ND Ekanayake was born on 14th November 1975 at Negombo located in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. He obtained his primary education at Hunumulla Maha Vidyala , Hunumulla and subsequently entered Harischandra College, Negombo for his advanced education. During his school days, he was an active participant in academic as well as extra-curricular activities in the school. Upon completion of his primary education, he joined the Technicians Training Institute and earned National Diploma in Engineering Science in Civil Engineering stream. After his graduation as engineering diploma holder, he performed duties in several private engineering organizations and joined the Sri Lanka Air Force as direct entry officer with the 39th direct entry officer course on 07th January 2003 with 02 years post qualifying work experience. Upon completion of training, he was posted to SLAF Base Katunayake as Project Engineer in Air Field Construction Wing. With sufficient experience of military ,then he was posted to Sri Lanka Air Force station Ampara as Works engineer in year 2004.During initial stage of his service tenure, he performed duties in both Ampara and katunayake bases till year 2010 . In year 2010 he took over the duties at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Anuradhapura as Officer Commanding works .Then came back to Sri Lanka Air Force station Ekala as Works Engineer in year 2012.After completion of 03 years service at Sri Lanka Air Force station Ekala, he was posted to Civil Engineering wing Sri Lanka Air Force Base katunayake as Project Engineer and subsequently upgraded as Officer Commanding fabrication in year 2016.Then he became Officer Commanding construction in year 2019 and took over the prestigious appointment of Commanding Officer Civil Engineering Wing in year 2020.Upto date he has been holding the same appointment and giving fullest contribution to the organization. During his tenure, he also underwent the Junior Commanders Course at Junior Command and Staff College, SLAF Base China Bay, Advance certificate course in contract and procurement management at Construction industry development authority, Project management course at University of Sri Jayawardanapura. During his unblemished service, he has contributed immensely towards the role of the Sri Lanka Air Force by performing duties as a Qualified Civil Engineering Officer of the SLAF as Project Engineer, Works Engineer, Officer Commanding Works and finally Commanding Officer , Civil Engineering Wing since year 2020. He is married to Vimoshani and blessed with two kids sayum and Yethum.

• Diploma In Engineering (Civil Eng)
• Engineering Diplomate
• Associate Member

• 20 years post qualifying experience after obtaining Civil Engineering Diploma

• 1.Engagement of Civil Engineering projects as a trainee during in-plant training
• 2. Assistant Engineer –TRANSWATER ENGINEERING (PVT) LTD
• 3.Site Engineer - M/S JAYWISE CONSTRUCTION LTD
• 4. Technical Officer – M/S THUDAWE BROTHERS LTD
• 5. Project Engineer -Sri Lanka Air Force
• 6. Officer Commanding Civil Construction -Civil Engineering Wing
• 7.Commanding Officer -Civil Engineering Wing