Ashan Udaya Pushpakumara

B.Sc (Hons) Eng., CEng, MIE (SL), AMSSE (SL), Dip.in IT (UCSC)

 Address : 201-B,Ihalayagoda,Gampaha, Sri Lanka

 Phone : (+94) 70 4352424
 Email : 271ashan@gmail.com
 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashan-udaya-pushpakumara-5ba31953/

A technically astute and dedicated engineering professional with strong Civil Engineering construction,
project administration, planning, and problem-solving abilities in project management. The core
strengths are mathematical aptitude, collaborative teamwork, and structural/water and geotechnical
knowledge with field experiences. Seeking a position for application of engineering for humanitarian
aid purposes.,

Personal Details Education

Date of Birth – 17/07/1988  MSc.Eng.in Geotechnical Engineering (Reading)
National ID Number – 881991055V 3.7 out of 4.0 GPA-University of Peradeniya, Sri
Nationality - Sri Lankan lanka-2020 to Present
 Gender - Male
 Certificate of Contract Administration
 Civil Status - Single
Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL)-2019

 B.Sc. (Hons.) Civil Engineering

2nd Class Lower Division
Language Proficiency (Washington accord accredited degree)
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka -2012
English – Full professional proficiency
Sinhala – Native Diploma in Information Technology
University of Colombo-Sri Lanka-2010

GCE A/L -2007

Combined Math (A) |Physics (A) | Chemistry (B)
Skill & Competencies
Galahitiyawa Central College, Ganemulla, Sri
Lanka
Proven track record as a civil engineer in
both a design office and in construction
Certificate in Computer Science-Level 3
including pilling
London Business School-(LBS), Sri Lanka- 2005

Knowledge of British and European 2004 GCE O/L

design standards (EC2, EC3, EC7. BS
5950,BS8110, AASHTO.TRL roadnotes etc)
Office Package and Photo Editing
Software used
Open Office, MS Office (Power Point,
Excel, Word etc.), Photoshop
Good interpersonal, networking and
organizational skills / Collaboration and
teamwork
8A’s, 1 B and 1 C
Galahitiyawa Central College, Ganemulla, Sri
Lanka
Professional Qualifications
Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL)
Member – M 8182
Engineering Council, Sri Lanka,
Chartered Engineer-Reg No-105740

 Experience using Slope W/ Plaxis Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka (SSESL)
software. Associate Member- AM1261
Experience (State Engineering Corporation of Sri Lanka, 2012 to 2022)

 Senior Project Manager

Special Project Division-2020 to Present
 Resident Project Manager
Construction Division-2019-2020
 Structural Design Engineer
Consultancy Division-2017-2019
Assistant Resident Agent
Construction Division -2015-2017
Site Engineer
Construction Division -2012-2015

Project Manager

Projects:
 NISD Building Complex Construction Project-Seeduwa-Sri Lanka- LKR 800Mn
 NHDA Housing Scheme Project-Yakkala-Sri Lanka-LKR.1.5 Bn (1st Stage)

Professional work experience obtained performing the role:

 Chaired/participated as a member in Technical Evaluation Committees to conduct the
technical evaluation and prepared written reports thereof, describing the score of the
competing Submissions and ranking the Submissions from best to worst, in order to establish a
competitive range of most responsive Submissions (Subcontracting and Purchasing of material)
 Acting as the authorising officer responsible for project level finance and supervising onsite
Imprest administrators.
 Liaising with clients, subcontractors and other professional staff
 Provided technical advice and solving problems on site
 Ensured project meet agreed specifications, budgets and/or timescales
 Ensured that health and safety and sustainability policies and legislation are adhered to.
 Determining needed resources (manpower ,equipment and materials) from start to completion
with attention to budgetary limitations and planning of all construction operations
 Acquired equipment and materials and monitored stocks to timely address inadequacies.
 Evaluated the progress of the project and prepared detailed progress reports.
 Maintained and updated the skill matrix of staff.
 Liaised with the local authority to ensure compliance with construction regulations and by-laws

Skills
 A reasonable level of fitness and mobility for site inspections and tricky-to-access areas of site
 Excellent IT knowledge and Proficiency of Project Management Software (MS Project)
 The ability to multitask
 Strong project management and organisational abilities
 Teamwork and communication skills
 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 An eye for detail
 Leadership and management.

Technical Exposure:

 Construction of R/F concrete cast in situ bored pilling,pile caps,ground beams,underground

sumps,shallow foundations, Floor slabs,columns and beams,roof structures,masonary works,
finishing works,steel structures,culverts,plumbing in building.
Structural Deasign Engineer

Projects:

 Foot bridge for pedestrian traffic Over Kelani river at Kithulgala, Sri Lanka-suspension cable Steel
bridge.
 Foot bridge for pedestrian traffic –to Paravi Duwa, Matara, Sri Lanka-concrete
 Four Storeyed R/F concrete building for RDB Bank-Anuradhapura-Sri Lanka
 Two Storied R/F concrete factory Building with steel roof trusses for SLADC –Sri Lanka
 Two Storied R/F concrete laboratory building for coconut research Board-Lunuwila,Sri Lanka.
 Rainwater collection and disposal system at SLADC,Sri Lanka
 Samanthurei Bus Stand-two storied R/F concrete building with Steel Trusses-Sri Lanka
 Renovation at court complex-Hults Dorp-Sri Lanka
 Renovation at STF Headquarters-Gonahena,Sri Lanka –Water tank structure(Steel)-60ft high

Professional work experience obtained performing the role:

 Analyse configurations of the components of a structure and produce a structural system and
developed Finite Element Analysis models, designed and interpreted design results with the aid of
structural design programs for the assigned project in view of the safety and stability of the structure in
accordance with the governing codes.
 Liaised with architects, to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic concept of the
construction and prepared structural design reports and drawings.
 Using a range of computer packages for developing detailed designs (Auto
CAD,GeoStudio,SAP2000,GRASP,PLAXIS2D)

Research Projects
 2D Numerical Analysis of Mechanical Effects of Woody Vegetation on Stability of Forested
Roadside Slopes in Sri Lanka. (using a PLAXIS2D Model-Currently ongoing)
 3D CFD Numerical Simulation of the Flow patterns in Padaviya Reservoir (using a ANSYS
Model)
 Improvement of the Rainwater Disposal System in the faculty of Engineering, university of
Peradeniya

Referees

 Dr. W.M.N.R Weerakoon  Eng. Mrs.P.D Karavita

Senior Lecturer B.Sc (Hons) Civil Eng, C.Eng, MIE (SL)
Civil Engineering Department, Deputy General Manager-Construction State
Faculty of Engineering Engineering Corporation of Sri Lanka
University of Sri Jayawardenepura Email: secdgm2@gmail.com
Sri Lanka Mobile; +94714219704
Email: weerakoon@sjpl.ac.lk
Mobile; +94714102720
 Eng. Mr. Marlon Silva
 Eng. Mrs.Amali Chandrarathne B.Sc (Hons) MENGNZ
B.Sc (Hons) Civil Eng, C.Eng, MIE (SL) CIVIL Engineer-EDC
Chief Engineer-DSM & CSM Branch Engineering Design Consultants, New Zealand
Ceylon Electricity Board-Sri Lanka www.edc.co.nz
Email: amalichandrarathna@gmail.com DDI: (03) 421 6613
Mobile; 0094714395450 Email; - marlons@edc.co.nz
Mobile; 021 135 6973