Lakshan Gayathra Jayarathna is a pattern technologist with over 10 years of experience in the apparel industry. He has worked for several companies in Sri Lanka and South Africa following various CAD systems like Tuka Tec, Investronica, and Lectra. Currently he works for Haidramani Group as a pattern technologist developing basic patterns, styling, grading, and marker making for brands like Gap, CK, and Levis. He has a diploma in computer studies and pattern making qualifications.