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Sahan Lakmal Chathuranga Panadura Acharige Don

Project Management Professional

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Colombo, Sri Lanka
Associate Project Manager at MAC Projects Private Limited
Studied Business Management & Administration at University of Colombo
Studied Businss Management at University of Colombo
Studied Physics & Electronics at University of Kelaniya
Information Technology & Services
Joined October 7, 2022

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IT Project management professional with Ten (10) years of demonstrated working experience in the areas of Software Development, Infrastructure Development, Aerospace & Defence. Utilizes MS Project & JIRA proficiency and Project Management, Leadership & Critical Thinking skills to complete project reporting and schedule management tasks.
Experience
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MAC Projects Private Limited
Jul 2018 – Present
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Associate Project Manager
Implemented a state-of-the-art solution for Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd (AASL), to handle aeronautical information with new features. Negotiated with the clients to reduce the cost of the projects by 15% while meeting the client's expectations. Complete re-design of the existing Air traffic Management System of AASL with redundancy. Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of information technology projects. Meet with clients to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines. Practicing agile and waterfall methodologies to deliver projects within the timeline and scope. Actively using Jira and MS Project to track the deliverables and milestones of the project and manage the sprint releases. Recruit and supervise project staff including business analysts, engineers, programmers, technicians and other personnel for projects. Develop and implement policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle. Maintained project costs well below the projections through proper planning and risk management. The total value of the projects handled at the current place of work: USD 8 million Key Projects: Aeronautical Information Management System (AIMS), Air Traffic Management (ATM), Monopulse Surveillance Radar System (MSSR)
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Lanka Logistics & Technologies Ltd
Jan 2016 – Jul 2018
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Assistant Manager – Projects
Implemented a supply chain management software solution for one of the major municipal councils in Sri Lanka and optimized the operational time taken for regular processes by 50%. Developed web-based document management solutions for the Ministry of Justice, and Ministry of Health Sri Lanka. Used the waterfall model to develop solutions for government and private organizations. Communicate project milestones to the different stakeholders through monthly progression reports and project meetings. Closed the projects in well advance by creating successful work schedules for each team member. Communicated project milestones to the different stakeholders through monthly progression reports and project meetings. Evaluated project progress to proactively identify and resolve potential delays. Identified potential risks and corrective action plans and escalated as appropriate. Key Projects: System Automation for Defence, Kandy Municipal Council Automation, Web Development.
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Lanka Logistics & Technologies Ltd
Mar 2012 – Jan 2016
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Senior Executive - Projects
Investigated the major local government agencies' existing business processes and practices, reduced the processing time by 50% through the new IT infrastructure and re-designed workflow process. Conducted pilot projects to assure the feasibility of the proposed solutions. Identified and tested the communication technologies with Huawei, ZTE, and Thales which are suited for critical communication, and provided recommendations for Sri Lanka police. Improved efficiency of data retrieval by 75% by implementing a SharePoint-based system for document management for one of the institutions under the Ministry of Defence. Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows. Procurement management and conducting negotiations with local government agencies and contractors. Key Projects: Electronic National Identity Card, Police Information & Communication System, Strategic Defence Communication System.
Education
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University of Colombo
Oct 2015 – Mar 2018
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Management & Administration
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University of Colombo
Jan 2013 – Jan 2014
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management, Businss Management
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University of Kelaniya
Nov 2007 – Dec 2012
Bachelor of Science (Bsc), Physics & Electronics
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