Sajith Silva

Sajith Silva's work experience begins in 2008 as an IT Assistant + Cashier at Roar Betting and an Administrative Assistant (Part-Time) at Commonwealth Secretariat. In 2010, they transition to Klesch Group as an IT Infrastructure and Security Specialist until 2018. From 2018 to 2021, Sajith works at Orange Cyberdefense UK, starting as a Professional Services Consultant and moving up to become the Professional Services - Southern Region Team Lead and then a Cyber Security Advisory Consultant. Currently, Sajith is employed at MongoDB as a Senior Information Security Analyst | Security Assurance and is set to become a Manager I Security Assurance in 2023.

Sajith Silva's education history begins with their enrollment at Royal College Colombo 7 from 1996 to 2003. During this period, they pursued a general education and did not receive a specific degree or field of study.

Subsequently, Sajith attended Middlesex University from 2003 to 2006, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Information Technology.

Following their undergraduate studies, Sajith continued their education at Middlesex University from 2007 to 2009. During this time, they completed a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Computer and Network Security.

In terms of additional certifications, Sajith has obtained various qualifications in the field of information security and technology. These certifications include:

- Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM) from ISACA in April 2023.

- GIAC Advisory Board certification from GIAC Certifications in December 2022.

- GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC) certification from GIAC Certifications in December 2022.

- Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals from Microsoft in October 2021.

- Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge v.4 from the Cloud Security Alliance in April 2021.

- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)² in December 2020.

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals from Microsoft in December 2019.

- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Consultant (PCNSC) from Palo Alto Networks in May 2019.

- Varonis Certified Core Technical Engineer from Varonis in March 2019.

- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) from Palo Alto Networks in September 2018.

- ITIL Foundation from AXELOS Global Best Practice in September 2017.

Overall, Sajith Silva has a comprehensive educational background, including a Bachelor's and Master's degree from Middlesex University, along with numerous certifications in information security and technology.