Don Thusitha
Don Thusitha is the Director – Business Development & Operations at DTA Engineering, an Australian-owned company delivering high-tech engineering solutions for the mining, civil, and industrial sectors. Founded in 2019, DTA Engineering sources and supplies advanced machinery from globally trusted manufacturers, including crushers, grinders, ore beneficiation systems, industrial pumps, inverters, and generators. The company is also a specialist in dust suppression systems powered by precision irrigation technologies—serving both open-cut mining operations and remote industrial projects. With a growing footprint across Australia, South Asia, and the Asia-Pacific region, DTA Engineering champions cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally responsible solutions for heavy industries. Don brings over 20 years of global experience in project delivery, equipment supply chains, procurement leadership, and infrastructure development. His expertise spans mining machinery, irrigation engineering, power systems, and cross-border sourcing strategies. Don has led large-scale industrial projects across Australia, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and is well known for bridging technical innovation with practical, on-the-ground application. He is a qualified Agricultural Engineer and holds postgraduate degrees in Business Administration and Financial Economics. Don has completed Cert IV Real Estate and Property Management, Cert IV Security Operation and Safety and Cert IV of Work Health & Safety as an added qualification. Don is a member of the Australian Institute of Management, IMLA, and the Irrigation Australia Association.