Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Publications
Certification
References
Timeline
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Sachini Vindya Samarasinghe Gunasekara

Sachini Vindya Samarasinghe Gunasekara

Taitoniekantie 9A 307

Summary

Well-versed Information Technology expert with track record for consistently engaging students in stimulating and relevant material. Conscientious educator with learning objectives of each student in mind. Results-oriented Lecturer cognizant of test preparedness and student interest, adapting to feedback where necessary.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Lecturer in Information Technology

CINEC Campus
03.2019 - 12.2023
  • Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
  • Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
  • Delivered lectures and conducted practical sessions.
  • Managed undergraduate and graduate internship programs to enable participants to gain exposure to Software Development discipline.
  • Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.

Academic Staff

University Of Kelaniya
06.2017 - 01.2019
  • Delivered lectures and conducted practical sessions
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

Temporary Academic Staff

SLIIT Campus
06.2014 - 06.2017
  • Delivered lectures and conducted practical sessions.

Education

Ph.D. - Information Technology (Education)

University of Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä, Finland
07.2027

Master of Science - Information Technology

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
Sri Lanka
10.2018

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
Sri Lanka
02.2014

Skills

  • Teaching Excellence
  • Group and individual instruction
  • PowerPoint
  • Student research guidance
  • Academic Publication
  • Computer Skills
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Student Engagement
  • Lecturing
  • Lesson Planning
  • Academic Research

Languages

SINHALESE
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Publications

  • W. E. Madapatha, S. V. S. Gunasekara and P. M. Kumarage, "Smart Health App for Identifying Brain Tumors," 2023 IEEE 8th International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT), Lonavla, India, 2023, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/I2CT57861.2023.10126477.
  • J. K. D. R. Jayasekara, M. V. M. Jayathilake and S. V. S. Gunasekara, "Forget Me Not: A Cognitive Stimulation Application for Dementia Patients using Speech to Text Recognition," 2022 IEEE 7th International conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT), Mumbai, India, 2022, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/I2CT54291.2022.9824096.
  • S. V. S. Gunasekara and P. S. Haddela, "Context aware stopwords for Sinhala Text classification," 2018 National Information Technology Conference (NITC), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2018, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/NITC.2018.8550073.
  • Jayasekara, J. K. D. R, Jayathilake, M. V. M. & Gunasekara, S. V. S. ( 2021) Comparative study of neural network based speech recognition algorithms for Sri Lankan accent, Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences (ICAPS 2021-Kelaniya)Volume 1,Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.Pag.120
  • Gunasekara, S.V.S. and Haddela, P.S. (2018). Effective Domain Specific Stopwords Generation for Sinhala Text. 19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. p13
  • H.M Dewruwani Nimthara,Thamali Kelegama and S.V.S Gunasekara,"Smart Optical Assist for the Visually Impaired Person",International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications,499-508,DOI:10.29322/IJSRP.11.09.2021.p11758
  • Darshana T. Dayaratne,S.V.S Gunasekara,"Dynamic Route Planning (DRP) Module for Distribution Business",CINEC Academic Journal,vol 4,p26-31,2020,DOI: 10.4038/caj.v4i0.29
  • I.M. Methsarani Fernando,S.V.S Gunasekara,"Smart Irrigation System for a Small Plant Nursery Based on Soil Moisture Level",CINEC Academic Journal,vol 4,p62-68,2020,DOI: 10.4038/caj.v4i0.36
  • N. Fernando,S.V.S Gunasekara,R. De Silva, "LinkGenn - SEO and SEM Explorer with Free and Paid Optimum Solutions",CINEC Academic Journal,vol 5,p136-144,2021,DOI: 10.4038/caj.v5i1.82
  • L. N. J. Mendis,S.V.S Gunasekara,"Cadastral Survey Plans Management System: A Deliberative Report on Possibility of Utilizing Innovative Technologies on Managing Cadastral Survey Plans and Mapping in Sri Lanka",CINEC Academic Journal,vol 5,p23-35,2021,DOI: 10.4038/caj.v5i1.71
  • T.A. K. ConaraEmail T.A. K. Conara,S. V. S. Gunasekara,H. K. S. Premadasa"Vehicle Registration and Tra ffi c Violation Details Detection System by capturing the vehicle number plate in Sri Lanka",CINEC Academic Journal,vol 5,p185-194,2021,DOI: 10.4038/caj.v5i1.87

Certification

  • Staff Development Programme : Certified by Teaching in Higher Education - 1 year

References

Dr.Janaka Liyanagama

Senior Lecturer (Dean) - Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Colombo International Nautical and Engineering College (CINEC)

Sri Lanka

Email: janakal@cinec.edu

Phone (+94) 0114486400

Relationship: Head of Division


Dr.Samantha Rajapaksha

Senior Lecturer (Head of Department) -Faculty of Computing (IT),

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)

Sri Lanka

Email: Samantha.r@sliit.lk

Relationship: MSc Supervisor [2016-2018]

Phone (+94) 0714121097

Timeline

Senior Lecturer in Information Technology

CINEC Campus
03.2019 - 12.2023

Academic Staff

University Of Kelaniya
06.2017 - 01.2019

Temporary Academic Staff

SLIIT Campus
06.2014 - 06.2017

Ph.D. - Information Technology (Education)

University of Jyväskylä

Master of Science - Information Technology

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
  • Staff Development Programme : Certified by Teaching in Higher Education - 1 year
Sachini Vindya Samarasinghe Gunasekara