Academic Director, trainer and assessor, Registered Building Practitioner, industry consultant, entrepreneur, author and professional workshop facilitator with more than four decades of professional experience.
Dr. Udaya's career combines substantial industry leadership with extensive experience in developing and delivering education and training programs that connect academic knowledge with practical workplace application, spanning manufacturing, construction, vocational education, academic development and professional training.
Dr. Udaya currently holds academic leadership responsibilities within the vocational and professional education sector, where his work includes academic governance, course development, training and assessment strategy, quality assurance, curriculum innovation and trainer development.
He has also worked as an academic consultant with Australian education and training organisations, including RMIT University and Chisholm Institute, teaching, researching, mentoring learners, and developing learning resources, assessment and training resources aligned with national standards.
From 2000 to 2017, Dr. Udaya founded and led the Udaya Group, a multidisciplinary design, engineering and construction organisation responsible for residential and commercial development activities. His responsibilities covered feasibility, design coordination, approvals, construction, procurement, financial management, contract administration, stakeholder management and project delivery — completing more than 450 multi-unit and apartment developments across Victoria, Australia.
Earlier in his career, he worked internationally as a Manufacturing Engineer and Project Manager across the UAE, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, including manufacturing operations associated with internationally recognised brands.
Since 2016, Dr. Udaya has delivered professional development workshops focusing on leadership, resilience, personal growth and success, using interactive learning and real-world case studies.
His facilitation philosophy: effective learning combines sound theory with practical experience, reflection, problem-solving and clearly defined actions participants can apply in the real world.
Learn directly from Dr. Udaya, based on his acclaimed book "100 Rules to Success in Life."
Meet fellow participants, share experiences, and build lasting connections.
Exclusive sessions to tailor advice to your personal journey.
Mindfulness activities, daily reflections, and techniques to promote wellbeing.
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