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SUVARKA PIRATHEEPAN

Sutton, London,UK

Summary

Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems graduates with knowledge in technology, business, Accounts, and SAP FICO. Skilled application support engineer with years of experience providing technical support for software applications. Demonstrates talent for guiding and assisting users with successful software use. Possesses exemplary problem-solving and customer service skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Application support engineer and Developer

THAYAKAM LIMITED - (Remote)
London, United Kingdom
02.2024 - Current

Project: Sailsubham Booking Application. https://booking.sailsubham.com/

  • Acted as the Front Office point of contact for the Ferry Ticket Booking System, providing real-time application support to ensure seamless customer bookings and payment processing.
  • Monitored and resolved issues related to ticket availability, pricing updates, and booking confirmations, ensuring high uptime during peak hours of operation.
  • Performed root cause analysis to identify issues and limit repeat reoccurrence.
  • Collaborated with international development teams on resolving faults and bugs, maintaining effective communication and accurate reporting on ticket status and resolution.
  • Provided technical guidance and troubleshooting support during software installations, updates, and rollouts, contributing to seamless software operations.
  • Utilized SQL Server for database queries and log analysis, enabling quick identification and resolution of data-related issues.
  • Used Jira to track support tickets and document actions.
  • Backend Development: Designed and implemented backend services using .NET and C#, ensuring scalable and high-performance APIs for the application.
  • Tested and implemented new features to identify and resolve bugs.

Application support engineer

IYKONS LIMITED
Chessington, LONDON
09.2020 - 02.2024

IYCONNECT Practice Management Software. https://iykons.com/IYConnect

  • Provided End-User Support: Delivered expert technical support for IYCONNECT, assisting clients in managing workflows, team communication, and client work delivery through the platform.
  • Resolved Client Issues: Diagnosed and resolved 30+ technical issues per month, including system bugs, user errors, and feature requests, improving system uptime to 95.8%.
  • System Configuration: Customized the platform to align with specific client needs, ensuring smooth integration and adoption for managing their practice effectively.
  • Training & Documentation: Conducted training sessions for new users, providing guidance on platform features, and created user manuals and troubleshooting guides for client reference.
  • Incident Management: Handled 30+ support tickets monthly, achieving an average response time of 2 hours, with a resolution time of less than 24 hours for most issues.

Team leader-ERP Product Support Engineer

DESIGNSOFT TECHNOLOGIES (PVT) LTD
SRI LANKA
05.2016 - 02.2019
  • Resolved high-priority issues across multiple ERP modules, ensuring minimal downtime for clients
  • Provided technical mentoring to junior support engineers, resulting in a 25% improvement in first-call resolution rates.
  • Collaborated with the development team to address recurring system bugs and implement long-term fixes.
  • Led system monitoring and proactive issue identification, resulting in early detection and resolution of 30% more issues before they impacted customers.
  • Assisted with ERP updates, system configurations, and customizations to meet client needs.

ERP Product Application Developer

DESIGNSOFT TECHNOLOGIES (PVT) LTD
Colombo, Sri Lanka
12.2015 - 04.2016
  • Managed and guided a team of 8 developers to maintain a high-quality ERP product, reviewed specifications, and provided strategic guidance, resulting in a 30% improvement in project delivery times and a 25% increase in product quality.
  • Analysed and fixed reported system bugs, enhancing system robustness and reducing customer-reported issues by 60%.
  • Developed new functionalities for the newspaper industry using C# code.
  • Enhancing system functionality as per customer request and maintaining version control
  • Planned data structure design of several general areas of the ERP system namely financial, sales, and purchasing.
  • Documented standard development procedures and trained new personnel on requirements.
  • Streamlined development processes with thorough debug testing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Information Systems

University of Sri Jayewardenepura
04.2001 -

Diploma - IT

BCS (The Chartered Institute For IT)
01.2014 -

Skills

  • Development tools: Visual Studio, Crystal Report
  • Databases: MS SQL Server (2012, 2016, 2019), MS Access
  • Development Methodologies: Agile, Architecture: ASPNet
  • Operating systems: Windows 10 & 11
  • ERP Systems: Experience with ERP applications (SAP FICO) or similar enterprise systems
  • Programming Language: Net (C#, ASPNet MVC), HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Python, Java
  • Jira
  • Server maintenance, data backup, and recovery
  • Root cause analysis
  • Application support, Technical issues analysis
  • Staff education and training
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Quick Learner
  • Team player

Affiliations

  • Crafting decorative bottle art from recycled materials.
  • Creating handmade memory albums.

Timeline

Application support engineer and Developer

THAYAKAM LIMITED - (Remote)
02.2024 - Current

Application support engineer

IYKONS LIMITED
09.2020 - 02.2024

Team leader-ERP Product Support Engineer

DESIGNSOFT TECHNOLOGIES (PVT) LTD
05.2016 - 02.2019

ERP Product Application Developer

DESIGNSOFT TECHNOLOGIES (PVT) LTD
12.2015 - 04.2016

Diploma - IT

BCS (The Chartered Institute For IT)
01.2014 -

Bachelor of Science - Business Information Systems

University of Sri Jayewardenepura
04.2001 -
SUVARKA PIRATHEEPAN