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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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References
Languages
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Sriskandavel Thavavell

Vavuniya,Northern Province

Summary

Dynamic consultant with a proven track record in database management and interpersonal skills, demonstrated through impactful work with the United Nations Office for Project Services. Specialized in leveraging Devinfo software and GIS for comprehensive data analysis and reporting, leading to actionable insights. Excelled in roles requiring critical thinking and effective communication, significantly contributing to project successes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consultant

Findmine Consultant Services (Pvt) Ltd
Vavuniya, Northern Province
10.2024 - Current
  • Advised students on visa application processes for studying abroad.

Consultant

BIZRES
Colombo, Western Province
01.2023 - 09.2024
  • Conducted business resilience workshops using the Bizres app in Kandy, Badulla, Nuwara Eliya, Monaragala, Matale, and Kilinochchi, delivering content in both Sinhala and Tamil under the supervision by Dr. Danura Miriyagalle

Consultant

European Union Funded TAMAP Project
02.2020 - 02.2021
  • Assess the use of E-Agriculture services by stakeholders in several locations in the country and their willingness to pay for the services;
  • Study the supply of E-Agriculture services currently available in Sri Lanka and their strategies for cost recovery and growth;
  • Train farmers and other stakeholders in the utilization of the app;
  • Prepare an action plan related to further roll-out of E-Agriculture in Sri Lanka comprising of private and Government sector initiatives
  • Assist Govipola, LAPMC and other potential service providers in the preparation of bankable business plans with a sound marketing plan (how will planned revenues by achieved), justification of costs (why are costs necessary and what are job descriptions), the organisation/ management structure of the company, financial- economic accounts with financial plan with capitalization strategy (equity, loans, grants etc) and indicators (cashflow, profit and loss account with payback, break-even an FIRR), risk analysis with their impact on the financial indicators and financial scenarios in case business goes less well as expected

Acting Manager for Property

National Housing Development Authority
Vavuniya
09.2016 - 03.2019
  • Company Overview: This a Government Sector for providing Housing Grants and loans
  • Maintaining the properties which belong to NHDA in Vavuniya District
  • Managing Meetings with other government institutes and INGOO
  • This a Government Sector for providing Housing Grants and loans

Director/ Secretary

QWERTY Development (Pvt) Ltd.
02.2013 - 02.2015
  • Company Overview: This a limited liability company which works with Research Programmes, Media and Out Door Advertising, Marketing & Distribution Sales items, exporting fruits and dry food items, Manufacturing Detergent Items
  • Director of this company to handle all over departments progress and develop the marketing and business strategy to improve the business
  • Dealing with foreign delegates to promote and sale our local products (such as fruits & Dry foods)
  • Dealing with Local government officers for marketing our manufacturing products
  • This a limited liability company which works with Research Programmes, Media and Out Door Advertising, Marketing & Distribution Sales items, exporting fruits and dry food items, Manufacturing Detergent Items

Senior Researcher/IT Programmer

United Nations Office for Project Services
01.2008 - 12.2012
  • To assist Project Manager and Technical Coordinator with preparation of assessment/survey tools and data collection surveys; organize, coordinate and supervise data collection
  • Assist in the implementation of training workshops upon request
  • Coordinate with DevInfo support team to facilitate the implementation of the DevInfo software
  • Assist with design and creation of DevInfo templates for ARU assessments & create databases to support assessments
  • Create PDA applications (XML files) for assessments
  • Use MS Excel & XLSTAT to carry out calculations and statistical analysis on data
  • Communicate information effectively to the Technical and Project Coordinators
  • Coordinate closely with the field teams
  • Upon request, conduct field visits and coordinate with data collectors and participate in the data collection process
  • Carry out data quality checks and assist with the creation of timely output reports and maps

Researcher/IT Programmer

United Nations Office for Project Services
12.2006 - 12.2007
  • Developing the website for Emergency Assessment & Maintain the TSST web site
  • Developing the Templates using the Devinfo software and creating the PDA forms to do the survey from the PDA in the field
  • For surveying TSST survey in East Province and South Province, field coordinators sending the data’s from the field and after that creating the Raw Data Table and Site Level Reports

Management Assistant / MIS officer

North East Community Restoration and Development Project
Kachcheri
01.2006 - 08.2006
  • Maintaining the MIS Data Base for NECORD on-going projects
  • Bitumen Evaluation for the Tender procedures
  • Assisting to produce the Bitumen for the Tender
  • Supervise the works on ongoing site and maintains the reports

Programme Coordinator–Microsoft Project

SarvodayaTelecentre
Vavuniya
02.2005 - 12.2005
  • Managing SarvodayaTelecentre and village information centre
  • Programming and planning the course module for Microsoft Project
  • Participated workshop on CAPACITY BUILDING OF TELECENTRE OPERATORS IN SRILANKA at SARVODAYA – MORATUWA, Sponsored by Telecentre.org, collaborative initiative of IDRC and Microsoft

Education

NCC (National Certificate for Computing) & UCLES (University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate) – Second Year - International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies

01.2005

NCC (National Certificate for Computing) & UCLES (University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate) – First Year - Diploma in Computer Studies

01.2004

G.C.E (A/L) - Combined Mathematics

01.2002

G.C.E (O/L) -

01.1999

Skills

  • Devinfo software
  • Database Management
  • Computer Programming
  • Web Development
  • Qualitative research methods
  • Quantitative research methods
  • Geographic Pointing System (GPS)
  • Geographic Information System (GIS)
  • Presentation skills
  • Summarizing skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Decision making
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Teamwork
  • Critical thinking
  • Public speaking
  • Social work
  • XLSTAT
  • Data analysis
  • Report writing
  • Local Area Networking (LAN)
  • H/W Troubleshooting
  • S/W Installation
  • Updating Operating Systems
  • Language skills
  • Communication skills

Certification

I hereby certify that the above particulars are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. In the case of being selected, I shall discharge my duties efficiently to your entire satisfaction.

Goalstatement

I’m self-motivated, dedicated and a hard-working person with strong Computer (IT) and programming background with Community Involvement Based Works. I like to work in areas of IT/Programming, Agriculture Development with New Technologies Sector, Logistic Administration, and Quantitative & Qualitative Research from any part of the country.

References

  • Cynthia M. Caron, Ph.D, Assistant Professor, Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, +1 978-503-2564, asb_mannar@yahoo.com, Cynthia.caron@yahoo.com, 118/5, Nawala Road, Colombo, Western Province, 05
  • Mrs. V.M.V. Croos, District Manager, National Housing Development Authority, Vavuniya, Sri Lanka, +94 24 2222214, +94 77 0859846

Languages

Tamil (Native, Sinhala and English

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Consultant

Findmine Consultant Services (Pvt) Ltd
10.2024 - Current

Consultant

BIZRES
01.2023 - 09.2024

Consultant

European Union Funded TAMAP Project
02.2020 - 02.2021

Acting Manager for Property

National Housing Development Authority
09.2016 - 03.2019

Director/ Secretary

QWERTY Development (Pvt) Ltd.
02.2013 - 02.2015

Senior Researcher/IT Programmer

United Nations Office for Project Services
01.2008 - 12.2012

Researcher/IT Programmer

United Nations Office for Project Services
12.2006 - 12.2007

Management Assistant / MIS officer

North East Community Restoration and Development Project
01.2006 - 08.2006

Programme Coordinator–Microsoft Project

SarvodayaTelecentre
02.2005 - 12.2005

NCC (National Certificate for Computing) & UCLES (University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate) – Second Year - International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies

NCC (National Certificate for Computing) & UCLES (University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate) – First Year - Diploma in Computer Studies

G.C.E (A/L) - Combined Mathematics

G.C.E (O/L) -

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