Niroshan Rodrigo

Niroshan Rodrigo

IT Leader | IT Strategy, Governance & Digital Transformation | Cloud Infrastructure (Azure)
Cybersecurity | ERP & BI | 15+ Years in Multi-Sector IT Management | Visiting Lecturer

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About Me

Highly accomplished IT Manager (IT Business Partner) with over 15 years of progressive leadership driving Enterprise IT Strategy and Digital Transformation across multi-site operations in manufacturing, corporate, retail, and financial sectors.

I expertly direct cloud modernization leveraging Microsoft Azure for enhanced system availability and performance. My proven ability encompasses governing and delivering complex projects, including enterprise-wide ERP (Acumatica, SyteLine) and BI (Power BI, Qlik) implementations, resulting in improved reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

Core expertise in ITIL-aligned governance, Cybersecurity compliance, Risk Management, and the design of robust Business Continuity/DR frameworks. I bring certifications in Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Security, Google and Cisco with experience managing IT environments supporting 800+ users across distributed teams.

Key Achievements
  • Managed IT services supporting 800+ users across 8 multi-site operations with distributed teams
  • Reduced operational IT costs by 18% through strategic vendor negotiations and cloud optimization
  • Improved reporting speed by 40% and operational efficiency by 20% through ERP/BI implementation
  • Enhanced infrastructure performance by 25% via Azure cloud modernization and optimization
  • Increased SLA compliance from 78% to 95% through ITIL-aligned service management processes
  • Achieved 80% user adoption rate for enterprise systems through structured training programs
  • Reduced external training costs by 50% by building internal capability frameworks

Professional Memberships

Education & Certifications

  • BSc (Hons) in Network Technology & Cyber Security, Lincoln University College (Reading)
  • Bachelor in Information Technology (BIT), University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), Colombo, Sri Lanka (2024)
  • Higher Diploma in Information Technology (HDIT), University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), Colombo, Sri Lanka (2021)
  • Diploma in Information Technology, University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), Colombo, Sri Lanka (2021)
  • Certificate in Java Application Development, National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) (2009)
  • Certificate in Digital Music Production, Lanka Institute of Business Management (LIBM) (2005)
  • Certificate in Microsoft Office 2000- MCI Institute (2003)
  • Microsoft Azure & Cloud: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Microsoft AI Fundamentals (AI-900), Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900), Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900)
  • Security & Compliance: Microsoft Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals CRM (MB-910), Dynamics 365 Fundamentals ERP (MB-920)
  • Cisco Networking: Cisco Networking Fundamentals, Cisco Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Cisco IoT Fundamentals

  • In Progress: ITIL Foundation (Expected: April 2026), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (Expected: February 2026)

Services & Expertise

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Cloud Modernization & Migration

Azure infrastructure assessments, cloud migration strategies, and optimization for enhanced scalability and disaster resilience.

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ERP Implementation

End-to-end ERP deployment (Acumatica, SyteLine) with data migration, training, and post-implementation support.

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Business Intelligence

Power BI and Qlik implementations for actionable insights, dashboard development, and data-driven decision making.

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Cybersecurity & Governance

Risk-based controls, ITIL/ISO alignment, security baselines, and compliance maturity improvements.

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IT Infrastructure Assessment

Deep-dive audits identifying performance, scalability, and security gaps with clear modernization roadmaps.

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IT Strategy & Consulting

Strategic IT planning, digital transformation roadmaps, and advisory services aligned with business objectives.