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Switching from keyboards to kickpads – IT by day, MMA by night

I am an IT professional with over 11 years of experience, having grown from help desk operator to Head of IT, where I have managed infrastructure, logistics, technical operations, and policy development for organizations serving more than 10,000 users.

Academically, I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Networking with First Class Honours and a Master’s degree in Networking and Information Security, completed with Distinction. To complement this foundation, I have also earned my ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor qualification from CQI IRCA, equipping me with advanced expertise in information security, compliance, and governance. Together, these achievements and experiences have enabled me to design and deliver secure, scalable, and cost-optimized technology solutions across infrastructure, networking, cyber security, adaptive AI, cloud services, and ISO frameworks.

Beyond technology, I have devoted over a decade to martial arts training, which has become an integral part of who I am. For 10 years, I trained under the banner of Total Extreme Budo Academy in the disciplines of Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). In addition, I spent 2 years training under the banner of Makoto Juko, specializing in Full Contact Karate. These experiences have not only sharpened my physical skills but also instilled in me the values of discipline, resilience, adaptability, and strategic thinking qualities that I carry into my professional life as well.

For me, technology and martial arts are two sides of the same coin. Both demand precision, creativity, discipline, and the ability to adapt under pressure. Whether I am researching innovations, architecting secure systems, leading ISO initiatives, or training on the mats, I approach every challenge with focus, curiosity, and a forward-thinking mindset.

This site reflects my career journey, academic and professional milestones, martial arts training, and the path I continue to shape both in technology and in life.

KRAV MAGA

Martial arts have been an integral part of my identity since my early teenage years. My journey began with inter-house wrestling tournaments in school and evolved into an interest in boxing, which became one of the most memorable highlights of my school days. During that time, I explored a variety of sports including swimming, long jump, high jump, sprinting (100m/200m), shot put, and rugby. However, none resonated with me as deeply as martial arts.

After completing 13 years of primary and secondary education, I found myself somewhat adrift, still yearning for the adrenaline and discipline combat sports provided. I tried various classes in and around Colombo, but none felt quite right. After a period of searching, a colleague recommended a class in Moratuwa. Though I had originally set out to train in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), the closest available option was Krav Maga—a system that incorporated many MMA elements.

I decided to try it, and it quickly became apparent that Krav Maga was the perfect fit. I developed a deep appreciation for the discipline and continued training diligently, eventually progressing up to the blue belt level.

Award Ceremony for successful completion of Blue Belt Curriculum for Kapap Krav Maga, under International Level 1 Instructor Thushara Rathnayaka at TEBA
During a Heated Ground and Pound Exhange
First Time Getting KO during Sparring
Catching some one in Guillotine for the first time during sparring
Contributed as an active member for many LSEG WIN Programs to empower Women

A few years down the line, I took a strategic step towards BJJ and said my farewell to Krav Maga.