Indika Hiran Wijesinghe
Dharmapala MW, Pannipitiya
Summary
Experienced IT professional with over 17 years of expertise in IT and analytics, specializing in data science, machine learning, and AI-based initiatives. Proven track record in formulating and executing IT strategies, managing large-scale projects, and leading teams to deliver impactful solutions. Passionate about leveraging data science and machine learning to drive positive societal impact.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Assistant Director IT
Sri Lanka Tea Board
01.2014 - Current
- I am currently serving as the, of Information Technology at the Sri Lanka
- Tea Board, where I am responsible for overseeing the IT and Statistics unit and developing strategies to achieve the organization's goals and objectives
- In this role, I have been tasked with identifying key components of the organizational processes and introducing IT solutions to increase efficiency and productivity
- Additionally, I oversee the Statistical division to offer predictive and prospective insights and reports to the board upon request
- As the CIO for the organization, I am also responsible for identifying new trends in data relating to the Tea Industry
- One of my key ongoing projects is the Tea Value Chain
- Management Project, which is of national importance and involves integrating all stakeholders to establish a single platform that provides a common operating picture/MIS
- From the inception/concept paper for getting approval from the cabinet, I have been involved in this project and have taken the lead in finalizing SRS, technical evaluation, and vendor selection
- I am currently managing the project on behalf of the Sri Lanka Tea Board
- In addition to this, I have provided leadership to revamp the existing Payroll and HR
- Management system with novel technologies and set up cloud-based solutions
- I have also successfully implemented and interconnected all regional inventory through the Inventory
- Control System.
Chapter Lead
Omdena
2020.01 - Current
- In my role as the co-chapter lead of the Sri Lankan chapter, I am entrusted with overseeing the successful delivery of AI/ML-based real-world projects and products to the US
- Administration of Omdena
- Within this capacity, I manage the entire product lifecycle, ensuring timely completion in accordance with project timelines
- This involves collaborating with volunteers throughout various stages, including defining problem statements, collecting and cleaning data, conducting feature engineering, building models (including training, testing, and evaluation), deploying models, and implementing monitoring systems
- Throughout project durations, I facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions with industry experts, aimed at educating novice developers on the latest AI/ML concepts and technologies, thereby enhancing project quality and participant expertise
- Additionally, I organize regular meetings with team leads to synchronize MLOps lifecycles with project timelines, ensuring seamless integration and efficient operations
- Central to my responsibilities is the motivation, encouragement, and guidance of volunteer members, fostering a collaborative environment that drives project delivery while aligning with the company's vision
- Beyond my primary role, I actively contribute as a volunteer member to projects organized by other chapters in various countries, leveraging my expertise as a Senior ML Engineer to support broader initiatives within the Omdena community.
Programmer cum System Analyst
UoK
10.2007 - 12.2013
- In my previous role, I served as the Head of the Results Processing Unit at the Faculty of
- Commerce and Management Studies
- As part of my responsibilities, I developed Results
- Processing Software using JAVA and MySQL, which enabled the faculty to deliver accurate and timely results to students each semester
- Additionally, I generated statistical reports based on the existing database to provide insights into trends and patterns
- Furthermore, I delivered lectures on various IT-related topics such as Database Management and Information Systems to undergraduate students at the faculty
- I also had the privilege of representing the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies in national IT forums.
Information Technology Assistant
Sri
01.2005 - 01.2007
- During my tenure at the Survey Department Sri Lanka, I was a part of the IT division and had several major responsibilities
- One of my key duties was to develop software modules that aimed to increase the efficiency of the Survey Department
- Additionally, I assisted in rectifying issues with both software and hardware components within the organization
- Furthermore, I played an active role in delivering lectures that aimed to improve the computer skills of employees
- Through these lectures, I helped to enhance the technical abilities of staff members, enabling them to carry out their work with greater ease and efficiency.
Education
Master of Science - Big Data Analytics
Robert Gordon University
08.2016 - 09.2024
Master of Science - Management & Information Technology
University of Kelaniya
Department Of Industrial Management 08.2011 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Management
University of Peradeniya
02.2002 - 04.2005
High School Diploma -
University of Adelaide
03.2002 - 03.2004
Affiliations
- Member of the Computer Society Sri Lanka
- Member of British Computer Society
Timeline
Chapter Lead
Omdena
2020.01 - Current
Master of Science - Big Data Analytics
Robert Gordon University
08.2016 - 09.2024
Assistant Director IT
Sri Lanka Tea Board
01.2014 - Current
Master of Science - Management & Information Technology
University of Kelaniya
08.2011 - 11.2013
Programmer cum System Analyst
UoK
10.2007 - 12.2013
Information Technology Assistant
Sri
01.2005 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
University of Adelaide
03.2002 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Science - Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Management
University of Peradeniya
02.2002 - 04.2005
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridRemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork from home optionPaid time offAccomplishments
Member at e-Auction Stearing committee
I am honoured to have received recognition and commendation from the Ceylon Tea Traders Association (CTTA) for my significant contributions as a member of the steering committee in the transformation of a 150-year-old manual tea auction into an e-auction platform.
Instrumental in Obtaining www.ceylontea.com domain after 31 years
The domain name was previously owned by a Korean Company called Lotte.Inc which is the 4th largest company in South Korea since 1988. Through effective discussions and negotiations with Diplomats & Lotte management, I have managed to obtain the ceylontea.com domain in 2017
free of charge to the Sri Lanka tea Board.
Certification
- Predictive Analytics for Business Nanodegree Program
Udacity (2020, Dec) - Applied Data Science Module, WorldQuant University (2020,June)
- Alteryx Designer Core Certified, Alteryx, USA (2020, Nov)
- Apache Spark & Scala, Simplilearn(2017, July)
- Specialised Programme on Big Data Analytics
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, Noida, India(2016, March) - Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP),Sun Microsystems, USA (2006, August)
- Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer (SCMAD)
Sun Microsystems, USA (2008, June) - Sun Certified Business Component Developer (SCBCD)
Sun Microsystems, USA (2008, May)
Skills
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Negotiating
- Communication
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Quote
“Artificial intelligence is not a substitute for human intelligence; it is a tool to amplify human creativity and ingenuity.”
Fei-Fei Li
Work Availability
monday
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References
REFEREES
Proffesor Dr. Ruwan Abeysekara
Senior Lecture, Department of Finance,
Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies University of
Kelaniya.
Tel: +94 112903500
Mobile: +94 716849531
e-mail: ruwanab@kln.ac.lk
Dr. Kosala Yapa Bandara (Postdoctoral Researcher)
Blockchain R&D at Insight Centre for Data Analytics,
The Insight Centre for Data Analytics,
NUI Galway, Ireland
Mobile: +353876360109
e-mail: kosala.yapa@nuigalway.ie
Dr. Sameera Viswakula Tel: +94 112590111
Mobile: +94 713577290
Senior Lecture, Department of Statistics, University of
Colombo, Colombo 03
e-mail: sam@stat.cmb.ac.lk
Professor Dr. Rohan David Pethiyagoda
Biodiversity Scientist,amphibian and freshwater-fish
taxonomist,
Australian Museum,
Sydney, Australia
Mobile: +94 772276426
Interests
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