Senior IT Infrastructure Professional

Aruna Prasad Suraweera

Systems & Network Administration | IT Infrastructure Operations

Senior System & Network Administrator with 15+ years of experience supporting enterprise users, multi-site infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity controls, and business-critical applications across Qatar and Sri Lanka.

Aruna Prasad Suraweera professional portrait
15+ YearsIT operations experience
550+ UsersMicrosoft and server environments
Multi-siteInfrastructure and support operations

Professional Profile

Hands-on administrator experienced in Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Microsoft Entra ID, Hyper-V, backups, firewalls, Wi-Fi, enterprise applications, endpoint support, vendor coordination, and ITIL-aligned service delivery.

Infrastructure Reliability

Administration of server, identity, virtualization, backup, network, and connectivity platforms supporting daily business operations.

Security & Governance

Firewall operations, access controls, data protection practices, disaster recovery, continuity planning, and secure IT policies.

Service Leadership

Help desk leadership, SLA-driven escalation, vendor management, procurement, documentation, training, and process improvement.

Core Expertise

A broad technical background spanning infrastructure, cloud administration, networking, business systems, and operational support.

Windows Server 2016–2022Active DirectoryDNS & DHCPGroup PolicyMicrosoft 365Exchange OnlineMicrosoft Entra IDHyper-VPowerShellSophos & SonicWallCiscoArubaUniFiVPN & Wi-FiBackup & Disaster RecoveryManageEngineFreshworksOdooFocusYardiCCTV & Access ControlAsset ManagementVendor ManagementITIL 4

Professional Experience

Ariane Real Estate, Doha

Senior System & Network Administrator | 2019 to Present

Administers Windows Server, Active Directory, DHCP, Hyper-V, backup servers, Microsoft 365 and Exchange environments. Manages infrastructure support, firewalls, networking, Wi-Fi, PABX, ERP platforms, CCTV, biometric systems, IT assets, vendors, procurement, and process automation.

Entertainment World Theme Park, Doha

IT Administrator / Systems Manager | 2016 to 2018

Managed IT infrastructure for POS, gaming, data, CCTV, biometric, and access-control environments, including operational support for terminals and game-card readers.

Thambapanni Leisure Hotel, Unawatuna

Group IT Administrator & Assistant to Managing Director | 2013 to 2016

Managed hotel infrastructure, PMS/POS, Wi-Fi, CCTV, access control, staff training, and business-continuity support.

Jungle Zone Theme Park, Doha

Supervisor / Officer, IT | 2010 to 2013

Maintained Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, gaming software, firewall security, disaster recovery, POS, network, and multimedia systems.

Earlier Career

Technical, operations, and administration roles | 1998 to 2010

Experience includes mobile technology sales and support, shipping and dispatch supervision, computer operations, documentation, and administration.

Education & Credentials

Education

B.Sc. in Computer Science & Networking
Advanced Diploma in Computing

Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
AZ-104 and AZ-900
ITIL 4 Certified

Languages & Location

English and Sinhala
Based in Doha, Qatar
Valid NOC

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Available for IT System Administrator, Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, and IT Infrastructure Administrator opportunities.