Deshan Kandamby
Berwick,Australia
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with a Master of Mechanical Engineering degree and a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Mechanical Engineering. Highly skilled in project management, team leadership, and problem-solving. Strong interpersonal skills and a commercially driven approach. Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Able to work independently with minimal supervision, ensuring high-quality service. Hands-on experience in design, analysis, and testing, with a results-driven, safety-focused methodology. Passionate about innovation and eager to contribute to new opportunities. Known for being industrious, cost-conscious, attentive to detail, and decisive. Effective communicator dedicated to achieving exceptional results. Currently on a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) until 2029.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Design Engineer/Office Engineer and Trainee Site Inspector
Ranjan Fernando Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd (RFCE)
Melbourne, Australia
08.2024 - Current
- Conduct site inspections for piles, capping beams, shotcrete walls, and ground anchors, and prepare inspection reports within 24 hours
- Special attention is given to inspecting the bar diameters, the number of bars, and the distance between bars of the retention system
- Coordinate compliance inspections and amend design compliances as directed
- Review and assist with AutoCAD drafting for design drawings and full retention systems, ensuring all drawings meet project specifications, design standards, and compliance requirements
- This includes identifying and resolving discrepancies, optimizing designs for constructability, and ensuring accuracy in detailing
- Establish a mechanical design department for AC/fire engineering and other building mechanical requirements.
Designer & Machine Operator
Adelaide Independent Glass
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Designed a variety of glass products using AutoCAD according to customer specifications and requirements, including frameless shower screens, glass walls, painted splashbacks, safety and energy-efficient glass, high-quality mirrors, insulated glass units (double glazing), balustrades, and frameless pool fences, subsequently prepared the required program for the machines based on AutoCAD drawings
- Operated water jet cutter, polishing, and edging machines, and vertical/horizontal CNC machines to manufacture glass components with precision and accuracy
- Troubleshooted machine issues and perform routine maintenance to ensure optimal machine performance and uptime.
Mechanical Engineer
Hayleys Fentons (MEP Division)
Sri Lanka
04.2019 - 02.2022
- Conducted the site/project designing, planning, and installation of fire protection, sprinkler, detection, public addressable, and fire suppression systems for key projects including Capital Heights Condominium Complex – 42 stories, Manin Market Relocation, and Brandix garment factory
- Established all project-related and technical documents such as Project Schedule (MS Project), Revenue Forecast, Engineering Estimate, Project Budget, BOI Approval documents, MRF, PO Releasing Documents, Project progress monitoring documents, and work inspection test reports
- Moreover, reviewed and analysed fire systems drawing materials, identified discrepancies, made necessary design modifications, and ensured installation was completed as per the finalized drawings
- Prepared detailed As-Built Drawings (AutoCAD) to reflect any modifications made during the project
- Maintained collaborative working relationships with various parties involved in a project from stakeholders to suppliers (Local and Foreign)
- Monitored and controlled projects, adhering to planned cost and time; participated in weekly and monthly meetings with consultants, stakeholders, and main contractors to present project performance updates
- Successfully reversed the fortunes of unprofitable projects by implementing strategic measures, resulting in financial profitability for the company.
Trainee Maintenance Engineer
Camso Loadstar Pvt Ltd (Casting production division / Central engineering division)
Sri Lanka
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Executed preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance of the casting production line
- Mentored in fabrication processes and CNC machining
- Monitored the complete casting process in the Casting production division.
Trainee Automobile Technician, Customer Service Advisor and Estimator
United Motors Lanka PLC
Sri Lanka
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Performed engine and gearbox overhauling, periodic maintenance, and running repairs of MITSUBISHI vehicles (Including SUVs, LCVs, and Cars)
- Workshop Office training.
Education
Master's in Mechanical Engineering -
University of Adelaide
01.2023
BSc. (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering -
KDU
01.2018
Skills
- Fire system design
- Installation
- Client collaboration
- Consultant collaboration
- Main contractor collaboration
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Solid Works
- Creo
- Inventor
- Camel Plus
- MS Project
- SAP
- Ansys CFD
- MATLAB
- MS Office
- Analytical skills
- Research skills
- Issue resolution
- Risk mitigation
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Procurement
- Inventory handling
- Material purchase
- Preventive maintenance
- Predictive maintenance
- Reliability-centered maintenance
- Stress management
- Off-schedule operations
- Performance monitoring
- Product Development
- Project Management
Extracurricularcertifications
GHD Group Engineering Consulting Virtual Experience Programme on Forage, 05/2024, Completed a job simulation involving an options analysis for different rail alignment options for the GHD transport team. Used design brief documents and preliminary designs to formulate cost and construction time estimates for different rail alignment options. Investigated and compared the impact of each alignment option on stakeholders, the environment, and design outcomes. Compared each alignment option using a weighted options analysis spreadsheet and communicated key findings and recommendations to the client in a technical memorandum.
References
- Sahan Ranasinghe, Mechanical Engineer, BRT Consulting Pty Ltd, 0409776048, sahan@brt.com.au
- Zhao Feng Tian, Senior Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide, 0431789051, zhao.tian@adelaide.edu.au
Certification
- GHD Group Engineering Consulting Virtual Experience Programme on Forage - May 2024
- CPD course on Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning at IESL - 2020
Timeline
Mechanical Design Engineer/Office Engineer and Trainee Site Inspector
Ranjan Fernando Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd (RFCE)
08.2024 - Current
Designer & Machine Operator
Adelaide Independent Glass
04.2024 - 07.2024
Mechanical Engineer
Hayleys Fentons (MEP Division)
04.2019 - 02.2022
Trainee Maintenance Engineer
Camso Loadstar Pvt Ltd (Casting production division / Central engineering division)
10.2017 - 12.2017
Trainee Automobile Technician, Customer Service Advisor and Estimator
United Motors Lanka PLC
07.2017 - 10.2017
Master's in Mechanical Engineering -
University of Adelaide
BSc. (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering -
KDU
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