My Career Story

From industrial systems to enterprise AI — always thinking in outcomes.

Presales Consultant

Tech One Global Lanka
September 2024 – Present
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Tech One Global is a Microsoft Gold Partner and one of South Asia's leading Microsoft solution providers. As Presales Consultant, I lead the technical engagement side of the sales cycle across the full Microsoft stack.

  • Led 70+ workshops and training sessions on Microsoft 365 Copilot, Security Copilot, and Copilot Studio
  • Drove end-to-end presales engagements — from discovery and solution mapping to RFP responses and proof-of-concept delivery
  • Delivered tailored Copilot demos and AI productivity sessions for enterprise and SMB clients across banking, insurance, and HR
  • Collaborated with global teams to design scalable Microsoft architectures aligned with client business goals
  • Represented Tech One Global as a speaker at the Global AI Bootcamp (Bangalore, 2025) and AI Community Sri Lanka events
  • Created enablement assets and internal training materials to upskill sales and delivery teams

Systems Engineer

Tech One Global Lanka
September 2022 – September 2024
Colombo, Sri Lanka (On-site)
  • Supported Modern Work presales by preparing technical documentation, solution architectures, and competitive analysis
  • Led Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Viva training and adoption initiatives for SMB and enterprise clients
  • Implemented Microsoft security features — Secure Score, Purview, DLP — to strengthen client data protection postures
  • Built Power BI dashboards to surface and visualise data from Microsoft 365 Admin Centers
  • Delivered 24/7 Level 2 and Level 3 infrastructure support, maintaining strict SLA compliance
  • Facilitated Customer Immersion Experiences (CIEs), onboarding sessions, and feature enablement workshops
  • Key project deliveries: Azure AD Connect, MFA, Intune, Power BI, and Microsoft Defender deployments for DFCC Bank, PwC, SLIIT, Lanka Clear, and Central Finance

Executive, Industrial Engineering

MAS Holdings (Unichela)
January 2022 – September 2022
Koggala, Sri Lanka

MAS Holdings is one of Sri Lanka's largest manufacturing conglomerates. This role shaped how I think — in systems, processes, and measurable outcomes.

  • Designed control systems to minimise production costs and quality failures across manufacturing operations
  • Developed production standards and facility layouts in collaboration with management
  • Conducted cost analyses and managed procurement to optimise operational efficiency
  • Trained staff on new processes, machinery operations, and standard operating procedures
  • Developed monitoring applications to track case study data and drive continuous improvement

This role shaped my analytical, systems-thinking, and process design approach — a foundation that directly informs how I architect technology solutions today.