Eng. Gayanath Rathnayaka

Bio-Data as submitted & certified by the candidate

Eng. Gayanath Rathnayaka graduated in 2006 with BScEng(Hons) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Moratuwa. He received his PGDip in Building Services Engineering from the University of Moratuwa in 2012 and his MBA from Anglia Ruskin University, UK in 2018.

He Joined IESL in 2007 as an Associate member and became a member in 2020. He has been an Active member of the Mechanical Engineering sectional committee (MESC) of IESL since 2015 and was the secretary of the MESC for the 2016/2017 & 2017/2018 sessions. Further He was a Council Member of the IESL for the session 2021/22 & 2022/23. He has also been serving in the Young Members Section (YMS) since 2018. In addition to his MESC & YMS activities, he is a member of the PSMC and PAC for the 2020/2021 session to date and also serves on several subcommittees.

Just after graduating in 2006, he began his career as a mechanical engineer at the Central Workshop at Maga Engineering Pvt Ltd. Then he joined with Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) as a Ship Repair Engineer in 2009 and later worked in various capacities such as an Engineer (Hull Construction), a Senior Engineer (Hull Construction) and the Head of Section (Machinery Outfitting). Now he is working as the Asst. General Manager(New Construction) in CDPLC. In addition to his engineering and managerial roles, he is the former Secretory of Sri Lanka Dock Engineering Association which is the engineer’s trade union in CDPLC (which rather works as a politically unbiased professional association than a politically biased ordinary trade union) for three consecutive years. 

He is an enthusiast of Automobile Engineering and has participated various events to educate the public on vehicle maintenance under manufacture recommendations. He has given several public lectures on hybrid and electric vehicle maintenance for Techno. A team lead by himself under MESC has published a booklet titled “Car Maintenance – Your Guide” under the theme of “Do it Right, Do What’s Needed – Save money, Save Planet” during Techno 2017.

Election Statement as submitted & certified by the candidate

I am a practical person in the field of engineering who respect engineering ethics, empathy, and the power of meritocracy. I am a pragmatist who utilize critical thinking for solutions rather than wasting time for continuously explaining problems. I believe in the value of technology and systematic approaches to provide engineered conveniences of life, to all.

IESL increasingly need motivated young blood to work under the guidance of senior members to uplift Sri Lankan Engineering profession and education. I strongly believe in my ability to represent above 40 members in the Council. If elected, I will enthusiastically accept this role and commit myself to supporting the views and concerns of members within the Council and enhance the link between IESL and young engineers, undergraduates, students, and school levers.