Shihan Pietersz
About Shihan Pietersz
Shihan Pietersz serves as the Global Engineering and Automation Lead at LAB3, where he specializes in Azure automation and cloud infrastructure management. With extensive experience in various technical roles and a strong focus on Microsoft systems, he holds multiple certifications and is recognized for his problem-solving skills.
Work at LAB3
Currently, Shihan Pietersz serves as the Global Engineering and Automation Lead for Dr Migrate at LAB3, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on ARM and Terraform Azure automation, demonstrating his expertise in cloud infrastructure management. Prior to this, he worked as a Principal Engineer - Migrations at LAB3, contributing to various projects that enhance the company's engineering capabilities.
Previous Experience
Shihan Pietersz has a diverse work history in the IT sector. He worked at Thomas Duryea Logicalis as a Senior Systems Engineer for 11 months in 2018-2019. He also served as an Infrastructure Trainer for Microsoft and Cisco at IT Futures Australia from 2012 to 2017. His experience includes a role as Migration Lead - Azure at NAB for one year in 2019-2020, and as a Senior Systems Engineer at Login Systems Pty Ltd from 2012 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Shihan Pietersz holds multiple certifications, including MCSA, MCSE, MCT, VMware, CCNA, and CCNP. These credentials reflect a broad range of technical skills and knowledge in Microsoft systems and network architecture. He is recognized as a Microsoft PowerShell evangelist, with expertise in PowerShell scripting and Desired State Configuration (DSC).
Training and Consulting Roles
In addition to his engineering roles, Shihan Pietersz has been active in training and consulting. He has worked as a Microsoft Trainer at Advanced Training & Maditech since 2017, providing instruction on Microsoft technologies. Earlier in his career, he served as a Technical Consultant and Microsoft Trainer at NetAssist International from 2006 to 2008, where he contributed to the development of IT skills in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Skills and Recognition
Shihan Pietersz is known for his versatility and strong problem-solving skills, particularly under pressure and time constraints. His ability to outperform expectations has been recognized in various roles throughout his career. His focus on innovative solutions in IT further underscores his commitment to advancing technology and improving operational efficiencies.