Visventhan Sutharshan Email & Phone Number

Sri Lanka

• Leading on the cross-cutting issue of climate across all Tea Leaf Trust activities (new role)• Oversees the distribution of 300,000 clean energy cookstoves to communities in need, while also ensuring their efficient and sustainable use• Leads and manages a high-performing, multidisciplinary team across various functions, including Media Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Distribution• Collaborated with local stakeholders to enhance project reach & impact

Sri Lanka

• Collaborate with the Founder and Country Director to enhance organisational structure, improving efficiency, effectiveness, and resource allocation• Co-oversee financial management and accounting procedures, ensuring projects delivered to budget• Co-manage five centres and community development projects, leading a team of over 50 staff

Sri Lanka

• Working with Founder and Director to ensure Tea Leaf Vision is effective and efficient• Training and mentoring six members of staff to run educational programmes for peace building• Working in partnership with national peace building and reconciliation charity• Overseeing work in Mullaitivu, Ampara, Puttalam, Tallawakelle, Matara and Monaragala• Responsible for finance and accounting procedures • Developing social enterprise training and supporting Tea Leaf Vision social… Show more • Working with Founder and Director to ensure Tea Leaf Vision is effective and efficient• Training and mentoring six members of staff to run educational programmes for peace building• Working in partnership with national peace building and reconciliation charity• Overseeing work in Mullaitivu, Ampara, Puttalam, Tallawakelle, Matara and Monaragala• Responsible for finance and accounting procedures • Developing social enterprise training and supporting Tea Leaf Vision social enterprise development Show less

Colombo

• Responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling Myjobs.lk• Collaborating with management to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain web based applications built on various web technologies• Create website layout/user interface by using standard HTML5/CSS3 practices• Providing stylization and theming customizations• Integrate data from various back-end services and databases (PHP, MySQL and Word Press)• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply… Show more • Responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling Myjobs.lk• Collaborating with management to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain web based applications built on various web technologies• Create website layout/user interface by using standard HTML5/CSS3 practices• Providing stylization and theming customizations• Integrate data from various back-end services and databases (PHP, MySQL and Word Press)• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities• Ensuring cross-browser compatibility across a variety of supported browsers Show less

Maskeliya

• Supervising and coordinating questionnaires• Set up the data entry spreadsheets in SPSS/ Google Forms• Analyse the data for relevant reports and website• Identifying, training and organising interns or alumni to enter and clean (double check) data• Any other quantitative data outlined in the log frame (i.e. summary of grades for each subject)• Coordinating and consulting with the management team to update the progress notes of the Action Plan two weeks prior to each board… Show more • Supervising and coordinating questionnaires• Set up the data entry spreadsheets in SPSS/ Google Forms• Analyse the data for relevant reports and website• Identifying, training and organising interns or alumni to enter and clean (double check) data• Any other quantitative data outlined in the log frame (i.e. summary of grades for each subject)• Coordinating and consulting with the management team to update the progress notes of the Action Plan two weeks prior to each board meeting• Putting M&E systems in place for new programmes when and if necessary with support from management and the teaching staff• Working with Community Manager and Programme Coordinator to continue with and improve the system in place for CEP, then feeding back• Find relevant courses for the staff and help them to complete it including TKT• Teach Liberal Arts and Teacher Training lessons to Advanced Diploma students Show less

Maskeliya

• Use questionnaires/surveys/discussions, in consultation with the headteacher and as part of school self-evaluation, to contribute to the further identification/analysis of training needs• Design and coordinate a professional development plan with the trustee based on school and staff needs, including receiving individual professional development plans • Provide support for colleagues undertaking accredited professional development / action research etc., monitor progress and know… Show more • Use questionnaires/surveys/discussions, in consultation with the headteacher and as part of school self-evaluation, to contribute to the further identification/analysis of training needs• Design and coordinate a professional development plan with the trustee based on school and staff needs, including receiving individual professional development plans • Provide support for colleagues undertaking accredited professional development / action research etc., monitor progress and know where to go to seek further support if needed• Find relevant courses for the staff and help them to complete it including TKT• Teach Liberal Arts and Teacher Training lessons to Advanced Diploma students• Organise the volunteers schedule • Managing the IT Head assigning his daily jobs, and training him on all needed theoretical and Practical procedures Show less

Maskeliya

• Teach a variety of classes to the students of Tea Leaf Vision in English, ensuring clarity and student understanding• Prepare and plan lessons fully, ensuring all required materials are available and ready before class begins• Mark student work, assessments, returning them in a timely manner with relevant and constructive feedback• Work collaboratively with other staff, sharing knowledge and techniques to ensure that as a team, the best level of teaching and support is… Show more • Teach a variety of classes to the students of Tea Leaf Vision in English, ensuring clarity and student understanding• Prepare and plan lessons fully, ensuring all required materials are available and ready before class begins• Mark student work, assessments, returning them in a timely manner with relevant and constructive feedback• Work collaboratively with other staff, sharing knowledge and techniques to ensure that as a team, the best level of teaching and support is delivered• Organise and lead Business Fair within the school for students• Maintain subject time tables in the staffroom ensuring they always show both current and following week’s timetable• Leading the development of lesson plans with up to date information• Conduct subject meetings, discussing upcoming assignments, lessons, students’ progress and typing up minutes afterwards in order to keep the accurate records• Keep all teachers up to date via email regarding any subject deadlines or developments• Organise and maintain hard copies of subject folders Show less

Maskeliya

• Monitor the operation and security of all computer hardware and ensure that it is operating properly• Troubleshooting, repairs and technical challenges related to computer hardware, software, LAN, printers, telephones and internet• Ensure that all software runs with no output errors, no response time problems and functioning according to specifications• Act as the primary contact for all outside agents in all computer technology related matters• Respond to all users request… Show more • Monitor the operation and security of all computer hardware and ensure that it is operating properly• Troubleshooting, repairs and technical challenges related to computer hardware, software, LAN, printers, telephones and internet• Ensure that all software runs with no output errors, no response time problems and functioning according to specifications• Act as the primary contact for all outside agents in all computer technology related matters• Respond to all users request and provide them with adequate support• Managing Junior IT Head assigning his daily jobs, and training him on all needed theoretical and Practical procedures• Maintain accurate inventory and record of all hardware, software and manuals purchased by the company• Fully in charge of IT Dept and all of its related issues• Teach computers to Main Diploma and Advanced Diploma students (MS Office, Email, Internet, Typing and Adobe Photoshop) Show less

Nawala, Sri Lanka

• Act as the primary contact for SLANA with the coding project at Tea Leaf Vision• Conducted a coding awareness programme for 340 students• Organised and coordinated “Hour of code” for 340 students (https://code.org/)• Conducted an advanced coding class for 15 students (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C#, SQL Server)• Helped the students to develop a small system and websites with nice interfaces• Introduced an online interactive platform that offers free coding… Show more • Act as the primary contact for SLANA with the coding project at Tea Leaf Vision• Conducted a coding awareness programme for 340 students• Organised and coordinated “Hour of code” for 340 students (https://code.org/)• Conducted an advanced coding class for 15 students (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C#, SQL Server)• Helped the students to develop a small system and websites with nice interfaces• Introduced an online interactive platform that offers free coding (https://www.codecademy.com/)• Handover monthly allowance to students• Reporting back monthly evaluation and students attendance to SLANA Show less

Nuwara Eliya

• Listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls• Responding to incoming phone enquiries• Acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets• Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales• Gathering market and customer information• Representing the company at trade exhibitions, events and… Show more • Listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls• Responding to incoming phone enquiries• Acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets• Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales• Gathering market and customer information• Representing the company at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations• Challenging any objections with a view to getting the customer to buy• Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions• Checking the quantities of CDMA Phones on display and in stock• Recording sales and order information and sending copies to the branch manager, or entering figures into a computer system• Reviewing my own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets• Attending team meetings and sharing best practice with colleagues Show less

Full Stack Web Development, Computer Software Engineering

Professional Graduate Diploma In It (Pgd)

The PGD is the academic equivalent to a university honours degree in England, and is recognised by Ofqual as a level 6 qualification.

Diploma In It

The Diploma in IT comprises a core module and three modules that you select from diverse subjects such as database systems and software.

Certificate In It

It is recognised by Ofqual as a level 4 qualification and is the academic equivalent to year one of a university honours degree in England.

Diploma In Leadership And English Language Proficiency

All coursework is completed in the English medium. Students are strictly required to speak only English while at school. Classes are held.