About me

I'm a Plarform Engineer from Colombo, Sri Lanka, working in Infrastructure, Solutions Architect and Security.
I enjoy Solving complex problems with simple solutions. My job is to build and implement Infrastructure for websites using cloud and devops technologies, so that it is functional, higly available, responsive and secure.

I am an experienced professional in Cloud, Systems, Network, and Security, posessing a BEng (Hons) Computer Networking and Cloud Security Degree and holding certifications including Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect (GCP PCA), RedHat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA), Cisco Certified (CCNA), and PaloAlto Firewall Certified (PCNSA).

I am dedicated continuous learning and optimizing IT infrastructure, enhancing system performance, and ensuring robust security. Let's connect to discuss how I can add value to your next project!

What i'm doing

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    Cloud and Infrastructure Implementation and Management

    Expert in designing, deploying, and managing Linux-based cloud infrastructure across AWS, Google Cloud, and ZStack, ensuring scalability, high availability, and optimized performance.

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    Security

    Experienced in implementing robust security solutions using firewalls (pfSense, PaloAlto, Fortigate), access controls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and enforcing IAM policies for secure access management and hardening linux and cloud infrastructure.

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    Networking

    Proficient in configuring and maintaining enterprise networks, including routing (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP) and switching technologies (VLANs, STP), along with managing wireless LAN controllers.

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    L3 Platforms Support

    Provides expert-level support for complex issues in Linux-based platforms, private cloud solutions, and networking environments, troubleshooting and optimizing multi-tier systems.

Recommendations

  • Naveen Priyamantha

    Naveen Priyamantha

    I highly recommend Santhosh for any role in the field of network and system engineering. During his tenure at Lanka Communications Pvt Ltd as an Associate Network Engineer, he consistently demonstrated strong troubleshooting skills and a genuine eagerness to learn new technologies. Santhosh's dedication to his work and his ability to adapt to new challenges make him an asset to any team.

  • Yasasi Herath

    Yasasi Herath

    Santhosh is very valuable resource for his outstanding dedication and work ethic. He consistently endeavours for excellence in everything he does, going above and beyond to ensure the success of each project.
    One project in particular stand out, where Santhosh played a crucial role in leading a special network project to success. Despite facing challenges, his determination and expertise were key in exceeding expectations and earning recognition for his exceptional work.
    In addition to his technical skills, Santhosh is known for his humbleness and willingness to help others. He remains approachable and friendly, making him a pleasure to work with.
    Santhosh's reliability and willingness to take on any task, regardless of complexity or time, make him an invaluable member of any team. I had full confidence in his abilities and know that we can always rely on him to deliver outstanding results.
    I wish Santhosh all the best in his future interests, with complete confidence that he will persist in excelling and offering valuable contributions wherever his path leads him.

  • Prabuddha Hettiwatta

    Prabuddha Hettiwatta

    I had the pleasure of working closely with Santhosh at Cube Networks for nearly 2 years. His relentless enthusiasm for learning and swift adaptation to new technologies set him apart. As a Network Engineer, his dedication and expertise greatly contributed to the success of our team. Highly recommend Santhosh for his commitment to professional growth and technical excellence.

Resume

Education

  1. London Metropolitan University

    2023 — 2024

    BEng (Hons) Computer Networking and Cloud Security
    First Class Honors (Top Perfomer of the Program)

  2. Charted Institute of IT

    2020 — 2021

    HEQ Level 4 certificate in IT

Certifications

  1. Google Cloud

    2024

    Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect

  2. Red Hat

    2023

    Red Hat® Certified System Administrator (RHCSA®)

  3. Palo Alto Networks

    2022

    Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator

  4. Cisco

    2021

    Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA)

  5. Google

    2021

    Google IT Support Specialization

Experience

  1. Platforms Linux Engineer - L3

    2024 — Present

    5G Networks Pvt Ltd

  2. Senior Systems Engineer - L2

    2023 — 2024

    5G Networks Pvt Ltd

  3. Network Engineer

    2022 - 2023

    Cube Networks

  4. Associate Engineer

    2021 - 2022

    Lanka Communication Services

My skills

  • Operating Systems

    RedHat, Centos, Ubuntu Linux

  • Cloud Platforms

    AWS, GCP, Alibaba Private cloud

  • Virtualization and Containerization

    VMware, Docker

  • Networking and Security

    PaloAlto, Fortigate Firewalls, Cisco, Juniper, Mikrotik Routers and Switches.

  • Monitoring and Management Tools

    Nagios, SolarWinds, New Relic, Observium, LibreNMS, PandoraFMS

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