Purna Sampath Rathnayake

Purna Sampath Rathnayake is a Senior Engineer specializing in Industrial Drives at ENERCON, a position held since February 2024. Previously served as a Student Researcher at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and BIBA - Bremer Institut für Produktion und Logistik GmbH, focusing on Conversational AI product development and research in production environments. From September 2016 to May 2021, Purna led the Applications team at PBA Group - Robotics & Automation, driving the development of applications for servo motors and motion control products, including precision multi-axis motion systems. Purna's earlier experience includes roles as a Senior Engineer and Application Engineer at PBA Group, and as a Trainee Electrical Engineer at the Ceylon Electricity Board and CBL Foods International. Purna holds a Master of Science in Control, Microsystems, and Microelectronics from the University of Bremen and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Moratuwa.