DEVINDU GAMAGE

dvlgamage@gmail.com | +61 408 085 408 | Huntingdale VIC 3166

PROFILE

High-achieving second-year Civil Engineering (Honours) student at Monash University, with excellent results across my most recent semester. Hardworking, dependable and genuinely curious, with a strong personal interest in computer science and consumer technology, especially computers, smartphones, gaming consoles, cameras and audio. I enjoy talking with people, understanding what they need and explaining technical information in a simple, practical way. I take every responsibility seriously, learn quickly and bring a friendly, patient and reliable approach to customer service and teamwork.

CORE SKILLS

  • Customer-focused communication
  • Explaining technology simply
  • Active listening
  • Product research and comparison
  • Computers, smartphones and gaming consoles
  • Cameras, audio and home entertainment
  • PC setup and troubleshooting
  • Peer-rated teamwork and leadership through ITP Metrics
  • Organisation and task follow-through

EXPERIENCE AND PROJECTS

ADMINISTRATIVE AND SITE SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Rio Lanka, Sri Lanka | January 2023 – July 2024

Local construction and engineering firm

  • Handled routine emails and phone calls, prepared printouts and organised project documents for staff.
  • Contacted clients, staff and project contacts to communicate information and follow up outstanding tasks.
  • Assisted during project site visits and inspections and helped ensure required information and follow-up actions were communicated to the appropriate people.
  • Managed several administrative and coordination tasks at the same time while keeping documents and communication organised.
  • Worked independently when required while supporting staff with changing daily priorities.

ENGINEERING TEAM PROJECTS

Monash University | July 2024 – Present

  • Frequently take responsibility for coordinating team assignments by dividing tasks, setting internal deadlines and checking progress before submission.
  • Contribute to technical calculations, research, written reports and presentations, carefully reviewing work before it is included in the final submission.
  • Help combine work completed by different team members into clear, consistent and professionally presented reports.
  • Work effectively with students from different cultural and academic backgrounds, adapting communication and encouraging everyone to participate.
  • Consistently receive “Very Good” ratings for teamwork, communication and contribution through ITP Matrix peer assessments used in Monash engineering projects.

INDEPENDENT PHOTOGRAPHER

Verified Online Portfolio: @capturedbydevin_ | Ongoing

  • Manage a verified wildlife, nature and landscape photography portfolio that has received more than 25,000 views, with selected images available through online storefronts.
  • Shoot with a Sony α6700 and multiple lenses, with strong practical knowledge of lighting, camera settings, composition, colour grading and post-production editing.

EDUCATION

MONASH UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) | July 2024 – Present | Expected completion: June 2028

Civil Engineering specialisation | Nominated minor: Artificial Intelligence in Engineering

  • 2026 results include High Distinctions in Water Systems (94), Structural Mechanics (89) and Transport and Traffic Engineering (82).

MONASH COLLEGE

Monash University Foundation Year | Completed June 2024

  • Completed engineering-oriented studies including Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics and Chemistry.
  • Achieved High Distinctions in English Units 1 and 2, with marks of 80 and 86.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Languages: English (fluent) and Sinhala (fluent)
  • Availability: Available fully on weekdays except Tuesday, with full availability on weekends and public holidays.
  • Location: Based in Huntingdale with reliable public transport access to Monash Clayton, Caulfield and Melbourne CBD.
  • Work rights: Valid Australian work rights under student visa conditions.
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