Lashan Ranasinghe
About Lashan Ranasinghe
Lashan Ranasinghe is an Assistant Project Manager at Arup and a Host and YouTube Contributor at Bright Trip Inc., with a diverse background in project management, videography, and civil engineering.
Current Role at Arup
Lashan Ranasinghe is currently working as an Assistant Project Manager in Programme and Project Management at Arup. He has been with the company since 2021 in this role, contributing his expertise to various project management tasks. His work focuses on project execution and commercial management, drawing on his extensive background in engineering and leadership.
Experience at Bright Trip Inc.
In addition to his role at Arup, Lashan Ranasinghe serves as a Host and YouTube Contributor at Bright Trip Inc., a position he has held since 2021. Based in London, England, he uses his skill set to create engaging content for the company's YouTube platform, contributing to the educational and informational output of Bright Trip.
Previous Positions in Project Management and Operations
Lashan Ranasinghe has held several notable positions prior to his current roles. From 2019 to 2021, he was an Assistant Project/Commercial Manager at Arup in London. During the same year in 2019, he briefly took on the role of Operations Officer at King's College London and worked as an Office Manager at Mace. Earlier, he gained experience as a Project Administrator at VIDERI Inc. in Montreal, Canada, from 2018 to 2019.
Educational Background in Engineering
Lashan Ranasinghe holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil with Architecture from UNSW Australia, where he studied Structural Engineering and Project Management from 2012 to 2016. He also participated in the Engineering Exchange Program at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, in 2014 for 11 months. Prior to his university education, he completed his High School Certificate with a notable ATAR score of 94.15 at Merewether High School.
Experience in Creative and Media Roles
In addition to his engineering and management roles, Lashan Ranasinghe has a diverse background in creative and media positions. He worked as a Video Editor at Valnet and a Videographer for What's Up Montreal?, both from 2017 to 2018. He also served as Video Lead, Photographer, and Editor at Sofar Sounds for two years. Lashan's creative pursuits are complemented by his work as a Photographer, Videographer, and Video Editor at his own enterprise, Lashan.co, from 2016 to 2018.
Leadership and Early Career Roles
Lashan Ranasinghe co-founded and served as President of the UNSW Exchange Society from 2015 to 2016 in Sydney, Australia. His early career included roles such as Civil Engineering Intern at Roads and Maritime Services and Marketing Manager at Park Beachside Real Estate. His diverse experiences have equipped him with a solid foundation in leadership, project management, and marketing.