I'm a US educated/qualified architect registered with Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, with 23 plus years of design and project management experience globally. I'm also qualified in graphics and branding especially in retail architecture.…

Milisen

I'm a US educated/qualified architect registered with Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, with 23 plus years of design and project management experience globally. I'm also qualified in graphics and branding especially in retail architecture.…

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I’m a US educated/qualified architect registered with Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, with 23 plus years of design and project management experience globally. I’m also qualified in graphics and branding especially in retail architecture.

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Language

English
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Architect at Surath Wickramasinghe Associates
April 1, 2023 - November 23, 2025
Senior architect leading design development and coordinating international projects; currently overseeing overseas operations.
Coordinator - Overseas Operations at Milisen Chartered Architect
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Inception to completion of architectural and branding projects in Retail, Residential and Hospitality sectors.
Account Director - Retail Architect at Cheil Worldwide Inc.
October 1, 2015 - October 1, 2015
Retail brand shop interior & exterior design and branding; project execution and management; vendor management and coordination for Samsung.
Architect at SmithGroup
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
CAD details and working drawings; contributed to CSU Long Beach Peterson Hall 3 Replacement Building project; 99.9% completion of working drawings.
Project Designer / Job Captain at BCA Architects Planners Inc
November 1, 2008 - November 1, 2008
Assisted in development of architectural designs; analyzed building codes; prepared AutoCAD drawings; rendered 3D visuals; coordinated with consultants.
Designer III at Klassen Corporation
November 1, 2006 - November 1, 2006
Assisted in development of architectural designs; produced AutoCAD drawings; 3D renderings; marketing/presentation graphics; coordination with consultants.
Designer / Draftsman at BFGC Architects Planners Inc
July 1, 2004 - July 1, 2004
Assisted in development of architectural designs; prepared AutoCAD working drawings; 3D virtual models; assisted construction administration.
Architecture Student Intern at The Design Partnership
October 1, 2001 - October 1, 2001
Drafting, 3D rendering, and presentation graphics; exposure to healthcare, institutional, civic/public projects.

Education

BArch at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2002
AS at Santa Barbara City College
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1993

Qualifications

Chartered Architect - AIA(SL)
January 11, 2030 - November 23, 2025
Chartered Architect - Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - November 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction

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