Hi, I'm Vilochana Bandara

Computer Systems & Network Engineering Undergraduate specializing in Cloud, DevOps, and Infrastructure Automation.

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Vilochana Bandara

About Me

I am a Computer Systems and Network Engineering undergraduate with a strong foundation in infrastructure design, system monitoring, and automation. Proven experience in deploying enterprise-grade network solutions and configuring observability tools.

Currently advancing my skills in Linux Administration and CI/CD workflows, actively seeking to leverage my expertise in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and scripting (Python, C) to optimize system reliability and deployment efficiency in a Cloud, DevOps, or Systems Engineering role.

Education

B.Sc. (Hons) Information Technology - Computer Systems & Network Engineering

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology | Expected 2026

GPA: 3.7 | Awards: Dean’s List, Full Scholarship (2023, 2026)

Cloud & CI/CD

Focus Areas

Python & C

Top Languages

2026

Expected Graduation

Professional Experience

Intern - Network Solutions

Millennium IT ESP

June 2024 – June 2025

  • Assisted in the deployment and configuration of complex network infrastructure for the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) project.
  • Performed root-cause analysis on network outages and connectivity issues to ensure high availability of critical systems.
  • Authored comprehensive technical documentation regarding network topology and device configurations to streamline future maintenance and audits.

Banking Trainee

Bank of Ceylon

February 2022 – August 2022

  • Gained exposure to enterprise banking systems and operational workflows.
  • Enhanced understanding of high-compliance, secure IT environments within the financial sector.

Featured Projects

End-to-End DevOps CI/CD Pipeline

Implemented a robust CI/CD workflow triggered by GitHub commits utilizing Jenkins, Docker Buildx, and Ansible for automated testing and deployment.

JenkinsDockerAnsible

Colombo West International Terminal Network

Collaborated in designing and implementing the network backbone for CWIT, ensuring scalable, high-speed, and secure communications.

Network BackboneRouting/Switching

Automated System Monitoring

Deployed a Nagios monitoring server on CentOS with custom alerts to proactively identify downtime and track network health.

NagiosCentOSBash

P2P File Sharing System

Built a torrent-like application implementing concurrent file management and low-level networking protocols.

CSocket Programming

Linux Active Directory & IAM

Engineered centralized IAM using Samba 4 as AD DC on Linux, integrating Kerberos, DNS, and Zabbix monitoring.

LinuxSamba 4Zabbix

HelaBooking Microservices

Developed a scalable event management platform on Kubernetes featuring fully automated DevOps pipelines.

KubernetesMicroservices

Technical Skills

Cloud & CI/CD

AWSAzureOCI JenkinsAnsibleDocker KubernetesTerraform

OS & Scripting

Linux (RHEL, Debian)Python CBash Scripting

Networking & Monitoring

TCP/IPDNSDHCP Active DirectoryNagios Core ZabbixWireshark

Certifications & Leadership

Certifications

  • Linux System Administration and DevOps Training (WSO2)
  • In Progress: Cisco CCNA (200-301)
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Associate
  • (ISC)² – CC Course Completion
  • 100 Days of DevOps - KodeKloud

Leadership

  • Committee Member: SLIIT CSNE Community (2024-2026)
  • Team Leader: AIESEC in SLIIT (2023-2024)
  • Chief Organizer: Drug Prevention Society (Ananda College)
  • Member: Quiz Club (Ananda College)