Education
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University Of Colombo | Sri Lanka 2019
Master of Business Administration
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Visvesvaraya Technological University | India 2014
B.E in Electric and Electronic Engineering (1st Class Hons)
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- Present
Project Management Professional
Experience
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Sino Lanka Power Gen (Pvt) Ltd Sri Lanka 2024 - Present
Area Manager – Roof Top Solar Panel Installation (Eastern Province)
Results-driven Area Manager with extensive experience overseeing large-scale solar panel installation projects. Currently managing operations across 300 locations over 10,000 sq km, delivering a total capacity of approximately 25MW. Specializing in high-efficiency monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar panels, alongside advanced solar inverter systems. Key Responsibilities: • Team Leadership: Directing a skilled team of 3 area engineers and 54 technical staff, ensuring effective project execution and operational excellence throughout the installation process. • Regulatory Compliance: Actively collaborating with Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) engineers to secure necessary clearances and maintain compliance with all regulatory standards, facilitating smooth project progression. • Quality Assurance: Overseeing quality control measures through in-house QA/QC engineers, ensuring high standard sare consistently met during installations. • Financial Management: Managing the documentation and measurement processes for settling subcontractor bills, working closely with the quantity surveying team to ensure financial accuracy and accountability. • Stakeholder Coordination: Engaging with subcontractors and negotiating terms to optimize project efficiency. Providing regular updates and transparent communication to stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment. • Safety Systems: Implementing and monitoring safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all team members, conducting regular safety audits and training sessions. • Client Communications: Maintaining strong relationships with clients through regular progress updates, addressing concerns promptly, and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
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VS Information Systems (Pvt) Ltd Sri Lanka 2023 - 2024
Manager – Smart Infrastructure
• Drive initiatives to develop energy-efficient and sustainable infrastructure solutions. • Plan, execute, and monitor projects related to smart infrastructure, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery. • Drive teams to accomplish project goals, improving the service provided to other divisions/customers. • Advise and recommend improvements for Operational workflows and systems. • Evaluate, design, and implement improvement processes for the HR management in the operational work. • Manage workflow planning and decision-making, ensuring quality service by efficiently utilizing resources. • Oversee and follow up on the development of invoices, reports, and other billing and collections processes. • Collaborate with government and private entities to deliver infrastructure projects that align with urban development plans. • Prepare and present proposals, progress reports, and final project documentation to stakeholders. • Manage contracts and division operations, while supporting overseas business development. • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of projects and division objectives. • Prepare detailed reports for senior management on project outcomes, market opportunities, and operational improvements. • Identify new business opportunities and expand the division’s portfolio of smart infrastructure projects. • Lead proposal development, cost estimation, and tender submissions for large-scale projects. • Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to enhance visibility.
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New Royal Electricals (Pvt) Ltd Sri Lanka 2018 - 2023
Project Manager/Project Engineer
• Designed and implemented cable schedules, routes for power cables, and electrical lighting system of the control building of the Substation. • Planned, Implemented, and monitored special machine installation projects. • Analyzed project scopes, milestones, and objectives, set budgets, and efficiently utilized company resources. • Provided ample support to design consultants with design proposals for the effective flow of the project. • Managed technical and non-technical staff to obtain the goals and objectives of projects. • Communicated with customers about potential project challenges that may affect completion dates. • Eliminated delays in installation and testing & commissioning with a minimum number of manpower. • Createdweekly and monthly schedules, and closely monitored project progress to ensure timely completion. • Oversaw HT and control cable laying, termination, and cable schedule preparation. • Conducted installation, testing, and commissioning of 220kV & 33kV switchgear systems. • Executed installation and testing of power transformers, generators, and control panels.
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BELA International (Pvt) Ltd 2015 - 2018
Electrical Engineer
• Working 24x7 round the clock on field to ensure the installation works and the shutdown activities are executed with smooth operation. • Collaborated with teams of contractors to meet deadlines of all projects within budget. • Managed parallel site works at several locations throughout the period. • Estimated project costs, allocated budgets, and enabled efficient team operations. • Installation of RTU panels and modifications of existing control and protection panels at CEB stations. • Designed and calculated power cables and selection of cables. • Designed plinths for power panels according to the actual site conditions. • Improvement of ground earthing system & individual equipment earthing system. • Conducted profile surveys and site surveys for transmission line projects.
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ESTA International (Pvt) Ltd 2013 - 2015
Trainee Electrical Engineer
• Installed Control & Protection panels, ensuring system safety and efficiency. • Handled and installed 132/33 kV Primary Equipment, enhancing power distribution. • Erected and installed 31.5MVA power transformers, boosting power supply capacity. • Managed Electrical Panel & cable Installation, optimizing electrical system layout. • Studied civil foundation modification works, contributing to infrastructure improvement.