Curriculum Vitae

Resume can be downloaded here

Academic Credentials

• Master of Science - Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, G.P.A. 3.95, Northwestern University, USA, December 2010.
• Bachelor of Science - Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering, G.P.A. 3.98, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, November 2006.
• Higher Diploma in Information Technology - University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 2005.

Professional Experience

• Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD USA - Intern at James E. West's Acoustic Lab, summer 2010 and 2011.
• Huawei Technologies Co, Ltd, Colombo, Sri Lanka - Team Leader and Core Network Engineer, 2006 - 2008.
• Suntel (Pvt) Limited, Colombo Sri Lanka - Engineering Intern, 2005.

Research Experience

• Research and Development Unit, Sri Lanka Navy, Colombo, Sri Lanka - Team Leader in the Collaborated Research with University of Moratuwa, 2006.
• Dialog Mobile Communication Research Laboratory, Colombo, Sri Lanka - Research Assistant Content Developer, 2005 - 2006.
• Inter Disciplinary Research, Materials Lab, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka - Team Leader in Feasibility Study and Research, 2003 - 2004.

Technical Skills

• Technical Software: Excellent command in Matlab, VHDL, digital system design and in iPhone programming.
• Programming Languages: Strong knowledge in C/C++, Objective C 2.0, Java, Pascal and Visual Basic.
• Professional experience in 2G/3G telecom CS & PS core networks, data communication networks, Unix/Solaris/Windows severs.

Honors/Awards/Grants

• Morrison Scholarship, Northwestern University, USA, summer 2009.
• Walter P. Murphy Fellowship, Northwestern University, 2008 - 2009.
• The Gold Medal for the Most Outstanding Graduate, General Convocation, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2007.
• Representing Sri Lanka for ABU Robocon, Seoul, South Korea, September 2004.
• Millennium IT Scholarship Award for the Best Performance in the Field of Study, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2004 - 2006.
• Mahapola Scholarship Award, Awarded by the Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka, 2002-2006.
• Placement in the Dean's List in all 7 Semesters, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2002 - 2006.
• Ranked 6th in the country (among over 100,000 candidates) in the National Wide G.C.E.¹ Advanced Level Examination, August 2001.
• Special Merit Award on the Best Results and Distinctions in All Subjects at G.C.E.¹ Advanced Level in Physical Science Stream, awarded in the Annual Prize Giving, D.S. Senanayake High School, Colombo-07, Sri Lanka, 2002.
• The Most Outstanding Student Award awarded at the Golden Jubilee Ceremony of Kaluthara Vidyalaya Primary School, Kaluthara, Sri Lanka, 1992.
• First Place in the All Island School Music and Drama Competition conducted by The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Sri Lanka, 1990.

Leadership

• In Charge, Regional TV broadcast "Expose TV", Electronic & Telecommunication Department, University of Moratuwa, 2006.
• Played a major role in organizing immediate Tsunami relief campaigns conducted ny University of Moratuwa under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor and the guidance of the university faculty, 2004.
• Event Chair, Musical Workshop and Concert, sponsored by The World Bank IRQUE² project Dec 2004.
• In Charge, Organizing Committee, "e-Welcome", the welcome program for the new intake of the Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering Department, 2004.
• Field Representative, Dept. of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering, University of Moratuwa. 2003 - 2004.
• Program Committee Chair, "Meet the Challenge", the one day Carrier Guidance program organized by the Rotract Club, 2003.
• In Charge,the Regional Radio Transmission, University of Moratuwa, 2003.
• In Charge of, The Organizing Committee of the "Thank You - 2002", The farewell program and student concert, University of Moratuwa, 2003.

Committee Activities

• The Secretary, International Conference on Information and Automation, IEEE Region 10 Dec 2006.
• Senior Student Advisor, Sinhala Cultural Association, University of Moratuwa, 2005 - 2006.
• Member of the Faculty Board, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. 2004 - 2005.
• The Secretary, Sinhala Cultural Association, University of Moratuwa, 2003 - 2004.
• The Secretary, "Sinhala Shishya Sandanay", the inter university student movement for cultural and national activities, 2004.
• Member, Organizing Committee, "Pehasara 2003", the cultural festival, University of Moratuwa, 2003.
• Member, Organizing Committee, "Are You Ready", the annual carrier guidance day, University of Moratuwa, 2002 - 2003.
• The Chairman, Organizing Committee, "E-Movies", film festival, University of Moratuwa, 2003.
• The President, Junior Science Society, D.S.Senanayake High School, 1995.