Thanuyan Kugakumaran, widely known as TK, serves as Director of Technology and brings a modern, people-first approach to building secure, scalable, and high-impact digital environments. He thrives at the intersection of people, process, and technology, with a clear focus on making work simpler, smarter, and more empowering for teams.

With over seven years of experience supporting SaaS-based, cloud-first organizations, TK brings deep hands-on expertise across Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, Entra ID, PowerShell, SharePoint, Salesforce, and ServiceNow. He has led initiatives that significantly reduced manual IT workloads, streamlined onboarding and offboarding, and strengthened compliance and security through tools such as Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Purview. Known for his ability to translate technical complexity into practical outcomes, TK consistently delivers solutions that reduce downtime, improve user experience, and drive measurable operational efficiency.

As a trusted technology leader, TK manages MSP partnerships, supports AV and hybrid meeting environments, and aligns IT operations tightly with business objectives. His proactive, optimization-driven mindset ensures systems are not only secure and resilient, but also adaptable to growth and change.

Beyond the workplace, TK is a curious builder and explorer at heart. Whether traveling, experimenting with new technologies, or diving into his passion for cars, he is always learning, designing, and pushing ideas forward. At NAAAP Toronto, TK plays a key leadership role in shaping the organization’s technology foundation, enabling innovation, collaboration, and long-term impact across the community.

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