06/05/2025
The Faculty of Computing at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (Southern Campus) successfully hosted a two-day Robotic Process Engineering Workshop on the 2nd and 3rd of May 2025. The workshop was conducted for undergraduates of Intake 41 and Intake 42 enrolled in the BSc (Hons) in Information Technology and BSc (Hons) in Information Systems degree programs.
Organized by the Alumni Association of the Faculty of Computing, the initiative aimed to strengthen students’ theoretical understanding and practical expertise in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), focusing on the application of Microsoft Power Platform tools—critical competencies in today’s enterprise technology landscape.
The workshop featured a distinguished panel of industry professionals who shared valuable insights, best practices, and real-world applications from their respective domains:
Thisara Habaragamuwa
Assistant Manager – Software Engineering
Ascent Business Solutions Pvt Ltd
Sadeepa Solanga Arachchi
Network Manager
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Isuru Deminda
Senior Software Engineer
Mitra AI
Bishan De Silva
Senior Network Engineer
SriLankan Airlines Ltd
Gagana Abeyrathna
Consultant
Asian Development Bank
Throughout the program, students engaged in hands-on activities focused on designing, automating, and optimizing business processes using cutting-edge digital tools. The sessions were designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations, equipping students with the practical skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital environment.
The Faculty of Computing extends its sincere gratitude to the Alumni Association for spearheading this impactful initiative and to the resource persons for their invaluable contribution to the professional development of future IT leaders.
A special thank-you is extended to Dr. Pradeep Kalansooriya, Dean, Faculty of Computing, and Mr. Ashen Wanniarachchi, Head of the Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Computing, and Coordinator of the Alumni Association, for their exceptional leadership, guidance, and unwavering support in making this workshop a resounding success.
