Hirosh Abeywardane

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About Hirosh Abeywardane

Sometimes it is the people no one imagines anything of, who do the things that no one can imagine"~Alan Turing I am a servant leader with over 25 years of progressive IT experience in IT Operations, Software Engineering, and Infrastructure Management. I have deep expertise in systems architecture, business analysis, strategic project management, system security, data governance, and cloud technologies, consistently delivering successful outcomes in complex IT projects. Key Skills: My skills encompass enterprise architecture, systems design, integration, automation, SecDevOps, and Identity & Access Management. I am proficient in various programming languages, including R, Python, C#, Java, JavaScript, and PowerShell. Additionally, I have hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, and Jenkins, as well as database technologies like Oracle, MS SQL Server, and MySQL. I leverage AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud for infrastructure and services. In the AI domain, AI Governance (NIST AI RMF, OECD AI Principles, EU AI Act), I have knowledge of the Model Context Protocol (MCP), RAG Architectures, NLP, advanced prompting techniques for large language models (ReAct, CoT, ToT), machine learning techniques and Advanced Agentic Capabilities. I am also familiar with common APIs, best practices, and data products. My strengths lie in enterprise architecture, systems design, and integration. I have directed complex projects like SAP-SFE and ServiceNow-Active Roles. I specialize in Cybersecurity (ISO/IEC standards, NIST CSF), Data Governance (MFIPPA, GDPR, PIPEDA). I am an expert in Identity & Access Management (IAM), focusing on Identity Governance (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Access Management (AM), SSO, and MFA. I have practical experience with Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory, driving IAM automation through PowerShell for user lifecycle management, access reviews, and provisioning/de-provisioning. I am proficient in Windows Server administration, virtualization, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). My database expertise includes Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and SSIS for ETL processes, alongside my capabilities with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. I have led the re-engineering and full-stack development of the ASAM system, streamlining student account management and implementing scalable enterprise solutions. As a CSPO, I excel in project management.