Athmi J.
About Athmi J.
Athmi J. is a Senior Power Systems Engineer at Hatch with extensive experience in power systems engineering and education. She has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including GHD, Energy Exemplar, and the Australian Power Quality and Reliability Centre.
Current Role at Hatch
Athmi J. currently serves as a Senior Power Systems Engineer at Hatch, a position held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on power systems engineering, applying her extensive knowledge and experience to various projects. Her responsibilities include analyzing power systems, developing solutions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance project outcomes.
Previous Experience at GHD
Prior to her current role, Athmi J. worked at GHD as a Senior Consulting Engineer in Power Systems from 2017 to 2021. During her four years in this position, she contributed to various power systems projects in Adelaide, Australia. Her role involved providing expert consulting services and ensuring the successful delivery of engineering solutions.
Academic Background
Athmi J. holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wollongong, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Peradeniya, completing her studies from 2005 to 2009. This strong academic foundation supports her expertise in power systems engineering.
Teaching and Tutoring Experience
Athmi J. has a background in academia, having worked as a Guest Lecturer, Practical Supervisor, Sessional Tutor, and Course Developer at the University of South Australia in 2015. Additionally, she served as a Sessional Demonstrator and Tutor at the Australian Power Quality and Reliability Centre from 2011 to 2015. Her teaching roles involved delivering educational content and supporting students in their learning.
Internship and Early Career
Athmi J. began her career with an internship at the Ceylon Electricity Board in Sri Lanka in 2008, where she gained practical experience in electrical engineering. She also worked as an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Peradeniya from 2009 to 2011, and as an Electrical Engineer at TransGrid for seven months in 2014 to 2015. These early roles contributed to her professional development in the engineering field.