Amila Kumaranayaka
About Amila Kumaranayaka
Amila Kumaranayaka is a Senior DevOps Engineer and Service Architect with extensive experience in improving product reliability and testing efficiency through automation. He has worked with various companies, including Zalando SE and Zinkworks, and holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration.
Work at Zinkworks
Currently, Amila Kumaranayaka holds the position of Senior DevOps Engineer/Service Architect at Zinkworks. Since joining in 2023, he has contributed to various projects, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and service architecture. His role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product reliability and streamline processes.
Previous Experience at Zalando SE
Before joining Zinkworks, Amila worked at Zalando SE as a Senior Software Engineer - DevOps from 2018 to 2023. During his five years in the Berlin Area, Germany, he designed an API for a custom Kafka operator, integrating best practices from Ericsson. His work significantly improved product reliability and testing efficiency through the introduction of automated tests.
Education and Expertise
Amila Kumaranayaka earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Systems and Networking from the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, where he studied from 2008 to 2011. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management at Anglia Ruskin University from 2015 to 2017. His educational background supports his expertise in both technical and managerial aspects of technology.
Career Background
Amila has a diverse career in the technology sector, with experience in various roles. He worked as a Systems Support Engineer at Codegen in 2012, a Senior Tech Lead DevOps at Cambio Software Engineering in 2017, and held multiple positions at Virtusa from 2012 to 2015. His roles included Senior Engineer and Consultant in Technology Services, showcasing his progression in the field.
Involvement in Training and Development
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Amila enjoys conducting Cloud and AWS training sessions in his free time. This reflects his commitment to knowledge sharing and professional development within the tech community.