Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
PASSIONS
References
Timeline
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Jeewaka  Kurera

Jeewaka Kurera

HASTINGS,VICTORIA

Summary

A highly motivated and results driven Biomedical Engineer having ten years of invaluable experience in high-end medical equipment. Possessing the confidence to work as a part of a team or independently. I see myself as a goal-oriented and practical individual who is looking for the right opportunity to enhance the organization I work for, while developing my skills and climbing the career ladder in the corporate world.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Engineer

BIOMED INTERNATIONAL (PVT) LIMITED
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • As the Product Manager of Aesculap, demonstrated new features and specifications of the Aesculap Laparoscopy system during live laparoscopic surgeries in the operating theatre.
  • Collaborated with internal teams from Pentax Endoscopy and Dr. Mach Surgical Lights to develop customized surgical solutions, leading to a 30% increase in client retention.
  • Built strong client relationships through regular meetings and follow-ups, boosting satisfaction scores to 95%

Sales Engineer

PREMIUM INTERNATIONAL (PVT) LIMITED
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • As Regional Manager, increased sales revenue by 45% within one year by implementing innovative sales strategies across Fujifilm Endoscopy, Erbe Electrosurgical Generators, Newport Ventilators, and Sakura Histopathology product lines.
  • Generated new business leads and delivered comprehensive product presentations to C-level executives, achieving USD 1.1 million in sales within a single financial year.
  • Managed endoscopy procedures across 15 major hospitals as Regional Manager, demonstrating new technologies and providing immediate support for system breakdowns and troubleshooting.

Biomedical Engineer

MERVYNSONS (PVT) LIMITED
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Installed, demonstrated, and provided ongoing maintenance for surgical and diagnostic medical devices across hospital networks, contributing to a 20% increase in new AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract) development.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive service and product training programs for surgical staff across ten major hospitals, resulting in a 50% reduction in equipment-related errors.
  • Diagnosed and repaired high-end hospital medical equipment, responding to service breakdowns and performing planned maintenance to support continuous healthcare delivery.
  • Achieved top company sales in 2021, generating USD 1 million, while managing regional sales in the North Western Province.
  • Product Manager for anesthesia and surgical equipment brands including OES(UK), SIARE(Italy), ACEM (Italy), and PROVITA (Germany).
  • Specialized in technical support and product knowledge for U.S and European medical devices, including Karl Storz, Hamilton, Medtronic, Huntleigh, Keeler, and Esaote.

Sales Engineer

MERVYNSONS (PVT) LIMITED
03.2022 - 01.2023

Sales & Technical Executive

MERVYNSONS (PVT) LIMITED
08.2018 - 02.2022

Biomedical Technician

MERVYNSONS (PVT) LIMITED
06.2016 - 07.2018

Biomedical Trainee

HEMAS HOSPITAL
05.2016 - 06.2016

HND Trainee

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING SERVICE
01.2016 - 03.2016
  • Company Overview: Ministry of Health – Sri Lanka

Education

B.Eng. (Hons) - Biomedical Engineering

Birmingham City University
01.2019

Diploma - Marketing

Chartered Institute of Marketing – UK
01.2018

National Diploma - Biomedical Equipment Technology

University College of Health Studies
01.2016

Diploma - Counseling Psychology

University of Colombo
01.2016

G.C.E A/L - Bio Stream

Maris Stella College
01.2012

Diploma - ICT Application

IDM
01.2009

G.C.E O/L -

Maris Stella College
01.2008

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Change Management
  • Integrity
  • Market analysis
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Goal Oriented
  • Faster Adaption
  • Time Management
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Analytical Skills
  • Strategic thinking
  • Effective & Efficient
  • Problem Solving
  • Emotional Intelligence

Certification

· Endoscopic EUS & ERCP Clinical Hands-on Training(2025)
Conducted by Pentax Medical under the guidance of Dr. Malay Sharma.

· Laparoscopic Skills Workshop (2025)
Organized by the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka in collaboration with Aesculap Academy to develop foundational laparoscopic techniques.

· Product & Service Training – Fujifilm Endoscopy(2024)
Delivered by Hamilton Medical, with a focus on enhancing strategic sales capabilities for Fujifilm endoscopy systems.

· Product Training – Pentax Endoscopy (2024)
Conducted by Pentax Medical, covering clinical and technical aspects of their endoscopy product portfolio.

· Product Training – Erbe Diathermy (2023)
Provided by Erbe, focusing on the operational and clinical applications of diathermy equipment.

· Mechanical Ventilation Workshop (2019)
Delivered by the College of Anesthesiologists and Intensivists of Sri Lanka, emphasizing advanced principles of mechanical ventilation.

· Product & Technical Training – Karl Storz Laparoscopy and ENT Portfolio (2018)

Conducted by Karl Storz Medical, focusing on product knowledge and technical support skills for laparoscopy and ENT systems.

· Service Training – Hamilton Ventilation Systems (2017)
Provided by Hamilton Medical to develop technical proficiency in servicing and repairing Hamilton ventilators.

PASSIONS

Healthcare Innovation

References

Sudaraka, Mallawaarachchi, Postdoctoral research fellow in computational genomics, sudaraka@ieee.org, +61 452 589 316, University of Melbourne

Timeline

Sales Engineer

BIOMED INTERNATIONAL (PVT) LIMITED
09.2024 - 05.2025

Sales Engineer

PREMIUM INTERNATIONAL (PVT) LIMITED
08.2023 - 08.2024

Biomedical Engineer

MERVYNSONS (PVT) LIMITED
01.2023 - 07.2023

Sales Engineer

MERVYNSONS (PVT) LIMITED
03.2022 - 01.2023

Sales & Technical Executive

MERVYNSONS (PVT) LIMITED
08.2018 - 02.2022

Biomedical Technician

MERVYNSONS (PVT) LIMITED
06.2016 - 07.2018

Biomedical Trainee

HEMAS HOSPITAL
05.2016 - 06.2016

HND Trainee

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING SERVICE
01.2016 - 03.2016

B.Eng. (Hons) - Biomedical Engineering

Birmingham City University

Diploma - Marketing

Chartered Institute of Marketing – UK

National Diploma - Biomedical Equipment Technology

University College of Health Studies

Diploma - Counseling Psychology

University of Colombo

G.C.E A/L - Bio Stream

Maris Stella College

Diploma - ICT Application

IDM

G.C.E O/L -

Maris Stella College
Jeewaka Kurera