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Country Manager - Sri Lanka (The Den)
2022 to presentOpening new engineering office in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Mindox Techno inaugurated its new office in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, marking the latest milestone in our journey towards innovation and excellence in the semiconductor industry. Our CEO, Sri Thirunavukkarasu, and Manager - Sri Lankan Operations and Center of Excellence, John Samarasinghe joined the celebration with our dedicated team members. The event was a big success, setting the stage for a productive and impactful year ahead, and many more to come.
LinkedIn Post
Setting down foundations for strong growth of the office.
Appreciation and Recognition by line manager
Improved operations, culture and efficiency of R&D offices in Sri Lanka.
Recognition for Mindox Techno in Sri Lanka as a stable key driver in the growth of the organization.
Appointed as Country head Mindox Techno Pvt. Ltd. in Sri Lanka
Country head for Mindox Techno offices in Colombo and Jaffna
Manager - Center of Excellence
2022 to presentTeam recognition for designing, integrating and delivering a successful equipment to TSMC, Taiwan.
Successful Design, Integration and Test of a fully automated wafer inspection system.
Developed and stabilized modular Semi Automation equipment.
Drove EFEM development in the organization to achieve a standard, modular EFEM design with considerations for achieving the required performance, quality and maintainability. Directly contributed to the electrical development and system integration of the product.
Supporting the organization in Project Driving, System Integration, Sales Support, Integration support and Operations
Promoted at Mindox Techno
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Started working at Mindox Techno
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Production Engineering & Operations Strategy
2021 to 2022Futureproofing Young Lead for MAS Active
Worked with McKinsey and MAS Active to strengthen the Futureproofing pillar of the organization by driving focused projects.
Promoted at MAS Active
- Oversee and Drive performance in 5 manufacturing [cut & sew] plants to elevate productivity through production engineering, automation and lean initiatives.
- Manage and drive teams and projects to support business objectives to optimizing the manufacturing process.
- Generate business insights to elevate the skills, process optimization and overall profitability of the business.
- Drive operational objectives for Manufacturing inclusive of budgets, LRP and short-term strategies
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MSc Electronic and Automation
2018 to 2020Graduated from the University of Moratuwa, SL
Successfully completed my master's degree
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Hand Activity Recognition using Wearable Smart Glove
Human Activity Recognition Glove Prototype 1
TEDxColombo
2017 to 2017Volunteered at TedX
Cycling
2017 to presentAutomation Engineer
2016 to 2020Fully developed mechanic advancement program bridging the gap between mechanics and engineers
Garment Flipper Project
UR5 based robot garment flipping device for apparel and jig transfer from conveyor to conveyor. [Video withheld]
Collaboration and building partnerships with international supply chain
Designed and developed fully automated garment jig and unjig tool capable of adapting to multiple sizes
Hosted Tech Demo for school students
Started working at MAS Innovation Pvt. Ltd., SL (twinery)
Generate innovative technological / automation solutions with deep understanding of contributing variables in the textile industry and to drive proposals of these resolutions through compelling communication, collaborative working with internal and external partners and based on current development methods so as to timely meet organizational objectives.
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Running
2016 to presentStarted running 5k
Engineer
2015 to 2016Coconut Milk Plant Overhaul for Production optimization
Started working at Renuka Agri Foods PLC, SL
I was recruited as an assistant engineer to the maintenance team at a glabal FMCG factory in Wathupitiwala Industrial Export Processing Zone. While overseeing mantenance I was given full responsibility of factory projects. These included
- creating P&ID drawings of existing factory
- designing the fire protection system
- new machinery instllations
- installation of factory ventillation system
- reprograming PLC of exisiting and new factory machinery for new recipes
- Boiler control panel retrofit
- UHT machine control panel and P&ID upgrade
- Postpack machine control panel updagrade
- Earthing installation
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Steward
2015 to 2015Started working as an underground subway steward at the Liverpool Subway
Hornet Representative Occasional Assistant
2014 to 2015Java 6.0 Programming
2014 to 2014Trainee Engineer
2013 to 2014Kelani Cables PLC, SL
This one-year industrial experience was completed as a part of the *With Industrial Experience* certificate for the Bachelors in Mechatronic Engineering.
My main responsibilities at this cable manufacturing company were to assist in the medium to low voltage machine electrical panel constructions and repairs. I was also given many individual projects which can be categorized into projects to improve efficiency, control, reliability and safety of machinery.
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IT Programmer
2012 to 2012Coding
2012 to presentBEng (Hons) Mechatronic Engineering
2011 to 2015Certified as a Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology
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Graduated from the University of Manchester, UK
I successfully completed my bachelor's degree in the UK
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Development of a planar Wheeled Omnibot for Teaching
The University of Manchester
When I was studying for my bachelors at the University of Manchester, based on my performance I was asked to provide an interview about my course and life at the university as a foreign student. Although the full interview was spotlighted on the old university website, this has now been taken down and summarized to a testimonial which I took a screencap on just in case they change it again.
The full interview has been archived by a website called the interview portal and that article can be found here or on the wayback machine
Line Following Robot @ University of Manchester
Line Following robot designed and developed during the second year of BEng degree at the university of Manchester.
Edexcel AL
2009 to 2011Delivered Thank you speech as the Swimming Captain and Senior Prefect at College Colors event.
Gateway College Colombo
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Engineering Consultants Ltd
Awarded Senior Prefect of Gateway College
Awarded Junior Prefect in 2010 and Senior Prefect in 2011.
Waving Flag
Junior Prefect of Gateway College
Raytronics Computer Systems (Pvt.) Ltd
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Diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering
2009 to 2009Edexcel GCE Ordinary Level Examination
2009 to 2009Taekwondo
2000 to 2006Achieved up to Brown Belt
Local OL
1998 to 2008Swimming
1996 to presentRepresented MAS Holdings at Mercantile Swimming Championships
Represented MAS Holdings at Mercantile Swimming Championships
Represented MAS Holdings at Mercantile Swimming Championships
Earned College Sports Colors
Gateway College Swimming Captain
Sri Lanka Schools Swimming Championships
