Kasun Fernando — Operations Associate

IT Infrastructure & Cloud-Focused Professional | 7+ Years Experience I am an experienced IT professional with over 7 years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure and operations, currently working as an Senior Executive – IT Infrastructure. I started my career as a Trainee IT Executive and progressed steadily by aligning my skills with evolving business and technology needs. I have strong experience supporting enterprise and multi-location manufacturing environments, ensuring stable, secure, and efficient IT operations that enable business continuity. Core hands-on experience includes: • Active Directory & Group Policy • Microsoft 365 & SharePoint • End-user support & endpoint management • Network administration & troubleshooting • On-premises infrastructure operations My professional interests are strongly focused on cybersecurity and cloud computing, which I believe are critical to modern and future-ready IT environments. I actively apply security best practices around identity, data protection, and access control, while continuously learning to adapt to emerging cyber threats, including those driven by AI. As organizations move toward cloud-first and hybrid environments, I am investing my efforts in cloud infrastructure and cloud security, with a focus on bridging on-premises systems with cloud platforms to support scalable, resilient, and cost-effective IT solutions. Key areas of my focus • Enterprise IT Infrastructure • Cloud Computing & Cloud Security • Cybersecurity & Risk Mitigation • Hybrid (On-prem + Cloud) Environments • Business-Aligned IT Operations I am driven by continuous learning, practical problem-solving, and contributing to business success through secure, scalable, and reliable IT systems. I’m open to connecting with professionals and exploring global opportunities.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud and IT Infrastructure specialist with a strong focus on cybersecurity.

Location: Katunayake, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Experience: 6 yrs 5 mos

Skills

It Infrastructure
End-user Support
Operational Support

Career Highlights

Over 7 years of IT infrastructure experience.
Expertise in cloud computing and cybersecurity.
Proven track record in managing multi-site IT operations.

Work Experience

Fortude

Senior Executive IT Infrastructure (10 mos)

Executive IT Infrastructure (1 yr 10 mos)

Brandix

Information Technology Executive (2 yrs 7 mos)

Star Garments Group

Information Technology Executive (2 yrs 2 mos)

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS at Kingston University

Higher National Diploma at Cardiff Metropolitan University

City & Guilds Telecommunication Diploma at SLTC

GCE OLs & ALs at Thurstan College

Kasun Fernando

Operations Associate

Katunayake, Western Province, Sri Lanka6 yrs 5 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Over 7 years of IT infrastructure experience.
Expertise in cloud computing and cybersecurity.
Proven track record in managing multi-site IT operations.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud and IT Infrastructure specialist with a strong focus on cybersecurity.

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Skills

Core Skills

It InfrastructureEnd-user SupportOperational Support

Other Skills

Active DirectoryGroup PolicyIT OperationsNetwork administrationIncident managementService requestsITILWindows ServerVMware vSphereHyper-VVeeam Backup & ReplicationIncident resolutionTicketing systemsInterpersonal SkillsProblem Solving

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Experience

6 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 5 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 8 mos

Current Experience

Fortude

2 roles

Senior Executive IT Infrastructure

Promoted

Jul 2025 – Present · 10 mos · On-site

Cluster Front-End IT Lead
Brandix Knit Center
▪ Lead IT infrastructure and end-user support operations across three large-scale manufacturing facilities, ensuring high availability and business continuity in 24/7 production environments.
▪ Manage day-to-day IT operations including incident management, service requests, and escalation handling, ensuring minimal downtime and fast issue resolution.
▪ Oversee Active Directory, endpoint support, network connectivity, and user access management for multi-site operations.
▪ Coordinate and support ITIL-aligned service delivery, improving operational efficiency, compliance, and user satisfaction.
▪ Work closely with cross-functional teams (production, HR, operations) to align local IT practices with enterprise IT standards.
▪ Drive continuous improvements in infrastructure stability, system reliability, and end-user experience across all supported locations.

Active DirectoryGroup PolicyIT OperationsNetwork administrationIncident managementService requests+3

Executive IT Infrastructure

Aug 2023 – Jun 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos · On-site

IT Infrastructure Executive
Brandix Woven Center / Brandix Knit Center
▪ Delivered IT infrastructure and operational support for manufacturing environments, covering both Brandix Woven and Brandix Knit Center operations.
▪ Performed server and system administration across Windows Server environments, ensuring system stability, security, and availability.
▪ Administered Active Directory, Group Policy, and user access controls, supporting secure identity and endpoint management.
▪ Supported virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere and Hyper-V, along with backup and recovery using Veeam Backup & Replication.
▪ Provided Level 2/3 IT support, incident resolution, and service request handling through ticketing systems, aligned with ITIL service management practices.
▪ Assisted with network and security operations, including firewall, endpoint protection, and basic SIEM monitoring.
▪ Contributed to infrastructure improvements and standardization, enhancing reliability, performance, and operational efficiency.