Mrs. P. A. J. Ferandu has served in Sri Lanka Administration Service as (SLAS) an Assistant Secretary a Deputy Director, a Director, Acting Chairperson since 2000 and is currently holding the position of Additional Secretory (Establishment) of Ministry of Education.

She has 20 years experience in the field of Management and Administration the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the Rural Development and Training Research institute, the Department of Social Services, National Film Cooperation of Sri Lanka and Department of cultural Affairs in different capacities.

Mrs. P. A. J. Ferando is a Bachelor of Science graduate from University of Kelaniya and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management, University of Rajarata, a post Graduate Degree in Business Administration University of Kelaniya and a Master of Arte in Rural Development, University of Colombo.