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Manula
Haputhanthrie
Senior Network Engineer
BSc (Hons) Computer Systems & Network Engineering · Senior Network Engineer at SLT-Mobitel PEOTV · Specialising in IPTV infrastructure, enterprise LAN/WAN, VMware vCenter, and ISO 27001/PCI DSS compliance.
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→ Cisco/Brocade LAN/WAN · VMware vCenter (250+ VMs)
→ IPTV Platform · Satellite · STB · Multicast
→ ISO 27001 · PCI DSS · NGFW · IDS/IPS
→ IoT · AWS · Arduino · Python · Robotics
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Years Experience
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Companies
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Networks Managed
250+
VMs Managing
100+
Projects Done
Manula Pamod Haputhanthrie
// Senior Network Engineer
Colombo, Sri Lanka
// About Me
Network Engineer & IoT Innovator
Welcome to my ePortfolio! I'm Manula Pamod Haputhanthrie. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Computer Systems & Network Engineering from SLIIT. Currently serving as Senior Network Engineer at SLT-Mobitel PEOTV, I oversee enterprise IPTV platform operations, scalable LAN/WAN architectures, and VMware vCenter infrastructure with 250+ VMs.
My career spans telecom giants (Dialog Axiata), banking (Commercial Bank of Ceylon), IoT (N-able), and network engineering (NextEn) — giving me a uniquely broad perspective across industries.
Birthday22 November 1997
Age29
Phone(+94) 71 743 5584
Work Emailmanula.pamod@slt.com.lk
Websitewww.ms97.live
CityColombo, Sri Lanka
DegreeBSc (Hons) — SLIIT
FreelanceAvailable
// Proficiency
Technical Skills
A blend of networking, software, electronics, and creative skills built across enterprise environments and academic projects.
Routing95%
Firewalling90%
Mail Security80%
Windows Server75%
Load-Balancer75%
Switching95%
Web Security - Proxy90%
E-Mail Encryption85%
Linux Server75%
Virtualisation85%
Linux
Windows Server
Python
Java
Cisco IOS/NX-OS
Brocade
VMware vCenter
Huawei
AWS
Azure
Fortinet NGFW
Check Point
pfSense
ESP32/ESP8266
Raspberry Pi
MQTT/IoT
TensorFlow
OpenCV
ROS
Radware
NGINX
Docker
Kali Linux// What I Offer
Services
Comprehensive engineering services across network infrastructure, IPTV, security, cloud, IoT, and cutting-edge research.
Enterprise Network Engineering
Extensive experience designing and managing complex LAN/WAN architectures across hundreds of branches. Proficient in advanced routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) and switching using enterprise equipment from Cisco, Huawei, Brocade, and Aruba.
IPTV & Multicast Infrastructure
Specialized in overseeing IPTV platform operations, including satellite signal acquisition, robust content distribution, and Set-Top Box (STB) management. Skilled in handling multicast networking for continuous, high-quality media delivery.
Network Security & Compliance
Dedicated to securing enterprise boundaries using Next-Generation Firewalls (Fortinet, Check Point, pfSense) and IDS/IPS systems. Proven track record of maintaining rigorous compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 and PCI DSS.
Virtualization & Cloud Services
Expertise in administering highly available virtualized environments. Manages massive infrastructure setups utilizing VMware vCenter (250+ VMs), Microsoft Hyper-V, alongside AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
Internet of Things (IoT) Solutions
Hands-on experience deploying enterprise-grade IoT architectures. Successfully implemented real-time hazard detection systems, such as a dangerous gas monitoring IoT solution for CICT — the biggest port terminal in Sri Lanka.
Robotics & Computer Vision
Developed an advanced Computer Vision–based Navigation Robot utilizing ROS and TensorFlow. Research successfully presented at University of Moratuwa and formally published in IEEE (ICITR 2022).
// Career History
Professional Experience
A progressive career spanning telecommunications, banking, IoT, and enterprise networking across leading Sri Lankan organizations.
Present
Senior Network Engineer
SLT-Mobitel PEOTV · No. 148/15, Lesley Ranagala Mawatha, Colombo 08
- Oversee end-to-end IPTV platform operations, including satellite signal acquisition, stream ingestion, encoding/decoding workflows, content distribution, and STB lifecycle management
- Design, implement, and manage scalable enterprise LAN/WAN architectures utilizing Cisco and Brocade switching and routing platforms
- Perform configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting of application delivery controllers and network security appliances to ensure high availability and traffic efficiency
- Administer and maintain VMware vCenter infrastructure, managing 250+ virtual machines with a focus on resource optimization, high availability, and performance tuning
- Ensure compliance with ISO 27001 and PCI DSS standards by enforcing security controls, conducting audits, and maintaining up-to-date network and system documentation
Network Engineer
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
Islandwide Branch Network · No 21, Sir Razik Fareed Mawatha, P.O. Box 856, Colombo 01
- Upgrading, designing, installing, maintaining, and supporting LAN, WAN, and VoIP infrastructure across all islandwide branches
- Administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and support of Office 365 cloud apps, Exchange Online, Active Directory Federation Services
- Capacity planning, health check monitoring, and management reports for data/voice network/messaging platform
- Ensure Network Security with proactive monitoring and compliance with industry standards
- Vendor management of services, implementation, maintenance, and support contracts/SLAs
IoT Engineer
N-able (Pvt) Ltd
Industrial IoT · No: 36 Bristol St, Colombo 00100
- As site engineer, implemented the Dangerous Gas Monitoring end-to-end IoT solution at CICT — the biggest port terminal in Sri Lanka
- Developed Smart Office architecture utilizing Image Processing and Zigbee communication protocol
- Built real-time temperature & humidity monitor using MQTT, AWS IoT cloud, and ESP32
- Obtained Advantech certification for IoT gateways of the ADAM 6300 and 6700 series
- Developed vehicle monitoring system using Arduino microcontroller, GPS, and SMS for real-time location tracking
Associate Network Engineer
NextEn (Pvt) Ltd
Department of Engineering · No: 719/1 Ethulkotte, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte 10100
- Completed the routing and switching component of the ICTA Public Library Project — establishment of 18 public libraries across Sri Lanka
- Built a Unifi Wireless Controller using Raspberry Pi 3
- Developed a wireless Wi-Fi extender and Wi-Fi jammer using ESP8266
- Conducted site survey and developed heatmap for frequency, area, and headcount in Aruba Wi-Fi at Kelaniya University
Trainee Network/Telecom Engineer (Internship — Distinction)
Dialog Axiata PLC
Network Operations & Service Assurance · T.B. Jaya MW, 110 Akbar Brothers' Rd, Colombo
- Subsea Cable Systems and IPLC & ITMC Operations
- International Voice Service and International Frame Relay operations
- Fixed Broadband Service Operations and Packet Core Network Operations
- Enterprise and Fixed Broadband Operations — completed internship with distinction
// Academic Background
Education
From secondary school through to a full engineering honours degree, with hands-on research published at IEEE.
2003 — 2016
Mahinda College, Galle
Biological Science Stream
G.C.E. O/L 2013 — 8 A passes, 1 C pass · G.C.E. A/L 2018 — 2 C passes, 2 S passes
2018 — 2019
ESOFT Metro Campus
Diploma in IT (International)
Successfully completed the DiTec half-year Dip.IT at ESOFT Galle.
2019 — 2022
SLIIT — Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
BSc (Hons) Computer Systems & Network Engineering
Final-year research: Computer Vision–Based Navigation Robot — exhibited at University of Moratuwa & published in IEEE (ICITR 2022). Projects included robotics, face recognition, IoT systems, and full-stack web development.
// Get In Touch
Let's Work Together
Available for freelance work, consulting engagements, and full-time opportunities. Reach out via email, phone, or LinkedIn.