Sahan Lalithya Koggala Liyanage
Deputy Superintendent of Customs
Panadura
Summary
Deputy Superintendent of Customs with over 10 years of experience in overseeing and managing a wide range of customs operations. Recognized for a detail-oriented approach, integrity, and cross-functional coordination with national and international stakeholders.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Deputy Superintendent of Customs
Sri Lanka Customs
Colombo
07.2021 - Current
- Dedicated and experienced Deputy Superintendent of Customs at Sri Lanka Customs, with a strong track record in key operational areas including container movement monitoring, Mega-port surveillance (detect and deter the smuggling of nuclear and other radioactive materials), container scanning, passenger baggage examination, and vessel/flight clearance.
- Over the years, I have developed deep expertise in operational risk management and supply chain security.
- My multifaceted exposure across high-stakes environments has enabled me to effectively balance compliance enforcement with the facilitation of legitimate trade and travel.
Assistant Superintendent of Customs
Sri Lanka Customs
07.2015 - 06.2021
Conducted examinations of suspicious cargo containers and passengers at the airport, performed megaport surveillance to detect radioactive materials, and supported enforcement operations to ensure compliance with customs and security regulations.
Education
MBA - Customs and International Trade
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Colombo11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems with Business Management
University of Westminster
London06.2012
Skills
- Crime Prevention
- Supply Chain Management
- Process Improvement
- Data analysis
- Risk management
Training
- Training on Digital Forensics, National Forensic Sciences University, 08/10/2018 - 19/10/2018, Gujarat, India
- Workshop on Problem Solving, HELP University, 04/09/2018 - 10/09/2018, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Weapons of Mass Destruction – Detection, Identification and Response Training, U.S. Department of State, 22/07/2019 - 26/07/2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Training course on Quality Assurance and Quality Control of Nuclear Instruments/Counting Systems, Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board, 29/10/2019 - 31/10/2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Training on Pierside Vessel Search Techniques, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), 15/03/2021 - 19/03/2021, Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Intellectual Property Rights-Border Enforcement Training Program, United States Patent and Trademark Office, 26/04/2018 - 27/04/2018, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/16/86
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
Timeline
Deputy Superintendent of Customs
Sri Lanka Customs
07.2021 - Current
Assistant Superintendent of Customs
Sri Lanka Customs
07.2015 - 06.2021
MBA - Customs and International Trade
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems with Business Management
University of Westminster
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