George JV Rasanayagam's Resume

GEORGE JV RASANAYAGAM

(1)-416-419-5197

vrgeorge@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a progressive position in the IT field(Systems Engineer - WAN/LAN).

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 13 years of experience in the IT field and trained in several countries.

Specializing in IT management, system analysis and design, programming, network LAN/WAN

design and administration, software installation and troubleshooting

Expert knowledge of computer networks, Switches/Bridges, Routers, Hubs, servers,

operating systems and languages, SQL,Database design and administration.

Successfully designed and administered several WAN/LAN(specialized on VPN, Security)

Successfully developed payroll, inventory, accounting, MIS, invoicing, Production Control (WIP),

Material Control (based on Oracle 8, Cobol 400 on AS400, Clipper, Visual Basic),

Web Pages(Based on Dreamweaver, Front Page, Java, Flash, VB scripting)

Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

EDUCATION

Bachelor Degree in Computer Engineering with First Class.

(Evaluated by IQAS and equivalent to a Canadian 4 year Degree in Computer Engineering)

CERTIFICATIONS

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Certified Novell Administrator (CNA)

Certified Sonicwall security Administrator (CSSA)

National Institute Of Business Management (N.I.B.M), Sri Lanka.

Diploma in Computer Systems Design with Distinction.

Following CCIE Certification.

Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (CIMA, London, England).

Certificate in English (University of Warwick, London,England).

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Server/Desktop Operating Systems

Windows 95, 98,ME, 2000, 2000 Advanced Server, NT 4.0, Unix, AIX VER 3.0, Linux,

OS-400 (For AS/400), Mac OS 7 and above, Novell Netware, Sun Solaris,Microsoft Back Office ,

MS Exchange Server, IIS server, Microsoft SQL server 7.0,OS/2

Web Designing and E-Commerce

Macromedia Dream weaver 3.0, Micromedia Flash, Fireworks, Microsoft Front Page 2000, Java,

Java Script,Adobe Photoshop 5.0 , Illustrator 8, Quark Express, Microsoft Image composer, TS0,

FOCUS, HTML, XML, Easytrieve,VB script

Computers Handled

IBM PC & Compatibles, Servers of HP, Compaq, Micron Netframe, DELL (used Clustering , RAID 5),

Apple Macintosh, IBM AS-400 , RS 6000, IBM 9373 - Main Frame

Languages and Databases

Visual Basic 5.0 & 6.0, Visual C++, C, Visual Foxpro, COBOL 400, RPG 400 on AS400, Java, Scripting,

Oracle 8.0,8I, Developer 2000, Microsoft Access

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Microsoft Certified Solution Providers,Canada 2001-Todate

Sr. Computer Systems Engineer(WAN/LAN)

* Specialized on WAN / LAN security and VPN implementation(IPSEC ,PPTP) on Cisco , Sonicwall, Netopia,Nortel and various brand of routers & Cisco Catalyst Switches.

* Specialized on Sonicwall Firewall , Cisco PIX Firewall.

* Implementation ,maintenance ,monitoring of clients secured banking (Debit/Credit Process) VPN tunnels using Cisco, Netopia , Sonicwall routers and Sonicwall Firewall with Frame relay and X25 connections to all the major banks, Debit/Credit Processors all over the world using triple redundant bank of switches in two different locations .

(Customers includes NF Liquor, BC liquor, Bouclair , Bowring ,Marc Bovet ,Fly America, Northern group,Moores, Linen Chest,Le Chateau, The Bodyshop Etc)

Member of POS /RMS Installation for "BC Liquor Stores" , Which includes

1) Installation and Configuration and testing of IBM POS 750, JDA POS software

2) Configuration of Domain Controllers(servers), LAN using wireless 802.11, WAN using Cisco routers and ISDN,

Frame relay connections.

Member of VPN installation for "Moores - Canada" for their Debit/Credit system

Administration and Maintenance of company's LAN,WAN ,Web server

Design , configuration and performing Network Administration of LAN/WAN based on Windows NT/2000 , Unix, Linux,Mac OS,Novell using dialup, Least lines and CITRIX server for clients

Providing Software, Networking, POS solutions for clients using various brands including IBM, Acer, 3Com, CISCO, Epson, Hp,CITRIX products

Leader of Software/Network support team in installation, field testing , software testing and trouble shooting of PC's and peripherals related to PC's for companies in Canada, Europe,USA, Malaysia (Bc Liquor,New foundland liquor,Bou clair, Forzani-Sportchek, Bata, Laura Asley,Moores,Bowring, Pet Valu,Royal Daulton,Birks,Bargain Shop)

Almana & Partners, Middle East (Doha-Qatar) 1996 -2001

Software Support/Network Engineer

Analyzed, designed and implemented MIS, Accounting, Inventory Systems and

Provided Web page, web server solutions for company and clients

Designed, configured and performed Network Administration of LAN/WAN based on

Windows NT/2000 , Unix, Linux, Novell using dialup, Least lines and CITRIX server

Provided Software, Networking, TDMS solutions (Sales & Support) for clients using various brands

including Apple, Micron, Acer, Oce¢ , 3Com, CISCO, Epson, Minolta, Rasterex, Business Objects,

Livelink (Open Text), TPO, Documendam and Oracle 8I (Oce Product Engineer)

Supervised Software support team in installation, field testing , software testing and trouble

shooting of PC’s and peripherals related to PC’s

Performed Team Leader functions for Qatar National Bank, Qatar Islamic Bank

Computer Software/ Network maintenance engineering team and

British Bank of Middle East (HSBC) Hexagon software installation team

Debono Industries Ltd. (USA firm), Sri Lanka 1995 - 1996

Systems Analyst

Engaged in design and implementation of accounting and production systems

(Sri Lanka and Malaysia branches)

Designed and performed administration of windows for work group and Windows NT network
Supervised and directed Computer Programmers and Computer Operators

National Institute of Business Management (N.I.B.M), Sri Lanka 1993-1995

Analyst Programmer / Systems Administrator

Performed System Administrator for IBM AS/400, RS 6000 and Novell Based PC networks
Facilitated lectures and trained students in Software Packages, Operating Systems, Networking,

Programming languages including RPG 400, Cobol 400, Clipper, Foxpro, C and Pascal

Developed various in-house software for NIBM and clients

Myown Computer Systems, Sri Lanka 1992 -1996

Lecturer / Network Administrator

Facilitated lecturers on Computer Science
Performed Network Administrator for Myown Computer Systems