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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Food quality assurance professional

  • Education

    • Sri lanka standards institution

      2014 - 2015
      Diploma in total quality management total concepts of quality management and standards

    • Central college kuliyapitiya

      1998 - 2006

      Activities and Societies: Member in junior volley ball team, Member in junior rugby team, Member in Red Cross Society, Class monitor

    • Aristogene biosciences , bangalore

      2012 - 2012
      Cloning and expression of gene and bioinformatics

    • British council

      2008 - 2008
      General english

    • American college of computer and information sciences

      2008 - 2009
      Certificate in computer networking and computer hardware

    • University of colombo

      2017 - 2018
      Master of business administration - mba business administration and management, general

      Reading

    • University of colombo

      2017 - 2019
      Master of business administration - mba

    • Bangalore university

      2009 - 2012
      Bachelor of science (bsc) biotechnology chemistry zoology first class

      Activities and Societies: Member of Genesis Club( science club), Art director of Culcurio Club

  • Experience

    • Varun beverages limited

      Nov 2012 - Jul 2013
      Chemist

      Develop & Performed Chemical & Microbiology testing in Carbonated and Non-Carbonated Beverages.Provide inputs for Laboratory designs in new plant.Monitor & test water quality ( portable & WWTP).Monitor & test Environmental samples and provide feedbacks/report to QAM. Familiar with ISO22000, HACCP, AIB and Pepsico International Food Safety requirementsFamiliar with GMP, GLP and Internal Auditing.

    • Nestlé

      Aug 2013 - Feb 2019

      Handled compliance as per the Nestle Quality Management SystemFactory Globe (SAP) QM Super user for Nestle Sri Lanka Kurunegala FactoryAuthorized for Finished Product releasing and familiar in SAP functions in material handling, inspection plan, data analysis, & etc.Member in Factory TPM team ( SHE Pillar)Certified Trainer ( Train the trainer) Raw materials and Packaging materials inspection, releasing and monitoring as per the Nestle QMS.Supplier development and defect reduction in Raw materials and Packaging MaterialsMember in factory TPM team (SHE pillar)Laboratory Safety CoordinatorCertified First Aider, Certified fire fighter

      • Quality Assurance Executive

        Aug 2017 - Feb 2019

      • Quality Assurance Analyst

        Aug 2013 - Aug 2017

    • Kandetiya agro products

      Feb 2020 - Mar 2024

      Ensure the Quality/ Compliance requirements related to BRCGS, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, EU/NOP Organic, FDA, Health & Safety and Social compliance requirements related to Sedex, Fair trade & etc.Effectively address customer needs, resolve issues, and cultivate positive relationships.Drive & accomplish QA objectives in the value chain.Production planning & Supply chain management.Ensure production requirements and maintain the inventory norms. Develop and maintain the EU/NOP Organic standards in coconut farms and processing units.Coordinate with certification bodies and ensure the recent requirements.First Contact point for Customer requirements on Agriculture, Sustainability and Organic certification status.Drive CSR & Sustainability activities and build good relationship with farmers, suppliers and processing units.Ensure Health & Safety requirements in the group as per the SEDEX and other regulatory requirements.

      • Senior Manager - Head Of Quality Assurance, Compliance and Planning

        Jan 2022 - Mar 2024

      • Manager Agriculture Development & Safety

        Feb 2020 - May 2022

    • Sanmik natural food

      May 2024 - Oct 2024
      Operations manager

    • Adm

      Oct 2024 - now
      Quality assurance supervisor

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Foundation training programme iso 14001:2015

    • Foundation training programme ohas 18001:2015

    • Iso 9001:2015 lead auditor

      Irca
      Jul 2016

    • Brcgs v 9 lead auditor

      Control union sri lanka

    • Quality management foundations

      Linkedin
      Jun 2025
      View certificate certificate

    • Internal trainer

      361°

    • Follow basic food safety practices

      Food safety first
      Apr 2024