Mr. Arjuna Senevirathne
Chief Technical Advisor, Green Movement of Sri Lanka

EDUCATION

  • Diploma in Computer Science (1989)
    National Institute of Business Management, Sri Lanka.
  • Evaluation Methodology Certification (2011)
    USAID University.
  • 2 Years of a 3-Year General Degree in Mathematics (1988)
    University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Audited Courses in Mathematics (1988)
    Murdoch University, Western Australia.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Green Movement of Sri Lanka (GMSL)
    Chief Technical Advisor & Research Team Leader (Feb 2020–Present)
    Led initiatives in sustainable development and climate resilience.
  • Climate Action Network, South Asia (CAN-SA)
    Board Member (July 2017–Aug 2023)
    Advocated for climate policy improvements across South Asia.
  • National Consumer Network, Sri Lanka
    Co-founder, Consultant, and Activist (May 2014–Present)
    Created awareness campaigns on energy policies and consumer rights.
  • Energy Forum of Sri Lanka
    Strategy Planning Consultant (Jan 2013–2021)
    Focused on renewable energy and strategic development.
  • President’s Office – Strategic Enterprise Management Agency (SEMA)
    Director Strategic Planning (July 2017–Oct 2018)
    Developed national-level strategic policies for various sectors.
  • Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development – LRDC Services (Pvt.) Ltd.
    Consultant Analyst (Strategic Planning & Business Development) (Sep 2017–Mar 2019)
    Implemented urban development frameworks and corporate strategies.
  • Kindernotilfe (KNH Sri Lanka)
    Corporate Consultant (Mar 2015–Aug 2015)
    Designed and implemented organizational development projects.
  • Sri Lanka Foundation
    Board Member (Oct 2015–May 2017)
    Advised on educational and cultural projects.
  • Lanka Electricity Company (LECO)
    Corporate Consultant (Mar 2015–Aug 2015)
    Contributed to operational and business improvements.
  • Green Movement of Sri Lanka (GMSL)
    Chief Advisor, Project Designer, and Head M&E (2009–2015)
    Designed monitoring and evaluation systems for large-scale projects.
  • International Alert – Sri Lanka & London HQ
    Head – Media, Education, and Information Unit (2008–2014)
    Managed advocacy programs for community resilience and disaster preparedness.
  • Blue Chip Private Sector Organizations in Sri Lanka
    Teacher, Software Programmer, Marketer, and ICT Manager (1994–2010)
    Led technology innovations and capacity-building projects.
  • Sumathi Group, Colombo, Sri Lanka
    IT Manager and Assistant Manager, Marketing (1994–1999)
    Provided technology-driven solutions for corporate efficiency.