“My #astropassion is outreach to motivate youth for the future of space.”
Kumudu's Biography
Kumudu Jinadasa holds a B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University. Throughout her bachelor’s degree she also worked at Pratt & Whitney Canada. In 2005, she started in the Research and Development for small form aircraft engines, then transferred to PWC’s development department to complete a research project in conjunction with Transport Canada on the testing mechanisms for small form helicopter engines. In 2008, Kumudu accepted a position at CAE inc. to work on the design of military flight simulators, namely C130H and J models. In 2009, Kumudu began her career with the Canadian Space Agency as a robotics instructor where she instructed astronauts on how to operate Candarm 2 and Dexter. Currently, she is working in project management office for the RADARSAT Constellation Mission. Kumudu’s other interests include Space Outreach to students. Her next outreach presentation will be at the Canadian National Science Fair at McGill University in May 2016.
Project Engineer, Canadian Space Agency, St. Hubert, Québec, Canada
As a Project Engineer for the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM), I am responsible for governance and reporting of the RCM project. My main functions are to capture and manage the projects risks, dashboard reporting to the CSA executive Committee, manage the overall project governance, schedule analysis reporting, budgeting, and submission of Treasury Board documentation.
