Kasun Anjana Hewa Matarage
Matara,3
Summary
Dynamic project manager with a proven track record at APS Technologies, excelling in industrial automation and process optimization. Skilled in electrical installation and vendor management, I drive successful project outcomes while fostering strong team collaboration. Passionate about delivering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency in the food and beverage sector.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
APS Technologies (Pvt) Ltd
07.2021 - Current
- Managing construction projects:
- Warehouse and tea packaging plant construction of Sunshine Tea Ltd. (20221/2022) at Wedamulla Kelaniya.
- Electrical installation of SPX flow Infusion UHT plant (Coconut Milk) at Waguruwela Mills (2023)
- Electrical installation of Hot water distribution system at bulk chocolate plant, CBL Global foods (2022)
- Supply and installation of semi-automated batch pasteurizer for Watawala Dairies Ltd. (2022)
- Automation of Direct steam injection Sterilizer foe coconut milk - Ceylon Agro Industries (Prima) (2023/2024)
- Servo driven glucose dosing solution for CBL foods Pannipitiya (Ongoing project)
- Providing industrial services and solutions
Visiting Lecturer
NSBM Green University
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Faculty of Engineering, NSBM Green University
- Industrial automation
- Mechatronic systems integration
- Sir John Kothalawala Defense University (2024)
- Advanced control systems
- University of Vocational Technology (2024)
- Pneumatic systems
Project Manager
Microtech Industrial Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Projects completed
- Design and commissioning of hot water distribution skid mounted unit for palm oil storage, Nestle Lanka PLC (2021)
- Commissioning of fully automated fruit juice mixing, pasteurizing plant for Sunquick Lanka (CORO Foods) PLC. Including CIP, sugar dissolver (APV Flex Mix Instant), Mixing plant and tubular pasteurizer. (SPX Flow project 2020)
- Installation and automation of 2 nos. of 25,000 L milk storage silos (process automation including automated milk loading, unloading and CIP using conductivity measurements. S7-300 PLC & HMI) (Customer - Fonterra Brands Lanka)
- Installation of FFS yoghurt filling machine, yoghurt mix holding tanks, process equipment, electrical and control panels. (Customer - Fonterra Brands Lanka)
- Installation and plant process automation for drinking yogurt filling machine including a tubular cooler (S7 1200 PLC, Siemens comfort HMI) (Customer - Fonterra Brands Lanka)
- Process automation for cocoa cooking skid, Programming, installation and commissioning (S7 1200 PLC and HMI)
- Mechanical and Electrical Installation of 2000 LPH Coconut milk UHT Sterilizer for Econutrina, Anamaduwa
- Electrical installation and troubleshooting of dairy milk pasteurizer, Cargills Quality Dairies
- Providing turnkey solutions in Food and Beverage Industries
Project Manager
Watawala Plantations PLC
Nakiyadeniya
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Managing project of 25 TPH palm fruit processing plant upgrade and ETP modification
- Coordination with overseas suppliers for manufacturing and delivery of plant machinery
- Estimations and purchasing process of locally purchased materials (Mechanical and electrical) for installation work
- Deploying and managing of local contractors for installation work (Mechanical, Electrical and Civil)
- Commissioning of Vertical Sterilizer (VST) and kernel processing plant
Instructor
University of Moratuwa
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Conducted research and practical sessions for Thermodynamics, mechanics and industrial automation
Software Engineer
Dialog Enterprise IT
04.2012 - 02.2013
- Migration project of Suntel CDMA and Dialog Enterprise billing systems.
- Main responsibilities: Developing database elements, testing and User acceptance testing
Education
Spirax Sarco Steam Engineering Training - Steam Engineering
Spirax Sarco
Shanghai, China05.2017
Bachelor of Science of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Moratuwa
12.2011
Diploma in Management Accounting -
CIMA
Skills
- Project management
- Industrial automation
- Process optimization
- Electrical installation
- Mechanical systems integration
- Vendor management
Affiliations
Associate Member, IESL, AM20522
Publications
- Analysis of Complex Chilled Water Circuits Using Finite Element Based Modeling
- Packed column with wet scrubber for boiler exhaust purification
- Steady State Performance Variation of Domestic Refrigerators Under Different Ambient Conditions of Sri Lanka
- Standing wave thermoacoustic refrigerator with Tubular stacks
Disclaimer
13/01/26, I hereby certify that information mentioned above are true and accurate to best of my knowledge.
Work Address
680/4, Gonawala, Kelaniya
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/21/85
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Director
APS Technologies (Pvt) Ltd
07.2021 - Current
Visiting Lecturer
NSBM Green University
01.2021 - 01.2025
Project Manager
Watawala Plantations PLC
01.2020 - 01.2021
Project Manager
Microtech Industrial Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2023
Instructor
University of Moratuwa
01.2013 - 01.2015
Software Engineer
Dialog Enterprise IT
04.2012 - 02.2013
Spirax Sarco Steam Engineering Training - Steam Engineering
Spirax Sarco
Bachelor of Science of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Diploma in Management Accounting -
CIMA