Kasun Manus

TOGAF 10-certified Enterprise Architect with 10+ years delivering enterprise-wide digital transformation across cloud platforms, data ecosystems, and business-technology alignment. Proven track record designing target-state architecture, leading architecture governance, and driving measurable outcomes across Oracle Cloud, Azure, and AWS. Deep expertise spanning solution design, integration architecture, AI/ML-enabled platforms (RAG, LLM, vector databases), data governance, and IT portfolio rationalization using SAP LeanIX.

Strong advisory presence with executive stakeholders, Scientific Research, cross-functional delivery leadership, and presales governance across enterprise and regional accounts.

Enterprise Architect at Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) (2024-08 – Present)

• Designed and implemented enterprise-wide digital transformation strategy integrating AI, machine learning, and automation across research and administrative operations.
• Led architecture governance and IT portfolio management using SAP LeanIX across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments, aligning technology investments with institutional strategy.
• Architected AI-enabled research platforms deploying local LLMs (Mistral) on edge computing infrastructure, enabling secure on-premises AI capabilities for scientific teams.
• Designed data residency and data processing governance frameworks to protect research intellectual property, ensuring EU regulatory compliance and institutional data sovereignty.
• Built advanced data solutions using RAG, vector databases, and LLM orchestration to deliver AI-driven research insights and operational intelligence.
• Managed hybrid cloud infrastructure on Azure with security standards and EU-compliant data governance (ISO 27001, GDPR); developed technology roadmaps and reference architectures.

Consultant — Enterprise Solutions at V S Information Systems (Pvt) Ltd (2024-05 – 2024-07)

• Designed hybrid cloud strategies integrating on-premises infrastructure with OCI, AWS, and Azure to optimize performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness for enterprise clients.
• Delivered customized training programs on cloud adoption and infrastructure modernization to drive stakeholder enablement and maximize ROI on IT investments.

Principal Technology Solutions Architect at Oracle Corporation (South East Asia Region) (2021-03 – 2024-04)

• Progressed from Cloud Engineer to Principal Solutions Architect, leading cloud adoption strategy across 5 ASEAN markets (Sri Lanka, Maldives, Myanmar, Laos, Afghanistan).
• Designed target cloud architectures for large-scale workload migration, application modernization, and enterprise data platform consolidation on Oracle Cloud IaaS/PaaS.
• Led end-to-end presales cycles (discovery, architecture, PoC, contract negotiation) for opportunities up to USD 1M, driving platform adoption and revenue growth.
• Drove measurable value outcomes including 35% year-over-year reduction in perpetual license costs through cloud adoption strategies and FinOps optimization.
• Enabled client adoption of analytics, AI/ML capabilities, and modern CI/CD pipelines to improve decision quality and operational efficiency.

Oracle Database Administrator (Outsourced Onsite) at Dialog Axiata PLC (2019-01 – 2020-09)

• Provided enterprise DBA support for Oracle databases (10g–19c) on Exadata, Solaris, and IBM platforms within Dialog Axiata's IT infrastructure team.
• Implemented and maintained MySQL Enterprise and PostgreSQL (EDB) high-availability environments across AWS, on-premises, and Oracle Cloud.

Database Administrator (Cloud & Presales) at V S Information Systems (Pvt) Ltd (2017-02 – 2021-03)

• Delivered the first production Autonomous Transaction Processing Database implementation in the Oracle SAGE region; automated ~50% of routine DBA activities.
• Served as presales solutions consultant for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and MySQL Enterprise engagements; designed HA/DR architectures with business continuity controls.
• Progressed from Trainee to Database Administrator, building expertise in Oracle RAC, Data Guard, cloud DBaaS, and infrastructure automation.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Analytics – University of Bedfordshire, UK (2021 – 2023)

BSc (Hon) in Computer Science – University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland (2015 – 2019)

CIMA Certificate in Management Accounting – Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (2013 – 2014)