CV

1. Neel Weragala, MIEAust
Water Resources Engineer / Hydrologist
2 / 7 Lukin Court, Mill Park, VIC 3082 (willing to relocate)
(03) 9424 3517 0450 571 013 neel.weragala@gmail.com
PROFILE
Civil Engineer with extensive experience in water resources engineering & hydrology, worked in water
projects as a design engineer, researcher and a project manager in the USA, Australia, Sri Lanka and
Saudi Arabia both in public and private sectors, seeking a water engineering role
TECHNICAL SKILLS SUMMARY
Hydrologic (Rainfall –runoff) Modeling HEC HMS, SWAT, WIN TR 51
Hydraulic Modeling HEC RAS, Culvert Master, HY-8
Urban Drainage Design Bentley Civil Storm, Storm CAD, SWMM
Network simulation WEAP, REALM
Reservoir /Pond routing HEC ResSIM, Pond Pack
GIS Modeling Arc GIS, Arc HYDRO TOOLS
Database Programming MS SQL server, MS Access
Computer Programming MS Visual Basic, VBA EXCEL, Visual C++
DEMONSTRATED SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Storm water drainage design / Water resources modeling
• Build hydrologic & hydraulic models for water resources analysis, urban draiange infrastucture
design and flood damage asssesment
• Design urban storm water drainage plans as per Australian Rainfall Runoff (ARR2) and WSUD
standards
• Conduct meteorological data analysis, rainfall/flood frequency analysis, design storm
construction and estimation of hydrologic parameters (soil moisture, humidity, evaporation,
evapotranspiration) for rural and urban watersheds
• Conduct topographic and land use analysis of watersheds based on Aerial photos, Satellite
imagery and Digital Elevation Models (DEM)
• Estimate peak flood flows and runoff hydrographs for rural & urban watersheds
• Simulate water allocation options among competing water users with network simulation and
resource allocation models
• Install, calibrate and operate hydro-metric instruments (rain gauges, pressure gauges, soil
moisture sensors, current meters and electronic data loggers) in ungauged watersheds
Teamwork, Leadership and Communication Skills
• Leader of local counterpart team for “Western province storm water drainage master plan
project in Sri Lanka” (JICA funded) project. Team member of “Colombo- Katunaike” and
“Southern Expressway” drainage study projects
• Performed resource allocation, managed project tracking system (PTS) and monitored project
progress (MS Project) as a project manager in “Riyadh City storm water drainage master plan
project”
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2014 – To date
Freelance Consultant
Joseph Dames Engineers & Planners, Burra, South Australia
A private consultancy operating in urban development, flood mitigation and infrastructure management
Key Responsibilities
• Conducted site investigations and collected field data (proposed windfarm project Princess
Highway, Port Augusta, South Australia)
• Completed H & H modelling, storm water drainage & hydraulic infrastructure design (proposed
warehouses at Wilkins Road, Gillman, South Australia)
• Prepared hydrologic / hydraulic assessment reports
• Developed hydraulic model for flood flows across proposed Greenhouse Complex, Port Gawler,
South Australia
2010 - 2014
Project Manager (Hydrology)
Zuhair Fayez Partnership Consultants (ZFP), Saudi Arabia
A leading architectural & engineering consultancy in Saudi Arabia
Key Responsibilities
• Project Manager / Lead hydrologist in storm water drainage master plan for Riyadh city project.
• Produced project reports, executive summaries, progress reports and other technical briefs.
• Trained technical staff (surveyors, GIS & CAD personnel)
2005 - 2010
Research Assistant
Utah Water Research Laboratory (UWRL), USA
A leading water research center in the United States at College of Engineering, Utah State University
Key Responsibilities
• Conducted research on optimal water allocation strategies among competing water users
2001 - 2010
Research Officer
International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Sri Lanka
A non-profit, scientific research organization focusing on water & land resources in developing countries.
Key Responsibilities
• Provided research support for the ongoing studies at IWMI Global Research Division
• Produced IWMI Research Reports, peer reviewed papers, conference presentations
1999 - 2001
Civil Engineer
Sri Lanka Land Reclamation & Development Corporation, Sri Lanka
A state engineering organization entrusted with the development of low lying lands in Sri Lanka
Key Responsibilities
• Conducted site investigation, data collection and drainage design for land reclamation projects
• Developed rating curves for Colombo city storm water drainage canals
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• Designed flood gates at Beira Lake sea outfall
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
2010 Ph.D., Civil & Environmental Engineering Utah State University, USA
2004 Bachelor of Information Technology, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
1996 M.Sc. Civil Engineering, Peoples Friendship University, Russia
1993 B.Sc. Civil Engineering, Peoples Friendship University, Russia
Education qualifications and work experience accredited by Engineers Australia
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member of Engineers Australia [M.No: 5295565]
Member of Hydrological Society of South Australia [M.No: 575]
Member of International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS) [M.No: 7905]
Member of Geo-Informatics Society of Sri Lanka (GIS-SL) [M.No: LM/04/046]
Member of International Association for Environmental Hydrology (IAEH)
Member of American Water Resources Association (AWRA)
Member of American Geophysical Union [M. No: 10867445]
Member of Toastmasters International (Epping-Victoria)[M.No: 05325524]
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2016 Cert IV EAL Employment / Professional, Melbourne Polytechnic, Preston
2004 Remote Sensing / GIS workshop & training program, International Water Management Institute
AWARDS
Inland Northwest Research Alliance (INRA) fellowship for Subsurface Science Research, USA 2008/09
REFEREES
Joseph Dames, FIE.Aust. CP Eng.
Director, Joseph Dames Engineers & Planners Pty Ltd
PO Box 268, Burra, South Australia 5417
+61 8 8892 2921
jdamesciveng@bigpond.com
Prof. Jagath Kaluarachchi
Senior Associate Dean, College of Engineering
Utah State University, 4100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT, USA
+001 435 797-3918 (Best time to call 7-10 am ADST)
jkalu@engineering.usu.edu
Lucy Gatto
OQP Group Coordinator Vocational Pathways
Faculty of Community, Health & Education
Melbourne Polytechnic, Building F Room F211
77-91 St Georges Road, Preston Vic 3072
+61 3-9269 8311 M: 0403846456
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Lucyg-LS @melbournepolytechnic.edu.au
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