Suthira — Motivational Video for META 4.0 Erasmus Mundus Master's Scholarship

Summary

Su, an Electronics and Communication Engineering graduate from a top Indian university, shares his passion for advancing manufacturing technology. With hands-on experience in IoT systems, robotics, and Industry 4.0 technologies, as well as a background in electronics manufacturing in Cambodia, Su aims to contribute to Sri Lanka's economic growth. His long-term goals include becoming a test engineering manager and entrepreneur, promoting sustainable and smart manufacturing practices, and collaborating with the government to drive impactful policies for a cleaner, greener, and more prosperous Sri Lanka.

Takeaways

• 😀 Su holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from a top university in India, graduating in the top 5% of the class.
• 😀 Su has a strong foundation in manufacturing technology, gained through both academic and hands-on experience.
• 😀 Su completed a diploma course at the Sonon German Technical Training Institute, mastering skills such as welding, lathe turning, and engineering assembly.
• 😀 Su has professional experience in the electronics manufacturing services industry in Cambodia, focusing on robotics, Industry 4.0 technologies, and sustainable engineering.
• 😀 Su has proposed innovative ideas, such as smart warehouse management, to top management in their company to improve the electronics manufacturing process.
• 😀 Su's goal is to leverage the knowledge from the Erasmus Mundus program to become a Test Engineering Manager in the manufacturing industry.
• 😀 Su aims to eventually become an entrepreneur, creating industry opportunities in Sri Lanka to contribute to its economic growth.
• 😀 Su seeks to apply learned skills in research and training in smart manufacturing to shape impactful policies in Sri Lanka.
• 😀 Su aspires to collaborate with the Ministry of Industries in Sri Lanka to improve sustainable manufacturing practices.
• 😀 Su envisions Sri Lanka becoming a leader in smart manufacturing in Asia, contributing to national prosperity through clean, sustainable, and quality manufacturing.
• 😀 Su is motivated to contribute to a greener, cleaner, and healthier future for Sri Lanka by integrating smart manufacturing and sustainable engineering systems.

Q & A

What motivated you to apply for the Erasmus Mundus Meta 4.0 program?

I am excited about the opportunity to join the Erasmus Mundus Meta 4.0 program because it aligns with my passion for advancing my knowledge in manufacturing technology, particularly in areas like smart manufacturing and sustainable engineering.

What is your educational background?

I hold a bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from one of the top engineering universities in India. I graduated in the top 5% of my class and obtained a first-class degree.

What practical experience did you gain during your undergraduate studies?

During my undergraduate studies, I gained practical experience in areas such as IoT systems, control engineering, and designing technologies. I also worked on projects related to engineering assembly, quality assurance principles, and manual turning techniques.

Can you describe your technical training at the Sonon German Technical Training Institute?

At the Sonon German Technical Training Institute, I acquired a diverse set of technical skills, including proficiency in gas and AR welding, manual turning techniques, engineering assembly, engineering drawing, and quality assurance principles.

What professional experience do you have in the electronics manufacturing industry?

I have professional experience working in the electronics manufacturing service industry in Cambodia. My work also involved innovating in areas like advanced robotics, Industry 4.0 technologies, and sustainable engineering systems.

What contributions did you make in your company regarding the manufacturing process?

I identified areas in the electronics manufacturing process that required improvement, such as smart warehouse management. I conveyed my ideas to top management, contributing to enhancing the company's operations.

What is your career goal after completing the Erasmus Mundus Meta 4.0 program?

My goal is to become a test engineering manager in the manufacturing industry and later transition to entrepreneurship, creating new industry opportunities in Sri Lanka to contribute to the country's economic growth.

How do you plan to apply the knowledge gained in the Erasmus Mundus program?

I plan to apply the knowledge from the program towards research and training in the smart manufacturing field, collaborating with Sri Lanka's Ministry of Industries to develop impactful policies in sustainable manufacturing.

What is your vision for Sri Lanka's industrial sector?

I aim to contribute to making Sri Lanka the 'smart industry of Asia' by focusing on sustainable, smart, and clean manufacturing. This will improve people's lives and drive economic prosperity in the country.

Why do you want to focus on smart manufacturing and sustainable engineering in Sri Lanka?

I believe that by harnessing smart manufacturing and sustainable engineering systems, we can empower Sri Lanka towards a cleaner, greener, and healthier future. This will also improve the country's industrial capabilities and economic growth.