Kasun Madura Rathnayake

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Principal Engineer & Cloud Architect/Practices lead with 14+ years leading enterprise digital transformation across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

About

Principal Engineer & Cloud Architect/Practices lead with 14+ years leading enterprise digital transformation
across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Proven expertise in designing scalable, complex integration solutions
,cost-optimized multi-cloud architectures while establishing comprehensive cloud strategy and governance
frameworks that drive measurable business outcomes.
Core strengths include enterprise Kubernetes platforms, infrastructure automation, FinOps, and security
compliance frameworks. Champion platform engineering concepts, leading DevSecOps implementation and
adoption of modern architectures including microservices, serverless, and event-driven solutions.
Passionate about coaching and mentoring engineering teams, establishing technical standards and accelerators,
and enabling organizations to achieve operational excellence through sustainable cloud innovation and
platform-driven development practices.

  • 15 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Government
  • Retail
  • Computers & Electronics
  • Other

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Work experience· 21 roles

Cloud Architect / DevOps Consultant - ContractorApr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

Lead Azure assessments and cloud architectures for multiple clients, delivering scalable, automated, secure cloud solutions using Terraform, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and CI/CD pipelines; current engagements with Foodstuffs North Island and others.

Practices Lead (Cloud) / Principal Consultant - Cloud and Devops · LAB3Apr 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

Lead technical client engagements, oversee Azure assessments, solutions and implementation for clients; design, consult, deliver, and manage Azure Cloud, Terraform, IaC and DevOps solutions addressing automation, scalability, reliability, security, and performance; set up proof-of-concept prototypes; run workshops and cloud adoption activities; communicate insights and cost estimations; report to clients; participate in hiring; implement threat modeling and risk assessments; ensure compliance with PCI, SOC 2, GDPR; drive governance and documentation; coordinate across practices; deliver large cross-team initiatives.

Principal Engineer / Practices Lead - Cloud and DevOps · LAB3Apr 2021 – Jun 2024 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Lead technical engagements, design and deliver Azure-based solutions, establish architectural governance, run cloud adoption workshops, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver enterprise-scale deployments using LAB3 capabilities.

Practices Lead (Cloud)/ Principal Consultant - Cloud and Devops · LAB3Apr 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 8 mos
Cloud Manager: DevOps/TechOps · Author-it Software Co.Jul 2019 – Apr 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos
Cloud Manager: DevOps / TechOps · Author-it Software Co.Jul 2019 – Apr 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos
Cloud Manager: DevOps/ TechOps · Docuvera (Author-it Software Corporation)Jul 2019 – Apr 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos
DevOps - Foodstuffs North Island · Foodstuffs North IslandJan 2017 – Jul 2019 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Education

BSc(Hons) in Electrical and Information Engineering · University of Ruhuna2030 – 2026
BSc(Hons) Electrical and Information Engineering · University of Ruhuna2030 – 2026
BSc(Hons) Electrical and Information Engineering · University of Ruhuna2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 31

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional2030 – 2026
AWS Certified DevOps – Professional2030 – 2026
Kubernetes Certified Administrator2030 – 2026
Kubernetes Certified Developer2030 – 2026

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