Ms. Vijani S. Piyawardana

Ms. Vijani S. Piyawardana

Assistant Lecturer

FACULTY OF COMPUTING | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

  • Assistant Lecturer (Temporary), Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Computing, SLIIT, Sri Lanka. 01.01.2019 to present.
    • Co-Lecturer In Charge of
      • IT3060 Human Computer Interaction
      • COMP3003 Software Engineering Concepts
  • Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering, KIU, Sri Lanka. 2018
  • Tutor, School of Computing, National School of Business Management, Sri Lanka. 2017
  • Associate Engineer – Technology, Virtusa Sri Lanka. 2015 – 2016
Academic Qualifications
  • BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, University College Dublin, Ireland, 2015 – First Class Honours
  • MSc in Artificial Intelligence, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. (Reading)
Honors and Awards
  • “UCD Outstanding Alumnus Award for the year 2015” was awarded at the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, UCD general convocation 2015 for getting the highest overall class GPA of 4.18/4.2 from 135 Computer Science Graduates.
Interests
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Machine Learning
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Soft Computing
  • Software Engineering
  • eLearning
Memberships
  • Toastmasters International since 2016
  • Research Assistant – AHEAD CSAAT Project
  • Committee Member / Content Manager – SLIIT HCI Research Group
  • Member of Research Groups
    • Knowledge Inspired Computing (KIC)
    • Computing for Inclusive and Equitable Society (CIES)
    • Machine Learning and Soft Computing (MLSC)
  • Member – Module Development Team – M.Sc. in AI/ML and M.Sc. in Data Science degree Program, SLIIT
  • AHEAD CSAAT – (Speech Screening) – “Novel Automated Sinhala Speech and Dialogue Management System to Screen Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Sri Lanka”
  • Autograder: A DSL and a comprehensive tool to automate the evaluation of undergraduate students’ programming assignments
  • SMTEC: Sinhalese Mobile Text Entry Comparison Research
  • Automated Doctor Appointment Management System (ADAMS) for Sinhala Users
  • AIKO: Machine Learning based Education and Scheduling tool for ADHD children
  • Quality and Process Optimization in the Garment Industry
    • Efficiency of Pomodoro technique in work environment
My Publications

WORLD WIDE WEB

  • Vijani Piyawardana  ” Learn with Vijani  “https://learnwithvijani.wordpress.com/.”  By: wordpress  By: 2016
  • Vijani Piyawardana  ” https://www.coursehero.com/profile/vijanipiyawardana/  “.”  By: coursehero  By: 2020
  • Vijani Piyawardana  ” Python Scripts developed to pre-process student submissions before marking  “https://github.com/SLIIT-HCI/marking-scripts.”  By:   By: 2020

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

  • Vijani Piyawardana, Veerandi Kulasekara, Shyam Reyal, Koliya Pulasinghe  ” “Novel Automated Sinhala Speech and Dialogue Management System to Screen Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Sri Lanka”  Presentation,  at Symposium on Natural Language Processing (SNLP2020), University of Moratuwa,   2020
  • Shyam Reyal, Vijani Piyawardana, Dilani Kaveendri  ” A Story of Two Surveys: For the Advancement of Sinhalese Mobile Text Entry Research  Presentation,  at International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC 2020), SLIIT, Malabe,   2020

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

  • Shyam Reyal, Vijani Piyawardana, Dilani Kaveendri   A Story of Two Surveys: For the Advancement of Sinhalese Mobile Text Entry Research  in International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC2020),  year 2020,  SLIIT, Malabe, Sri Lanka,    IEEE,    10,11 December 2020,
  • D. D. S. Rajapakshe, K. N. B. Kudawithana, U. L. N. P. Uswatte, N. A. B. D. Nishshanka, A. V. S. Piyawardana, K. N. Pulasinghe   Sinhala Conversational Interface for Appointment Management and Medical Advice  in International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC2020),  year 2020,  SLIIT, Malabe, Sri Lanka,    IEEE,    10,11 December 2020,
  • Achintha Thennakoon, Deneth Perera, Shanuka Sugathapala, Samadhi Weerasingha, Pradeepa Samarasinghe, Dulangi Dahanayake, Vijani Piyawardana   Individualized Edutainment and Parent supportive tool for ADHD children  in International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC2020),  year 2020,  SLIIT, Malabe, Sri Lanka,    IEEE,    10,11 December 2020,
  • G.G.K.K. Wijerathne, U.M.M.P.K. Nawarathne, W.A.A.K. Weerasekara, L.H.C.J. De Silva, Vijani Piyawardana, Jesuthasan Alosius   A Novel Approach for Improving Quality and Process Optimization in the Garment Industry  in International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC 2021),  year 2021,  Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka,        23,24 February 2021,
  • K.T Welarathna; Veerandi Kulasekara; Koliya Pulasinghe; Vijani Piyawardana   Automated Sinhala Speech Emotions Analysis Tool for Autism Children  in 2021 10th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAfS),  year 2021,  Negambo, Sri Lanka,    IEEE,    11-13 Aug. 2021,

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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.