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Address

Department Of Computing & Information Systems,
Faculty of Applied Sciences,
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka,
Kuliyapitiya,
Sri Lanka.

Telephone

+(94) 37 2282759

Fax

+(94) 37 2283622

Email

cmis@wyb.ac.lk

Mr. J.R.K.C. Jayakody
B.Sc.( Hons) Information Technology (Moratuwa), Msc in Computer Science Sp. Data Science, Engineering and Analytics (Moratuwa), SCJP, SCWCD, SCMAD, MCP, MCTS, MCSA, MCITP
Senior Lecturer (Grade II)
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Mobile
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+(94) 37 2283622
+(94) 77 2208831
+(94) 37 2283622
kithsirij@wyb.ac.lk
itkith@yahoo.com
  • MSc in Computer Science (2014 – 2016) Specialized in Data Science, Engineering and Analytics with 3.96/4.0 GPA, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Second Upper Honours) (2002 – 2006), 3.33/4.2 Faculty of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
  •  2009 MCTS – Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist – Microsoft Corporation, USA.
  • 2009 MCITP – Microsoft Certified Information Technology professional – Microsoft Corporation, USA.
  • 2009 MCSA – Microsoft Certified System Administrator – Microsoft Corporation, USA.
  • 2009 SCWCD – Sun certified Web Component Developer – Sun Micro Systems, USA.
  • 2008 SCJP – Sun Certified Java Programmer – Sun Micro Systems, USA.
  • 2008 SCMAD – Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer – Sun Micro Systems, USA.

  • (March 2012 – to date) – Lecturer (Probationary), Lecturer, Senior Lecturer– Department of Computing and Information Systems, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Wayamba, Sri Lanka.

  •  (Feb 2007 – March 2012)- Research Lab Project Supervisor & IT Consultant – Higher National Diploma in Computing (Edexel, UK), BCAS Campus in Sri Lanka, affiliated to the Wolverhampton University, England.

  •  (Apr 2007 – Oct 2007) – Visiting Lecturer– Advanced Internet programming (third year students), Internet programming and Web services (final year students), Faculty of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.

  •  (Jan 2006 – Dec 2006) – Software Engineer – Emerging Technologies Pvt Ltd, Colombo, Sri Lanka

  • (Jan 2004 – July 2004) – Trainee Software Engineer– Sampath Bank Head office, Colombo, Sri Lanka

  • 2017     Best Research Presentation Merit award : Outstanding research presentation, Young scientist forum, 6th YSF symposium,    National Science   and Technology Commission.

  • 2017      Outstanding Research Excellence award: Moratuwa University annual research award for research   excellence

  • 2016      Postgraduate student achiever award: Significant achievement of postgraduate (MSc, MBA, MPhil or PhD) student of the year (nationally and internationally), Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa

  • 2016      Best Academic performance Master of Computer Science: Data Science, Engineering and Analytics tracks, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Morata

  • 2016      Best Research performance: Master of Computer Science: Data Science, Engineering and Analytics tracks, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa

  • 2016      Best Paper Award: MERCon 2016 (Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference) IEEE Co-sponsored, “An Automatic Classifier for Exam Questions with WordNet and Cosine Similarity”, Big Data and Software Engineering track.

  • 2015      Nominee for the Best Paper Award: IEEE TALE 2015 (International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering – China), An Automatic classifier for exam questions in Engineering: A process for Bloom’s Taxonomy.

  • 2013      Best Presentation Merit Certificate Award: Certificate Course on Teacher training and Staff development – Wayamba   University of Sri Lanka.

  • 2011      Most Outstanding Contributor for the Development of Research and Development – (BCAS Campus Annual Awarding Ceremony).

  • 2010      Most Outstanding Contributor for the Development of Research and Development – (BCAS Campus Annual Awarding Ceremony).

Index Journals

  • Jayakodi, Kithsiri, et al. “WordNet and Cosine Similarity based Classifier of Exam Questions using Bloom’s Taxonomy.”International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning 4 (2016).

IEEE International conference full papers

  • Jayakodi, K., M. Bandara, and D. Meedeniya. “An automatic classifier for exam questions with WordNet and Cosine similarity.”Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon), 2016. IEEE, 2016.
  • Jayakodi, Kithsiri, Madhushi Bandara, and Indika Perera. “An automatic classifier for exam questions in Engineering: A process for Bloom’s taxonomy.”Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE), 2015 IEEE International Conference on. IEEE, 2015.
  • Jayakody, J. R. K. C., and Indika Perera. “Enhancing competencies of less-able students to achieve learning outcomes: Learner aware tool support through Business intelligence.”Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE), 2016 IEEE International Conference on. IEEE, 2016.

International conference abstract papers

  • Jayakody, J.R.K.C and DVLN Asiri 2016, Dialogue act Classification system with Weka tool, In Proceedings of the International Research Symposium on Managing systems from source to sink: current theories and applications, 19-20 August 2016, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, P 323.
  • Jayakody J.R.K.C, LD Ranaweera, Frequency, edit distance and K-gram Spelling Correction engine in java, Proceedings of the International Research Symposium on Managing systems from source to sink: current theories and applications, 19-20 August 2016, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, P 324.
  • Jayakody, J.R.K.C. Natural language processing framework: WordNet based sentimental analyzer. In Proceedings of the International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences (IRSPAS 2016), Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. p 71.
  • Jayakody, J.R.K.C. and W.H.P. Allagalla 2016. Identification of varying standard of student based on Moodle Pattern Identification Business Intelligence Tool. In: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Information and Communication Technology for Sustainable Development, 10-12 August 2016, Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka p 25.
  • Jayakody, J.R.K.C. and P.L.M. Perera 2016. Question paper analysis with Natural Language Processing. In: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Information and Communication Technology for Sustainable Development, 10-12 August 2016,Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. P 34.
  • Jayakody, J.R.K.C., Plagiarism detection educational tool: A student’s assessments similarity checker. In Proceedings of the International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences (IRSPAS 2016), Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. p 70.
  • Jayakody, J.R.K.C., Ekanayaka, S.M.E.W.P.M., and U.W.A.C.C. Ubesinghe 2016. Moodle system performance analysis of Wayamba University. In: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Information and Communication Technology for Sustainable Development, 10-12 August 2016, Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, p 24.
  • Jayakody, J.R.K.C , E-marker: Moodle plugin tool to grade essay type questions. In Proceedings of the International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences (IRSPAS 2016), Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. p 79.
  • Jayakody J.R.K.C , A method for measuring students power skills automatically, In Proceedings of 4th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference, 26 January 2017, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, p 39.
  • Jayakody J.R.K.C , Lemma and Latent Semantic Analysis based Assessment Classification, In Proceedings of the International Research symposium on Global trends towards technopreneurial Development, 19-20 January 2017, Uwa wellassa University, Badulla, Sri Lanka, , Sri lanka, p 40.

Local conference extended abstract papers

  • Jayakody J.R.K.C 2017, Spell correction of isolated words: Methodology to improve the spell correction,In Proceedings of the 6th Young Scientists Forum Symposium, 20 January 2017, National Science and Technology Commission, Sri Lanka, ,p44.
  • Jayakody J.R.K.C 2017, Machine learning techniques with NLP for dialog act classification ,In Proceedings of the 6th Young Scientists Forum Symposium, 20 January 2017, National Science and Technology Commission, Sri Lanka, ,p44.

Local conference full papers

  • Perera P, Jayakody K. “Forest Cover Type Prediction with Machine Learning with R and Weka”, Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium(ASBIRES), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, August 2016.

Book chapters

  • Jayakody K, “Mind preparation approach as a counselling technique to prepare students for effective learning”, Academic guidance and counselling to enhance students’ performance, ISBN : 978-955-4709-03-04.

Responsibilities at Universities

  • Senior Treasurer of the Computing and Information Systems Students’ Society (2014, 2015).
  • Senior Editor of the Computing and Information Systems Students’ Society (2013, 2016).
  • Department Coordinator for ‘Deyata Kirula’ Sri Lanka National Exhibition (2014).
  • Executive Committee member of the Wayamba University International Conference (2014).
  • Executive Committee member of Wayamba University Teachers’ Association (2015-2016).
  • Workshop Coordinator of the World Bank funded HTEC Project (Networking) (2014).
  • Coordinator of the Industrial workshops and Fieldtrips, Faculty of Applied Sciences (2013-2016).
  • Member of the Board of Study of the Diploma in Software Applications Development, Faculty of Applied Sciences (2015, 2016, 2019).
Professional Affiliations
  • Member of the National Science Foundation – Sri Lanka 2013 onwards.
  • Member of IEEE – 2015 onwards.
  • Member of YSF – 2015 onwards
Reviewer
  • Wayamba University International Conference – WINC (2014) – Sri Lanka.
  • International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering – TALE (2015) – China.
  • International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering – TALE (2016) – Thailand.
  • International Conference on innovations in Info business and Technology – ICIIT (2016, 2017) – Sri Lanka.
Positions at International Conferences/Local Conferences
  • Session Chair, International Conference on innovations in Info business and Technology ,Big Data and Analytics Track– ICIIT (2016) ,IIT, Sri Lanka.
  • Session Chair, International Conference on innovations in Info business and Technology ,Big Data and Analytics Track– ICIIT (2016) ,IIT,Sri Lanka.
  • Session Chair, Technical Session on Computer Science: 9th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2018
  • Session Chair, Technical Session on Computer Science: 8th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2017
  • Session Chair, Technical Session on Computer Science: 7th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2016

As a resource Person

  • workshop for AL students for AL IT stream students at kuliyapitiya region under the theme of ‘ latest technologies in IT’ 2016
  • workshop for AL teachers of kuliyapitiya region under the theme of ‘ Cloud Computing’ 2017
  • workshop for AL teachers of kuliyapitiya region under the theme of ‘Big Data and No sql databases’ 2017
  • workshop for AL students at Narammala National School – ‘Python basics’ 2018
  • workshop for AL students at Narammala National School – ‘Networking basics’ 2018
  • workshop for selected AL students at Kuliyapitia region under the theme of ‘ Arduino Programming’ basics 2018
  • workshop for AL teachers at Kuliyapitiya region under the theme of ‘ IOT with Arduino’ 2018