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Pramodh Perera

Application Manager
Tampere,Pirkanmaa
Pramodh Perera

Summary

Dynamic and highly skilled Application Manager/Business Analyst with extensive experience in managing FinCrime applications and delivering comprehensive business analysis. Adept at maintaining application lifecycle, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving business strategy through actionable insights. Proven ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders, contributing to the development and maintenance of superior financial crime prevention solutions.

Overview

5
years of professional experience

Work History

Infrasoft Technologies FZ-LLC

IT Consultant
02.2023 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Served as an IT Consultant for AML Application (Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance KYC-Screening solution) for Domestic and International Clients/Banks
  • Performed as Lead IT support and development services, aligning with defined service levels and financial plans
  • Oversaw the administration and maintenance of Data Lake infrastructure, ensuring smooth operations through configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization
  • Implemented performance optimization strategies to enhance Data Lake efficiency and scalability, including query tuning, data pipeline optimization, and storage management
  • Enforced data governance policies and procedures, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Drove continuous improvement processes, championing a culture of innovation within the Data Lake environment
  • Developed and execute a multiyear roadmap for Data Lake operations, aligning with business and IT strategy to support key organizational initiatives
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of Data Lake configurations, processes, and best practices, facilitating knowledge sharing with the broader team
  • Key Achievements: Successfully reduced operational costs by 15% through optimized API configurations while customer onboarding
  • Coordinated data security measures, resulting in zero data breaches during the tenure.

Nations Trust Bank PLC

Manager - Product Development Support - (IT)
11.2021 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Managed in-house and third-party applications for various banking functions, including Leasing, Pawning, Factoring, AML, Insurance, Credit Rating, and HRMS while overseeing four in-house applications, including the Bank's estatement process, handling server maintenance, upgrades, and end-to-end support in addition to lead a team of three
  • Managed data integration and processing using Microsoft Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Databricks
  • Developed and implemented data governance frameworks to ensure compliance with industry regulations
  • Collaborated with business units to understand data requirements and deliver tailored solutions
  • Conducted performance tuning and optimization of complex SQL queries and data pipelines
  • Key Achievements: Improved data processing efficiency by 25% through the implementation of advanced data integration techniques using SSIS
  • Played a key role in the successful deployment of a new data governance policy adhering to PCI DSS standards
  • Was instrumental in creating database links between Core Banking solution and Internal apps for SSSRS development.

Nations Trust Bank PLC

Application Administration Manager - (IT)
07.2018 - 10.2021

Job overview

  • Resolved daily IT service tickets and managed Change Requests for in-house and external applications
  • Contributed to Bank's Special Transformation Force by mentoring projects, supporting strategic initiatives, and promoting Lean culture
  • Analyzed large datasets to provide actionable insights for business decision-making
  • Created and maintained dashboards using business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and Visual Studio
  • Ensured data accuracy and integrity through regular data validation and cleansing
  • Served as the Super Admin for Reporting Services while managing SSRS development for multiple applications
  • Key Achievements: Improved data processing efficiency by 25% through the implementation of advanced data integration techniques using SSIS
  • Played a key role in the successful deployment of a new data governance policy, enhancing data quality and security
  • Was instrumental in creating database links between Core Banking solution and Internal apps for SSSRS development.

Education

Procons International, Sri Lanka

01.2023

University Overview

Project Data Analysis and Visualization using Power BI

Birmingham City University
UK

Master of Science from Information Technology
09.2022

Axelos, UK

01.2019

University Overview

ITIL v4 Certification

Nations Trust Bank PLC, Sri Lanka

01.2019

University Overview

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Plutus Institute, Sri Lanka

01.2019

University Overview

Oracle Database 12cR2 PL/SQL workshop

Teesside University

Bachelor's degree in computing (Hons.)
01.2018

University of Colombo

Diploma in Information Technology
01.2017

Skills

  • Data Lake Management
  • Database Management (Oracle, MSSQL, DB2 IBM)
  • Microsoft Azure (Data Lake Storage, Data Factory)
  • Data Governance and Security
  • Oracle performance tuning & Optimization
  • SQL & Scripting Languages (T-SQL, PowerShell) & experienced working in tools such SQL developer, SQL navigator, IBM DB2 and Visual Studio
  • Business Intelligence Tools (Power BI, Tableau, Visual Studio)
  • Vendor Management
  • IT Project Management and Business Solution Delivery
  • IT Change Request management and IT Service ticket management
  • Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Affiliations

  • Professional Membership (MBCS), 2017, British Computer Society, 990663123
  • Associateship in Banking (AIB), 2016, Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka

Languages

English - Fluent
Finnish - Basic
Sinhala - Mother tongue

References

  • Mr. Heshan Samararathne, Technical Manager - CEEMA, Backbase B.V. Amsterdam HQ., INIT, Jacob Bontiusplaats 9, Amsterdam, 1018 LL, The Netherlands, +316 273 01867, heshan@backbase.com
  • Mr. Kalana Kumarasinghe, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Nations Trust Bank PLC, 256, Srimath Ramanathan Mawatha, Colombo 15, Sri Lanka, +94 777 254 088, kalana.kumarasinghe@nationstrust.com

Watching movies produced based on true stories

Movies like Catch me if you can, Into the wild and Hackshaw Ridge 

Timeline

IT Consultant

Infrasoft Technologies FZ-LLC
02.2023 - 08.2023

Manager - Product Development Support - (IT)

Nations Trust Bank PLC
11.2021 - 01.2023

Application Administration Manager - (IT)

Nations Trust Bank PLC
07.2018 - 10.2021

Procons International, Sri Lanka

Birmingham City University

Master of Science from Information Technology

Axelos, UK

Nations Trust Bank PLC, Sri Lanka

Plutus Institute, Sri Lanka

Teesside University

Bachelor's degree in computing (Hons.)

University of Colombo

Diploma in Information Technology
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