Experience
2021 — Now
2021 — Now
Fremont, California, United States
Meta Team:
Global Security Systems Technology Team / Technical Operations & Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, & Business Development.
Program Manager specializing in global infrastructure, cloud migration, and operational excellence. Managed a complex portfolio of 200+ projects and driven strategic tooling, logistics, and compliance initiatives.
Key Achievements:
‣ Led AWS cloud migration for critical security infrastructure, achieving 25% cost reduction and managing multi-million dollar budgets.
‣ Directed Salesforce automation and tooling consolidation, reducing procure-to-pay cycle times from 14 to 3 days (80% efficiency gain).
‣ Directed the end-to-end delivery of global security / physical security programs, transitioning proof of concept (PoC) models and pilot projects into standardized global solutions for access control, occupancy, and video surveillance.
‣ Managed governance for a 200+ project portfolio, aligning execution with AI & Automation strategies for Technical Operations Team.
Core Competencies:
Cloud Migration (AWS) • IT Infrastructure • PMO Governance • CapEx/OpEx Management • Supply Chain Logistics • Salesforce Automation • Strategic Planning • Data Analytics (Looker/Tableau) • Stakeholder Management • Vendor Onboarding & Management • Contracts & Compliance • Relationship Management • Performance Tracking • Six Sigma • Root Cause Analysis • Procurement Lifecycle • End-to-End Vendor Oversight • Global Supply Chain Cost Optimization • Budget Allocation • RFP/RFQ/RFI Management Process Improvement • Scalability • Change Management • Business Process Reengineering (BPR) • Material Managment
2021 — 2021
350 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
Driving 0-to-1 product innovation and operational strategy in a fast-paced startup environment. Accelerated product validation timelines and optimized cross-functional execution.
Key Achievements:
‣ Product Innovation: Accelerated product validation timelines by ~30% through Rapid Experimentation and Design Thinking methodologies.
‣ User Research: Conducted 100+ user interviews to drive data-backed product improvements, increasing user adoption by 25%+.
‣ Operational Efficiency: Streamlined cross-functional workflows using monday.com, increasing execution efficiency by 20-35%.
‣ Growth Strategy: Executed Go-to-Market strategies via HubSpot and Mailchimp, driving ~40% growth in organic reach.
Core Competencies:
Product Innovation • Design Thinking • Go-to-Market Strategy • User Research • Agile Methodology • Startup Operations • Rapid Prototyping • Cross-Functional Leadership
2011 — 2014
110, Sir James Peiris Mw, Colombo - 02, Srilanka
Digital transformation specialist focused on modernizing banking operations through ERP integration and process automation.
Key Achievements:
‣ Digital Transformation: Spearheaded the integration of Cheque Imaging Systems (CITS) with SAP FI, reducing manual clearing cycles by 60%.
‣ Process Automation: Implemented ServiceNow workflows for exception handling, improving dispute resolution efficiency by 25%.
‣ Quality Assurance: Managed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and stabilization for critical banking systems, ensuring zero critical defects at go-live.
‣ Governance: Established scalable governance frameworks including RAID logs and change control protocols.
Core Competencies:
Digital Transformation • Banking Operations • SAP ERP • Business Process Reengineering (BPR) • UAT Management • Workflow Automation • Change Management • Compliance • Finacle Core Banking System • ServiceNow • Incident Management
2011 — 2011
201, De Saram Place, PO BOX: 101, Colombo - 10
Strategic advisory professional supporting client engagements with rigorous market research, data analysis, and feasibility studies.
Key Achievements:
‣ Strategic Advisory: Managed requirements for 5-8 concurrent client engagements, defining scope, schedule, and cost baselines.
‣ Data Analysis: Developed 10+ interactive visualizations using Tableau and SPSS to support strategic recommendations and feasibility studies.
‣ Stakeholder Management: Facilitated alignment for 10+ stakeholders per project, utilizing trade-off analysis to balance conflicting priorities.
‣ Project Governance: Maintained living project artifacts (Charters, Risk Registers) to ensure 100% audit readiness.
Core Competencies:
Management Consulting • Business Strategy • Market Analysis • Data Visualization (Tableau) • Feasibility Studies • Stakeholder Management • Project Governance • Requirements Gathering
2009 — 2010
2009 — 2010
146, Dawson Street, Colombo - 02, Srilanka.
Cross-functional operations professional with a strong foundation in supply chain management, financial reconciliation, and process optimization.
Key Achievements:
‣ Financial Reconciliation: Led the reconciliation of ~85% of supplier accounts across a 5-year backlog, enabling a transition to automated payments.
‣ Process Improvement: Centralized documentation for Purchase Requisitions and Goods Receipts, streamlining the 3-way matching process.
‣ Supply Chain Operations: Coordinated vendor delivery schedules and maintained risk registers to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
‣ Cost Analysis: Supported product costing initiatives to align production schedules with financial actuals, enhancing profitability analysis.
Core Competencies:
Supply Chain Management • Financial Reconciliation • ERP Systems (BPCS) • Inventory Control • Process Improvement • Vendor Management • Cost Analysis • Risk Management
Education
UC Berkeley Extension
Program in Agile Project management
2020 — 2021
California State University - East Bay
Certificate in Project Management
2020 — 2020
Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Business
2006 — 2009