I am a Data Architect and Technical Leader with 24+ years of experience designing, deploying, and optimizing enterprise-scale data platforms across telecom, finance, and supply chain domains. I specialize in modern data engineering practices and cloud-native SaaS platforms, turning complex data challenges into observable, secure systems that drive business outcomes.\n\nI enjoy building and mentoring high-performing teams, aligning data strategies with business goals, and delivering scalable, compliant solutions. I thrive on cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving to deliver measurable results and continuous improvement.

Milroy Fernando

I am a Data Architect and Technical Leader with 24+ years of experience designing, deploying, and optimizing enterprise-scale data platforms across telecom, finance, and supply chain domains. I specialize in modern data engineering practices and cloud-native SaaS platforms, turning complex data challenges into observable, secure systems that drive business outcomes.\n\nI enjoy building and mentoring high-performing teams, aligning data strategies with business goals, and delivering scalable, compliant solutions. I thrive on cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving to deliver measurable results and continuous improvement.

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I am a Data Architect and Technical Leader with 24+ years of experience designing, deploying, and optimizing enterprise-scale data platforms across telecom, finance, and supply chain domains. I specialize in modern data engineering practices and cloud-native SaaS platforms, turning complex data challenges into observable, secure systems that drive business outcomes.\n\nI enjoy building and mentoring high-performing teams, aligning data strategies with business goals, and delivering scalable, compliant solutions. I thrive on cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving to deliver measurable results and continuous improvement.

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Work Experience

Associate Architect – Data Engineering at Sysco LABS
March 1, 2020 - November 22, 2025
Architected and deployed cloud-native data platforms leveraging AWS Redshift, S3, Lambda, and MWAA across multiple business units. Built robust ELT pipelines for structured and semi-structured data ingestion using Airflow, Informatica, and Python & Kafka. Contributed to data governance framework and established standards for data quality, lineage, and security. Provided technical leadership to a team of 10+ engineers, ensuring high performance, reliability, and operational excellence.
Consultant – Data Engineering & SAP Solutions at IBM
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Designed and delivered ETL pipelines integrating structured and unstructured billing data into enterprise systems. Led offshore teams across three countries delivering Teradata and Oracle data warehouses. Implemented SAP HANA security frameworks and delivered dashboards using CDS Views and SAP Fiori. Delivered high-stakes projects under tight deadlines by focusing on collaboration, risk management, and quality.
Database Lead / Senior Engineer at Aeturnum
December 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Designed ETL solutions for Oracle eBilling; created mapping specifications and designed and implemented Informatica ETL solutions. Set up database server environments, optimized ETL, and provided technical training to client teams. Administered Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL; handled tuning, migration, and daily operations. Led the DB team and guided QA and development to improve reporting performance.
Database Consultant / Lead Engineer at Virtusa
November 1, 2007 - November 1, 2007
Administered Oracle 10g for BT UK web portal; optimized SQL queries and PL/SQL procedures. Enhanced ETL modules including bad data handling, back-out mechanisms, and Oracle partitioning for purging. Delivered migration scripts and data integration across Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2. Guided Dev/QA teams and proposed code management and release improvements to improve OLAP processing.
Database Engineer / Developer at Global Software Labs
July 1, 2003 - July 1, 2003
Maintained Oracle Designer 6i, generated ER changes for Oracle 8i. Built insurance system modules (login, quotations, proposals, servicing). Designed reports in .NET (C#), SQL Server, and Crystal Reports. Implemented advanced Oracle features: materialized views, replication, and change management.

Education

B.Sc. at University of Kelaniya – Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - November 22, 2025

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Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Professional Services

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