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- Design and validation of wearable, sleek, and effective pain management solutions for patients and athletes in the US- Scoping and validation of consumer needs across a wide range of patient segments in the US- Medical apparel, infection-control apparel, and woundcare market analysis, technology scouting, design and validation of prototypes and go-to-market strategies

- 'GamerTech @ MAS': Initiated and drove the project on gamer health. Scoped out gamer health issues by designing and conducting 3-pronged surveys among 500+ gamers in the US. Validated and conceptualized product designs (built using in-house material, compression and wearable tech solutions), with co-creator gamer panels set up in the US- Development of a non-invasive, wearable, fully-integrated electrochemical sensor, in partnership with Colombo Science & Technology Cell-… Show more - 'GamerTech @ MAS': Initiated and drove the project on gamer health. Scoped out gamer health issues by designing and conducting 3-pronged surveys among 500+ gamers in the US. Validated and conceptualized product designs (built using in-house material, compression and wearable tech solutions), with co-creator gamer panels set up in the US- Development of a non-invasive, wearable, fully-integrated electrochemical sensor, in partnership with Colombo Science & Technology Cell- Development of two targeted compression on-body solutions for joint support, and for use as an adjunct therapy in cases such as Runner's Knee and Rotator Cuff injuries. Both successfully commercialisedAbout Twinery:Twinery is the innovation arm of MAS Holdings, and works with partners in industrial and academic R&D institutes around the world to commercialize new technologies. The Twinery team works with a number of US-based start-ups working on frontier technologies and products from concept through to bulk manufacturing stage. Twinery also holds significant stakes in some of them, with a vision to be a global leader in emerging apparel- and on-body-related technologies. Show less

M3DLAB is a first-mover in the Sri Lankan healthcare 3D-printing market, providing pre-surgical solutions for hospitals and surgeons to improve patient outcomes, cut time in the OR, and reduce hospital costs.Custom 3D-printed solutions include:- Surgical guides & models- Anatomical models- Dental guides- Medical devices- Prosthetics- Orthotics

Drove R&D projects in several verticals, working collaboratively with global partners to successfully develop novel materials for use in emerging applications.Highlights:- Patent for a novel energy storage material developed in collaboration with an excellent team of scientists at CSIR-NML, India

Managed all development projects at NCPA funded by UNICEF with the objective to strengthen child protection systems and uplift and empower women and children in Sri Lanka. All my projects involved working with key government ministries including the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Department of Probation and Child Care Services, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Social Services, as well as various INGO and NGO… Show more Managed all development projects at NCPA funded by UNICEF with the objective to strengthen child protection systems and uplift and empower women and children in Sri Lanka. All my projects involved working with key government ministries including the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Department of Probation and Child Care Services, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Social Services, as well as various INGO and NGO stakeholders.A few highlights:- Designed and launched the country’s first official kinship care program, ‘Surakna’, for conflict-affected children in the North and East- Established Child Focus Group Centres in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu, with UNICEF funding. Designed and monitored programs run by psychosocial officers at the Centres including play therapy & counselling- Monitored and trained national staff and members of partner organisations on: - Child Rights and the CRC - Child Helpline - accessing, following up on complaints, etc. - Gender, Leadership, and Women Empowerment - Health and Sanitation - Entrepreneurship - Positive Parenting Skills - Staying Safe Online- Held direct accountability for tracking the educational, and psychosocial progress of 500+ SRs in the North and East- Set up and co-hosted a successful monthly Forum for stakeholders from both Government and NGO/INGOs to meet, review, evaluate progress and engage in discussion on key topics- Member of the initial drafting team for Sri Lanka's Child Protection Policy. Concepted and drafted policy alongside senior gov't officials and consultants- Developed key strategic partnerships with external parties (such as Child Helpline International) and presented progress and reports at annual international conferences in South Africa and Nepal Show less