Experience

SAS Sport Ltd

• New Zealand
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project coordinator

  • Jul 2022 - Present



Freelance

• Content Writer

  • Aug 2021 - Present



EAM Maliban Textiles ( Pvt) Ltd

• Senior Executive - Research & Innovation

  • Jan 2021 - Oct 2021

  Worked with Maliban’s senior leadership on strategic/ operational planning activities within its manufacturing plants to ensure technical compliance, inventory/ waste management standards, and process innovation—leading to increased and sustainable profitability in its operations. Ensured fabrics and chemicals were compliant with technical specifications and sustainability metrics as per BCI (Better Cotton Platform) standards. Liaised with merchandisers across the organization to… Show more Worked with Maliban’s senior leadership on strategic/ operational planning activities within its manufacturing plants to ensure technical compliance, inventory/ waste management standards, and process innovation—leading to increased and sustainable profitability in its operations. Ensured fabrics and chemicals were compliant with technical specifications and sustainability metrics as per BCI (Better Cotton Platform) standards. Liaised with merchandisers across the organization to ensure compliance via fabric sourcing/ procurement, and rectify incidents of non-compliance. Monitored and administered the company’s legal agreements with suppliers/ vendors, and implemented SOPs, KPIs etc. in accordance with internal company policies and external regulations. Show less



Dynawash Limited

• Research & Innovation Executive

  • Sep 2019 - Oct 2020

  Sri Lanka Successfully reduced the plant’s operating costs through implementation of several process improvements and use of alternative chemicals. Developed an organic pigment dyeing process for prAna—a lifestyle clothing brand client and a subsidiary of Columbia Sportwear. Developed sustainable methods for dyeing and washing of garments—encompassing energy/ water saving technologies and enhanced safety management techniques on the back of extensive research into innovations within the… Show more Successfully reduced the plant’s operating costs through implementation of several process improvements and use of alternative chemicals. Developed an organic pigment dyeing process for prAna—a lifestyle clothing brand client and a subsidiary of Columbia Sportwear. Developed sustainable methods for dyeing and washing of garments—encompassing energy/ water saving technologies and enhanced safety management techniques on the back of extensive research into innovations within the dyeing and washing industry. Introduced value additions to finished products including antibacterial, antiviral, and water-repellent properties—greatly improving my employer’s overall NP margins on client accounts. Show less



Twinery - Innovations by MAS

• Sri Lanka
• Textile Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Technology Entrepreneur

  • Jun 2016 - Dec 2018

  Sri Lanka Starting my career at MAS in June 2016 as an Intern for MAS Innovation, I was absorbed into the permanent cadre as a Technology Entrepreneur just six months later in November 2016. Contributed as Project Lead and Collaborator for assignments exploring innovations in fabric technologies—handling everything from problem analysis and project planning to technological research and execution. Played a key role within the coloration team—carrying out research activities including… Show more Starting my career at MAS in June 2016 as an Intern for MAS Innovation, I was absorbed into the permanent cadre as a Technology Entrepreneur just six months later in November 2016. Contributed as Project Lead and Collaborator for assignments exploring innovations in fabric technologies—handling everything from problem analysis and project planning to technological research and execution. Played a key role within the coloration team—carrying out research activities including hypothesis validation and data analysis for coloration projects. Made vital contributions to technological developments through chemical characterization, prototype and product development (via providing scientific and technical inputs), and technology applications. Provided leadership to cutting edge technology projects—playing a key role in technology research, concept validation, and building of vital networks for projects at their inception stages. Future-proofed several projects by analyzing past work and developing toolkits to counter potential project roadblocks. Developed prototypes of technology-enabled garments and conducted wearer trials and data assessments for further improvement and innovation. Show less



Methodis Collage

• Advance Level Chemistry Teacher

  • Jan 2013 - May 2015

  Colombo 03 Taught Advanced Level Chemistry at Methodist College for two years (2013 - 2015), during which time the school was ranked 2nd in the island for its overall science stream performance (which included Chemistry as a subject).