Dinithi Samindika Jayawardana Dissanayaka
Hemel Hempstead,United Kingdom
Summary
Hardworking and proactive individual, dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences for students. Experienced in performing class administrative activities accurately and preparing engaging learning materials and lesson plans. Friendly and open communicator with excellent time management skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Consultant / Lecturer (Grade II)
National Institute of Business Management
Matara, Sri Lanka
2018.02 - 2023.01
- Designed and delivered engaging lectures in Computing and IT subjects, including Programming, Web Development, Database Development, Data Analytics, and Networking, ensuring positive and effective learning environment.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through coursework, assignments, and examinations, providing constructive feedback to support academic development.
- Participated in professional development and training programmes in coaching and mentoring, leadership, and behavioural management to enhance teaching effectiveness, student engagement, and classroom management skills.
- Supervised undergraduate and diploma-level student research projects, offering both academic and technical guidance.
- Served as Course Director for Foundation, Certificate, Diploma, and Degree programmes in Computing & Engineering, ensuring smooth programme delivery and academic quality.
- Addressed classroom and behavioural issues as Course Director and lecturer, implementing effective strategies to maintain positive, inclusive, and productive learning environment.
- Communicated with parents and guardians to establish and maintain professional and supportive relationships, providing updates on student progress and addressing academic or behavioural concerns.
- Collaborated with professional counsellor from Women in Need, Sri Lanka to provide mentoring sessions for students; referred students experiencing mental health challenges to appropriate support services.
- Organised and conducted academic workshops, webinars, and extracurricular activities related to Computing and Engineering to enhance student engagement.
- Maintained inclusive and supportive classroom environment, effectively managing student engagement and participation across different academic levels.
- Collaborated with academic staff to develop course materials and improve curriculum delivery in line with institutional standards.
- Provided academic support and mentoring to students, contributing to their overall academic success and progression.
- Supervised examinations, ensuring compliance with institutional regulations and maintaining integrity during assessments.
- Recognised by students for approachability, support, and ability to inspire engagement, fostering a motivating and inclusive learning environment.
Temporary Instructor
University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2016.12 - 2018.01
- Designed and conducted tutorials, lab sessions and practical exercises in Programming, Networking, and Database subjects, independently preparing content and obtaining lecturer approval.
- Provided one-to-one and group support, mentoring students during labs, projects, and assignments; helped troubleshoot coding errors, debug programs, clarify concepts, and offered guidance on academic and personal development.
- Assisted with grading of assignments, projects, and examinations, providing timely and constructive feedback.
- Monitored student participation and engagement, fostering supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Conducted exam invigilation, ensuring adherence to university examination procedures and maintaining fair testing environment.
- Collaborated with academic staff to enhance course delivery and assessments.
Management Trainee
Sha Web Design, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
2016.03 - 2016.11
- Managed daily operations and provided technical support, ensuring smooth workflow and client satisfaction.
- Coordinated with clients to understand requirements and provide timely solutions.
- Worked with business data to identify trends and improve operational processes.
- Gained practical experience in web technologies, and database management (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL).
Education
Master of Science - Data Science (Sandwich Placement)
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, Hertfordshire 2023.01 - 2025.01
Master of Science - Information Technology
University of Moratuwa
Sri Lanka 2019.10 - 2021.12
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Sri Jayawardenepura
Sri Lanka 2012.10 - 2016.08
Skills
- Programming & Web Development:
Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib), Java, C, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, jQuery - Data Science & Analytics:
Data preprocessing (cleaning, transformation, missing values, outliers, normalization, feature selection), Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), Statistical analysis, Machine Learning (supervised & unsupervised), Data visualization (charts, dashboards) - Databases:
MS SQL Server, MySQL
- Networking:
IP addressing, subnetting, routing, switching, Cisco Packet Tracer - Teaching & Tools:
Curriculum delivery, student mentoring, assessment, workshop delivery
Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Moodle, PowerPoint, Canva
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Science - Data Science (Sandwich Placement)
University of Hertfordshire
2023.01 - 2025.01
Master of Science - Information Technology
University of Moratuwa
2019.10 - 2021.12
Consultant / Lecturer (Grade II)
National Institute of Business Management
2018.02 - 2023.01
Temporary Instructor
University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka
2016.12 - 2018.01
Management Trainee
Sha Web Design, Sri Lanka
2016.03 - 2016.11
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Sri Jayawardenepura
2012.10 - 2016.08