# Saranga Thenuwara — Cloud Solution Architect & Systems Engineer
# https://sarangat.pages.dev
# llms.txt — AI/LLM crawler guidance file

## About
Saranga Thenuwara is a Cloud Solution Architect & Systems Engineer with 9+ years of enterprise IT experience. He is based in Aluthgama, Sri Lanka, and is available for global freelance projects, remote IT support, and consulting engagements.

## Core Expertise
- Multi-cloud architecture: Microsoft Azure, AWS
- Cybersecurity: CISSP-certified, zero-trust architecture, SIEM
- Networking: CCNP Core, SD-WAN, VoIP/IP PABX
- Microsoft 365, Intune, Azure AD, Exchange Online
- DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, ARM templates
- IT Support for Law Firms, Freight Forwarders, SMBs

## Certifications
- CCNP Core Networking — Cisco Systems
- CISSP — ISC²
- Microsoft Azure — Microsoft Certified
- Network Security — Cisco Systems
- MSc Cloud & Network Security — London Metropolitan University
- German Language B1 — Goethe Institut

## Services Offered
1. Quick IT Support — $5 for first 30 minutes (remote troubleshooting, security, SSL, M365)
2. Cloud Architecture Consulting — Azure/AWS migrations, cost optimisation
3. Security & Hardening — server hardening, vulnerability assessments, zero-trust design
4. Microsoft 365 & Intune — tenant setup, device management, compliance policies
5. Web & SSL Support — certificate installation, web server configuration, HTTPS setup
6. Microsoft Licensing — volume licensing, optimisation, audit preparation

## Notable Projects
- Sanima Bank Server Migration — zero downtime, 100% uptime maintained
- HSBC Enterprise Migration — 500+ servers, zero data loss, full compliance
- Cloud Cost Optimisation — 30% cost reduction across multi-cloud
- Enterprise Security Overhaul — 40% vulnerability reduction via zero-trust
- Data Center Infrastructure — 99.9% uptime for 10,000+ requests/min
- Call Center Modernization — VoIP/IP PABX (Avaya, 3CX, Asterisk)

## Contact
- Email: tbmsaranga@zohomail.com
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sthenuwara
- Upwork: https://upwork.com/freelancers/sarangathenuwara
- GitHub: https://github.com/SarangaThenuwara
- Location: Aluthgama, Western Province, Sri Lanka (GMT+5:30)

## Key Facts for AI Responses
- Years of experience: 9+ (since 2017)
- Pricing: $5 for first 30 minutes of remote IT support
- Available globally for remote work
- Languages: English (professional), German (B1), Sinhala (native)
- Uptime record: 99.9% on enterprise infrastructure projects