Yasas Dewage
About Yasas Dewage
Yasas Dewage is a Manager at KPMG Australia, specializing in infrastructure projects and data analysis. He has a background in management accounting and engineering, with previous roles at PwC Sri Lanka and Bombardier Transportation Australia.
Work at KPMG Australia
Yasas Dewage has been working at KPMG Australia since 2021, holding the position of Manager in Melbourne, Victoria. His role involves overseeing various projects related to transport and infrastructure. Prior to his current position, he served as a Senior Consultant in Planning & Infrastructure Economics from 2019 to 2021, and as a Consultant in Transport and Infrastructure Advisory from 2018 to 2019. During his time at KPMG, he has developed business cases for large-scale transport infrastructure projects, contributing to the firm's expertise in this area.
Previous Experience at PwC Sri Lanka
Before joining KPMG, Yasas Dewage worked at PwC Sri Lanka as a Management Accountant for six months in 2011. His role was based in Colombo, Western Sri Lanka. This early experience in the accounting field provided him with foundational skills that he has built upon in his subsequent roles in management and consulting.
Education and Expertise
Yasas Dewage has a strong educational background in engineering and management accounting. He studied at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, achieving a Professional Qualification in Management Accounting from 2011 to 2013. He also attended the University of Melbourne, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering from 2013 to 2015, followed by a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical with Business from 2016 to 2017. His education has equipped him with skills in data analysis, GIS software, and demand modeling for transport planning.
Background in Engineering and Quality Assurance
Yasas Dewage has a background in engineering, having worked as a Quality Assurance Engineer at Bombardier Transportation Australia from 2016 to 2017. This role involved ensuring quality standards in engineering processes and products. His engineering experience complements his consulting work in transport and infrastructure, where he applies technical knowledge to project development.
Skills in Data Analysis and Transport Planning
Yasas Dewage is proficient in using various data analysis and GIS software, which he applies to infrastructure projects. He has specialized skills in demand modeling for transport planning, particularly using the Victorian Integrated Transport Model (VITM). These skills enhance his ability to contribute effectively to transport infrastructure projects and business case development.