Shamera Ranathunga
About Shamera Ranathunga
Shamera Ranathunga is a Senior DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in designing and implementing enterprise infrastructure solutions. She has worked for various organizations in Sri Lanka and New Zealand, including LAB3, The University of Auckland, and Mahindra Comviva.
Current Role at LAB3
Shamera Ranathunga serves as a Senior DevOps Engineer at LAB3, a position held since 2021. In this role, she applies her extensive experience in designing and implementing enterprise infrastructure solutions. Her responsibilities include managing cloud platforms and automation tools, contributing to the efficiency and reliability of the organization's operations.
Previous Experience in DevOps
Prior to her current role, Shamera worked as a DevOps Engineer at The University of Auckland from 2019 to 2021. She was responsible for enhancing the university's infrastructure and ensuring seamless integration of systems. Before that, she spent three years as an Infrastructure Engineer at 9 Spokes in Auckland, where she developed solutions for various clients.
Career Background in Sri Lanka
Shamera's career began in Sri Lanka, where she worked as a System Analyst at the Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration from 2004 to 2008. She then transitioned to Mahindra Comviva, serving as a Technical Lead from 2008 to 2016. In these roles, she gained significant experience in systems analysis and technical leadership.
Education and Qualifications
Shamera holds a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology from the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), where she studied from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, she completed her high school education at Royal College Colombo 7, focusing on Biology and Biological Sciences from 1998 to 2002.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Shamera possesses a wide range of technical skills, including proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, and PowerShell. She has experience with database management systems like MySQL and MongoDB, and is familiar with CI/CD tools including Azure DevOps and Jenkins. Her expertise extends to cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS, as well as automation tools like Terraform and Puppet.