EDUCATION

• Diploma in GIS and Remote Sensing (2019)
  University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
• Sc. in Natural Science (2011)
  Open University of Sri Lanka
  Specialized in Botany, Zoology, and Chemistry
• Higher Diploma in Forest Technology – NVQ Level 06 (2011)
  Sri Lanka Forestry Institute, Forest Department
• Diploma in Computer Studies & AutoCAD (2009)
  Golden Key Institute of Information Technology
• Certificate in Forestry (1997)
  Sri Lanka Forestry Institute, Forest Department
• Certificate Course in Wildlife Conservation & Management (1993)
  Open University of Sri Lanka
• GCE Advanced Level (1987)
  Kingswood College, Kandy

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Technical Facilitator
  Conducted Master Plan Review for the Sri Lanka Forest Department.
• Crew Member (1991–1995)
  Forest Inventory & Management Unit, Hambantota Forest Division
  – Specialized in silvicultural applications for plantation species such as teak and eucalyptus.
• Crew Member (1998–2002)
  Forest Inventory & Management Unit, Nuwara Eliya Forest Division
  – Engaged in plantation surveys and silvicultural practices for eucalyptus and pine.
• Assistant (2002)
  Teak Inventory Manual Development Project, Forest Resources Management Project.
• Researcher (2006–2009)
  Badulla Forest Division, Upcountry Research Center
  – Conducted research on tree improvement, natural forest rehabilitation, and plantation species.