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Work History
Education
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References
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Charinda Ruwin Sumanasekara

Charinda Ruwin Sumanasekara

163/C, Udumalagala, Galle, Sri Lanka

Summary

I am an enthusiastic Lecturer and professional Civil Project Engineer and A Researcher specialized in Material science, Project Management, Geo Sciences and Marketing, possessing more than five years’ experience in Sri Lanka at field of Civil Engineering, Planning and Management, Quantity Surveying who enjoys being part of a leading, successful and productive team, I am able to work well on my own initiative and can demonstrate the high levels of motivation required to meet the tightest of deadlines and having the ability to perform effectively even under significant pressure and Strong background in Research Analysis, Project management, Professional customer and PR relations.

A self- motivated and energetic young professional possess more than five years’ good experience the executive capacity in varied work environments who is able to adapt and learn quickly under pressure and believes in achieving results through hard work and commitment. Accomplished professional adept at driving team performance, business strategies, and making data-supported recommendations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying optimal tactics for motivating teams and engaging clients.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager – Head of Academic Operations

IDM Achievers International Campus (Pvt) Ltd. (IDM Colombo Campus)
02.2024 - Current
  • Oversee academic operations, ensuring the smooth delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple schools.
  • Lead curriculum planning, quality assurance, and accreditation compliance for programs in Engineering, Computing, and Business.
  • Spearhead institutional projects, including digital transformation, academic technology integration, and cross-disciplinary collaborations.

Program Manager / Lecturer

IDM Achievers International Campus (Pvt) Ltd. (IDM Colombo Campus)
10.2023 - Current
  • Guide students on research projects, dissertation writing, and innovative applications of computing technologies.
  • Teach core subjects in Computing and Engineering, incorporating real-world case studies and industry best practices.
  • Supervise academic faculty, ensuring continuous professional development and adherence to teaching best practices.
  • Act as a liaison between the institution and university partners, ensuring program alignment with accreditation requirements.

Project Engineer (Consultant)

DOT Consultancy (pvt) Ltd.
12.2017 - Current
  • Preparing and maintaining the work plan and monitoring the progress to achieve on time or earlier deliveries to keep the projects on track.
  • Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, HSE, QA/QC policies.
  • Coordinate with sub-contractors and other stakeholders for any kind of site related issues.
  • Formulation of Daily Progress reports and Calculation of work done quantities.
  • Lead the planning, coordination and control of projects from inception to completion.
  • Develop the project budget and manage expenditure to achieve completion within budget.
  • Troubleshooting engineering and technical faults.

Program Co-ordinator / Lecturer

British College of Applied Studies (BCAS Campus)
07.2017 - 09.2023
  • Program Coordinator for the Civil Engineering Top-up Program University of East London
  • Conducting Lectures for Foundation Levels, Higher National Diploma and Top Up student (Specified areas, Material Science, Building Services, Project Management, Professional Personality Development and Mathematics)
  • Worked as an academic administration liaison for the partner Universities in UK. (University of East London, Oxford Brookes University, Solent University.)
  • Total academic co-ordination Bachelors of Engineering TopUp program - UK
  • Engaged in lecturing with more practical and applied approach to meet program goals and course syllabus.
  • Experienced with Pearson and UK educational and administrative process.
  • Trained and experienced in CRM and VLE systems.

Trainee Technical Officer

Koala (Pvt) Ltd
11.2016 - 07.2017
  • Manage the daily work of Sub Contractors and Labor Contractors, Maintain of daily progress reports.
  • Better dealing with consultants in construction work and taking off measurements.
  • Preparing daily progress reports and monitoring the overall
  • Works.
  • Preparation of Technical & Financial Tender Documents.
  • Maintain the site records such as DPR, RFI, and CVI.

Education

Professional Certificate - Marketing (PCM)

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing
Sri Lanka
03-2020

MSc - Renewable Energy Engineering

Kingston University
UK

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil and Construction Engineering

University of Wolverhampton
UK

Skills

  • Project management
  • Machine learning
  • Complex problem solving
  • Research expertise
  • Effective communication
  • Analytical skills
  • Innovation
  • Programming: Python, R, C
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • Data science
  • Team collaboration
  • Strategic planning
  • IT skills: Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro

Languages

English – Fluent, Sinhala – Native, Hindi – Basic

References

  • Chathura, Vidanapathirana, Senior Lecturer, chathura.vidanapathirana@cinec.edu, +94775128918, Colombo International Nautical and Engineering College, IT Park, Millennium Drive, Malabe, Sri Lanka, CINEC Campus
  • Amandi, Kulasinghe, Managing Director, amandi@idm.edu, +94741929946, IDM Achievers International Campus, No. 41, Galle Road, Dehiwala, Sri Lanka

Publications

  • Working as a Co- secretory for the GCMR – 2025 (https://conference.iaicampus.com)
  • Worked as the Chief Organizer and Review panel member for the 2025 AIC GCMR Research Conferance
  • Published in AIC GCMR Research Conference 2025 “Application of Boiled Bamboo Fiber as an Alternative Material for Fiber Reinforced Concrete.” (https://conference.iaicampus.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Research-Symposium.pdf)
  • Published in AIC GCMR Research Conferance 2025 “Post-Pandemic Recovery and Challenges in Construction Project Management in Sri Lanka” (https://conference.iaicampus.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Research-Symposium.pdf)
  • Worked as an Organizer and Review panel member for the 2023 BCAS iCMR Research Symposium
  • Worked as an Organizer and Review panel member for the 2022 BCAS iCMR Research Symposium
  • Published in BCAS iCMR Research Symposium 2022 “A Study of the adoption of lean construction methods to minimize the wastage of Construction materials in building construction projects in Colombo District.”
  • BEng Dissertation - Application of Boiled Bamboo Fiber as an Alternative Material for Fiber Reinforced Concrete.

PERSONAL PARTICULARS

  • Full Name: Charinda Ruwin Sumanasekara
  • Date of Birth: 16th October, 1993
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Sri Lankan
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Passport: N88682338
  • Driving License: Sri Lanka

Timeline

Senior Manager – Head of Academic Operations

IDM Achievers International Campus (Pvt) Ltd. (IDM Colombo Campus)
02.2024 - Current

Program Manager / Lecturer

IDM Achievers International Campus (Pvt) Ltd. (IDM Colombo Campus)
10.2023 - Current

Project Engineer (Consultant)

DOT Consultancy (pvt) Ltd.
12.2017 - Current

Program Co-ordinator / Lecturer

British College of Applied Studies (BCAS Campus)
07.2017 - 09.2023

Trainee Technical Officer

Koala (Pvt) Ltd
11.2016 - 07.2017

Professional Certificate - Marketing (PCM)

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing

MSc - Renewable Energy Engineering

Kingston University

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil and Construction Engineering

University of Wolverhampton
Charinda Ruwin Sumanasekara