Nuwan Priyadarshana Maha Sarukkalige
Disaster Management Assisstant
Trincomalee,11
Summary
Disaster Management professional with over 13 years of experience in emergency response coordination, risk reduction, and community resilience building. Proven track record in leading multi-agency collaborations, implementing early warning systems, and delivering targeted disaster preparedness programs at both district and national levels. Committed to leveraging technology, geospatial tools, and international best practices to enhance disaster resilience in vulnerable communities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Disaster Management Assistant
Ministry of Disaster Management
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Spearheaded disaster risk reduction initiatives across 11+ administrative divisions.
- Led development and implementation of GN-level hazard maps and evacuation simulations.
- Coordinated emergency response with military, Red Cross, NGOs, and UN agencies.
- Facilitated 50+ training and awareness programs for communities and government officers.
Branch Executive Officer
Sri Lanka Red Cross Society
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Managed community-based projects, volunteer coordination, and emergency planning.
Parasitological Surveillance Officer
02.2010 - 08.2014
- Conducted surveillance operations for disease prevention in post-conflict regions.
Education
Diploma in Disaster Management -
University of Kelaniya
Space-Based Solutions for Water Management - undefined
ISRO
Space Tech for Weather & Climate - undefined
ISRO
Training of Trainers (DRM & CCA) - undefined
SLIDA, University of Colombo
Open-Source Mapping Tools - undefined
GFDRR
Geospatial Techniques for DRR - undefined
Kothmale International Institute
Skills
- GIS & Mapping (QGIS, RiskInfo)
- Disaster Risk Reduction Planning
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Remote Sensing & Data Visualization
- Public Speaking & Community Engagement
International Training
- Space-Based Solutions for Water Management, ISRO, India, 2022, Online
- Space Tech for Weather & Climate, ISRO, 2023, Online
Training
- Training of Trainers (DRM & CCA), SLIDA, University of Colombo
- Open-Source Mapping Tools, GFDRR
- Geospatial Techniques for DRR, Kothmale International Institute
Timeline
Disaster Management Assistant
Ministry of Disaster Management
01.2015 - 01.2023
Branch Executive Officer
Sri Lanka Red Cross Society
10.2014 - 04.2015
Parasitological Surveillance Officer
02.2010 - 08.2014
Space-Based Solutions for Water Management - undefined
ISRO
Space Tech for Weather & Climate - undefined
ISRO
Training of Trainers (DRM & CCA) - undefined
SLIDA, University of Colombo
Open-Source Mapping Tools - undefined
GFDRR
Geospatial Techniques for DRR - undefined
Kothmale International Institute
Diploma in Disaster Management -
University of Kelaniya
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