Gayan Lokumanna

Snr. Director Data Architecture at MillenniumIT ESP

Gayan Lokumanna has extensive experience in the technology industry. Gayan started their career in 1999 as a Senior Lecturer and Internal Audit Manager at IDM Computer Studies Private Limited. Gayan then joined the London Stock Exchange Group in 2003 as a Technical Consultant, where they managed customer databases and led a team of 10+ members. Gayan worked on solution designing, disaster recovery scenarios, and technology workshops. Gayan also provided consultancy services and implemented high availability and disaster recovery solutions.

In 2011, Gayan joined Oracle as a Senior Solutions Consultant, where they were responsible for solution designing, presentations, and guiding partners during implementations. Gayan conducted proof of concepts and test drives on new technologies and provided technology updates. Gayan specialized in Oracle database and database-related options, such as compression, advanced security, RAC, and partitioning.

After their time at Oracle, Gayan worked at Pearson as a Database Specialist and Senior Oracle DBA. Their responsibilities included data migrations, replications, performance optimizations, troubleshooting, and multitenant deployments. Gayan also worked as a Technology Trainer at Oracle University, where they provided training on Oracle technologies.

In 2015, Gayan became a Visiting Lecturer at ESOFT Metro Campus, where they shared their expertise with students. Gayan later founded Plutus in 2017, and in the following year, they joined MillenniumIT ESP as a Senior Lead Consultant, specializing in systems engineering. Gayan's role at MillenniumIT ESP focused on data architecture, where they delivered technical solutions, defined blueprints for on-premise and cloud data infrastructure, and supported end users.

Overall, Gayan Lokumanna has a wealth of experience in data architecture, database management, technology training, and solution consulting.

Gayan Lokumanna has a diverse education history with a focus on business and information technology. In 1990-1997, they attended St. Peter's College, Colombo 04, though no degree or field of study is specified. Later, they pursued a Higher Diploma in Software Engineering at APIIT, however, the dates are not provided.

Gayan went on to obtain a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Business/Commerce, General from Edith Cowan University during 2008-2010. Gayan further enhanced their skills in data modeling, warehousing, and database administration by completing the Oracle Certified Master 12c program at Oracle Corporation from 2011-2012.

Continuing their education, Gayan earned multiple Master's degrees in Business Administration and Management, General from Edith Cowan University, although specific dates are not given. Additionally, they attained several certifications from Oracle, such as the Oracle Certified Master, Database Cloud Administrator (12c) and the Oracle Certified Professional, Database Cloud Administrator.

Notably, Gayan has obtained various additional certifications from Oracle, including the Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud 2019 Certified Specialist and the Oracle Database 12c Maximum Availability Certified Expert. These certifications indicate their expertise in the field of information technology.

Overall, Gayan Lokumanna has a well-rounded educational background, consisting of a Master's degree in Business Administration, specialized training in data modeling and database administration, and a range of professional certifications in Oracle technologies.

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  • Snr. Director Data Architecture

    April, 2021 - present

  • Senior Lead Consultant – Systems Engineering

    March, 2018