Damith Jayawardana
About Damith Jayawardana
Damith Jayawardana is a Senior Engineer specializing in Cloud and Network at LAB3 in Wellington, New Zealand, with over 14 years of experience in the ICT industry. He has held various roles in network engineering and technical support, demonstrating expertise in solution design, deployment, and network security.
Work at LAB3
Damith Jayawardana has been employed at LAB3 as a Senior Engineer specializing in Cloud and Network since 2022. He operates in the Wellington Region of New Zealand, contributing to various projects and initiatives within the organization. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in solution design, deployment, and optimization of live systems to enhance LAB3's cloud and network services.
Previous Employment at Spark New Zealand
Prior to his current role, Damith Jayawardana worked at Spark New Zealand. He served as a Technical Specialist from 2019 to 2021 and later as a Network Design Consultant from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at Spark involved responsibilities that included network design and technical support, contributing to the company's operational efficiency in the Wellington Region.
Career Background in Telecommunications
Damith Jayawardana has over 14 years of experience in the ICT industry, with significant roles in telecommunications. He worked as a Senior Network Engineer at Pearson from 2016 to 2019 and as a Core Network Engineer at Etisalat Lanka from 2011 to 2016. His background includes extensive work with telecommunication networks and various technologies, enhancing his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Damith Jayawardana holds a BSc in Electrical and Information Engineering from the University of Ruhuna, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. His education has provided a strong foundation in network and telecommunication principles. Additionally, he has developed skills in application load balancing, firewall configuration, and network management systems, demonstrating his technical proficiency.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Damith Jayawardana is proficient in various technical areas, including firewall configuration on platforms such as Checkpoint, FortiGate, and Cisco ASA. He has experience with NMS tools like Solar Wind and Wireshark, and is familiar with Azure cloud services. His knowledge extends to specific telecommunication technologies, including Alcatel products and DNS platforms, showcasing his comprehensive skill set in the ICT sector.