop Engineer; Computer Technician

§         Assembled PCs and installed operating and application software

§         Performed troubleshooting run time errors on software and hardware

§         Installed and configured Compaq PROLIANT and IBM NETFINITY/X Series servers

§         Implemented and performed troubleshooting of LAN Networks

§         Conducted training programs for A+ Certification