MAJOR GENERAL

(Retd) D.RSP ndu M.SC.c. (Pak )KEPPETIWALANA psc MPA (PIM-SJP) #155/C, Galthude, Panadura, . 076 530 3631 | 038 223 8467 [email protected]

56+ years • Married • Sri Lankan • Alumnus of Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala

GALLANTRY AWARDS & DECORATIONS

• Rana Sura Padakkama (RSP) x 4 • East Humanitarian Operation Medal • North Humanitarian Operation Medal • Purna Bhumi Padakkama • North and East Operations Medal and Clasps I and II • Vadamarachchi Operation Medal • 50th Independence Anniversary Commemoration Medal (1998) • 50th Anniversary Medal (1999) • Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Services Medal (1979) • Riviresa Campaign Service Medal • Videsha Seva Padakkama • United Nation Medal (MINUSTAH)

PERSONAL PROFILE WORK EXPERIENCE & CAREER OBJECTIVE Sri Lanka Army As a retired Major General of the Sri Lanka Army, 1984 - 2019 with an unblemished 35 years of active service, I possess practical and first-hand experience, related knowledge 2018- Director General - Infantry and education in man-management, leadership and 2019 Office of Director General Infantry - Army HQ team work, team building, supply chain and financial • Directed and supervised the skill development of officers and soldiers of management, evaluation, arranging security and welfare, entire Infantry Battalion Training for 59.33% of predominant armed of Sri and toping them all, decision making and taking risk in Lanka Army. CLIENTachieving assigned missions and objectives. I am capable • Organized COPY and career planning/grooming Infantry officers for vital of transforming organizational objectives to goals and command appointment in the present context. strategies, build, develop, motivate and lead a team in • Research & Development including Procurement of combat equipment achieving them. I am interested in working in a managerial • Modernization of Infantry Arm for 2025 service paper produced field. • Trained and generate to fulfill self-contained effective combat force andits readiness. TRAININGS / WORKSHOPS 2016 General Officer Commanding (Divisional Commander) 66 Division - Poonarin, Security Force HQ (Kilinochchi) FOREIGN TRAINING • Commanded two divisions as the General Officer Commanding, having Pakistan managed a human resource of approximately 2500 members. This includes directing them to achieve organizational goals, ensuring their rd • 3 International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) mission orientation and welfare. Competition (2019) - Islamabad • Exercise financial powers for the per annum average 1.5 billion for capital • Peacekeeping Course (1996) - Quetta and recurrent expenditure. Singapore • Coordinated and implement civil military corporation activities to win hearts and mind and restore normalcy in 23 GN divisions. • 20th Asian Pacific Programme (2018) • Monitored and supervise rehabilitation and social reintegration 100 combat Village Hotel Changi families in reconciliation effort of the Govt. Afghanistan 2015 Director - Infantry • Fire Extinguisher & Fire Warden Training (2013) Directorate of Infantry - Army HQ CLIENTKandahar (ISAF) Director OperationsCOPY Dubai - UAE Directorate of Operations - Army HQ • National Air Lines Ground Security Coordinator (2013) • Headed operation functions strategically to accelerate decisions and • Dangerous Goods (2012) implement Commanders direction to formations. • Orchestrated & ensured combat efficiency/combat readiness in the Army. India • Coordinate strategic deployment of combat power and concept of • Higher Defence Orientation (2006) operations. Army War College - MHOW • Controlled and supervised “General financial votes” 250 to 300 million. • Young Officers Course (1989) - MHOW • Execute contingencies & maintained essential services. Anticipate/react for situations. Bangladesh • Unit Command & Staff Course (2000) • Junior Command Course (1994) National Air Cargo - Dubai, UAE 2011 - 2015 LOCAL TRAINING 2011 Flight Manager Sri Lanka • Flight Manager in National Air Cargo (USA) leading global freight • United Nations familiarizing online self-faced forwarder with presence in Europe based in UAE reporting to flight correspondence Advance Security (2007-2008) management centre. CLIENTPeace Operations Training Institute - UN • Five yearsCOPY aviation experience/management. • Tactical, Operational and Strategic Planning for • The range of fleet consist Boing 747 400-200, Airbus A330-200, An-124, Military Operations (1990) - SF HQ - Jaffna IL-76, C-130, L-100 bench mark on time delivery. • Unit Security & Admin Course (1989) • Possessed, Flight Line Driving License, Ground Security, Flight Safety Sri Lanka Military Academy - including Baggage Handling and ULD Management. • Aircraft Ramp Safety & Terminal Control including VIP & VVIP handling. • Intelligence (1988) Directorate of Military Intelligence • Infantry Battalion Training (1987) 2009 Commandant - CTS Army Training School - Maduru Oya Combat Training School - Ampara • Conducted Officers & Recruit Training (1986) • To trained, assess develop individual and collective skills for Infantry Army Training School - Sri Lanka Regiments segment in the Army. CLIENT• Inputs of 27COPY Officers and 412 Staff for functional duties as instructors to produce outcomes of annual 6500 skill soldiers. OTHER SENIOR APPOINTMENTS • Exercise financial allocations 5 million for training and logistics. • Area domination 10 - 15 GN divisions vulnerable for terrorist atrocities. • General Manager (2010) • Coordinated with government, NGO and other stake holders for Damrivi Foundation Sri Lanka implement disaster management mechanism. • Chairman (2001) General Officer Commanding (Divisional Commander) Technical Evaluation Committees appointed by - Mullative, Security Force HQ (Mullative) Ministry of Defence, Public Security, Law and Order • Actively engaged and coordinated demining process in Mullative and Sri Lanka Army Headquarters GN divisions with Army resources and NGO and INGO partners for • Chairman (2008-2009) resettlement for appx 300 families. Soccer Team - Sri Lanka Army • Assist and coordinated local police for law enforcement & contingency. • Participated as the Chairman of Sri Lanka Army Soccer • Organized division man power for react disaster management team for Bangladesh 2009. contingency. • Maintained highest order of discipline of under command troops with C3 • Deputy Chairman (2003-2006) during offensive campaign. Taekwondo Team - Sri Lanka Army • Technical Chairmen Taekwondo - 10th South Asian Games Centre Commandant Colombo 2006 Regimental Headquarters Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment - Ambepussa • Executed and monitor all operational and nonoperational matters for organic 27 Battalions (731 Officers and 14850 Other Ranks) in scatted EDUCATION deployment. • Coordinated, ensured and follow up administrative concerns of 144 Master of Public Administration Officers and 3720 Soldiers those who sacrifices during combat including Post Graduate Institute of Management (PIM) MIA. University of Sri Jayewardenepura • Exercised financial powers for the per annum 2.5 billion. 2019 • Act of mother of all Battalions and coordinated realistic training and M.Sc. in Defence Studies development including welfare. National Defense University of Islamabad • Implemented contingency, house leadership packages for University Pakistan students, Schools and Corporate segment 12 - 15 groups per annum. CLIENTAwarded with the nswc symbol • Headed evaluationCOPY committee for performance appraisal, gallantry 2015/2016 awards, test and mandatory examinations for eligible Officers and men “Passed Staff College” psc grading 2008 Brigade Commander 112 Brigade - Colombo Defense Services Command & Staff College 2002 • During Humanitarian Operation Preventing/guarding the center of gravity this includes high valued targets and the masses. Diploma in project Management • Coordinated efforts and goal congruence for trained 3 services air asserts Project Management Solutions to destroy suicide air attacks. 2010 2007 Deputy Chief Military Personal Officer (DCMPO) Graduated MINUTSAH Force HQ - United Nation (HAITI) Sri Lanka Military Academy - Diyatalawa • Work effectively in a multicultural environment and mostly 1984-1986 familiarizing with UN Staff Rules and Regulations harmoniously in a team and with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds IT LITERACY • Demonstrated gender awareness and gender sensitivity. • UN designation enabled me to augment professional competency in Microsoft Office Packages peacekeeping operations. Military Computer Applications 2006 Military Assistant (2006) To the Commander of the Army Hands on experience Colonel General Staff (2005)Office of the Chief of Defence Staff - OCDS Colonel General Staff (2004) Security Force HQ - Jaffna (300 x 33000) General Staff Officer I (2003) Security Force HQ - Jaffna LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY General Staff Officer I(2000) Directorate of Staff Duties - Army HQ Battalion Commander (1998) 8th Battalion - SL Sinha Regiment (35 x 650) Sinhala English th Native Language Advanced Fluency Battalion Commander (1997) 12 Battalion - SL Sinha Regiment (35 x 650) Second in Command (1995) 8th Battalion - SL Sinha Regiment (35 x 650) Company Commander (1994) 4/7th Battalion - SL Sinha Regiment (5 x 120) NON-RELATED REFEREES Adjutant (1992) 7th Battalion - Sinha Regiment (34 x 650) Platoon Commander (1989) 4th Battalion - SL Sinha Regiment (1 x 34) CLIENT• References furnished upon request. 1986 Platoon CommanderCOPY (1986) Instructor Army Training School - Maduru Oya (1)