Dileepa an electrical engineer by training and has more than 12years of experience in policy regulation of electricity sector. He has contributed as a presenter and panellist in a number of forums in India and Sri Lanka on matters related to renewable energy, financing in electricity sector, and regional energy cooperation. He graduated from the University of Moratuwa in 2011, with a BSc. (Hons) Degree in Electrical Engineering, and has also completed Master of Business Administration (Finance) and Professional part 2 of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK) qualification. He is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) Dileepa has been a world finalist in the 2010 IEEE President’s Change the World Competition and also has been awarded the Migara Ranathunge Trust award by the Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) for industrial training.