Deepika Chandrasekara
Development Officer
Athurugiriya
Summary
Results-driven professional with a BSc in Science from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, specializing in Chemistry, Physics, and Polymer Science and Technology. Demonstrates exceptional time management skills and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work. Currently serving as a Development Officer at the Ministry of Environment, leveraging scientific knowledge to contribute to environmental initiatives and projects. Eager to apply expertise and dedication to new challenges in a dynamic work environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Development Officer
Ministry of Environment
08.2019 - Current
- Working at ministry of Environment as a Development Officer since 2019 August up to now. Engaged with Environmental pollution control &Chemical Management Activities such as stockholm convention related activities and Antimicrobial Resistant in Environment sectror related activities
Lab Engineer
Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Worked as a Lab Engineer at Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services-2017 Responsible to issue a high-quality test report to the client after reviewing the test results & the requirements according to both ISO & ASTM standards without any delay
Chemical Analyst
SGS Lanka (PVT)
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Worked as a Chemical Analyst at SGS Lanka (PVT)-2016-2017 Conducted Chemical and Physical tests according to both ISO & ASTM standards related to textiles & fabrics, preparing test reports in order to achieve deadlines. Improved the ability of working under pressure
Trainee
Elastomeric Technologies (PVT)
- Worked as a trainee at Elastomeric Technologies (PVT), Horana Experienced the LEANmanufacturingsystem,5S concept in practice & the Chemical& Physical tests related to rubber products.
English teacher assistant
Institute of English, Maharagama
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Worked as an English teacher assistant at Institute of English, Maharagama.2012-2015 Improved English Language skills & interpersonal skills.
Education
BSc general degree - Physics, Chemistry, Polymer Science & Technology
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
11.2015
GCE A/L - Chemistry B, Physics B, Bio Science B, General English A
01.2011
GCE O/L - Science, Mathematics, English, commerce
01.2006
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Participated Antimicrobial Resistance Workshop at Bangkok ,Thailand December 2026 as the representative form Ministry of Environment Sri Lanka
- Have been working as the vice president of the Electronic Club in 2007/2008 at Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda.
- Australian National Chemistry Quiz 2006–Junior Division–Credit Award.
- Australian National Chemistry Quiz 2008–Senior Division–Credit Award.
- Practical Electronic Competition 2008 -Senior Division- Merit Pass.
- Successfully completed a two-week training programme on Developing Leadership Qualities and Positive Thinking–2013
Disclaimer
I do hereby certify that the above details furnished by me are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Yours Sincerely, Deepika Chandrasekara
SPECIALIZED AREAS
- Engaging with the activities related to Anti-microbial Resistance of the environmental sector In Sri Lanka with One Health Programmes
- Stockholm Convention related activities
- Obtained both chemistry practical and theoretical knowledge in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry.
- Obtained a knowledge on spectrometric methods of analyzing chemical species
Timeline
Development Officer
Ministry of Environment
08.2019 - Current
Lab Engineer
Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services
01.2017 - 01.2017
Chemical Analyst
SGS Lanka (PVT)
01.2016 - 01.2017
English teacher assistant
Institute of English, Maharagama
01.2012 - 01.2015
Trainee
Elastomeric Technologies (PVT)
GCE A/L - Chemistry B, Physics B, Bio Science B, General English A
GCE O/L - Science, Mathematics, English, commerce
BSc general degree - Physics, Chemistry, Polymer Science & Technology
University of Sri Jayewardenepura