Mr. W. M. N. J. Pushpakumara has served in Sri Lanka Education Administration Service (SLEAS) as an Assistant Commissioner a Deputy Commissioner a Commissioner and a Commissioner General (Exam) since 1988 and is currently holding the position of Additional Secretary (Education Services Establishment) of Ministry of Education

He has more than 32 years experience in the field of Management and Administration and has served in the Ministry of Education the Department of Examinations the Department of Educational Publication in different capacities.

Mr. W. M. N. J. Pushpakumara is a Bachelor of Commerce (special) graduate from University of Jayawardanapura and holds a Master of Education University of Colombo a Master of Assessment and Evaluation University of Melbourne, Australia and Post graduate. Diploma in Education (Open University of Sri Lanka/University Colombo)