EDUCATION

• BSc. in Civil Engineering (1993)
  University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
• Chartered Engineer (2010)
  Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL)

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Director of Irrigation (Work General & Building Services) February 2023 – December 2023
  – Managed the financial control and smooth functioning of the Work General & Building Services Branch.
  – Monitored construction activities for senior quarters and other departmental buildings.
  – Supervised field investigations and attended procurement committees.
• Director (Hydraulics) February 2022 – January 2023
  – Managed hydraulic model studies for spillways and anicuts in Sri Lanka.
  – Conducted field investigations and supervised the construction of water tanks and other essential infrastructure.
• Chief Engineer (Hydraulics Research Laboratory) October 2019 – August 2020
  – Supervised and maintained hydraulic research facilities and coordinated practical projects with universities and technical institutions.
• Project Director (Morana Reservoir Project) November 2014 – September 2019
  – Managed the construction of Morana Reservoir and supervised canal system structures.
  – Coordinated land acquisition processes with government agencies.
• Chief Engineer (DI Office, Galle) January 2014 – October 2014
  – Designed and estimated projects for divisional irrigation offices.
  – Conducted flood studies in Nilwala and Gin Ganga regions.
• Resident Engineer (Rambakanoya Reservoir Project) 2007 – 2013
  – Planned and implemented the Rambakanoya Reservoir Project, which opened in 2013.
  – Supervised all project phases and attended district and divisional meetings.
• Range Director (Galle & Matara) 2006 – 2007
  – Supervised irrigation operations and flood studies in Nilwala and Gin Ganga.
• Irrigation Engineer (Various Divisional Offices)
  – Matara (2004–2005)
  – Ratnapura (2002–2003)
  – Ambalangoda (2000–2001)
  – Managed irrigation operations and disaster management projects for flood-prone regions.
• Irrigation Engineer (Mau-Ara Reservoir Project) 1997 – 1999
  – Surveyed and planned the construction of sluices for the reservoir.
• Irrigation Engineer (DI Office, Hambantota) 1995 – 1996
  – Designed and estimated Hambantota irrigation systems and managed project planning.