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Maheshi Kulathunga

Mirigama

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Development Officer

Irrigation Department Head Office, GIS Branch
03.2022 - Current
  • Preparation of GIS maps in the irrigation schemes using Arc GIS, QGIS, Arc Pro software and Satellite images.
  • Attending GPS and GNSS surveys for collecting of more details from field.
  • Working as GPS trainer to share the knowledge for improvements of the schemes.
  • Geo database development of irrigation schemes.
  • Developing and updating web map in Anuradhapura irrigation scheme, Sri Lanka using Arc GIS Online.
  • Completed and submitted Admission

Trainee

Maheweli Authority Head Office, GIS Branch
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • Digitized the Sewanagala Boundary Map.
  • Merged the plan using photoshop software (Sandunpura, Sri Lanka).
  • Supervised the construction of agriculture wells in

Sewanapitiya, Polonnaruwa.

  • Converted to number of GPS points to KML.
  • Created the presentations related to the Division.
  • Data entered of Wilgamuwa Grama Niladhari Division in System E, Sri Lanka.
  • Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.

Education

Master of Science - Geographic Information Systems & Remote Sensing

University of Sri Jayewardenapura
Sri Jayewardenapura, Sri Lanka

Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies

University of Kelaniya
Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
03.2019

Diploma in Geographic Information System (GIS)

University of Kelaniya
Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
03.2019

G.C.E. Advanced Level – Arts

KP/Wickramasheela National School
Giriulla, Sri Lanka
04.2013

G.C.E. Ordinary Level

KP/Wickramasheela National School
Giriulla, Sri Lanka
12.2009

Skills

  • GIS Analysis
  • Map Projections
  • Georeferencing
  • Geodatabase Design
  • Network Analysis
  • Spatial Data Management
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Geoprocessing Tools
  • Surveying Techniques
  • Field Data Collection
  • Data Visualization
  • Remote Sensing
  • Map Production
  • Data Entry
  • Research Coordination

Additional Information

PROFESSIONAL

  • Certificate in attended the continuing professional development seminar on Global Navigation Satellite Systems and It’s Contribution to Condominium Properties, Architecture, Urban Planning and Property Valuation Conducted by RICS Sri Lanka.
  • Certificate in Virtual Session on Story telling with Arc GIS Conducted by GIS Solution Private Limited, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka.
  • Certificate in Virtual Session on Understanding Conducted by GIS Solution Private Limited, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka.
  • Certificate in participation “Green Legacy Insight” Webinar Series Conducted by Rotaract clubs of University of Peradeniya, University of Moratuwa, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Survey on Rural Economy and Households wellbeing; With reference to Dambepitiya Village in Monaragala District Conducted by The Center for Poverty Analysis.

(Participator as a data collecting, presenting and reporting in Dambegoda Village , Monaragala District, Sri Lanka)

  • NGOs as Janathakshan GT, Chrysalis and World Vision Conducted the field visit by Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

(PRA Program in Uva Province, Sri Lanka)

  • Certificate in English for Social Science Conducted by University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Certificate in Total Immersion Tamil Language Conducted by National Institute of Language Education and Training (NILET), Sri Lanka.
  • Certificate in Information Technology Conducted by University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Certificate in Web Designing Conducted by University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Certificate in Computer Studies Conducted by National Youth Services Council, Pannala Divisional Secretariat, Sri Lanka.


PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCHS

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Dissertation of B.A. (Hons)

  • Kulathunga K M M M, Amarasinghe A.G, The Potentials of inland manmade waterways as an effective transportation mode in Sri Lanka: The case of Hamilton Canal.

The 2nd National Conference of Undergraduates on Environmental & Development (NCUED -2018 ) , Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya in 2018

Timeline

Development Officer

Irrigation Department Head Office, GIS Branch
03.2022 - Current

Trainee

Maheweli Authority Head Office, GIS Branch
03.2019 - 09.2019

Master of Science - Geographic Information Systems & Remote Sensing

University of Sri Jayewardenapura

Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies

University of Kelaniya

Diploma in Geographic Information System (GIS)

University of Kelaniya

G.C.E. Advanced Level – Arts

KP/Wickramasheela National School

G.C.E. Ordinary Level

KP/Wickramasheela National School
Maheshi Kulathunga