Lasitha Fernando

Lasitha Fernando

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Electrical Engineer at IPD Group

  • Education

    • St. Joseph Vaz College

      2003 - 2011

      Activities and Societies: Member of the junior prefect board(2003)

    • University of Moratuwa

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor's degree Electrical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: MORA Hiking Club, Catholic Students Society, EESoc

    • University of Moratuwa

      2021 - 2023
      Postgraduate Diploma Electrical Engineering
  • Experience

    • Peoples Bank, Sri Lanka

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
      Trainee
    • Ceylon Electricity Board

      Oct 2015 - Jan 2016
      Electrical Engineering Intern
    • Illukkumbura Industrial Automation (Pvt) Ltd.

      Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
      Trainee Electrical Engineer
    • A PLUS TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD

      Jun 2017 - Oct 2017
      ELV Engineer

      - Supervised the installation of various ELV systems, such as BMS, CCTV, PA, etc., for several projects in Sri Lanka.- Designed and prepared cost estimations for ELV systems.

    • Comcorp (Pvt) Ltd

      Mar 2018 - Dec 2021
      Electrical Engineer

      - The design, installation, testing, and commissioning of various types of power system monitoring equipment for grid substations of power utilities, including the Ceylon Electricity Board, Sri Lanka, the Power Grid Company of Bangladesh, and the Sudanese Electricity Transmission Company, were my major responsibilities.• Digital Fault and Disturbance Recorders (BEN 6000 - Qualitrol)• Power Quality Analyzers (INFORMA PMD-A – Qualitrol)• Traveling Wave Fault Locators (TWS FL-8 – Qualitrol)• Transformer Monitoring Systems (QTMS – Qualitrol)• Smart Transformer Breathers (Qualitrol)• Transformer Dissolved Gas Analyzers (TM1 – Serveron)- Conducted on-site trainings for end users regarding the operation and maintenance of power system monitoring equipment.- Factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) were performed in the presence of utility engineers to ensure the smooth implementation of power system monitoring equipment.- Involved in technical bidding procedures, including preparing technical proposals, bidding documents, and cost estimates.- Represented the company in technical meetings with internationally recognized contractors like SIEMENS, ABB, L&T, etc. Show less

    • IPD

      Dec 2021 - now

      - Designed and prepared cost estimations for LV switchboards tailored specifically for various Australian projects, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.- Conducting in-depth discrimination studies for LV power systems to ensure enhanced reliability and smooth operation.- Provided comprehensive compliance reports for LV switchboards, adhering to AS/NZS 61439 standard.- Performed thorough temperature rise verification tests utilizing proprietary verification software (iTherm), validating the performance and safety of LV switchboards. Show less

      • Senior Electrical Engineer

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Electrical Engineer

        Dec 2021 - Dec 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Associate Member

      The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka
      Apr 2017
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lasitha Fernando
      Innovation Excellence Award 2023 - Winner IPD Colombo (Pvt.) Ltd. Dec 2023 In recognition of innovation and creativity to enhance the efficiency in distribution board design process. "The Design Reference Tool"
    • Awarded to Lasitha Fernando
      Junior Inventor of the Year 2008 - Finalist IESL 2008