Building Resources: Language Comparison And Analysis
Resource Persons: Professor Miriam Butt, PhD MAE, Department of Linguistics, University of Konstanz, Germany.
Held : 28 March 2023 from 09.30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the Auditorium of the Department of Computer Science, University of Jaffna.
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Multi-Modal Sensor Data Processing For Autonomous Vehicles
Resource Persons: Professor Thia Kirubarajan, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, McMaster University, Canada.
Held : 23 March 2023 from 09.30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Auditorium of the Department of Computer Science, University of Jaffna.
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Data Science And Its Applications
Resource Persons: Dr. Alma Rahat (Senior Lecturer in Data Science, Swansea University, UK).
Held : 31 January 2023 from 01.30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Auditorium of the Department of Computer Science, University of Jaffna.
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Look into Industry by H2O.ai
Resource Persons: Mr. Ahsan Shamsudeen (Senior Solutions Architect, H2O.ai), Mr. Sajith Ariyarathne (Lead Software Engineer, H2O.ai), Mr. Vijitha Ekanayaka (Senior Software Engineer, H2O.ai), Mr. Mathanraj Sharma (Machine Learning Engineer, H2O.ai), Mr. Nayananga Muhandiram (Full Stack Engineer, H2O.ai)
Held : 26 August 2022 from 3.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. & 27 August 2022 from 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon in CUL-II@DCS.
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Enterprise AI using IBM POWER Systems
Resource Persons: Mr. Ganesan Narayanasamy (IBM Global Leader for AI and Cloud Enablement and Ecosystem), Mr. Madan Katheesan (Technical Leader for Object Automation Systems Solutions, India) and Mrs. BragathaLakshmi Bharani (Operational Director, Object Automation Systems Solutions, India.)
Held : 19 August 2022 from 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon & 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. in CSL-II@DCS.
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Coverage Path Planning For Reconfigurable Floor Cleaning Robots
Resource Persons: Ms. Bhagya Samarakoon (Secretary of IEEE WIE Singapore Section; PhD Candidate in SUTD, Singapore)
Held : 16th August 2022 from 1.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. in CSL-II@DCS.
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Practical Approach to Innovation Agility with DevSecOps
Resource Persons: Mr. Thulasee Shan (Solutions Specialist @ Microsoft USA for Large Enterprises)
Held : 09 August 2022 from 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon at CSL-2@DCS.
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Deep Learning And Its Applications
Resource Persons: Dr. (Mrs.) Subha Fernando (Senior Lecturer, Department of Computational Mathematics, University of Moratuwa)
Held : 09 August 2022 from 1.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. at CSL-2@DCS
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Industry Orientation Programme 2022 By SLASSCOM
Resource Persons: Ms. S. Thuvvareka (Lead - Quality Assurance Engineer, IFS), Mr. Kishan Navaratne (Manager - Quality Engineering, SyscoLABS), Mr. V. Siva (Lead - Quality Engineering, Wiley Global Technology), Ms. A. Sugandhika (Lead - Quality Assurance, 99x) and Mr. Tharinda Liyanage (Senior Quality Assurance Lead, 99x)
Held : 21, 23, 30th of June 2022 and 2nd of July 2022 at CSL-1@DCS from 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. via ZOOM
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AI And Machine Learning In A Post Pandemic World
Resource Persons: Prof. Saman Halgamuge (University of Melbourne, Australia), Prof. P.N. Suganthan (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) and Prof. M. Niranjan (University of Southampton, UK)
Held : 28th of June 2022 at CSL-1@DCS from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. via ZOOM
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Neural Network Learning Paradigms
Resource Persons: Ms. Tamasha Malepathirana (PhD Candidate, University of Melbourne, Australia) and Ms. Rashindrie Perera (PhD Candidate, University of Melbourne, Australia)
Held : 28th of June 2022 at CSL-1@DCS from 10.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
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Demystifying CNN for Medical Diagnostic
Resource Persons: Dr. (Mrs.) Maheshi B. Dissanayake (Senior Lecturer in EEE, University of Peradeniya; Chair of the IEEE Sri Lanka Section)
Held : 12th of August 2021, from 2.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. via Zoom app.
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Machine Learning Applications for Mining Complexes
Resource Persons: Dr. (Mrs.) B. Mehala (Research Fellow at Australian Centre for Field Robotics, University of Sydney, Australia)
Held : 2nd of July 2021, from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. via Zoom app.
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Let's talk about Solid Principles
Resource Persons: Mr. Dhanushka Chandana (Associate Tech Lead, Cambio Software Engineering, Lead at Facebook Developer Circle: Colombo)
Held : 21st of June 2021, from 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
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Preparing an effective CV and maintaining a good LinkedIn profile
Resource Persons: Ms. Dinuka Jayaweera (Business Analyst at Sysco LABS Sri Lanka)
Held : 14th June 2021 from 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. via Zoom app
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Introduction to Docker and Kubernetes
Resource Persons: Mr. Mario Fernando (Cloud Platform Engineering Architect at IFS) and Mr. Kasun Kulathunga (Senior DevOps Engineer at IFS)
Held : 3rd and 4th June 2021 from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. via ZOOM
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Introduction to Deep Learning
Resource Persons: Dr. M. Siyamalan (Senior Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, University of Jaffna)
Held : 1st of May 2021 from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon via ZOOM
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Graph Representation Learning With Deep Learning
Resource Persons: Dr. Saatviga Sudhahar (Machine Learning Scientist Healx Limited, Cambridge, UK)
Held : 26th March 2021 from 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. via ZOOM
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Confidence In AI Systems: Can We Trust AI-Based Systems?
Resource Persons: Prof. N. Asokan (Cheriton Chair - University of Waterloo, Canada; Adjunct Professor - Aalto University, Finland)
Held : 16th February 2021 from 8.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. via ZOOM
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How to cope with Stress in Online Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic Situation?
Resource Persons: Ms. Rasini Bandara (Psychologist at Mind Heals)
Held : 30th December 2020 from 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. via ZOOM
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IEEE Awareness Session
Resource Persons: Mr. Chamika Sudusinghe (Sectional Student Representative, IEEE Sri Lanka Section)
Held : 28th of December 2020 from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. via ZOOM
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Learn with IBM
Resource Persons: Ms. Melissa Sassi (Global Head of IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator), Ms. Phila Phungula (IBM Z Ambassador and Program Owner at IBM), and Ms. Lella Halloum (IBM Student Hub Senator)
Held : 24th of December 2020 from 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. via ZOOM
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User Interface/ User Experience Design (Emerging Skills Session - 3 )
Resource Persons: Mr. Rasika Gunasena (Architect - UI/UX Specialist, Virtusa) and Mr. Chandra Wijesekara (Architect - Technology, Virtusa)
Held : 7th of December 2020 from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. via MS Teams
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Introduction to .NET Core Skills
Resource Persons: Mr. Heresh Jayabalan (Consultant - Technology, Virtusa)
Held : 2nd of December 2020 from 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. via MS Teams
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Career Planning
Resource Persons: Mr. Samisa Abesinghe (Consultant for People Development, CodeGen International (PVT) Ltd)
Held : 25th of November 2020 from 4.30 p.m. via Zoom
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Introduction to Quality Engineering
Resource Persons: Ms. Rangika Perera - Senior Manager - QA, Virtusa
Held : 25th of November 2020 from 3.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. via MS Teams
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Introduction to Python
Resource Persons: Mr. Tharaka Mahabage (Architect infrastructure operations, Virtusa)
Held : 23rd of November 2020 from 3.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. via MS Teams
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Resource Persons: Mr. Chathusha Wijenayake (Consultant-Technology, Virtusa)
Held : 18th of November 2020 from 3.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. via MS Teams
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Introduction To Salesforce
Resource Persons: Mr. Jean Brenda Soudaralingam (Senior Consultant-Technology, Virtusa)
Held : 11th of November 2020 from 3.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. via MS Teams
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Developing Soft Skills to Increase Potential of Employability
Resource Persons: Ms. S. Suweda (Executive HR, Virtusa) and Mr. Anistan Leo (Associate Executive HR, Virtusa)
Held : 9th of November 2020 from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. via MS Teams
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Journey Through Automating Performance Improvement with RDBMS
Resource Persons: Dr. M. Sabesan (Senior Database Engineer at Amazon Web Services, California; Former Senior Software Engineer at Oracle Corporation, California; Former Lecturer at Department of Computer Science, University of Jaffna)
Held : 8th of August 2020 from 9.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. via Zoom
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Introduction to Robotics
Resource Persons: Dr. Thrishantha Nanayakkara (Reader in Design Engineering and Robotics, Imperial College London, UK.)
Held : 17th of June 2020 from 1.30 to 3.30 p.m. via Zoom App
Organised by: The Department of Computer Science, University of Jaffna.
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Introduction to Game Development
Resource Persons: Mr. Poorna Perera (3D Artist – LiveRoom)
Held : Session-I on 11th of June: 3.00 - 5.30 p.m. and Session-II on 15th of June: 12.30 - 2.30 p.m.
Organised by: The IEEE Student Branch of the University of Jaffna in collaboration with LiveRoom.
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Eradicating 'Ragging' and Violence from Universities & Higher Education Institutes
Resource Persons: Prof. Harendra de Silva, Dr. Wijaya Jayathilaka, Dr. Prabha Manuratne, Prof. Sujeewa Amarasena, Ms. Malsirini de Silva, and Mr. Dharsha Udayanga
Held : From 5.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. on 15 June 2020.
Register on: https://forms.gle/NJrGKnPLiDjhknAB8
TechOps
Resource Persons: Mr. Misnad Haque (Director-Technology, Virtusa)
Held : from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 06 May 2020 via lifeatvirtusasl Instagram.
Introduction to New QA Trends
Resource Persons: Mr. Dushantha Pradeep (Lead Consultant - QA, Virtusa)
Held : from 11:30 – 13:00, 22 April 2020 via lifeatvirtusasl Instagram.
IBM AI Solutions on Power – Key features and guided exercises
Resource Persons: Clarisse Taaffe-Hedglin (IBM, USA)
Held : from 11.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon [USA, EST], 23 April 2020 via Zoom conducted by OpenPOWER/Power 9 webinar.
Machine Learning on OpenPOWER Systems for Academic Research
Resource Persons: Dr. Chekuri Choudary, (Technical Lead - IBM Systems)
Held : from 11.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon [USA, EST], 10 April 2020 via Zoom conducted by OpenPOWER/Power 9 webinar.
Latest Research projects (to find cure for COVID-19) using Summit
Resource Persons: Dr. Bronson Messer, (Director of Science at Oak Ridge National Lab)
Held : on 10 April 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. [USA, EST], via Zoom conducted by OpenPOWER/Power 9 webinar.
Introduction to AI/ML: Fundamentals of machine learning and widespread applications
Resource Persons: Mr. Chathusha Wijenayake (Consultant-Technology, Virtusa)
Held : on 9 April 2020 from 11:30 – 13:00, via lifeatvirtusasl Instagram.
Webinar on Zoom Video Conferencing for Research and Education
Resource Persons: Mr. Senevi Herath (Network/Systems Manager of LEARN)
Held : from 11.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. [SLT], 08 April 2020 via Zoom conducted by LEARN
Salesforce Session
Resource Persons: Jean Brenda Soudaralingam (Consultant[Salesforce] Virtusa) and S. Thiriyambaga Sarma (Developor[Salesforce])
Held : CUL-1@DSC on 26/01/2020 from 09.00am
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Zero to Hero with GIT & GITHUB
Resource Persons: Ahamed Safnaj (GitHub Campus Expert, Trainee Software Engineer at Virtusa)
Held : CUL-1@DSC on 25/01/2020 from 09.30am
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Importance of Machine Learning in Today's Era
Resource Persons: Prof. Ms. S. Padma (Department of Computer Applications, K.S. Rangasamy College of Arts and Science, Tiruchengode, India)
Held : CUL-1@DSC on 24/01/2020 from 10.00am to 11.00am
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OpenPOWER and IBM AI
Resource Persons: Mr. Ganesan Narayanasamy (OpenPOWER Leader for Academia and research at the IBM Lab) and Mr. Gerard S. Saverimuthu (Technical Sales Leader, Server Solutions, ASEAN, IBM Systems for Cloud Platforms)
Held : CUL-1@DSC on 05/03/2019 from 11.00am-1.00pm
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Building a Foundation for Digital Transformation
Resource Persons: Mr. Regie Yogendran (Senior Technology Consultant, Nascent Markets, VMware Southeast Asia, VMware, Inc.)
Held : CUL-1@DSC on 15/02/2019 from 3.00pm-4.00pm
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NLP Trends and Techniques for Text Analytics
Resource Persons: Dr. A. Ruvan Weerasinghe (Senior Lecturer at the University of Colombo School of Computing [UCSC])
Held : CUL-1@DSC on 05/02/2019 from 9.00am-11.00am
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Why Johnny Still Finds Usable Security and Privacy Engineering So Hard?
Resource Persons: Dr. Nalin Asanka Gamagedara Arachchilage (Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security in the Australian Centre for Cyber Security, and School of Engineering and Information Technology at the University of New South Wales, Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy)
Held : CUL-1@DSC on 19/01/2019 from 9.00am-12.30pm
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Together Let’s Conquer the Tech World
Resource Persons: Ms. Abarnah Kirupananda (Senior Lecturer at the Informatics Institute of Technology, Sri Lanka)
Held : CUL-1@DSC on 18/01/2019 from 2.30pm - 4.00pm
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An Awareness of Blockchain and Crypto Industry and the Opportunities
Resource Persons: Mr. Sarjun Saleem (Co-Founder of Bitrol, UK)
Held : CUL-1@DSC on 15/08/2018 from 11.00am to 12.00pm
"Optimisation on Deep Neural Network" by Dr. M. Muraleetharan
Resource Persons: Dr. M. Muraleetharan
Held : @DSC on 26/07/2018 from 11.00am to 12.00pm
Careers of the future, skill sets needed to grab those opportunities and thriving in the new work order
Resource Persons: Mr. N. Sooriyakumar [MSc Internetworking (Sydney), BSc (Jaffna)] Founder of Education4Everyone, Sydney Australia
Held: CUL-1@DSC on 10th of July 2018 from 4.00-5.00pm
Sharing Experience
The Level-4 students in the present academic year are conducting weekly sessions in CUL-1 to the present Level-3 students to enlighten them on latest technologies that are being used in the IT industries and how to face successfully the interviews in CS-Career Fair’18 based on their experiences gained during the industrial training and CS-Career Fair’17.
| Session | Date | Time | Industrial Experiences gained from |
| 1 | 20/06/2018 | 3.00-4.00pm | Arima and WSO2 |
| 2 | 29/06/2018 | 3.00-4.00pm | Ayapa Tech, Virtusa, VizuaMatix, and Yarl IT Hub |
| 3 | 04/07/2018 | 3.00-4.00pm | CeyDigital, Dewan Media, Dialog, DesignSoft Technologies, and Way Forward Energy |
| 4 | 11/07/2018 | 3.00-4.00pm | FiroLab, hSenid, Techorin, and Tiqri |
| 5 | 18/07/2018 | 3.00-4.00pm | Airport Aviation, Sri Lanka Telecom, Speed IT, and SunTech Technologies |
Introduction to Docker And Containerization, With Use Cases (Theory), And A Demo
Resource Persons: Mr. Harihara Balakrishnan, Managing Consultant, IBM and Mr. Gerard S. Saverimuthu, Technical Sales Leader, Server Solutions, IBM Systems for Cloud Platforms
Held : @Room No. 1011, DCS on 20 October 2017 from 8.30am
JMS and Message Brokers by Mr. Indika & Mr. Asanka
Resource Persons: Mr. Indika Sampath(Associate Technical Lead, WSO2) and Mr. Asanka Abeyweera(Senior Software Engineer, WSO2)
Held : @CUL on 28 September 2017 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
“Introduction to Deep Learning and Its Applications” By Mr. Thanikasalam Kokul
Resource Person: Mr. Thanikasalam Kokul (PhD Student in Computer Vision @ QUT, Australia)
Held : @CUL on 20 July 2017, from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.
“Erasmus Mundus Promotional Event” By Mr. Pavan Kumar Sriram
Resource Person: Mr. Pavan Kumar Sriram (Founder member of Erasmus+ student and Senior Advisor for the Pro–Rector Research and Development and International Cooperation, Oslo)
Held : @CUL on 14 July 2017, from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.
“What Can You Do with A Computer Science Degree?” By Dr. Yogarajah Pratheepan
Resource Person: Dr. Yogarajah Pratheepan (Lecturer in Computer Science @ Ulster University, UK)
Held : @CUL on 14 July 2017, from 11.00am to 12.00pm.
“Identity and Access Management” By Mr. Sagara Gunathunga
Resource Person: Mr. Sagara Gunathunga (Associate Director /Architect @ WSO2)
Held : @CUL on 12 July 2017
“Industry Expectations, Importance of Communication and Careers in Future” By Mr. Malaka Silva
Resource Person: Mr. Malaka Silva (Associate Director /Architect @ WSO2)
Held : @CUL on 12 July 2017, form 1.00pm to 2.00pm.
"Architectural Design Patterns” By Mr. Thusyanthan Arulsodhy
Resource Person: Mr. Thusyanthan Arulsodhy,Technical Lead,IronOne Technologies LLC
Held : 09 June 2017