Experience

Shan Teas Private Ltd

• Sri Lanka
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Apr 2021 - Present



Shan Teas (Pvt) Ltd

• Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka

• Consultant

  • Jan 2021 - Mar 2021



Sri Lanka Army

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commander Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force

  • Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

  In this role, I provided strategic and operational leadership for more than 3,000 commissioned officers and 75,000 soldiers. Over the course of 2020, I co-authored the Civil Military Coordination Doctrine of the Sri Lanka Army for an upcoming publication.

• Commander Security Forces, Headquarters Jaffna and Commander 59 Division in Mullaitivu

  • Feb 2018 - Aug 2020

  In these command positions, I directed operations and human resources for military organizations with more than 12,000 personnel. My leadership encompassed planning and execution of security assignments, including managing all team members as well as digital and physical assets. Additionally, I oversaw logistics, maintenance, and equipment management for the organizations.During this time, I administered, managed, and motivated 12,000+ cross-functional personnel during humanitarian efforts in the region, including directing reforestation as well as Coconut and Palmyra plantation projects in the Northern Peninsula. Show less

• Chief Instructor, Defense Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC)

  • Dec 2016 - Feb 2018

  During this time, I was assigned as the Head of Faculty for the Army Wing of the Sri Lanka's defense training and education institute, coordinating and managing local and overseas training efforts.I directed best in class training exercises for Sri Lanka Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel, covering operations planning, execution, logistics and administration. I also invited and coordinated attendance and participation of military personnel from other countries worldwide.

• Director Operations & Systems, Office of the Chief of Defense Staff, Ministry of Defense

  • Mar 2015 - Nov 2016

  In this role, I directed government efforts at reconciliation in the North Sri Lanka region, including rehabilitation of ex-combatants and reintegration into society, ensuring individuals had skills needed to contribute to their community. Additionally, I led community empowerment and welfare programs for marginal, war affected populations in former areas of conflict, including carrying out reconstruction, rehabilitation, resettlement, and reintegration efforts.

• Director Training & Coordination / Military Spokesperson

  • Jun 2012 - Mar 2015

  Holding these roles simultaneously, I directing training activities while representing the Sri Lanka Army and Ministry of Defense. As part of this effort, I managed public and media communications while working to enhance the image and public perception of the Armed Forces nationwide. Additionally, I provided leadership in developing expertise and skills for individuals within the Sri Lanka Army, Navy, and Air Force. I also made contributions to curriculum and course development for employee training for thousands of personnel. Show less

• Director Training

  • Aug 2010 - May 2012

  In this role, I planned and led promotion and selection examinations as a Member of the Examination Board of the Sri Lanka Army. I also provided innovative change in training while working to reengineer and enhance training processes. NOTE: I originally joined the Sri Lanka Army as a Troop Commander and held multiple positions of increasing scope and accountability while being assigned in leadership and training roles in various locations/geographies. Served as Commander of the 653 Infantry Brigade prior to being promoted to Training Director at Army Headquarters in Colombo. Show less