Thushara Dharmawickrama

Bio

THUSHARA DHARMAWICKRAMA


PROFILE
Address
39, Kaluwachchimulla, Yogiyana
Sri Lanka
Telephone No. : +94 71 6813106
E-mail : thushara_sl@yahoo.com
Date of Birth : 31st October 1979
Sex : Male
Civil Status : Single
Nationality : Sri Lankan
Religion : Buddhist
NIC No : 793050119V
Schools : Newsted College, Negombo. Year 1-5
Joseph Vaz College, Wennappuwa. Year 6 – 13
EDUCATION
B.Sc. Computer Studies in Physical Science
University of Kelaniya, Faculty of Science, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.Active Member of Computer Studies Students’ Union in the University.
Lead a voluntary student group for International Nongovernmental Organizations.

Certificate Course of "Programming in JAVA for the Internet" at ICT
University of Colombo, -ICT, Sri Lanka.

Certificate Course of "Setting up a Linux Server" at CSES
University of Moratuwa -Computer Science and Engineering Society, Sri Lanka

Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies,
Certificate Course of Web Designing
Digitech Computer Systems, Sri Lanka

Diploma in Graphic designing - IDM Pvt.Ltd, Sri Lanka

ICDL – International Computer Driving Licence
Gateway Centre for Information & Communication Technology, Sri Lanka-October 2006

e- Citizen - Gateway Centre for Information & Communication Technology, Sri Lanka-October 2006

Preparing for MCSE Windows Server 2003 exam – Self study using Study Kit

EXPERIENCE

Lanka Academic Network (LAcNet)
Lanka Academic Network (LAcNet) is a non-profit, volunteer run organization of Sri Lankan students, teachers and professionals distributed throughout the globe. LAcNet’s mission is to enhance educational opportunities in Sri Lanka by increasing the accessibility of the Internet to its students. We also provide news and information about Sri Lanka through www.lacnet.org

Project Manager (July 20-2005 – Present )
responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring LacNet projects in Sri Lanka, deploying 32 information centers, spanning 7 provinces, in the island based on need based assessments, carried out by our volunteers pivotal role in our long term strategy of enhancing and uplifting the social conditions of disadvantaged groups in Sri Lanka. LAcNet centers currently provide services to approximately 18,000 people in Sri Lanka.

Webster (1998- Present)
Designed LacNet Wired Website & consult webmasters in school level.

Project Management: Drive several critical projects within Sri Lanka donated by Lanka Academic Network leading sub voluntary university group. Leveraged other technical resources (hardware, Networking, testing Servers etc.) and coordinated with these groups for successful project completion. Instrumental in managing junior peers in a mentoring capacity.

Product Development: Coordinating to develop an Information System for School Administration for subgroup & student group at Newaththaka Chethiya Maha Vidyalaya, Anuradhapura.

Technical Expertise: Attained a breadth of technical expertise in computer hardware, networking, working experience on Linux (RedHat, Mandrake, Pink Tie) Server, Apache Configuration in Internet Servers, Installing, Assembling, Trouble Shooting and Maintenance.

Ministry of Rural Economy Sri Lanka.

Webmaster - www.mre.gov.lk
Recognized that Site has designed in International Standards by Council of Information Technology – CINTEC
Canadian International Development Agency - CIDA-PSU Sri Lanka. -(www.cida.ca)-

Assistant to the Communication officer & IT Administrator (31.01.2003-19.04.2004)
(www.cida-psu.lk/remoteaccess) - Intranet Webmaster
Obtained a scholarship- Diploma in Graphic designing (IDM Pvt.Ltd Sri Lanka)

Village Self Help Learning Initiative Pilot Project (VSHLI), Worldbank Sri Lanka

MIS Consultant (15.06.2004 – 14.03.2005)
§ Setup office network with a Windows2000 Server & Administrating
§ Designed a Web site (www.vshli.org)
§ Documentary Film (30min) with Young Asia Television
§ Got experience with GIS, Archview Mapping
§ Community Awareness – Mobilization
Village Self-Help Learning Initiative (VSHLI) is a new pilot experiment using CDD approach in establishing sustainable development. Experiment is done in 30 villages in the Polonnaruwa district, facilitated by Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka (MASL). This experimental model has been developed basically considering the principles of Community Driven Development (CDD).
The main expectation of the pilot program on CDD approach is to develop its plan from "learning by doing" involving village communities from a set of sample villages mentioned above. VSHLI tested the transfer of decision-making power and funds to communities. The pilot’s main lesson was that communities know best about their needs, strengths, and weaknesses; their vision; and their constraints. The pilot also showed that given an opportunity, poor people are capable of managing their development effectively and transparently.

Sri Lanka Australia Natural Resource Management Project (SLANRMP)-Kurunagala, Sri Lanka

IT Consultant (31.07.2003- 31.10.2004)

Digitech Computer Systems Negombo

Visiting Lecturer Web designing (1998-2002)
Instructed, & lectured developing websites Graphic designing for web development using Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash, Adobe packages

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS

· “Monitoring and Evaluation” a Workshop conducted by MR. Gasalee Rasheed, Consultant, World Bank Group in 2004 October

· “Community Driven Development” a Workshop conducted by the Dr.Terrance Abeysekara, Senior Agricultural Economist World Bank Group2004 October

· “Social Audit, Social Accountability and Score Card System” a Work Shop Conducted by the Parmesh Shah, Consultant, World Bank Group. 2004 October

· “Micro Finance and Group Loans” a Work Shop Conducted by the Mr.M.W.P.Karunarathne, Micro Finance Specialist, Gemi Diriya Foundation in 2004 December

· “Income Generating Activities for Small Holders and Rural Peasant” a Work Shop Conducted by the Mr.Vinayak, Consultant, World Bank Group in 2005 January

· “Social mobilization” a Workshop conducted by the Miss Wijaya Bharathi, Consultant, World Bank Group in 2004 September






EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Joseph Vaz College Year 6 – 13
Involved in Organizing Activities & Programs in School level
Won 2nd Place in Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science in 1994 – MOTOR CAR
Won 1st place in Black & White in Inter School Photographic Exhibition in -1999
School Senior Prefect In 1997/1998
Member of School Buddhist Association
Photography – The International Library of Photography has selected a photo in competition ISBN- 0-7951-5247-7
My Photos- http://www.flickr.com/photos/thushara_sl
Enjoy building web pages, volunteering & helping students, hiking, biking, movies,
SUMMARY

Expert technology consultant, focused on Information System and Web Technologies. Experienced in Mastering Websites & Consulting to use Information System and service provision for high technology for developing business.

Multidisciplinary skills in research, monitoring, lead team work, project management and computer applications

Proven ability to understand new technologies, their applications and working methods

Strong skills in consulting, presentation, handling teams and executive relationship building

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