The Applied Project Supervision and Evaluation Panel, together with the Industry Expert Discussion, took place on Saturday, 11th October 2025. This significant event marks one of the most valuable milestones in the academic journey of our students enrolled in the Bachelor of Computer Science (Cyber Security / Software Engineering) and Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security) programs.
The session will bring together industry experts, supervisors, learning advisers, and the Unit Coordinator from Perth, who served on the evaluation panel. They provided expert insights and constructive feedback to guide students in refining their applied projects and industry-readiness. Special appreciation to the following Panel Members,
Unit Coordinator: Mr. Derek Tighe – Lecturer in Charge, Applied Project
Applied Project Coordinator: Ann Roshanie Appuhamy
Industry Experts:
- Shanuka Meegasdeniya – Quality Engineering Lead, Sysco LABS Sri Lanka
- Chamodi Rathnasinghe – Senior Consultant / Tech Lead – AI & Data, Ernst & Young Global Delivery Services (EY GDS)
- Lakindu Hewawasam – Technical Lead, Surge Global
- Nimesh Ekanayake – Senior Technical Consultant, Platned
- T.M. Abdul Malik – Lecturer in Cyber Crime, Cyber Security & Forensic Investigations, National Police Academy
Supervisors:
- Madawa Senevirathna – Discipline Lead & Lecturer in Cyber Security, ECU Sri Lanka Campus
- Kavindu Chethiya Yakupitiya – Cybersecurity Researcher | PhD Candidate | Lecturer | Cloud & Network Security Specialist | AI & Cryptography Enthusiast | Industry Consultant
- Akila Jayarathna – Senior System Analyst, National Water Supply and Drainage Board
- Dhammike Mendis – CEO, Ceynocta | President & Board Director, PMI Sri Lanka Chapter
- Jude Myuran – Technology Architect / Manager – Network Security | Trainer and Visiting Lecturer – Cyber & Network Security, Wiley
- Inoshi Jayaweera – Technical Consultant
- Ujitha Manujapriya Sudasinghe – Software Technical Consultant
In-house Lecturers:
- Madawa Senevirathna – Discipline Lead & Lecturer in Cyber Security
- Hansila Sudasinghe – Discipline Lead (Software Engineering)
- Nisal Mandira – Lecturer – Computer Science
Learning Advisers:
- Ms. Nishanthi – Assistant Manager, Learning & Support
- Ms. Hasara – Learning Adviser
The event highlighted our commitment to fostering strong academic–industry collaboration and developing graduates equipped with practical, real-world experience.
