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Professional Information
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MSc or Equivalent
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) - University of Sri Jayawardenapura : 01/09/2007 - 01/09/2019
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BSc or Equivalent
- Post Graduate Diploma In Geotechnical Engineering - University of Moratuwa : 01/01/1999 - 01/01/2000
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BSc or Equivalent
- IESL part I & II (civil engineering) - IESL sri lanka : 01/09/1989 - 01/03/1993
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BSc or Equivalent
- National Diploma In Technology (Civil Engineering) - University of Moratuwa : 01/03/1984 - 15/03/1988
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Project Management Professional certification -PMP PMI -USA, 2009
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ITC -Abu Dhabi UAe : ( 22/03/2014 - Present )
- Specialist Geotechnical
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The Integrated Transport Center provides an effective transport system that contributes to the economic growth, quality of life, and environmental sustainability of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. In line with its vision, ITC works on the regulation, planning, and development of an efficient and well-integrated transport system that serves the public interest by enhancing mobility and delivering safe, secure, and environmentally responsible public transport in Abu Dhabi. Therefore, my responsibilities geotechnical inputs for different public transport modes in Abu Dhabi which are being planned and developed in response to the unprecedented urban expansion and population growth of the Emirate. These include Bus, Ferries, Metro, LRT, and other modes of public transport in Abu Dhabi. • Provide input required during the planning and design development stage for the Geotechnical design related to public transport (PT) infrastructures; such as review preliminary engineering designs for Metro, LRT, and Regional Rail.
• Interfacing with, guiding/directing on-call consultants concerning concept & preliminary designs/studies of rail multi-model station and related infrastructures.
• Carry out all the activities related to the project geotechnical and geophysical studies, the select construction material, pavement design, soil treatment, and reports submitted by the consultant during the study and design stage.
• Analysis information and evaluating results to choose the best solution. Make decisions and solve problems related to soil profile conditions and treatments
• Check Specification to verify appropriate selection material and construction methods
• Participate in resolving matters such as works procedures, complaints, and construction problems related to soil- structures interaction.
• Participate in investigating damage, or delays at construction sites, due to soil problems. Ensure that proper procedure been carried out
• Participating in evaluating Justification of claims and change orders related to geotechnical and Material
• Assist in technical evaluation bid submission to verify their proposal the technical requirement evaluation of contractors AND Participate in the review and negotiation of variations orders and estimated costs during project implementation stage as appropriate.
• Lead the embedding of EHS and sustainability Politicizes. This includes full measurement, monitoring, and reporting of EHS and sustainability KPIs and implementation of approved policies, procedures, systems, rules, and regulations by all subordinates and partners in all DoT day-to-day operations. Participate fully in management actions and decisions that aim to promote, protect and preserve the sound environment, health, and safety conditions within the DoT-ITC employees' work.
• Review reports submitted by consultants; such as engineering concept and preliminary/detail design, TIS/TMP, master plan.
• SH management/coordinating and managing No objection certificates
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Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) / Cowi Gulf A/S : ( 15/02/2011 - 20/03/2014 )
- Senior Geotechnical Engineer - offshore
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Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer - Upper Zakum Artificial Island Projects
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) / Cowi Gulf A/S May 2011 to March, 2014
ADNOC/COWI is providing Project Management Consultant (PMC) service for the Client. Upper Zakum is located approximately 55 nautical miles northwest of Abu Dhabi city, UAE. The project involves the construction of four artificial islands within Zakum Oilfield in the Arabian Gulf. The project involves the creation of artificial islands, each island to hold mooring and loading facilities and protected by rock and concrete shore protection. Further infrastructure facilities within the Islands.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate all geotechnical activities in development works; prepare/review of the particular specification for geotechnical works.
• Interfacing with, guiding directing EPC contractor concerning detailed design and construction of islands (reclamation, ground improvements, revetments, breakwaters, Quay walls, beaches & jetties)
• Assessment of barrow areas, dredging, suitability of fill material, fill stability, stage construction, managing silt deposits, ground improvement methods/equipment & performance monitoring.
• Review design brief for the earthworks ground improvement works, and other related geotechnical design.
• Evaluating consultant/contractor’s capabilities (technical) at the tender stage.
• Review drawings (design/shop & as build drawings) and monitoring contractor’s activities at the site. Conducting/coordinating progress meetings. Progress monitoring and reporting.
• Coordinate and advise where necessary contractor /Client concerning the project management and geotechnical issues.
• Carry out independent QA/QC checks, site audits, monitoring reclamation works, quay walls, and other coastal/marine structures and construction activities. Also reviewing test results and preparation of reports. Ensuring that all work activities, construction methods, and quality of work are carried out according to the project technical specifications and approved method statements.
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· Abu Dhabi Port Company – KPIZ project -Abu Dhabi : ( 15/02/2009 - 15/02/2011 )
- · Senior project Geotechnical Engineer
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· Senior project Geotechnical Engineer
· Abu Dhabi Port Company – KPIZ project -Abu Dhabi Feb 2009 to Feb 2011
· The KPIZ (Khalifa Port and Industrial Development) project consists of the development of port and industrial zone at Taweela. The reclamation land, which will consist of 15millon sq. meters of reclamation land. At present reclamation work is completed and construction of port infrastructures work was in progress.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate all geotechnical activities in development works; prepare/review of the particular specification for geotechnical works.
• Interfacing with, guiding directing EPC contractor concerning detailed design and construction of berths (phase 1;(reclamation, ground improvements, revetments, breakwaters, Quay walls, beaches & jetties, etc.
• Coordinate all geotechnical activities in development works; review of the particular specification for geotechnical works, the design brief for the earthworks ground improvement contractors, reviewing contractors design (static & Dynamic), Evaluating consultant’s/contractor’s capabilities (technical) at tender stage.
• Coordinate and advise where necessary contractor /Client concerning the project management and geotechnical issues.
• Review drawings (design/shop & as build drawings) and monitoring contractor’s activities at the site. Conducting/coordinating progress meetings. Progress monitoring and reporting.
• Managing geotechnical database using gINT and GIS software. Carry out independent AQ/QC checks, site audits, monitoring reclamation works, quay walls, and other coastal/marine structures and construction activities. Also reviewing test results and preparation of reports. Ensuring that all work activities, construction methods, and quality of work are carried out according to the project technical specifications and approved method statements
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Nakheel PJSC – Palm Deira - Dubai : ( 12/05/2008 - 14/02/2009 )
- Senior Geotechnical Engineer
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The Nakheel Palm Deira is a reclamation land, which will consist of 46millon sq. meters of reclamation land. It was proposed to constructs 5no large Islands. The developments includes, dredging & reclamation, quay wall, rock revetments, land and marine pilling for mooring and jetties & beaches. Further infrastructure works such as roads, tunnels, bridges and other services.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate all the geotechnical activities in Palm Deira development works; preparation of particular specification for geotechnical works, design brief for the earth works ground improvement contractors, reviewing contractors design (static & Dynamic), reviewing. Review and preparation of specification for geotechnical works, Evaluating consultant’s/contractor’s capabilities (technical) at tender stage
• Supervision, coordinating and managing geotechnical investigations, Ground improvement works (Vibro compaction & Surface compaction) activities, carry out independent QA/QC checks, site audits, monitoring reclamation works, quay walls and other coastal/marine structures and construction activities. Also reviewing test results and preparation of reports. Ensuring that all work activities, construction methods and quality of work are carried out according to the project technical specifications and approved method statements.
• Planning, monitoring and controlling the project activities mainly related to the geotechnical works.
• Quality assurance and controlling works. Carry out quality audit.
• Review drawings (design & shop drawings) and monitoring contractor’s activities at site. Conducting/coordinating progress meetings. Progress monitoring and reporting.
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Halcrow International Partners : ( 02/03/2003 - 11/05/2008 )
- Geotechnical Engineer
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Halcrow international Partnership is a one of the leading consultants in the world, which is based on United Kingdom. Halcrow is operating in Gulf region more than 60 years through their regional office in Dubal UAE.
Responsibilities
• Reporting to the Geotechnical Manager and responsible for geotechnical design works, closely worked with site teams, designers, clients and contractors to solve geotechnical issues at respective projects.
• Design marine structures
• Manage geotechnical investigation and review reports
• Preparation of interpretative reports, technical reports, and providing recommendations.
• Analysis data, design and testing of piled foundations for buildings, bridges, marine /offshore structures (driven steel Pile) retaining walls and slope stability analysis, including axial capacity, seismic analysis, lateral pile capacity in sands and weak rock. Design cofferdams. Scoping /monitoring and supervision of environmental testing for the construction sites (Dutch standards).
• Review method statements, design documents, Risk assessment, and QCPs.
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National Building Research Organization – Sri Lanka : ( 01/01/1992 - 20/03/2003 )
- Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Geotechnical Engineer
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National Building Research Organization (NBRO) is a leading research organization operating under Housing Ministry of Sri Lanka. NBRO is reputed consultant and undertake consultancy services for the government and private developers.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate all scientific services, including preparation of reports and design recommendation. In charge of the field crews and planning, direction and monitoring of all field survey/ exploratory work.
• Lead consulting engineering team for the preliminary design work on the stability, settlement analysis of road embankment, on soft alluvial soil and marshy areas and geotechnical recommendation for civil engineering structures
• Organized and coordinate professional development program for the engineers
• Conduct training program for junior staff
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