Mr Piyaratne holds a master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Peradeniya and a BSc Honors degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka.

He is a Chartered Engineer, a member of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka. He joined SLT as an Engineer in 1994 following various roles in recognized organisations as Assistant Lecturer in Open University Sri Lanka and as an Engineer in Ansell Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. And Sri Lanka Telecom Services Ltd.

In his present role he leads the Network strategy functions of SLT in the areas of IP & Core Network, Fixed Access and Transport Network. Further he leads Projects execution and network implementations in the areas of IP and Transport Network, Core control, Access network and Optical transport networks including Fiber to the Home (FTTH) projects.

In his career at SLT spanning for 31 years. He has served in the capacity of Engineer Transmission, Regional Telecommunication Manager, Provincial Deputy General Manager, Regional General Manager, Deputy Chief Innovation and Culture Officer and Deputy Chief Supply Chain Management Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Facility Management officer.

He has extensive experience in the areas of Operation and Maintenance of Transmission networks. Consumer and SME Sales Operation and Regional Sales Management. Regional Network Operations, Implementing Quality Management practices including ISO 9001:2015. Tender Commercial Evaluations and Supply Chain Management, administration and project Management.