Pushpa Herath

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About Pushpa Herath

Innovative IT executive with 20+ years of experience leading enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud transformation, cybersecurity, and digital innovation across banking, telecom, government, and energy sectors. Proven expertise in designing and managing high-availability, mission-critical IT systems, ensuring 99.99% uptime for core business applications. As a strategic leader, I drive IT modernization, optimize cloud & hybrid infrastructure (IBM Cloud, Azure, RedHat, AIX, VMware), and implement advanced cybersecurity frameworks to protect enterprise assets. Skilled in managing large-scale digital transformation projects, leading 24x7 global support teams, and integrating cutting-edge enterprise solutions to enhance operational efficiency. CORE COMPETENCIES: IT Infrastructure Management: Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing multi-platform IT solutions. Cloud Solutions: Proficient in IBM, Azure Cloud infrastructure management, with a focus on cloud transformation and scalability. Enterprise Software Solutions: Skilled in the deployment and management of mission-critical enterprise software, including databases, middleware, enterprise data replication, security, monitoring and disaster recovery solutions. Leadership & Strategic Planning: Led high-performing teams in complex IT projects, aligning business and technical goals. Project Management: Managed end-to-end delivery of large-scale projects in banking, telecom, and government sectors. 24x7 Support Leadership: Directed support operations for mission-critical systems, ensuring uptime and customer satisfaction. Consulting & Sales: Extensive pre-sales experience in IT solutions, including cost estimations and technical proposals. TECHNICAL SKILLS • Databases: IBM DB2 LUW, DB2 PureScale, Informix, Sybase, Oracle, SQL Server • Middleware: IBM WebSphere, WAS ND, IBM MQ, IBM HTTP Server • Cloud Platforms: IBM Cloud, Microsoft Azure • Data Replication: IBM Q-Replication, CDC Replication, HADR, HDR • Enterprise Software Solutions: IBM Infosphere, IBM DataStage, DB2 Data Warehouse, Cognos • Observability & Monitoring: IBM Instana, Automation Solutions • Security: IBM Guardium • Operating Systems: AIX, RedHat Linux, SUSE Linux, Windows Server • Tools & Technologies: VMware, Tableau, ITIL