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Merina Ferdinandes

@merinaferdinandes

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Engineering professional transitioning to business development and marketing roles.

Sri Lanka

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a growth-focused role that leverages my technical background and business development skills, with opportunities for strategic impact, cross-functional collaboration, and career progression.

I am an engineering professional with a BSc (Hons) in Material Engineering and practical experience across business development, fabric technology, and engineering operations. I combine analytical problem-solving with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills to drive results.

In business development roles I led market-penetration and partnership initiatives, represented companies at accelerators and exhibitions, and developed content strategies that supported lead generation and investor relations. I have hands-on experience analyzing tenders, engaging clients, and securing collaborative partnerships.

As a fabric technologist and engineering intern, I conducted comprehensive material and quality testing, developed sourcing strategies aligned to customer manuals, and maintained regulatory and documentation standards. I contributed to research projects on microfiber shedding and optimization of fired tile waste into construction aggregates.

I seek roles where I can blend technical expertise with strategic commercial responsibilities, contribute to growth initiatives, and continue developing leadership capabilities while delivering measurable impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Business Development Executive

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CodeGen International

Feb 2025 - Present (11 months)

Led business development across three brands (Elektrateq, chargeNET, AiGROW), securing partnerships, representing the company at accelerators and exhibitions, and executing content strategies to drive lead generation and strategic alliances.

Business Development Partnership Management Content Strategy Investor Relations Networking Lead Generation Strategic Planning

Fabric Technologist

Brandix Apparel Limited

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Managed fabric quality and testing for major accounts (e.g., PUMA India, Maurices), coordinated with design and production teams to resolve fabric issues, and implemented sourcing strategies for fabrics, trims and threads to meet customer specifications.

Quality Control Documentation Regulatory Compliance Supplier Management Textile Properties

Business Development Engineer

Ceywater Consultants Pvt Ltd

Apr 2023 - Jan 2024 (9 months)

Researched and identified potential projects and clients, analyzed tender documents to develop compliant proposals, and engaged clients through pre-tender meetings and site visits to build relationships and clarify requirements.

Client Engagement Proposal Development Market Research Stakeholder Management

Engineering Intern

Rocell Royal Porcelain Lanka

Sep 2021 - Mar 2022 (6 months)

Collaborated on raw material selection and testing for tile production, analyzed material test results against specifications, and studied quality control processes to ensure adherence to standards.

Materials Testing Quality Control Cross Functional Collaboration Data Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Engineering, Materials Engineering

2019 - 2023

Grade: Second Class Upper Division, CGPA: 3.36

Activities and societies: Dean's List (2021); batch representative (2020-2023); project work on tile waste optimization, hydro power model, and smart cane for the blind.

Completed a BSc Engineering (Hons) in Materials Engineering with a Second Class Upper Division and Dean's List recognition; coursework included corrosion engineering, nanomaterials, polymers, and phase transformations.