Umamahesan Rajaratnam

Umamahesan Rajaratnam has extensive work experience in the textile industry, with a focus on knitting operations and production engineering.

From 2004 to 2004, they completed an in-plant training at Stretchline Holdings Ltd., where they analyzed elastic sample swatches, prepared technical spec sheets, and conducted lab testing for samples.

In 2011, they joined Ocean Lanka (Pvt) Ltd as a Senior Production Engineer, responsible for knitting technical and quality aspects. Umamahesan set up machines for sample production, analyzed sample swatches, drew patterns, and maintained quality parameters in bulk production.

In 2014, Umamahesan was promoted to Divisional Head - Knitting at Ocean Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. In this role, they were responsible for overall knitting operations, including production, technical, quality, and employee administration. Umamahesan developed and implemented strategies to improve productivity and sustainability of the knitting plant, as well as prepared and executed production plans.

Umamahesan Rajaratnam completed a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree in Textile Manufacturing from the University of Moratuwa, from 2001 to 2005. Prior to that, they attended J/ Hartley College from 1991 to 1996, but no degree or field of study is specified. Additionally, they attended T/ Hindu College, although the duration and specific details are not provided. Umamahesan Rajaratnam has also obtained additional certifications, including a ISO 9001:2008 Training Program from the Sri Lanka Standard Institute in July 2011. Umamahesan has also completed the Foundation Level certification from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and a Managerial Leadership Program from The Employers' Federation of Ceylon, although the specific dates are not provided.