I'm Ishan Marjan, a Technology Projects Manager and Telecoms Lead with over 15 years of hands-on experience delivering IT, network, and security initiatives across banking, energy, and oil & gas sectors. I thrive on bridging business needs with technical solutions, leading cross-functional teams, and driving cloud migrations, security architectures, and collaboration platforms to deliver measurable value.

Ishan Marjan

I'm Ishan Marjan, a Technology Projects Manager and Telecoms Lead with over 15 years of hands-on experience delivering IT, network, and security initiatives across banking, energy, and oil & gas sectors. I thrive on bridging business needs with technical solutions, leading cross-functional teams, and driving cloud migrations, security architectures, and collaboration platforms to deliver measurable value.

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I’m Ishan Marjan, a Technology Projects Manager and Telecoms Lead with over 15 years of hands-on experience delivering IT, network, and security initiatives across banking, energy, and oil & gas sectors.
I thrive on bridging business needs with technical solutions, leading cross-functional teams, and driving cloud migrations, security architectures, and collaboration platforms to deliver measurable value.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Technology Project Manager at Standard Chartered Bank, Sri Lanka
August 1, 2021 - Present
Led delivery of technology and innovation projects in collaboration with regional stakeholders; tracked budgets vs actuals; managed project tools including Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, and Clarity. Key projects included the Catalyst initiative to move banking applications to the cloud and the EUC Obsolescence project.
Website Developer at Self Employed
August 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Built affiliate marketing websites, handled domain/hosting, WordPress setup, Gutenberg/Elementor, WooCommerce-based eCommerce, SEO, Google Analytics, Google Ads/Display, My Business setup, and PayHere/DirectPay gateways.
Telecom Lead at ADNOC Sour Gas
October 1, 2014 - July 1, 2020
Managed the security portfolio, oversaw compliance (NESA) across devices, conducted quarterly vulnerability assessments, designed and turned to production security and collaboration infrastructure (Palo Alto, Check Point, EDR, Cisco AMP, Cisco ISE, 2FA with Symantec, Blue Coat Proxy). Led ADNOC Net link installations and mentored junior staff.
Senior Network Engineer (Collaboration) at Al Hosn Gas
July 1, 2012 - October 1, 2014
Managed Collaboration portfolio including Cisco CUCM/Jabber, ensured security and network integrity, supported drilling rig VSAT communications, and governed remote access and licensing strategies for unified communications.
Telecom & Network Engineer at Sundus Management Consultancy (On Secondment to Al Hosn Gas)
October 1, 2009 - July 1, 2012
Provided telecom and network engineering support during secondment to Al Hosn Gas, contributing to scalable IT infrastructure and telecom deployments.
Solutions Analyst at Petrofac Facilities Management International (PFMI)
April 1, 2007 - September 1, 2009
Designed and administered network security (firewalls, VPNs, proxies), implemented RSA SecurID 2FA, and delivered secure remote access and policy guidance for corporate information protection.
Senior Datacom Analyst at Dubai Petroleum Company
February 1, 2000 - April 1, 2007
Designed and implemented company network, security, and remote access infrastructure; led disaster recovery planning and business continuity, deployed VoIP and Wireless LAN; managed offshore communications and WAN upgrades.
Data Communications Engineer at International Aeradio LLC (IAL) / Dubai Petroleum Company
October 1, 1997 - February 1, 2000
Migrated legacy Token Ring to scalable Ethernet LAN/WAN for multiple drilling rigs and oil fields; oversaw Catalyst-based switches and fiber uplinks; supported remote field connectivity.
Systems Engineer at Keells Business Systems Limited
December 1, 1995 - October 1, 1997
Plan, install and maintain RS/6000 UNIX networks; cross-network integration with Novell and Windows environments; server management and pre-marketing technical support.
Customer Support Engineer at Canar Office Systems
November 1, 1993 - October 1, 1995
Plan, install and maintain Novell networks; provide pre-marketing technical support and service desk assistance for Bahrain-based systems.
Associate Customer Engineer at DMS Electronics Ltd.
August 1, 1989 - November 1, 1993
Early-career field engineer supporting network installations and troubleshooting in Sri Lanka.

Education

Diploma in Electronics at Zahira College Colombo Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Qualifications

CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
ACE – Accredited Configuration Engineer
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing – IAB Europe
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Google Analytics Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Google Ads Display Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Google My Business Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Google Analytics for Power Users
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Securonix SNYPER 100 and 200 (SIEM) training
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Palo Alto Networks – Firewall 8.0 Essentials: Configuration and Management
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
CISCO Unified Communications Manager (CIPT1)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Cisco IP Telephony and Video (CIPTV2)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Cisco TelePresence Video Solutions (VTVS2)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Manager 1 (ICOMM CIPT1)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Blue Coat Proxy Professional (BCCPP)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Blue Coat Proxy Administrator (BCCPA)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Check Point NGX Security Administration
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Cisco Secure VPNs
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Troubleshooting with the Sniffer Pro Network Analyzer
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Ethernet Network Analysis and Troubleshooting
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
TCP/IP Network Analysis and Troubleshooting
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
HSE Training (HUET/SS)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Financial Services, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Energy & Utilities, Media & Entertainment

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