Asanka Waidyarathne (Duke)

Project Manager & UAV Operations Specialist · Major Infrastructural Projects

Dubai, UAE

• Managed and delivered major projects across real estate and governmental infrastructure sectors in Dubai.
• Directed end-to-end project management, documentation, client handling, and regulatory coordination with the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA).
• Led, trained, and supervised technical execution teams to ensure strict compliance with safety and operational standards.

System Designer & UAV Specialist · First Drone Environmental Services

Aug 2025 – Nov 2026 · Dubai, UAE

• Engineered the "Thrishool Nozzle System" for DJI Matrice 400, increasing operational coverage efficiency by 300%.
• Formulated specialized chemical solutions for glass cleaning in desert climates, reducing material costs by 40%.
• Developed and implemented scientific SOP systems for client inspections and quoting, improving workflow accuracy.
• Designed and constructed synchronized water and chemical pumping machines for drone-based target irrigation.

Tissue Culture Lab Technician · DATC Ambepussa (Governmental Farm)

2024 · Sri Lanka

• Recognized as Best Performer in Plant Tissue Culture training; spearheaded SOP development for a leading governmental laboratory.
• Engineered the physical and technical transition of a standard plant tissue culture laboratory into a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) facility, managing electrical containment and safety parameters.
• Maintained a strict 0% biological contamination rate across all culture lines through rigorous aseptic handling and micro-environmental monitoring.