Professor (Dr) Rangamini Werawatta serves as the Director of the School of Information Communication Technology at the Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies (NIIBS). He is an Adjunct Professor in Technology Management and an expert in Information Technology, Technology Management, Cyber Studies, Social Media and Computer Science and his first publication is “Cyber Security: 01 Byte from the Cyberspace”. His interest in information and technology led him to successfully complete a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology and then a Masters in Development Studies (MDS) from the University of Colombo where he was focusing on how Information Technology affects for the development process of a country. Professor Werawatta is currently following a Doctoral study in Business Administration at Asia eUniversity, Malaysia.Professor Werawatta is a Member of the British Computer Society (MBCS), Chartered Institute of IT, United Kingdom, thereby combines and shares his academic knowledge with the bodies of professionals.Formerly, Professor Werawatta has led the ICT Departments of many notable organizations in Sri Lanka, such as the MDF Training & Consultancy, Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) and S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike National Memorial Foundation (BMICH) and he has headed many projects related to IT industry, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Cyber Studies, Youth Empowerment, Security Studies and Conflict Management both locally as well as internationally.As an academic Professor Werawatta has rendered his services in the domains of E-Business, E-Commerce, Information Communication Technology, Social media, and Cyber Studies to many local and international institutes such as the Leeds Trinity University, United Kingdom, NIIBS, BCIS and MDF Training and Consultancy. Professor Werawatta is a regular contributor to national newspapers sharing his expert knowledge on Technology Management, Information Management, Cyber-Crimes, Cyber Threats, Cyber Security, Cyber Politics, Social Media, Information Security and the Internet, and also has shared his expertise knowledge on these areas through academic articles.
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DirectorSchool Of Ict | Niibs Oct 2017 - PresentKelaniya, Sri Lanka
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Head Of Ict SolutionsMdf Training & Consultancy Jun 2014 - Oct 2017Mdf Asia
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Co-Founder, Director, Chief Technical Officer (Cto)Layer 7 Innovations Pvt Ltd Jun 2014 - Sep 2015Sri Lanka
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Head Of Ict & PrBandaranaike Centre For International Studies Apr 2007 - Jul 2014•Heading the ICT & PR Division of the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies•To oversee the application of ICT and Information Systems at the BCIS•To develop and review plans, schemes of work, marketing policies and assess implementing strategies of the Division•To liaise with Director and other Divisions to ensure the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective information solutions which complements the programmes and activities of the Centre•To implement policies and procedures in consultation with the Director/BCIS•To ensure effective communication/flow of information•To develop/establish links with partner organizations, electronic/print media and the General Public and to take measures to promote and disseminate information as appropriate•To organize Workshops/training sessions for the staff of the BCIS on computer applications•Co-Editor of the BCIS Newsletter•To manage the available software/hardware resources and provide guidelines to the Centre in procuring the necessary software packages and peripherals•To organize Press Conferences, Public Relations functions, open-days to promote the image, academic programmes and activities of the Centre •Maintain, Manage and Administer the BCIS Local Area Network (LAN), Wireless Network, System Servers, Network Switches and the BCIS Website•Update the BCIS Website – www.bcis.edu.lk •Monitor and maintain the BCIS e-mail system, electronic workspace and electronic calendar•Monitor the internet and network bandwidth in order to provide uninterrupted internet service•Oversee the security of the BCIS Network, System, Servers, Website, Computers, Equipments, domain and its users•Oversee the Front Desk, Information Desks at the BCIS•Oversee the operations of the Digital Resource Centre -
Consultant/ Resource Person On Academy For PoliticsNational Youth Services Council Of Sri Lanka 2011 - 2012MaharagamaDeveloped and designed the curriculum for the module Information Communication Technology and Cyber PoliticsConducting lecturesConsultation to NYSC on matters regarding the Academy for Politics
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AuthorCyber Security:01 Byte From Cyberspace Aug 2010 - Jul 2011
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Programme OfficerYouth Empowerment Division Of Bandaranaike Centre For International Studies Apr 2007 - Dec 2009
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HeadNational Secretariat For Young Community Leaders At Bandaranaike Centre For International Studies Aug 2008 - Aug 2009Heading the Secretariat, Manage the day to day affairs, Strategic Planning, Managing the Advisory/Steering Committees and Partner Network, Manage funds, Select young community leaders
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Consultant- Business DevelopmentNexus Research Group 2008 - 2009Narahenpita
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Consultant- Ict & Business DevelopmentCareer Solutions Sep 2006 - Sep 2007Colombo 01Develop a strategy to improve business and network in order to increase the employee/employer database
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Team LeaderHsbc Sri Lanka Jan 2005 - Jan 2007Credit Card Centre
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Prof. Rangamini Werawatta Education Details
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Computer/Information Technology Administration And Management -
Development Studies -
Sri Lanka Institute Of Information Technology (Sliit)Information Technology -
Ananda College, Colombo 10Biology/Biological Sciences, General -
Thurstan College, Colombo 03Primary -
Information Technology
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Prof. Rangamini Werawatta's current role is Director - School of ICT at Nagananda International Buddhist University.
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Prof. Rangamini Werawatta attended Asia E University, University Of Colombo, Sri Lanka Institute Of Information Technology (Sliit), Ananda College, Colombo 10, Thurstan College, Colombo 03, Ccs (Chaudhary Charan Singh)university.
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