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Sampath Hewage

I am an ICT Teacher and Researcher [cite: 8] dedicated to modernizing the Sri Lankan education system through smart digital frameworks[cite: 11]. Currently serving as a Grade 2-II Teacher [cite: 15] and Provincial Resource Person for Digital Education Transformation[cite: 22].

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Sampath Hewage

Professional Summary

With a Second Upper degree in ICT and a 3.53 GPA [cite: 9, 35], I manage provincial-level digital learning platforms like Wisdom Cloud[cite: 9, 25]. I serve as a TDCC Master Trainer [cite: 10, 52] and focus on data-driven pedagogy to enhance student performance[cite: 12].

Research Interests

  • Digital Education [cite: 12]
  • Data-Driven Pedagogy [cite: 12]
  • Wireless Sensor Networks [cite: 76]

Experience

ICT Teacher & Provincial Resource Person (DETRU & LMS)

Department of Education, Southern Province | 2019 - Present [cite: 22, 23]

  • LMS Management: Overseeing digital education for the Southern Province via "Wisdom Cloud"[cite: 25].
  • National Assessments: Assistant Chief Examiner and Centre Supervisor for national examinations.
  • Strategic Leadership: Key Provincial Representative for National EMIS implementation at the Prime Minister's Office.
  • Hardware Validation: Specialized Resource Person for technical inspection of Digital Education Devices[cite: 69].

University Demonstrator

Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura | 2018 - 2019 [cite: 29, 30]

  • Designed the External Courses Management System[cite: 31].
  • Media coordinator for International Conferences (ICMA)[cite: 32].

Education

B.Sc. (Special) Degree in ICT

University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2013-2018) [cite: 34, 38]

GPA: 3.53 | Second Class Upper Division [cite: 35, 36]

Thesis: Taxi meter with smart payment system (Grade: B+)

Advanced & Ordinary Levels

Mahinda College, Galle [cite: 45]

A/L Arts: Z-Score 1.6574 (2A, 1B) [cite: 46, 47]

O/L: 8 Distinctions (A) [cite: 49]

Research Publications

The AIR OWL2: An Environment Air Pollution Monitoring System Based on Wireless Sensor Network [cite: 76]
Presented at the 6th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (ICMA) 2019[cite: 77].
View on SSRN [cite: 78]

Professional Certificates

  • TDCC Master Trainer (Ministry of Education/UNICEF) - 2024 [cite: 52, 54]
  • Sri Lanka Teachers' Service (SLTS) Class 3-1 - 2022 [cite: 55, 56]
  • Diploma in Desktop Publishing (Distinction) [cite: 58, 59]
  • General Certificate in Psychology (LIPS) [cite: 60, 62]

Awards & Honors

  • Gold Medal: Best Graphic Designer in "RANRASU" Competition, USJP[cite: 80].
  • Commendation: Provincial Education Secretary's recognition for O/L IT results[cite: 81].

Contact Information

Address: 1/43 Ashoka Mawatha, Madawalamulla, Galle, Sri Lanka [cite: 7]

Phone: +94 711570488 [cite: 4]

Email: sampathspict@edudept.sp.gov.lk [cite: 6]

References

Prof. Prasad M. Jayaweera - Dean, Faculty of Computing, USJP [cite: 83, 84]

Mrs. Prabhani Kulathunga Mudalige - Deputy Director of Education, Southern Province [cite: 91, 92]