[2] C. M. D. P. Chandrasekera (Prasanna) was born on 10 September 1965 in Kadugannawa (Central Province, Sri Lanka).

• Colonel of the Regiment, Sri Lanka Army Women Corps - February 2020 to September 2020.

Major • Commanding Officer - 3rd Regiment Sri Lanka Signal Corps, Anuradhapura - September 2003 to January 2006.

• General Staff Officer II (Operation & Training) - 54 Division, Elephant Pass - May 1995 to April 1998.

• General staff Officer Ill (Operation) - Army Headquarters, Colombo - June 1991 to December 1993.

Chandrasekera is an alumnus of PLA National Defence University in China, and had obtained the post-graduation - Master of Military Science and Strategic Studies MSc(MS&S) along with the title of ndu.

• Multinational Peacekeeping Operation Exercise, Wheeler Army Air Field, Hawaii, United States.

Prasanna Chandrasekera completed 34 plus years of service in the Sri Lanka Army and retired on 9 September 2020.

[9] During his tour of duty, he participated in most of the military operations conducted against terrorism in Sri Lanka, upholding different responsibilities in various command, staff and instructional appointments with his ranks held that blends with his wide experience in the field.

He is currently working as the private secretary to Seetha Arambepola at the ministry of skills development and vocational training, research & innovations (MoSTR).