EDUCATION

• BSc. in Sociology, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2007).
• BSc. in Economics, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (2002).
• Post Graduate Diploma in Economic Development, University of Colombo (1999).
• Post Graduate Diploma in Population Studies, University of Colombo (1997).
• Development Studies Special Degree (Demography, Sociology), University of Colombo (1979).

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Consultant, Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources Management (CRIP)
• Consultant (Sociologist & Resettlement Specialist), Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment (Jan 2015 – Aug 2017)
• Assistant Director (social and Resettlement), Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka (June 2007 – May 2010)
• Resource Economist, Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka (June 2003 – May 2007)
• Sociologist, Japanese Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) Nippon Koi (April 2005 – March 2006)
• Special Studies Officer/ Research Officer, Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka (Jan 1994 – May 2003)
• Progress Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka (Jan 1990 – May 1994)