Mr. Udara Samaratunge

Mr. Udara Samaratunge

Lecturer

FACULTY OF COMPUTING | COMPUTER SCIENCE & SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

  • I am a Lecturer, Research Engineer, and Software Engineer. In my academic profile.
  • I am a Lecturer-in-charge for final (4th) year IT4020 – Modern Topics in IT subject and Lecturer-in-charge for 3rd year SE3070 – Case Study in Software Engineering and SE3030 – Software Architecture subjects.
  • I conduct Lectures for Postgraduate students in MSc (EAD) program regarding SE5060 – Enterprise Software Analysis & Design module.
  • Actively participated in University Curricular Revision Development in SE and IT specializations and prepared course materials, lab practicals, and other content.
  • Conducted Training Sessions for SLIIT Academic Staff (Augmented/ Virtual Reality)
  • Supervised Undergraduate & postgraduate research projects and examined Postgraduate/Undergraduate research projects
  • Provided consultation service for Healthcare Information System (HIS) project in SLIIT
  • Conducted and coordinated Outbound Mobility Program for Post-graduate students in Deakin University of Australia during (16th January 2016 – 27th January 2016)
  • I have 1-year Research Engineer experience in the Infocomm lab, School of
    Computer Science and Robotics (formerly Institute of Cybernetics), National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU), Russia
  • Manuscript Reviewer (IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology (IEEE VTC), Physical Communication Journal (Elsevier))
  • I have 5 years of industry experience in Virtusa (Pvt) Ltd Company and during that time I was deployed for many projects in UK, USA, and Sri Lanka.
  • I worked as a billable critical employer (Software Engineer) of British Telecom project in the UK, Martin Dawes Bill Analyzer project team in the UK, Adobe CQ ECM Practice, New York Life P360 WS2-Billing in the USA and WSO2 ESB connector development team in Sri Lanka.
Academic Qualifications
  • MSc Degree in Enterprise Application Development (1st class)
    Passed with Distinction (1st class) and won best performance award. Sheffield Hallam University, UK (2012 ~ 2014)
  • BSc Special Hons IT in Information Technology
    Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (Oct, 05 ~ Feb, 10)
  • BSc Degree in Information Technology
    Curtin University of Technology, Australia (Oct, 05 ~ Feb, 08)
Honors and Awards
  • Graduated in MSc (EAD) with distinction (1st class) and won (Batch Top) best performer award in 2014 cohort 6 batch.
Interests
  • Software Engineering
  • Semantic Web & Ontology Construction
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Augmented/Virtual Reality
  • Natural Language Processing
Memberships
  • Member in IEEE (MIEEE)
  • Member in Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL)
  • Adviser in Free Open Source Software Community (FOSS) in SLIIT
My Publications

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

  • Udara Srimath S. Samaratunge Arachchillage   Recent Advances and Future Research Challenges in Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access for 5G Networks  in 2018 IEEE 87th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC Spring),  year 2018,  Porto, Portugal,  pp.1 – 6,  IEEE,    3-6 June 2018,  2018
  • S. A. U. S. Samaratunge   Intelligent Document Writer (iDocWriter)  in International Conference on Computational Techniques in Information and Communication Technologies (ICCTICT),  year 2018,  New Delhi, India,  pp.49-52,  IEEE,    11-13 March 2016,
  • S.A.U.S. Samaratunge   Semantic Knowledge Transfer Agent  in 5th SLIIT Research Symposium (PSRS),,  year 2009,  SLIIT,  pp.21-24,    SLIIT,  December 2009,
  • U. Samaratunge   Smart Intelligent Expert System to Troubleshoot ORA-ERRORS  in 2nd Asia Pacific Conference on Contemporary Research (APCCR),  year 2018,  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,  pp.187-202,  APCCR,    U. Samaratunge,
  • S.A.U.S. Samaratunge   Iguide Intelligent Tour Guiding System  in 2nd Asia Pacific Conference on Contemporary Research (APCCR),  year 2018,  SLIIT,  pp.208-218,  APCCR,    October 2016,
  • U. Samaratunge   Human Emotional and Rational Mind Analytical Tool For Wise Mind Establishment Process  in 22nd Annual Conference of IET Sri Lanka Network 2015,  year 2018,  Sri Lanka,  pp.38-45,      05-06/9/2015,
  • U. Samaratunge   Inward Patient Care System  in National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM),  year 2016,    pp.33-37,      April 2016,

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

  • S.A.U.S. Samaratunge  ” Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) for Government Hospitals in Sri Lanka  Presentation,  at Colombo, Sri Lanka,   2015

Founder and Chairman

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A graduate in engineering from the prestigious University of Waterloo, Ontario, Mr. Indy’s entrepreneurial journey began as a Coop student in his Canadian garage. From humble beginnings, he transformed MagickWoods into a global powerhouse with operations spanning across North America and Asia. Today, MagickWoods stands tall with an impressive presence in renowned retailers such as Home Depot, Lowes, and Menards. Mr. Indy’s bold vision includes establishing a strong domestic presence in the USA, facilitating the transformation from China to Aurora. His innovative approach involves forging exclusive partnerships with retailers, creating bespoke brands tailored to their discerning customer base.

With an unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled quality, Mr. Indy is a firm believer in the digital economy. His passion for enhancing the customer experience led him to pioneer the use of cuttingedge 3D and augmented reality technologies in kitchen design, revolutionising the industry. Demonstrating his forward-thinking mindset, Mr. Indy recently unveiled Magickhome.com, an exceptional ecommerce platform that offers direct-to-consumer digital sales channels, further expanding his reach and impact. Notably, he holds a patent for his groundbreaking invention, the Bath weighing scale product, exemplifying his dedication to innovation.

Mr. Indy’s exceptional contributions have earned him a plethora of accolades. From prestigious design awards for his innovative creations at Bath Furniture to receiving the esteemed Young Entrepreneur Award from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, his outstanding achievements have been recognised on numerous occasions. Additionally, his remarkable export performance and job creation efforts have garnered accolades from the Government of India, solidifying his reputation as an industry trailblazer. Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavours, Mr. Indy actively engages in social causes close to his heart. As the co-founder of CanTYD, a non-profit organisation focused on youth development in Canada, he channels his passion for empowering the younger generation. Furthermore, he dedicated four years of his life to serving on the Southeast Asian Consultative Committee of the Metropolitan Toronto Police, striving to create a safer community for all.

As a proud parent of three children, Mr. Indy finds solace in the embrace of nature. Whether it’s the thrill of running, the serenity of hiking, the pursuit of adventure through hunting, or the freedom of cycling amidst the majestic Rocky Mountains, he cherishes the moments that rejuvenate his spirit. Mr. Indrakumar Pathmanadan, the epitome of entrepreneurial brilliance, continues to redefine industry standards through his remarkable achievements. Join us at our university as we draw inspiration from Mr.Indy’s journey, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and unwavering determination.

Founder and Chairman

Introducing the visionary entrepreneur, Mr. Indy Pathmanadan, affectionately known as Mr. Indy, a driving force in the Bath Furniture and Modular Kitchen industries. With over 30 years of expertise, Mr.Indy’s journey is one of extraordinary accomplishments and relentless pursuit of excellence.

A graduate in engineering from the prestigious University of Waterloo, Ontario, Mr. Indy’s entrepreneurial journey began as a Coop student in his Canadian garage. From humble beginnings, he transformed MagickWoods into a global powerhouse with operations spanning across North America and Asia. Today, MagickWoods stands tall with an impressive presence in renowned retailers such as Home Depot, Lowes, and Menards. Mr. Indy’s bold vision includes establishing a strong domestic presence in the USA, facilitating the transformation from China to Aurora. His innovative approach involves forging exclusive partnerships with retailers, creating bespoke brands tailored to their discerning customer base.

With an unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled quality, Mr. Indy is a firm believer in the digital economy. His passion for enhancing the customer experience led him to pioneer the use of cuttingedge 3D and augmented reality technologies in kitchen design, revolutionising the industry. Demonstrating his forward-thinking mindset, Mr. Indy recently unveiled Magickhome.com, an exceptional ecommerce platform that offers direct-to-consumer digital sales channels, further expanding his reach and impact. Notably, he holds a patent for his groundbreaking invention, the Bath weighing scale product, exemplifying his dedication to innovation.

Mr. Indy’s exceptional contributions have earned him a plethora of accolades. From prestigious design awards for his innovative creations at Bath Furniture to receiving the esteemed Young Entrepreneur Award from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, his outstanding achievements have been recognised on numerous occasions. Additionally, his remarkable export performance and job creation efforts have garnered accolades from the Government of India, solidifying his reputation as an industry trailblazer. Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavours, Mr. Indy actively engages in social causes close to his heart. As the co-founder of CanTYD, a non-profit organisation focused on youth development in Canada, he channels his passion for empowering the younger generation. Furthermore, he dedicated four years of his life to serving on the Southeast Asian Consultative Committee of the Metropolitan Toronto Police, striving to create a safer community for all.

As a proud parent of three children, Mr. Indy finds solace in the embrace of nature. Whether it’s the thrill of running, the serenity of hiking, the pursuit of adventure through hunting, or the freedom of cycling amidst the majestic Rocky Mountains, he cherishes the moments that rejuvenate his spirit. Mr. Indrakumar Pathmanadan, the epitome of entrepreneurial brilliance, continues to redefine industry standards through his remarkable achievements. Join us at our university as we draw inspiration from Mr.Indy’s journey, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and unwavering determination.